Review: Loved this!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 31, 2014
It was the synopsis for Love and Shananigans and the fact the story took place in Ireland that got my attention. I don't often read and review unsolicited titles  but I decided to take a chance on this one, and I'm so very glad that I did.  Love and Shananigans might just end up on my favorite reads of 2014 list.The action starts off days before the wedding, with the ladies trying on their typical hideous dresses. I couldn't help but like Fiona from the start, with her quick wit, and fairly forgiving nature. It's a fun scene, made even more interesting with the arrival of the Gavin, the groom and his new pet labradoodle, Wiggly Poo. Yeah, that name made me cringe-laugh every time I read it.Fiona and Gavin have some history and when the truth comes out, the wedding is off,  Gavin's almost-inlaws put the screws to him in major way, and Fiona ends up having to stay in Ballybeg for while, missing her long-awaited vacation.When Fiona ends up in a cottage next door to Gavin, they can't deny the connection they had years ago. But eight years is a long time and both have different goals for themselves and it becomes a story of choices for Gavin and Fiona.I really loved both of the main characters.  Gavin is sweetly romantic with Fiona, and Fiona is a strong woman that knows her own mind. There's a spark between them from their very first moment together, and they jumped off the page for me in a really pleasant way.There is a lightness to all of this that just makes Love and Shenanigans more romantic comedy than drama and I really loved that about this story.  I just felt good while I was reading this. It was refreshing and fun and made me want to keep turning the page.Recommended.