Cute short story set in the world of Just For the Summer. Fun for fans of Abby Jimenez's books.Cute short story set in the world of Just For the Summer. Fun for fans of Abby Jimenez's books....more
I wanted to love this book. The premise sounded totally up my alley -- two people who knew each other from Jewish summer camp meet up again as adults,I wanted to love this book. The premise sounded totally up my alley -- two people who knew each other from Jewish summer camp meet up again as adults, setting up an enemies-to-lovers plotline. And yet, I just did not enjoy it. Something about the writing style never gelled for me. I often found myself going back and rereading sentences or paragraphs that didn't make sense the first time around. On top of that, I couldn't relate to the characters or their relationship. I powered through to the end, but as a whole, the reading experience really fell flat....more
Decent enough light entertainment, but the central couple lack chemistry and the main character is much too self-centered to actually care about. StriDecent enough light entertainment, but the central couple lack chemistry and the main character is much too self-centered to actually care about. Strictly a three-star read....more
3.5 stars. A lot to enjoy, although the central romance trope -- fake identity -- isn't one that appeals to me. Still, the characters are really likab3.5 stars. A lot to enjoy, although the central romance trope -- fake identity -- isn't one that appeals to me. Still, the characters are really likable, and the bookish elements are great....more
I love the author's more recent books, but this backlist book really shows its age. Lots of dated scenarios involving women desperate to find men to dI love the author's more recent books, but this backlist book really shows its age. Lots of dated scenarios involving women desperate to find men to date, and the humor for the most part just does not land....more
Another outstanding read from this talented author duo! The Paradise Problem revolves around an intriguing set-up, opposites-attract characters in a fAnother outstanding read from this talented author duo! The Paradise Problem revolves around an intriguing set-up, opposites-attract characters in a fake (but getting more real by the second) marriage, an ultra-luxury setting, and crazy family politics. It’s a blast, plain and simple. I read it in one day -- just couldn't stop!...more
This is a very cute story about two strangers who meet accidentally via email as teens, then keep in touch on Valentine's Day for years to come. A quiThis is a very cute story about two strangers who meet accidentally via email as teens, then keep in touch on Valentine's Day for years to come. A quick, enjoyable read....more
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