This book is one of those books that can be read in one setting - it is fun, light hearted and funny while reminding the reader of ten of the most fantastic romantic comedy films ever made!Kensington Shaw (Kenzi) has just got engaged and is on her way to her parents, along with her fiance, to show of her engagement ring and to celebrate, however, as always seemed to happen at such times of celebration in Kenzi's life, her friend, Ren, who has became like a second daughter to Kenzi's mum, announces she is pregnant with her first child. Add to this a facebook request from her first love who dropped her in strange circumstances, and Kenzi begins to question her life - did she really have the perfect life? Does she want to marry Bradley? Why has Shane got back in touch? Is she happy in her workShane comes into Kenzi's life again through work, with Kenzi trying to win the contract which will keep her job at the ad agency, as there are cost cutting measures being discussed. However, it is not as simple as just giving a good pitch, Shane promises to sign the contract as long as Kenzi re-enacts scenes from their favourite romantic comedies which were:Sleepless in SeattlePretty WomanBridget Jone's Diary27 DressesDirty DancingSixteen CandlesLove ActuallySay AnythingYou've Got MailMy Best Friend's WeddingI have heard of most of the films except Sixteen Candles and Say Anything and they are all firm favourites of mine - I would love to have seen Notting Hill in the list though. It was great to read lines from the film throughout the text and i also enjoyed spotting the scenes from the films too. It has definitely made me want to watch the films again. The story was a great read. It is full of funny scenes, I especially enjoyed the competitive run on the treadmill in the gym and also the crafty ambush at the paintballing event, followed by the car chase. Although the ten movies do play a part within the story, I do not think it matters if readers are not aware of the story lines as the story has a strong story-line with the film story-lines being additional to the story. It was a believable tale and I would love for someone to try to sweep me off my feet by recreating these famous scenes. I also liked the characters, although some of the characters turned out to be devious - I did not like Ren at the start of the book, seeing her trying to outdo Kenzi at every turn, however my opinion had changed for the better towards the end. I received a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.Exes should stay ex-ed. Scrap the rationalizations and utopian-rooted philosophy that people change and instead bunker down in the memories of why it was the Ex became the Ex. That’s my advice to heroine Kensington Shaw, the main character in Love Like the Movies by Victoria Van Tiem. Whether she takes it or not, you’ll have to read the book to find out.In Love Like the Movies, Kensington Shaw resolves to marry Bradley. Her parents adore him, her brother gets along with him, and the couple works together at the same burgeoning ad agency. He kind of completes her. Kind of. Despite a few differences between the ideal Bradley and herself, she doubts the dissimilarities will matter too much. She’s ready to march down the aisle and say “I do.”The proclamation of Bradley and Kensington’s engagement precedes the entry of Shane Bennett, a guy who broke Kensington’s heart in college. Shane’s scene crashing unwinds a reel of second-guessing on Kensington’s parts as she reviews the choices she’s made since they ended their relationship.The title plays off of Shane’s attempt to woo Kensington. Kensington watches romantic comedies like Cupid shoots arrows. She’s been obsessed with the genre for years. In the guise of inspiring Kensington to create the perfect ad campaign for his company, Shane convinces her to reenact ten scenes from popular romantic comedies. Engaged to Bradley and doubtful of Shane’s trustworthiness, Kensington plunges into the scheme for the sake of her own employment.When Kensington’s not shopping like Vivian from Pretty Woman, she’s rehashing past relationship problems, but this time the hiccup’s with Bradley. His dubiousness cast her friends, Bradley, and even Shane as people of ignoble character. The men in her life undermine her trust and do little to atone for their mistakes.The empowerment of choice strides throughout the story with its figurehead held high by Kensington’s Aunt Greta. Greta advises “don’t let choices be made for you.” The guidance awakens in Kensington a discovery: to allow people to make choices for you, even if it means pleasing a loved one, means becoming a well-worn doormat. Choosing her own path endows Kensington to live her life according to her own values, not those of others.I’m still shaking my head, however, over what Kensington does choose. Possibly Aunt Greta could have added that one’s choice is only limited as far as one’s imagination. Choosing to be single or wait for a worthy love is also a choice.Love Like the Movies delivers a quick, fun read for romance readers and lovers of rom-com movies. Smooth on sunscreen, download a copy to your e-reader, and relive some of those cute movie moments that made your heart beat faster.~originally posted at pagecravings.com
What do You think about L'amore è Come Un Film (2014)?
4.5 Stars! This is a perfect romantic story/comedy! Full review will be posted on my blog.
—precious_me
4.5 Stars!!! Review to come. LOVED IT!!! I want to fall in love like the movies!!!!
—evena
