Evanovich acknowledges in a note to readers that her plotting has gotten more intricate since this book was first written she's right , but her attempt to rework a formulaic '80s love story for the new millennium doesn't come off. The outcome of the artificial romance between Nick and Billie is obvious from the start, as is the identity of the intruder. Instead, the book's focus is on the slapstick comedy provided by the cast of wacky, though mostly loveable, eccentrics.
Forecast: Thanks to Evanovich's sterling reputation and substantial fan base, sales won't falter much, but this trussed-up tale may fall flat for both her mystery-loving fans and readers seeking a truly contemporary romance. Access-restricted-item true Addeddate There are no reviews yet. Be the first one to write a review. Books for People with Print Disabilities. Internet Archive Books.
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Full House 4 by Soo Yon Won. Twin Troubles by Mary Wright. Matchmakers by Diana G. Gallagher,Diana Burke. Rate as 2 out of 5, I didn't like it that much. Rate as 3 out of 5, I thought it was OK. Rate as 4 out of 5, I liked it. Rate as 5 out of 5, I loved it. Rating: 0 out of 5 stars. Write a review optional. Reader reviews Kathe Buset. This was my first Janet Evanovich book and it was as great as I have always heard!!
Full House is about Billie a single mother of two and Nick a wealthy playboy who is using her. He falls in love with her while they are acting like a couple. Nicks family is a little crazy and things go horribly wrong on the wedding day. A great book that has me looking forward to the rest of the series. I haven't felt like this about her series since the begining of the Stephanie Plum series.
I adore Evanovich's writing and her colourful characters. This book is written in conjunction with her friend Charlotte Hughes and, yes, this does make a the style notably different. It's more chick lit than Evanovich's Plum novels and written much earlier, but not at all disappointing. Billie Pearce is a divorced mother of two who teaches sixth grade. While her young children are away for the hols with her ex, she decides she wants to impress them by taking up polo.
The sexy polo teacher happens to be the tall, dark, handsome and rich Nick Kaharchek. While he is fascinated by her complete and utter lack of co-ordination, he has bigger problems. His two crazy cousins are staying with him - one, a 16 year old boy, keeps blowing things up. The other, an ex-beauty queen, is about to get married. He coerces Billie into taking in the ex-beauty queen, telling himself that it's for her safety who knows what a teenager with explosives is capable of?
But that's only part of the reason. Stowing his cousin with her will give him an excuse to see her Of course, because this is an Evanovich novel, there has to be crime and drama and interesting villains that make you laugh out loud and lovable well-rounded characters you can't help but miss once you've turned the final page. Luckily, this is the first in a series of "Full" novels. While it stands entirely on its own, it leaves you craving more of the quick-witted, fast paced adventure that Evanovich loves to offer.
Unlike most fiction in this genre, all the characters are well-rounded and memorable, the situations are believable and while there may be a touch of fantasy when it comes to rambling mansions, sensitive millionaires and horse riding lessons, it's aaalmost plausible.
Plausible enough, in any case, to make for a great read. A very good to read during holidays. The funny moments and not to forgets lively romance compels you to turn the page. Nick Kaharchek is a rich and runs a horse stable and riding school. Billie Pearce is a divorced mother of two. They meet when she takes a riding lesson. As they grow to know each other a former financee and Nick's relatives throw obstacles in their way.
Janet Evanovich is very honest about this book: 'I wrote and published the original in Charlotte Hughes and I now have made it bigger and better. Friends who have read the original smaller version liked it; no one I've talked to has liked this version. The characters are typical Evanovich and delightful; the plot seems to be going along nicely, and then the padding begins.
Plot is going in all directions and the charm of the Evanovich books is no where in sight. I bought this book after reading the first four or so chapters; they were a delight. Then the book got boring; I started skipping paragraphs, then pages, then raced on to the improbable ending. Nothing earth-shattering in this story of a romance between a millionaire and a single mom who decides to get some horse riding lessons. Add in his cousin who is marring a wrestler and his other cousin who seems determined to blow everything up and you get a story that really is quite fun.
Not something that you really could describe as great literature but it's a harmless entertainment novel. I enjoyed this!
I expected the suddenness of the relationship between Billie and Nick to become really implausible, but strangely, it worked. I pretty much had the bad guy figured out by the end, but that doesn't bother me in a book like this -- it's really not about the mystery.
I don't think this series has the same charm as the Stephanie Plum series, but I think it should stand well on its own! I am not a romance reader. This book was light but the story far fetched. It happens in less than a week and to a recently divorced mother of two. If you can suspend your disbelief, it is probably enjoyable.
Good book. Kinda similar to the stephanie plum series but not as good. Some great laugh out loud moments in this book. Now, I know this is an older novel rereleased, but it just doesn't work for me.
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