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Barefoot (2010)

by Michelle Holman(Favorite Author)

3.94 of 5 Votes: 3

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English

genre

Romance

publisher

Harper Collins NZ

review 1: Michelle Holman has very quickly become one of my favorite writers. So much so, that I am willing to pay a lot to buy them brand new from New Zealand because publishers in America have not been smart enough to get the rights to her books. Is anyone out there listening?Barefoot is laugh out loud, hilarious and equally touching and sweet as well. Sherry Ann Jackson is a serious but gorgeous police officer working in the family crimes unit. Glenn Brogan is an ex-NBA player, who is also gorgeous but also world famous, and very loose and relaxed. These two do not, can not, get along, and it just so happens their siblings happen to be married to each other. So they can't avoid each other, and trying to ignore the tension between isn't working, leading to some serious and u... morenexpected consequences. I loved this book. It has the wonderful humor and romance I've come to associate with Michelle Holman's books, but it also covers the serious topics that you usually don't find in romantic comedies. After reading Barefoot, I am REALLY hoping Ben Jackson gets a book, so we see him finding love too! I'd also love to read more about the "Lavender Fairy" and midwife Starr. They sound like they'd make a wonderful couple! [Hint hint! ;)]
review 2: In a similar fashion to Michelle Holman’s Bonkers, this book opens with a hell of a scene, which I just did not expect. Michelle Holman had me on the back foot before I even knew it, and I was dragged into the scenes of this book – feet first. I love the strength of Michelle’s writing, and I honestly cannot wait to read more of her work. It is light-hearted, funny, and she takes the micky out of her characters.Sherry thinks Glenn is an emotional lightweight, while Glenn thinks that Sherry is a ball-breaking Ice Queen. Not exactly your usual match made in heaven. Glenn’s not the only person to hold this opinion of Sherry; some of her clients do too.Both Sherry and Glenn are two very headstrong individuals, from different walks of life. Sherry’s walk of life is a hard-hitting beat cop, fighting the good fight for the victims referred to the Family Violence Unit. Glenn’s walk is on the basketball court, golf course, or showing off his limitless talents in front of the paparazzi.This book is jam-packed for of hilarious one-liners as these two believable characters rake each other over the hot coals at every chance, much to the disbelief of the their families, and to the detriment of their own relationship.This book will take you on an emotional journey of two characters that are just not ready for the new journey that they are embarking on. The characters had me laughing, squirming, crying, and rattling along on their emotional roller-coaster ride. They are witty, pithy, and funnier than I ever expected.When Michelle emailed me asking if I would like to review her latest book, I jumped at the chance. When the book arrived last week, I felt irritated that I had to finish off reading a novel that I had been meaning to read and review since last November, and believe me when I say this… Barefoot sat there and taunted me the whole time. My eye would stray to where it was situated in the room. I would even carry it around with me, in anticipation. Needless to say, I was banking on this book.And when I finally got the chance to pick it up on Friday, I devoured it quickly. Not only could I not wait to delve into Michelle Holman’s new book, but I did it with such a ferocity that has now left me feeling bereft that it’s already over! My goodness. What a ride! I wish that I had savoured the novel just a little longer, because for some reason, I’m feeling unsatisfied sense that I need to know more. This book by far exceeded my expectations. Not only was putting this book down extremely hard to put down, but so was turning the last page.Barefoot has secured a rating in my books as a 4.5 star rating. I highly recommend this book, because it was amazing, and I couldn’t put it down. After reading both Bonkers and Barefoot, I am really looking forward to reading Michelle Holman’s other two books now as well. less

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