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Sweet For You (2014)

by Harper Ashe(Favorite Author)

3.65 of 5 Votes: 3

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Hearts Collide Publishing

review 1: When I picked this up, I didn't realize it was a retelling of "Pride and Prejudice" and I'm glad, because I'm not usually a fan of those. This was a great example of a retelling, because it is a story in and of itself and takes the basic elements of the story and turns into something new. And when I say this is a retelling, it is a VERY loose retelling. It's the Darcy/Elizabeth love story, but in a modern setting and different supporting players.I thought this was really cute. It's a quick read and not super deep, but it was really entertaining and had me laughing on more than one occasion. I really would have liked to see it expanded more, but I'll take what I can get.What I liked most about this book is the dynamic between the two main characters. Too often in the Pride ... moreand Prejudice formula, authors and script writers make the hero really rude and unlikeable. In this book, I think it's more true to the original dynamic, which is animosity based on misunderstandings.
review 2: 3.5 StarsNeeding some extra money Curvy Abby decides to volunteer for a diet product testing gig making some good money. When her blunt honesty shows the company how horrible their new deserts are the owner Stephen Blake offers her a job she can't refuse. As time goes by the two dance around each other while getting the new line off the ground, but when missunderstands abound will they passion they have for each other help them figure things out? Or will their possible relationship finish with the launching of the Sweet for You desert line?Abby is happy with who she is extra curves and all even though at times you see her insecurity her strengths are seen much more often. Stephen isn't outgoing at all and even though it is explained that he's not good at talking with people his inability to connect left me wanting at times. His inner monologue helps you see more of who he is but it would've been nice to see more of it. I liked the storyline overall with the Deserts launch being a great way to bring two people together. My complaint that while yes I understand this is meant to be a short story I would've liked to see more depth and interaction between the main characters of when they were getting to know each other. less

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