Review: Quick read, needs some levity
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 08 25, 2012
I received a complimentary copy of this book in order toreview it.  I think I would probably read the other two books in the series.This book centers on two divorcees, Annie and Spencer, who are trying to navigate the world of online dating.  Spence is bitter after two failed marriages and challenges his brother (the dating site's would be CEO) with a bet.  If he can prove that everyone lies on the site and that people don't want what they say they do, then he will loan his brother the money he wants.  If he can't prove it, he'll babysit.  He makes up a totally fake online persona and starts looking for dates.  All goes well until he meets Annie and falls for her.  Unfortunately, Annie thinks he is the guy he is pretending to be, a down to earth construction worker, the polar opposite of her wealthy, powerful ex-husband.  When he finally admits his lie, Annie must decide whether to give Spence a second chance or cut her losses.This is where the book gets difficult for me.  Up until this point I was very invested in the story.  But even though Annie ultimately decides to give Spence another chance, she doesn't really seem like she is doing it.  She's overly critical of every little thing and basically comes off as a hag.  Spence ends up feeling emotionally castrated and closes off his willingness to change.  In the end, they do get together, but I honestly didn't feel like they SHOULD be together by that point.  The whole happy ending thing felt forced.  But I would like to see what the author does with his two brothers in the other books in this series.