The Book Girl

From netGalley:

When Keri Daniels’ editor finds out she has previous carnal knowledge of reclusive bestselling author Joe Kowalski, she gives Keri a choice: get an interview or get a new job.

Joe’s never forgotten the first girl to break his heart, so he’s intrigued to hear Keri’s back in town-and looking for him. Despite his intense need for privacy, he’ll grant Keri an interview if it means a chance to finish what they started in high school.

He proposes an outrageous plan-for every day she survives with his family on their annual camping and four-wheeling trip, Keri can ask one question. Keri agrees; she’s worked too hard to walk away from her career.

But the chemistry between them is still as potent as the bug spray, Joe’s sister is out to avenge his broken heart and Keri hasn’t ridden an ATV since she was ten. Who knew a little blackmail, a whole lot of family and some sizzling romantic interludes could make Keri reconsider the old dream of Keri & Joe 2gether 4ever.

This was my first read from the new Carina Press and sparked an entire day of reading their books. I absolutely loved EXCLUSIVELY YOURS! It is a fantastic contemporary romance that has the reader cheering for the high school sweethearts to reunite. I’m not an outdoors person at all, but I really dug the parts of the story that take place on the ATVs – they are hilarious. Ms. Stacey writes with such humor that had me laughing out loud at the antics of Joe, Keri, and Joe’s very large family. There are also some heart-wrenching moments between the main characters and other couples on the camping trip. EXCLUSIVELY YOURS is such a well written book with heart and laughter. If you are looking for a Carina Press book to try I recommend starting with Exclusively Yours!

the book girl gives EXCLUSIVELY YOURS a 5/5!

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Summary via Netgalley

Chloe Turner thought she was going to marry the perfect man-until her fiancé’s plane crashed. And then she got
the really bad news: he’d tried to fake his own death to avoid marrying her. Now America’s most famous
bridezilla (a tag she most definitely does not deserve), Chloe escapes to a remote island to avoid the paparazzi. And right next door is a man who just might be the cure
for Chloe’s heartache….

A magnet for wild, complicated women, Max Sullivan is relieved to have finally found someone “normal.” Chloe is his girl-next-door fantasy come to life, and best of all, she gets him. With her, he can be himself, a treasure-hunting millionaire who desperately wants out of his sexy but reckless job. But when Chloe’s notoriety catches up with them, will their torrid romance make it to the mainland?

I admit that I am a huge, squealing fan-girl when it comes to Victoria Dahl. She is one of my favorite writers, so when I found CRAZY FOR LOVE available on netGalley I jumped all over it. CRAZY FOR LOVE is the perfect contemporary romance to read this summer. The characters are fun, the location tropical, and the romance hot. Chloe is a little different than the heroine’s that Ms. Dahl has written about in the past. Her vulnerability isn’t hidden. We know what is worrying her and what she is working hard to overcome. I loved how fearless she was when it came to Max and how strong she was in other parts of her crazy life. The subplot between Chloe and her friend Jen, as well as Jen’s relationship with Max’s brother added to the story rather that taking anything away. Sometimes subplots will overshadow the main part of the story, but that certainly isn’t the case here. I can’t wait for this book to actually be released. I will be at the bookstore that morning making sure I get a copy for my keeper shelf!

the book girl gives CRAZY FOR LOVE a 5/5!

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