Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Recent Review - August 5, 2014

So, I am currently reading three very big books at the same time and I am not getting anywhere.  It is also the first week of school for the kids and I am too busy to concentrate on anything too complicated.  In order to keep up with my reading, I’ve decided to read some of the lighter stuff for a while, just until I get back into my reading routine. 

Currently Reading:
  • James Madison by Lynne Cheney (received through NetGalley
  • HRC: State Secrets and the Rebirth of Hillary Clinton by Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes (received through Blogging for Books)
  • Dark Aemilia by Sally O’Reilly (received through NetGalley)
  • The Boleyn Deceit by Laura Anderson
  • Emma, Mr. Knightley and Chili-Slaw Dogs by Mary Jane Hathaway (received through NetGalley)

Recent Reviews:

What it Takes by Kathryn Ascher (received through NetGalley)
4 stars


 

I wasn’t sure of this book at first but ended up really enjoying the story and characters.  It concerns two Hollywood actors working on a movie together and their relationship as it develops.  Kelsey is a relatively new actress with an interesting backstory and a desire to stay out of the limelight and away from her charming co-star.  Patrick is a movie star and tabloid fodder for his romantic exploits.  He is charming, famous and handsome and has enjoyed the perks that come his way.  The relationship between the two characters progresses at a realistic pace and they are a good match for each other.   I found the ending a bit abrupt and would love to know more about how some of the issues were resolved, but as this is the first in a series it may be brought up in later books.   Overall, this was a solid contemporary romance and I am interested to read the other books in the series.  I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. 

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