Review: Fun Romantic Comedy
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 22, 2014
After reading the synopsis of Liar, Liar Hearts on Fire multiple times, I was unable to get the story out of my head and knew this was a book I needed to read.  Well, I am most assuredly glad that I did.This is the story of Violet Miller, a first grade teacher living in the small town of Bozeman, Montana, the town in which she also grew up.  Although during her summer vacation, she would normally just enjoy some time off, she agreed to help out her twin sister by filling in for her at work.  But when she receives a frantic call from her sister's friend Mike begging for her help, she reluctantly agrees.  Violet travels to Alaska where Mike is on vacation with his family to pretend to be his girlfriend.  But Mike and Violet have a history, and hearing his voice again resurrects the past memories making her realize she has never felt for any man what she has always felt for Mike, despite the fact that he had broken her heart so long ago.Mike Ostranski grew up in the small town of Bozeman as well and had always been friends with Violet, both agreeing to give each other their innocence.  But after that one night, Mike left Bozeman without ever saying goodbye.  Though he hasn't seen her since, Mike had never forgotten that special night he spent with Violet.  Surprised to discover it was Violet who had answered his call, he is overjoyed that she has agreed to help him.  But as the situation in Alaska escalates and the lies continue to grow, so too does their desire, as well as their connection stemming from the past which neither of them has ever forgotten.  Will this twist of fate which has brought their hearts back together enable them to share with each other the secrets of the past and help them both to heal and look to the future and the possibility of a life together?This was a very fun story with lots of laugh-out-loud moments, giggles and a few chuckles in there too.  The attraction and connection shared between Violet and Mike kept me turning page after page.  The support characters where enjoyable as well and definitely contributed to this amusing and wonderful tale.  Although this is the third book in this series, it can be read as a stand-alone.  However, do keep in mind that after you read Liar, Liar Hearts on Fire, you are going to feel the pull back towards the first two books and a need to know the stories of the support characters as well.  Jennifer Zane's writing is very fun and entertaining.  I will be watching for future stories from her.