A brief introduction from the author describes this as a screwball comedy. It is, although this led me to expect a more intricate plot with lots of mistaken identities. The book, therefore, proved much lighter than my expectations, but just as enjoyable for all that. This is light summer beach reading and there’s nothing wrong with that. Perfect for lifting the spirits and setting aside stress. My favourite line comes toward the end of the book when it turns out the dog is a deal breaker for the man as much as the man is to the dog. It’s almost a throwaway couple of lines, but I thought too right. Crusie does what she always does here: create great banter. ( )

Cute idea but I just didn’t love this one. I tend to find this author’s books just light and fun but this seemed different from her newer books. I can’t put my finger on why, maybe just because her writing style is more fun now.

This story has a bit of mistaken identity added to the rom-com. Dennie is a reporter and she’s trying to interview someone who will not grant an interview. Alec is works for Harry and he is trying to take down someone guilty of selling property to the rich and clueless and taking advantage of them. The con man has a partner and Dennie fits her description. When Alec gets invited to a party with his aunt Victoria, he knows it’s a good time to catch the con man.

So, Dennie is trying to use Alec to get to his aunt, in order to get the interview with her friend.
And Alec is trying to use Dennie to get to the con man.
But they both actually like the other and feel bad about the situation.

I bought this book entirely because I’ve liked a couple other books by this author. The reviews did all mention that it’s totally different than the other book. That didn’t talk me out of reading it, and it only cost $2 on IBooks. I’m not sorry I read it, it just isn’t going to be a new favorite by the author. ( )

I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway. It's a cute, light romance. A quick, fun read. ( )

Freebie on kindle. Worth the price I paid, if only for the memory of how my big, hulking brother liked this romance author.

Meh. The characters were a little too broadly drawn, with a major eye for comedy over substance. Found myself skimming the last 1/3 ( )