I received this book through a giveaway in exchange for my honest review.I was expecting not to like this book too much seeing as how it seemed to depend quite heavily on a ton of rom-coms. Don't get me wrong, I like romantic comedies. But boy, was I glad to be wrong in my initial assessment. This book was hilarious (although sometimes the situations bordered on far-fetched), adorable and an all around entertaining read. I can't say I was able to put myself exactly into Kenzi's shoes but I know what it is to be a complete romantic and to sometimes be let down by family and life in general, to feel as if your turn will never come. I can't say I've ever had a frenemy and I don't really understand how people can have them around so I did not like Tonya's character but that was to be expected. Every other character was solid in my opinion.While I do feel that the lengths Shane went to were a bit much, the romantic in me loved every single minute of it, especially the Say a Little Prayer part. I have always loved that song and have loved that part in My Best Friend's Wedding so that was an absolute joy to read. I do hope to read more books by this author (I don't know if she has anything else out) as long as she keeps that upbeat, feel-good vibe in her works. I would pick this book up again in a heartbeat if I ever had a rough day and wanted a pick me up. I definitely recommend it. If you like chicklit and romantic comedies, you absolutely must read, Love Like The Movies by Victoria Van Tiem. The whole time I was reading this book, I felt that it absolutely must be made into a movie!Kensington Shaw is the perfect romcom/chicklit heroine. She is engaged to a great guy that her family absolutely loves, but her sister in law Ren upstages her, by getting pregnant at the same. To make things worse her ex from college who really broke her heart is back and a client. His return turns her world upside down. I absolutely loved Shane and felt sorry for Bradley too. There were shades of Bridget Jones to the actual story, besides the "living out rom com movie moments" for the theme restaurant/theater he is planning on opening.It is fabulous to see some of these on screen moments come to life through other characters. She learns a bit more about the two guys in her life as well as her sister in law and one of her friends.I can't begin to say how much fun this book was to read. I was often frustrated with Kenzi, because I was TEAM SHANE from the very beginning. I wanted to shake her mom a few times in the book. It really was good fun with lots of laughs. I guarantee that when you finally put it down, you'll want to watch all the movies on "the list" so you can see the movie moments. And yes, I want a Love Like The Movies too.This was quite possibly the best chicklit book I've read in ages!
What do You think about Love Like The Movies (2000)?
This was really cute! A little predictable but over a quick and fun read!
—howarda09
I loved this book. It's so sweet and has so much heart!
—morgan
