Review: This book had me laughing at the antics and dialogue of nearly every character!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 27, 2013
This book is about a whole town named Celebration and while it focuses on the blossoming relationship of Mayor Ivy Callahan and small town boy who made good Marcus Weaver the WHOLE book is full of wonderful townspeople and family members who compliment the story line. I was laughing at the colorful salty language of Ivy's mom and especially her grandma Colleen who spoke her mind every time she felt like it and Marcus even fell under their spell and while Ivy had to act proper as the mayor cuss words still peppered her dialogue at inopportune times.I loved how Ivy struggled to save the economics of the town to put people back to work but tried to outwit Marcus who wants to open a Megamart. She knows it won't work long term but comes up with a plan to make him understand it is more than just economics and paychecks that are on the line.Celebration was nearly a character in itself as the town was charming and the diner was central to the story and none of the townspeople held their input back once Marcus presents his plan for economic recovery.The writer has a great comedic tone throughout and never lets go of the humorous side of the stress of being mayor and having everyone watching you at work and in your personal life outside of elected office.When Marcus learns his true heritage I wanted another book to expand on his life and how he would deal with the news. I loved this book and I received an advanced reading copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.