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Title: Lovestruck #3
Author: Lila Monroe Genre/Themes: New Adult, Contemporary Romance, chic lit, rom com Publisher: Self published Year of Publication: 2017 Version: E-book kindle app Review
“We meet again,” I say, and cringe inside at the Dark Lord-esqueline. My nerd humour comes out in full force when I’m edgy.
“Like is said, must be fate,” Will says, his smile turning into that heart-stopping grin..." I was really in need of something to bring me an element of peace but sumultaneously able to raise my spirits, and ‘Lovestruck’ by Lila Monroe was just a balm to my weary heart and a sweet smile to my sadness. I felt like ‘Lovestruck’ took me into its arms and said ‘don’t worry, when life makes you sad Lila Monroe has just the treat!’
I have only ever read one other of Monroe’s books, and while I thought it passed the time alright, I wasn’t completely taken by it, but ‘Lovestruck’? Much better! This was truly so much fun, so light, so airy, so easy to read, so playful with an easy pace, lovely, a traditional tale of romance that doesn’t disappoint, and my biggest quibble? Reading this was like being offered a slice of cake which satisfied enough to make me consider sealing the whole platter. So, I definitely could have done with more, but my wishful appetite aside this story really didn’t need more.
Ruby Walters owns her own PR company, which is doing amazingly well but as hard as she works, she’s due for a much-needed break. But this woman who works hard and doesn’t play hard enough finally manages a week’s reprieve from her obligations because her best friend Brooke is getting married, and at a fancy Mexican resort no less. Ruby really couldn’t have asked for anything more, but just as life has an uncanny knack of doing she’s now thrown off kilter when she meets her old college friend and crush at the airport, and in strides Will Cassidy. But more than that Will is the man who betrayed her trust and crushed their friendship when he hurt Ruby’s heart so long ago. Now Mr. Smug and Successful is due to spend a long week in her company as he’s the groom’s best friend, but more than that he owns the whole resort.
‘Lovestruck’ was just so funny, and what rom com’s should be about. It seems this book was made to life a spirit and crack a smile. There were some great scenes, a great vibe, great characters in wedding season, strongly woven outrageous comedy, a joyous setting, anticipated flirting, Star Trek obsessions, swoony moments, secret affairs, but most of all it just lit my heart and melted it at the same time like chic lit Is supposed to. I think we can all relate with Ruby, she has those quirky charactersitics I like to read about in a female protagonist and her inner monologue was ace. Will is smart and challenging, but with a very warm, supportive side that has always appealed to Ruby - and me. I’d absolutely recommend this to any of you rom com lovers out there because I know for sure I’ll be finding more to read from Miss. Monroe.
Lovely, lovely, lovely, a vessel of light-hearted delight that made me smile all the way through. Just lovely. Such a joy!
I gave this book 4 stars -
Some concerns..
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There were a few editing issues, but not enough to affect my reading experience.
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Zoeb
2/1/2020 14:34:25
"Lovely, lovely, lovely, a vessel of light-hearted delight that made me smile all the way through. Just lovely. Such a joy!"
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Vaishali@ Vicarious Living
2/1/2020 18:41:18
Thank you so much Zoeb!
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