Yesterday I had a long wait at the doctor’s office and was very glad that I had brought along a book to read.
When I first started reading this book, (I really hate admitting this) I really struggled to keep reading it. Now don’t get me wrong, I really love Janet Evanovich’s writing. This was one of her earlier works that was re-released. It had been originally published as Ivan Takes a Wife back in 1989.
I did manage to make my way through this book. After the first few chapters, the story started to pick up quite a bit and the book became tolerable. It wasn’t until close to the end that the current Evanovich humor really began to shine through.
This was definitely a diamond in the rough. The actual plot was a wonderful idea. However, it just wasn’t pulled off with the spectacular Evanovich panache that we have all come to love.
I do recommend reading this so that you can see the humble beginnings of a great writer.
Here is another great offering by Janet Evanovich and Charlotte Hughes. I couldn’t put this book down. I read it in one day again. That is two book in a row by Janet Evanovich that I read in a day. In fact, I actually did read this book in one sitting. I just couldn’t bear to put it down.
This is part of a series of books, but from what my sister Bren told me, they do not have to be read in any specific order.
It’s hard to say who my favorite character from this book is. Possibly DeeDee. She was a riot. She is completely clueless on how the real world operates. Oh, then there is Max who is a teenage genius who likes to go around blowing up things.
Let’s just say, I am so glad that I don’t have their lives. Everything is so chaotic and insane, that it would probably push me over the edge. However, I wouldn’t mind meeting a guy like hunky Nick.
Wow! That was an incredible book. I typically don’t read standard romance novels. However, I was bored and didn’t feel like reading any of the books that I have sitting there. So I went through my sister Deb’s books to see what she has.
I found that one and it seemed interesting.
Janet Evanovich sets up such believable characters. Then she places them into such incredulous circumstances! I absolutely loved Elsie! She was a pistol-packing, burger slinging gray-haired, crazy lady. She had me laughing every scene she was in. I never knew what she was going to do next.
If you are looking for a book that will have you laughing so hard that it hurts, then I definitely suggest this book.
I actually read it in one day. I can’t wait to get started on the next book I chose, Full House by the same author.
I will tell you if that one was good or not as well.
I had read a book by Janet Evanovich called Hot Stuff ages ago. I thoroughly enjoyed it. So when I wanted something to read and my sister had given me this book, I decided why not.
Janet Evanovich is an excellent author. No matter what genre you normally read, I highly suggest picking up one of her books.
You may have seen her books around before. I know that I certainly have. I just never bothered reading her books though. I figured that Hot Stuff was sort of a fluke as to being a book that I would enjoy.
However, after reading a second book by her, I have to admit to liking this one as well.
My sister has a ton of her books, I will have to go digging to see what more I can turn up.
If you are looking for a really good read, then I highly suggest Switcheroo by Olivia Goldsmith. She is the woman who wrote The First Wives Club.
Switcheroo is not your normal everyday basic romance novel. It is oddball and quirky. There is tons of comedy in it.
The premise of the story is that Sylvie has been married to Bob for over 20 years. Their marriage has gone stale. Bob starts seeing Marla on the side. Sylvie finds out and confronts Marla. Only to find out that Marla is a younger version of herself. They look exactly alike except for Sylvie looks older.
Marla wants to be a wife and Sylvie wants to find out what it is like to be the bit of fluff on the side. Chaos ensues as they attempt to switch places.
Believe, this is definitely a must read.
