Review: "If you look for excitement, you'll probably find trouble."
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 31, 2013
It's no secret I love a good novella. There's something refreshing about a short read with charming characters and an engaging and interesting story. Catch has both. I'm not even going to lie, the cover for this book drew me in every bit as much as the blurb did. The story sounded unique and, having just spent some time in Las Vegas earlier this year, I find that I'm enjoying books set there. The book had some great historical Las Vegas references in it. It almost felt like I was back there again."If you look for excitement, you'll probably find trouble."Miranda is on vacation with her parents and sister in Las Vegas when her purse is stolen from her on the strip. Going against all common-sense rules, she pursues the guy who grabbed it. All she wants is to get back some family photos that were in her purse. Her younger sister forces her into a phone call with the purse-snatcher and thus begins a game of sorts between the two of them. It's not an entirely believable plot, but it's a fun escape for the hour or so it would take you to read it."I'd like it if you didn't forget any of this, actually."I really liked the characters in this story. We actually find out a lot about them and what motivates them in this 90-page novella. Ollie might have been a criminal, but he was adorably charming. Miranda was determined, but vulnerable. I won't say any more for fear of spoiling the book, but the back-and-forth between Ollie and Miranda was great. They made me smile.This is a complete story – no cliffhangers here. Now, that said, I would *love* to have more of Ollie and Miranda in my life. I hope the author is planning a follow-up.I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. All quotes come from the review copy and may differ from the final version.