| Title : Dining with Joy Author : Rachel Hauck Reading Dates : 1 Dec - 5 Dec 2010 |   |
| Lowcountry Romance | |
The books in the series :
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Joy Ballard has a secret: she's a cooking show host who can't really cook. | |
Book Review of Dining with Joy.
I enjoyed Dining with Joy very much.
Joy and Luke’s story was a warm and funny read. They both have contrasting sides to their personalities, an interesting mix of strength, kindness and vulnerability which makes them very real and likable. All of which made me want to root for them while at the same time wanting to roll my eyes at some of the rather unnecessary angst they put themselves through.
The pacing as well as twists and turns of the story was also a rather enjoyable ride. It had me holding my breath waiting for the moment when Joy would be outed and guessing how she would overcome her difficulties. Couple that with the sexual tension between Joy and Luke, and Dining with Joy makes for highly entertaining and light read.
However, I found it rather unbelievable that none of Joy’s long-time colleagues showed a bit of concern for her after the disaster whereas everyone in her hometown seemed to take everything in stride. The ending was a little simple as well.
Still, a more than acceptable read.
I enjoyed Dining with Joy very much.
Joy and Luke’s story was a warm and funny read. They both have contrasting sides to their personalities, an interesting mix of strength, kindness and vulnerability which makes them very real and likable. All of which made me want to root for them while at the same time wanting to roll my eyes at some of the rather unnecessary angst they put themselves through.
The pacing as well as twists and turns of the story was also a rather enjoyable ride. It had me holding my breath waiting for the moment when Joy would be outed and guessing how she would overcome her difficulties. Couple that with the sexual tension between Joy and Luke, and Dining with Joy makes for highly entertaining and light read.
However, I found it rather unbelievable that none of Joy’s long-time colleagues showed a bit of concern for her after the disaster whereas everyone in her hometown seemed to take everything in stride. The ending was a little simple as well.
Still, a more than acceptable read.
My conclusions :
- Would I re-read the book ? Yes
- Would I want to read the next book in the series if there was one? Maybe
- Would I want to own my personal copy if I didn’t already own it ? No
- Who would I recommend this too? Romance fans after a light-read
Great Review!
ReplyDeleteIt does sound like it would be a fun light read that would fit the bill after something particularly dark!