Review: Fun Story!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 26, 2013
I really enjoyed this fun, quirky story. It's a quick sweet read, so if that's what you are looking for, definitely pick this up.After Angelle's boyfriend publically proposes in front of the entire town and she says no, she leaves town and sets out to discover herself. She lands in the town of Magnolia Springs where she makes some great friends. She also gets a job working with horses and is also a volunteer firefighter. The only thing lacking in her life is a man, but she isn't looking for one. Even though she isn't looking doesn't mean she doesn't have a serious attraction to Can Robicheaux. Not only is his name hot, but good gracious, the man had dark hair AND dimples! Add that he is a successful business owner, plays guitar and sings, and is fierce and protective of the women in his life and who won't be a goner?Everything is going great for Angelle, but for one tiny problem. She has lied to her family about having a fiancé in order to get them off her back. She is expected to bring him home for Thanksgiving. Cue a hot male auction where she wins Cane. He agrees to be her fake fiancé for the week and go home with her. He is also attracted to her and would like to get her "out of his system."I found Angelle endearing. She is sweet, shy, a bit sassy when you get to know her, and is learning how to come out of her shell. This is a woman who has been sheltered her whole life and has always gone along with what everyone has planned for her. I really enjoyed reading about her coming into her own.Cane is another great character. There is so much more to him than his tattoos and bad boy image. He is actually a bit of a nerd. I didn't know that meshing bad boy and nerd could work, but in this case, it so does. Like Angelle, he also has a bit of self-discovery to go through.When the duo finally meets up with Angelle's family, the story gets even more fun. They are country Cajun and they are definitely a lively bunch. But, beneath all of their quick, fun banter and celebrating, love is at the core of this family. Although they want Angie to stay the baby in the family forever, they are going to have to come to grips that she has grown up.This book isn't all about fun, though. The characters hit a rough patch in the story. They will have to learn to move through it together or fall apart. As I said, this is a quick read. I read it in less than a day. It should definitely be add to your TBR.