Dinca’s review of Goody Two Shoes by Janet Elizabeth Henderson
Romantic Comedy published by Janet Kortlever 29 Sep 14
This is supposed to be a teaser paragraph. I feel it’s more of a warning. From the red dress on the book cover, it’s very misleading. That dress should be gray and mid-calf.
Caroline Patterson is portrayed as a strong-willed, organized woman. I saw an insecure control freak will low self-esteem. For a woman who is supposedly so smart, she’s pretty ignorant. I didn’t find her stupidity humorous in any way. If she’s anywhere as smart as she thinks she is, she would have known instantly who had written the message on her wall. It is a no-brainer.
I like Josh McInnes’ character. He has the laid-back patience of a saint – not only with Caroline but also with his parents. I feel his folks’ problems don’t need to be displayed in this book. A better use of the author’s time could have been spent developing Caroline’s character into a less bitchy and irresponsible person.
Another thing that does not sync in the book is Caroline’s connection with her sister. I can understand why she is not a bridesmaid when she’s eight months pregnant, but why would she not invite her to the wedding? The whole story would’ve been better off being sold as a tutorial on how not to be misunderstood.
This is the second book in a long series. I see no incentive from this one to go back and read the others.
Grade: D
Summary:
Take one American singer who doesn’t believe in falling in love…
Josh McInnes’ biological clock is ticking and he wants to get married–now. After 20 years singing soppy love songs, he knows that there is no such thing as romantic love. There’s only hormones and lust. At thirty-five, he’s tired of his playboy lifestyle. He wants a wife who isn’t interested in fame, money, or romance. A sensible wife, who values commitment. He wants a partnership, a friendship, and none of the craziness that goes with falling in love. As far as he can see, there’s only one way to get exactly what he wants–he needs an arranged marriage.
…add a Scottish librarian who has given up on ever falling in love…
Caroline Patterson terrifies men. With her no-nonsense attitude, and ice queen demeanour, she’s in control of everything–and everyone–around her. Her sensible shoes and grey skirt suits act like a force field, repelling male attention. At thirty-one, she can’t remember the last time she went on a date and is beginning to think she’ll never have a family of her own. When an American stranger buys the local castle then approaches Caroline with a marriage proposal that resembles a business contract, she quickly accepts. She doesn’t expect romance. But she does expect to control each and every detail of their lives together. Because as life has taught her–if you aren’t in control, bad things happen.
…and you get romance Invertary style!
Josh and Caroline learn the hard way that falling in love isn’t something you can avoid. And it definitely isn’t something you can control. Their well laid plans are about to degenerate into chaos, as they fall in love the Invertary way.
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