Review: Beautiful, charming romance with fabulous characters! 4.5 Stars!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 19, 2013
Just My Luck by Kelley VitolloReview by HettyHer friend. Her boss. Her husband?Just My Luck is the third book in the Shamrock Falls series but these novels can be read individually. Betsy and Jace were first introduced in Lucky Break (Shamrock Falls #1) and I am SO glad they were able to have their own book. These two are fantastic characters with an emotional, romantic tale to tell.Betsy Harris is self-conscious, socially awkward, and extremely shy. Due to her paranoid mother's influence, Betsy has never had a relationship with a man and doesn't think she ever will. I really enjoyed the conversations between Betsy and her mother because it allowed me to understand Betsy's character better. Their relationship is complicated and a real struggle for Betsy.Since moving to Shamrock Falls, Betsy has formed actual friendships and for once doesn't feel isolated. Jace is Betsy's boss and one of her closest friends. They know each other very well and take care of one another. Betsy's feelings for Jace aren't completely platonic. She knows they can never be more than friends, his friendship and her job are far too important to risk.Jace Mcnamara is attractive, intelligent, outgoing, and emotionally unavailable. After losing both of his parents at a young age and being raised by a bachelor, Jace only has shallow, physical relationships with women. He refuses to let his guard down and get abandoned again. When Wallace passes away, Jace is faced with a life-altering decision.When Jace propositions Betsy about getting married, it wasn't a huge shock since it was in the synopsis. I felt Kelley Vitollo chose this aspect of the storyline extremely wisely because of how different Betsy and Jace are. How will the sexy bachelor and the meek introvert get along living together? Their journey together through this novel was beautiful. Both of them need to quit hiding... Betsy behind her baggy clothes and long hair, Jace behind meaningless flings and his job.Betsy and Jace are delightful. The small, cute details of their relationship made me smile. Their story was charming, light-hearted, and fun to read. Aside from their "fake" marriage, Jace and Betsy are very realistic. I feel like I could meet this group of friends at local bar and have a great evening together! I love being able to actually place myself in a book.Just My Luck is another great addition to the Shamrock Falls series. You'll really enjoy meeting Jace and Betsy!4.5 Diamonds