Review: Cute, but a little frustrating
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 06 17, 2013
I like Kate Perry's books and I enjoy her writing style. This one was a free download a while back that I just got around to reading. Like other reviewers, I was extremely frustrated by Grace's doormat behavior and I didn't understand why if her family loved Pete and vice versa why it was an issue for them to move beyond friendship. It just seemed to create drama that didn't really need to be there. Grace came across as much younger than 32.Nell was repulsive and sorry but Grace is partially to blame since she helped raise her. I felt sorry for Riley since he turned out to be a decent guy. He deserved better than selfish spoiled Nell. Even her dog turned on her! Chloe was young and the baby of the family so I can give her a little bit of a pass. Their dad put way too much responsibility on Grace and that was wrong but overall he wasn't a bad guy. Most of the characters and situations in this book were a bit over the top and unrealistic. I don't know why it took Grace so long to figure out what was going on with her dad. Also a drawn out storyline that created unnecessary drama.Overall, this was okay. I would have liked an epilogue for a little more closure. The book ended abruptly at the wedding. I would recommend the Laurel Heights novels over this one for your money. If it is offered again for free, go for it. You'll get some laughs and warm fuzzies along with the urge to strangle most of the characters in the book at one point or another.