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Calling California (2000)

by J.P. Grider(Favorite Author)

3.53 of 5 Votes: 2

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English

genre

Romance

series

Hunter Hill University

review 1: What a wonderful story!Since the beginning i was smitten!:-). The part about the GameBoy so perfect!I really enjoyed it, a beautiful story about a girl who struggling with a tough life (a sick father, working after school, help paying bills,..) and a boy who is totally her opposite at many levels.All i can say(because i don't want to spoil), it was a fabulous surprise and the writting was great!The characters are fantastic: Calista is a proud girl, always caring for others without condition, but feels she don't belong with people who comes from money.Griffin is so perfect! If that Guy is real!;-). He makes my heart swoon. When he meets Cali for the second time,it's like his heart recognizes her.I love how sure he is about his feelings and makes Cali happy. She is his breat... morehing, always put her first.He never shows that his parents are loaded.Even if their feelings are so overwhelming since the first time it feels so right! I love all of it, i have a crush for this book, especially for Griffin!
review 2: 3.5 starsCalista "Cali" Parker is a very proud but poor young woman who works hard to finish college, help her mom to pay their bills and to take care of her dying dad. Griffin on the other hand grew up in a rich household where all his needs and wants are met. Griffin is a notorious player and loves classic cars. Cali and Griffin's lives intersect in college where they both attend. They had an instant attraction on their first meeting. Little did they know that they already share a connection in the past that neither had forgotten. Despite their differences the two tries to make their worlds unite, so that they can be together. However, there are family secrets that could threaten their happy ending.I have read a lot of NA novels and Calling California has the right formula under it's genre-- angst, romance, drama, crude language and sex. I liked the writing style and the his/her POV. Also, I think the "flashback" in the first chapter was a nice touch. I totally fell for the "gameboy" story, it was cute and sweet. Reading Calling California is like watching a soap opera, it could be frustrating and emotional but despite the characters' faults, you'll find yourself rooting for them anyway.Speaking of characters, let's talk about the heroine--Cali. I like Cali's determination and will to succeed. She's also a hard worker and understands the value of giving. However, Cali is too damn proud. I understand where she's coming from. I have the same issues about accepting gifts--if there is no special occasion and someone is giving me a gift, it makes me feel uneasy and a little suspicious. It's hard to explain, but like Cali, I feel like I owe them if I accept the gift. I hate owing people anything... I only ask favors from people I'm really close to (family, immediate relatives, best friends), I have zero debts, I don't even have a credit card! LOL. However, if I needed anything, I'm not too proud to ask for help. I was really annoyed with Cali (and Cali's mom) for turning down help when they were thrown out of their house.Then there's Griffin, the perfect hero. He's too good to be true! He's rich, handsome, smart, gentleman and he changed overnight from being a player to a one-woman man. What more can you ask for? The guy could sweep you off your feet. He's like the Richard Gere to Cali's Julia Roberts (in Pretty Woman, minus the hooker part) who can provide and save her from her financial problems! But our girl Cali didn't want help from anyone, poor Griffin. Still, I liked the fact that Griffin was willing to do anything to help Cali even though Cali is refusing it (so, he did it underhandedly).This is my first J. P. Grider book and I must say that it was a pretty entertaining read. I wasn't very convinced with the romance because i'm not a huge of insta-love stories but what made this work is the drama. Cali's life is rife with drama and I couldn't stop myself from turning the pages quickly. The story is gripping and emotional. I'm looking forward to read the next book in the series.--- Midnight Fairy less

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