Review: Charming, fun, romantic
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 23, 2013
This charming romance novel revolves around Jenny, a small town Montana girl from a close-knit family, and Sam, a work-hard-play-hard corporate guy who lives in Chicago but has Montana family ties.Jenny and Sam agree to help their loved ones get married from afar by standing in for them by proxy. While they wait for their courtroom appointment, they have a few days to get to know each other. I'll let you read for yourself how THAT goes. There's quite a bit of personal growth, family loyalty, snowy fun, and new love in there ... and a happily ever after, too.The first few chapters were a little awkward to read. But the awkward writing mimicked the discomfort of Sam and Jenny as they felt each other out and determined how their feelings were going to play out. The writing became smoother and more natural as Jenny and Sam became more comfortable with each other.I indeed sighed at Sam's romantic moments, clenched my fists with Jenny when she was frustrated, and felt my shoulders tense when another guy tried to make a move on Jenny. Katy Regnery sparked more interest with snippets of Swedish... little phrases that I am going to practice so I can use them when the right moment presents itself. And I had fun strolling with the loving couple, talking Glogg and enjoying the Christmassy atmosphere.I totally loved that By Proxy didn't try to be flashy or dramatic, but it still made me laugh and cry. Real tears, people! I felt for these characters. And I'm all in for the next book in this Heart of Montana series.ARC provided for an honest review.