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Apr 25, 2014

"Flirting with Forever" by Molly Cannon


Title: Flirting with Forever

Author: Molly Cannon

Series: Everson, Texas, #3

 Publisher: Forever (Grand Central Publishing)

Imprint: Forever

Publication date: April 29th, 2014


My rating: 5 of 5


(Book read on April 22nd-23rd, 2014,  from an eARC, received from the publisher via NetGalley, in exchange of an honest review.)  


Summary:



Something old and something new . . .

Flying is Theo Jacobson's passion. Soaring above the clouds, he's on to the next adventure . . . and the next woman. So when he comes home to Everson, Texas, for his big brother's wedding, it's nothing but a pit stop. He'll act as best man, cover the family business while the happy couple honeymoons, and be on his way before the champagne goes flat. But all that changes when he comes face-to-face with the wedding planner-the very same woman who broke his heart without a backward glance years ago.

Irene Cornwell started I Do I Do with a wing and a prayer. Now, with two weddings under her belt, it's a piece of cake . . . until Theo lands back in town. Just seeing his twinkling blue eyes and infuriatingly sexy smile turns her world upside down. For the sake of her business, she proposes an uneasy truce. But when the wedding is over-all bets are off!
 
 


My Thoughts on the Book:



Flirting with Forever is another fun & delightful read by Molly Cannon! The story will make you laugh, and will make you smile, and will charm you, and the amazing cast of characters will make you wish that all of them are your friends!

For me, fun contemporary romances are all about that! If they manage to leave me with a smile on my face &/or feeling all gooey inside when they're over, then I want more, and Molly Cannon definitely achieved that with her latest installment!

What I loved the most about this book are the main characters & their story. Theo & Irene had become best friends after high school, and after that they've fallen in love, gotten engaged, but broken up. Now, years later, their paths have crossed again, but can they resist the pull?

I loved how their past together was told by them both. Parts of the story were told by Irene, the other parts by Theo, and they all completed a sweet & romantic story about two people madly in love, who separated because of a miscommunication. But, of course, the main story was about the present, about getting over the heartache they've caused to each other unintentionally, and giving themselves another chance.

I loved both Theo & Irene as characters, and I loved them together as a couple. The chemistry between them was sizzling, and they were really sweet & charming, and they were friends also. Just, perfect for each other.

Of course, I loved seeing again the old favorites: Marla Jean, Jake, Linc, Donny Joe, etc, as well as meeting a new favorite one - Charlie. I really hope he'll get his own story. The series has definitely joined my list of the few contemporary romance series that I adore, and I can't wait for more!

If you enjoy entertaining contemporary romances, I highly recommend the Everson, Texas series, and Molly Cannon's books!
 
  
 

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Jul 1, 2012

"Ain't Misbehaving" by Molly Cannon (ARC)



Title: Ain't Misbehaving

Author: Molly Cannon

 Publication date: July 1st, 2012


Publisher: Grand Central Publishing


Imprint: Forever
 
 
ISBN: 9781455515721

(book read from e-copy from the publisher acquired through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review)

My rating: 4.5 of 5


Summary: 

Sometimes even good girls need to be a little bad . . .

Marla Jean Bandy might be down, but she's not out. Even though her no-good ex-husband left her for another woman - a Bookmobile-driving librarian twenty years her senior - Marla Jean won't settle for another lonely night. She's not ready for Mr. Right, but why not have a little fun with Mr. Right Now? The only wrench in her plan is her childhood crush, Jake - and the memory of the one toe-curling kiss they shared on a hot summer night years ago . . .

One look at Marla Jean is enough to make any red-blooded man sit up and take notice - especially the kind of man nice girls should avoid. Jake knows he should let her make her own mistakes, but he owes it to her brother to look after her. Trouble is, the harder he tries to do the right thing, the harder it is to resist Marla Jean. She needs a man to make her believe love will last, and for once in his life, Jake wonders if that could be him.

 
My Thoughts on the Book:

Ain't Misbehaving is Molly Cannon's first book, and it's a great debut. I just loved every second of it. 
Marla Jean's husband cheated on her with 20-year older woman then her & left her. Now, she decides that she wants to have some fun, but Jake (her brother's best friend) stands in the way. He had promised Linc that he will keep an eye on her while he's away, and although he realises that's a mistake (because of the attraction he still feels for his best friend's sister, and she should be out of bounds) he still tries to do what he promised. 
But, Marla Jean doesn't give up on her plans & wants to stop everyone interfering in her life (her ex-husband & his girlfriend (which is actually Jake's aunt), Jake, her brother, her work & even her parents). 
Through it all, there are lots of comical situations that made me laugh out loud, the dialogues between all the characters are witty & fun, and I loved the banter & interaction between Jake & Marla Jean. The romance & chemistry between them is pretty great, too, I absolutely loved most of their scenes. 
Additional thing I especially loved was Theo, Jake's half-brother, he's such a sweety & another great character, so I hope he gets a book, too. 
There are also some serious themes in this book, but I don't want to spoil it for you. 
The characters are well developed & almost everyone are really likable (even Jonny Doe, at first I didn't like him, but now I do, and can't wait for his book) & I really liked the little town. 
So, if you enjoy funny & sweet small-town romances, I highly recommend this book. 
As for me, would I read this book again? Definitely. I think Ain't Misbehaving is one of those books I'll read again & again, and love it every time, so now of course I'll have to buy it. 
I can't wait to read more from Molly Cannon!


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100+ Books In A Year Reading Challenge 2012