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Straight Up (2010)

by Deirdre Martin(Favorite Author)

3.74 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0425234665 (ISBN13: 9780425234662)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Berkley

series

Wild Hart Saga

review 1: I wouldn't say that this was the best book I ever read, but while reading this book, somehow Deirdre Martin managed to have me expecting views of lush Irish hills when I opened my curtains in the morning (huge disappointment when I didn't get any such view), had me wanting to work on a sheepfarm, eat Irish stews, drink guinness (I don't like beer) and call everyone around me an 'eejit'. It was so much fun feeling this way while reading, that I couldn't not rate "Straight Up"5 stars. I hope other readers will have the same enjoyable experience when they read this book.
review 2: I think I'm getting too particular with contemporary romance. I just feel like I've read this story before. Sure, Ms. Martin added fun twists (Ireland, sheep farming, INIS, a tiny snip... morepet of the Irish Mob in NYC)...but the whole "I bet I can get her to love me"-"I can't believe he bet he could love me, now we're through and I'll never take him back"-"Ok, I still love you and I'll take you back" story line has been done. A lot. It was still an enjoyable read. I liked Aislinn's feisty attitude and the bits of Irish culture that were thrown in. I could easily envision the farm, bar and home. I laughed out loud a couple of times. Overall, I would tell others I liked the book but I don't think I would hand it to them and insist they read it. less

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