I love the theme of old lovers reuniting. There is just something about it that makes me root for exes. Eve is the mother of four and has two failed romances under her belt. One of her sons has just let her know he's getting married AND he's about to become a father at the age of 20. Her youngest is just 3 years old. It just seems to be the start of bad news for Eve. One thing after another happens and Eve is left feeling alone and overwhelmed. She's worried she's not over Joseph, failed romance #2, and is making do with Nils her Dutch vet.I also love Eve's character. She's got her priorities straight and she's trying to do the best she can. Her attitude is also wonderful and it was very easy to smile, laugh, and commiserate with her as events unfolded. Carmen Reid has done a marvelous job with this book and I look forward to reading more from her!
There are things I liked about this book.1. Eve found her way after her husband left her. 2. That she was kinda of a hippy. and that is about it. The things I hated. 1. The endsless sex scenes. Honestly wtf? 2. How her looks kept being brought up in the book. OKay I get it she is a sexy bitch in her late 40's.3. Why did the american teeage girls have to be into drugs? Dennis could have been a bad dad to them but why would it have to go to that? 4. She never confronted the chick for having an affair with her husband. and 5. it wraped up to easy..might as well have put they lived happily ever after. I am just happy I bought this book for $2.00 and not full price. The only reason I got it is because I thought it might be funny...nope no chance in that.
I have to say, I just hate the tag line her editor came up with for her: "A fabulous read. A sexy read. A Carmen Reid." It's so cheesy. Anyway, on to the actual book. It was pretty good actually. I liked the plot, specifically the way she turned things on their head with the main character being 10 years older than her love interest and the unplanned pregnancy storyline about her 20 year old son. I found I invested in the characters a lot more than her other books and was pleased with the pat outcome. A good beach read, light and fun.
—Kat A
Eve has had a hard time of it. Her first husband Dennis ran away, her long-term lover Joseph is now engaged, single mother to four kids with a wide age gap, you really feel for her. Yet, she's strong, resilient with a great sense of humour throughout. You learn her story during the book as she comes to terms with the fact, she will soon be a grandmother. This book show exactly what it's like being a single parent, trying to make sense of life and maintaining hope for relationships in the future.I have no idea why the title...I suspect the author and editor really didn't know what to call it. But it's a great read.
—Rosemarie
