Review: Sophie's Turn
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 3, 2012
One woman ... two very different men ... two proposals ... which one does she choose?Sophie Penhalligan is a twenty-eight year old London newspaper journalist who has been in a two year relationship with the safe and steady accountant Tim, who has finally proposed to her. But then along comes a blast from the past when her teen idol and rock star heartthrob Dan Hunter from the band Tusk comes back into her life after ten years and proposes to her too! Sophie accepts both of their proposals and finds herself in a dilemma ... what's a girl to do?Sophie's Turn is a sassy fun rockin' romance story that will keep your toes tapping! Written in a witty and humorous style and told in the first person narrative by Sophie, the reader is drawn into her romance story with two very different men, and the journey she embarks on to make a choice of which one will be the man of her dreams. The story is split into three sections: the first section is a flashback to how Sophie got herself into the dilemma of being engaged to two men at the same time; the second section is about the progression of Sophie's relationships with both men; the third section is about the dilemma and how Sophie gets herself out of the predicament and the decision she makes at the end. I really enjoyed how the author weaves this romantic tale within the three sections, it flows smoothly and has a nice balance of humor, emotion and romance in the mix, with so many twists and turns that will keep you guessing how it will turn out for Sophie, Tim and Dan.The author has created a great cast of characters who are realistic, engaging and easy for the reader to relate to. You can't help but feel for Sophie, she's a sincere woman who battles with her conscience over the dilemma she finds herself in and agonizes over a decision, come on if you had two men in love with you could you make an easy decision? Luckily Sophie has a valuable BFF in Rachel who stands by her ready to listen, give advice and provide a shoulder to lean on. Then we have the two men: steady, dependable and anal accountant Tim; and sexy rock star Dan ... each have qualities that are appealing ... but what's a girl to do when she has to choose one or the other? As I followed Sophie's story, I found myself swaying back and forth between Tim and Dan, I'm glad I wasn't in Sophie's shoes because I don't know how I would make my choice.Rich in detail and descriptions of the music scene and European settings, with witty character dialogue and interactions, passionate romance scenes, and a completely unpredictable ending, makes Sophie's Turn one heck of an entertaining read!Sophie's Turn is the author's debut novel and first installment in the Rock Star Romance Trilogy. This modern day romance will captivate you from the start, keep you rockin' as you turn the pages and leave you wanting more!