Genre: Contemporary RomancePages: 304
Book Source: Harlequin & NetGalley
Synopsis: It takes one to know one
The moment
Vivian Walker spies Seth Anderson she knows they're a match made in hedonistic
pleasure. And they both agree their one night together is all about fun, not
forever.
Now, years
later, Seth remains a favorite memory. Surely the sizzling chemistry has faded,
though, right? Apparently not. Because he's still sinfully attractive, and
she likes the man he is. When he suddenly becomes a full-time dad to
his newborn daughter, Vivian falls hard. Yet despite the responsibilities, he's
not a good bet for commitment. And she needs to guard her heart before she gets
into trouble!
Karen's Thoughts:
Her Kind
of Trouble was not the story I was expecting at all ... it was so much more.
I've read a few of Sarah Mayberry's titles now and enjoyed them all, but this
story is by far my favourite.
Seth and
Viv share a hot tumble in the back of a limo the night their siblings get
married. They are both in their 20’s and still exploring what path their lives
will take. Viv then spends time working in the US and their path’s cross
occasionally over that time at family gatherings. Now Viv is back living in
Australia and her path crosses once again with Seth.
This
passage is discussing a particular ‘momento’ that Seth has kept.
“You did
not.” She stared at Seth, flabbergasted.
“I did.”
“You kept
these for ten years?”
“I did.”
“No way.”
“Way.”
I loved
that this book is set in Australia but it bothered me that reference is made to
‘diapers’ since it's very much an American term. I find this a little
surprising since the author is also Australian. This wasn’t an issue for the
story though, it's really just a ‘pet peeve’ of mine.
It would have been nice if there was an Epilogue. As most romance stories seem to have them these days I guess I just expect them. But, all up I loved this one, I found it really refreshing and I certainly wasn't ready to say goodbye to Seth, Viv and Daisy when I came to the last page.
Guest review by Karen
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I love that it rated a 5 despite your quibbles - adding the title to my list :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't think it was fair for me to lower my rating just because I didn't like the terminology as its really just a personal peeve and it didn't detract from the story at all. I hope you get to read this title Mary and enjoy it.
DeleteSounds like a great one!!! Could have been the editor that chose the 'diapers' terminology since the heroine spent time in the US?
ReplyDeleteTake a look at The Book Queen's comment below Julie, as it explains some reasoning. I recently read a book set in Australia that was full of words that were American rather than Australian and it really detracted from the story…whereas with Her Kind of Trouble, it didn't distract me from the story at all.
Deletelovely review Karen, I haven't read anything by Sarah Mayberry but now I'd like to. I think I'd love the banter between Viv and Seth.
ReplyDeleteI think you might enjoy this one Teddyree…you just need to find some more reading time!
DeleteLooks like fun. I'll have to see if my library has a copy.
ReplyDeleteThis story was a lot of fun stacybuckeye….I hope you can get your hands on a copy!
DeleteI like books set in Australia. Never checked out that author before...(off to gogole Sarah Mayberry)
ReplyDeleteI hope you get the chance to read this one Tina. I liked that it was set in the city of Melbourne….a nice change from a coastal or small town setting.
DeleteI love Mayberry's novels -- and this one was amazing (Her Favorite Mistake is also a WOW, highly recommend book!). Great review -- and I loved that scene, it made me swoon when he pulled out his wallet!
ReplyDeleteI think the reason that American words appear in the books is due to the publisher; in an interview on the DBSA podcast, I remember Mayberry talking about how some local words stay in the final product and some are exhanged for the American equivalent.
Enjoy!
TBQ
Thanks for the clarification Book Queen and I'm pleased you liked my review. I likewise loved Her Favourite Mistake and also Within Reach is another favourite of mine.
DeleteI should read more Harlequins
ReplyDeleteI always like to have a Harlequin read on hand…they quite often fill the spot between heavy reads.
DeleteI love Sarah Mayberry's books. Have you read Her Best Worst Mistake? So good.
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