Review: All fair in love and war?
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 20, 2012
All's fair in love...and matchmaking!At least that is what Marc Fairley is thinking as he rolls into Love, California. And, Marc, upon meeting Sierra the match making guru of Love Bytes, just as the reader does, finds out that it just ain't so.I thought this was a great book. As well as being a wonderful romance story for the leading characters, there was romance in the air for everyone, even the butler it seems."Belle picked up her handbag. "With my luck lately I'd settle for a Martian." "I hear it's not the size of the antenna that's important, it's the way the Martian wiggles it."The author was so descript in describing the town of Love, that the reader was able to be transported and immersed in the little town. You felt as though you were riding in the car, walking along hilly paths, fishing in a stream, and attending the annual Love Fest with the characters."Sierra came across an old Post-it note where Belle had scribbled "GOLF" and stuck it to the bottom of the drawer. Her friend's motto of "Guaranteed Orgasmic Laid-back Fun" hadn't steered Belle wrong..."The book held many characters within its pages; each one, well developed and entertaining. I enjoyed the humorous "Cupid's Dating Tips for the Enlightened Male" at the beginning of the chapters. I also like when the female character holds her own, and in this book, Sierra gives as good as she takes. The author also did an outstanding job with the bantering dialogue between all of the characters."Has there been much talk about Sierra and me:" Hank cast out. "Pardon my bluntness, but a man can't fart around here without someone running behind to fan it." Marc laughed so loud a flock of geese took flight."For me, I found similarities between the book and the movie, Pretty Woman. I felt like I was reading about Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. There is a sleezy Scully who works for Marc Fairley, and the  butler reminded me of the Concierge from the hotel (whom I loved). Then, there's Flo - picture Mel's Diner here, and the best friend, Belle. All were great supporting characters."Marc struggled to consciousness, wishing the bizarre dream where Sierra was smacking him in the face with a sodden towel would vanish. As his eyes peeled open he found it wasn't a dream and the large, wet object slapping his cheek wasn't a towel..."Where the hell as I?" he muttered, sitting bolt upright as the dog started nibbling on his toes."Technically speaking, the book contained few grammatical errors, the characters were developed and likable, and the story line was entertaining and comes to a close without leaving the reader wondering what happens now. With such great characters  you have to give this book a 5*."He stilled and she clung to him, her face buried in his shoulder, not willing to stop, not his time. "Kiss me again-" "We've got company." She raised her head, surprised by the laughter in his voice. She'd expected regret, recriminations, and excuses, not the deep rumbles making him shake. She followed his line of vision and saw Flo's face pressed against the windowpane, her mouth a perfect O."