Review: I can't wait to read the next book in the series! Fun and great read!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 29, 2012
Holy Moly Batman! If there was ever a NEED to have the next book in the series loaded on my Kindle ready to read, it would be NOW!!!Becoming Mrs. Walsh by Jessica Gordon is about 26 year-old Shoshana Thompson (Sho for short) who is engaged to Andrew Walsh, one of four brothers in Washington DC's wealthiest families. Sho comes from a modest family in Iowa and Drew's lifestyle is completely different than anything she has ever experienced. Becoming a Walsh is very intimidating for Sho, not only because of Drew's money and socialite mother, Birdie; but also because of her three soon to be sister-in-laws, Ariel, Rachel, and Zoey. The beautiful women dress and act the part of being a Walsh.While Sho tries to identify herself in her new life, while planning a wedding, and struggling with her feelings toward Drew, who seems to never be home because of his "top secret" job (by the way, the entire time I was picturing Tom Hardy as Drew). Sho begins to develop feelings for another man; Drew's brother Mark. Mark is the complete opposite of Drew in every way. He is caring, funny, charming, and is there in Washington unlike Drew who always seems to be away and not even call Sho to let her know where he is. Mark is married to Zoey, who is like a Hilton sister of Washington; she is also planning Sho & Drew's wedding. Sho is struggling with her feelings toward Mark, her engagement to Drew, and if this is even the life she really wants.First of all, I love the setting. Washington DC, one of my favorite cities in the world and the idea of rich, political family. Talk about a good setup... Sho is an interesting character I enjoyed reading in her POV. I totally understood why she started having feelings for Mark; sometimes you can't help who you fall for or when it happens. I did not understand her relationship with Drew at all. He was never there due to his top secret job (which I am dying to find out what he does) and it has always been this way since they have been together. How did Sho have relationship, let alone agree to marry him if this is how it's always been? He never showed any feelings or affection towards Sho. He seemed like he was only marrying her because that was the thing he is suppose to do and was the last single Walsh brother left. I didn't really care for Drew at all because of that.The three sister-in-laws I just LOVED them all! I am not sure if I was suppose to hate them or like them based on their descriptions, especially Zoey but I thought she was so nice to Sho and wanted to help in her not only plan the wedding but buy her dresses and give her handbags &  jewelry. I saw a real friendship between all three of them. Too bad there isn't another single brother so I could join the group!  ;)Mark, I loved Mark! I wanted nothing more for them to be together. It was obvious Mark and Zoey are not meant to be together and were complete opposites. I am still in utter shock with how the book ended. I do not want to say too much and give the ending away but I just was not expecting the last few paragraphs to actually happen. I literally said, "Oh, no she didn't" while my husband looked at me like I was crazy! I just did not see either of those events to actually happen and go through with it. I wanted the book to keep going to find out what will happen next... I am so excited and looking forward to reading the next installment in the series, I hope there is one. I don't think I could go on living without knowing what will come of Drew & Shoshana and Mark & Zoey.Becoming Mrs. Walsh is a wonderful debut novel by Jessica Gordon. One I highly recommend to my reading world friends who are looking for a read about a wealthy family, with smart sophisticated women, strong men, and struggling to do what is right or what feels right.I give Becoming Mrs. Walsh 4 stars. I am very eager to read what's next for the Walsh ladies.*I received a copy of Becoming Mrs. Walsh from the author in exchange for an honest review*