Again, fun and funny ... the writing is definitely worth 4+ stars, and the plots are imaginative.*SPOILER* Where I'm docking the stars is for the ending--it's been two books now, and we still haven't gotten to the payoff with Charlie. Sure, she may be happy being single, but I want her to succeed/ grow! There are plenty of other characters worth writing about to extend the series--make Charlie happy! Ok, that’s ending?! I was already in love with Liam, goddammit! Who wouldn’t like a hot guy with an Irish accent who kisses you hello on the lips?! Jordan’s got nothing on this guy. He’s the dream! Also, I love how he made Charlie realize that she can be more than just Drew’s PA, that she’s meant to be a producer. "As Drew and Liam continue their membership in the mutual admiration society, I offer to get Drew a drink, then make a hasty getaway. I just can’t see Liam for too long without needing to come up for air."I liked the first book more. The first book could be my relationship bible but the second book has less fun tips. They’re just not as long and hilarious as the pieces of advice on the first one. There were some parts that made me cry though. Like when Jordan told Charlie that he’s planning to work in Germany after Paris – over the phone. Gosh, I hated Jordan the entire book. At least, she has Drew though. Yes, he can be really impossible most of the time but he always got Charlie’s back. But LOL, on the first book, she was on dial-up nga and then on the second book, she suddenly has an iPhone. What year was the iPhone released? XDOk, on to my favorite lines:"Do not read and reread a man’s text message, or e-mail, or listen to his voice message, over and over again. Do not try to delve into his words for hidden meaning, or call your friends to get their opinions on “what he really means.” It’s a message, not the Constitution—you’re not supposed to study it." – OUCH. Simula pa lang eh, sapul na agad! Hahahaha!“You know what the right thing to do is, even though it’s usually easier (and temporarily more fun) to do the wrong thing." – Sheeeet. I swear, this book speaks to me."“Liam. Your name is Gaelic for ‘strong-willed warrior.’ ”I choke on my drink.Liam appears charmed by that information. “Why, yes it is. How on earth did you know that?”At which point Kate innocently says, “Well, I remember looking up the name one night when . . .”It’s at that moment that Kate realizes she should be ending the sentence with, “When Charlie was so infatuated with you that she was looking up your name on babynames.com.”" – Stalker Charlie. Thankfully, I never got to this point. LOL.“Isn’t that just always the problem with grooms—you need one for a wedding, but they’re subject to availability?" – GDI :("For you teenagers out there: Just let me for one minute—I’ll pull out." – Hahahahaha! So true! Sabi ko nga sa friend ko, other than contraception, you should have self-control. Stand by your word na kung hindi pwede, hindi pwede. Whatever he does, say no. LOL.“It’s better to receive a single rose from a man at your door than a dozen roses delivered to your office. The single rose comes from a man who took the time to pick the rose. The other comes from the man’s assistant calling the florist. Always treasure a man’s time more than his money." – I like this one. Better if both but if you can really only choose one, yeah, I’d choose time. Realistically speaking."As I begin limping back toward Drew’s house with Liam at my side, I think about an article I read years ago explaining that when a man sweats, he secretes pheromones, which makes a woman want to bed him. And it must be true. Liam smells amazing. Not men’s cologne yummy—rolling around in a bed with him yummy." – Shet, another lesson about hormones. But this is sooo true. My friend and I were just talking about how you won’t forget an ex’s scent even after so many years.“Don’t discuss your love life in vivid detail. No one really needs the blow-by-blow account." - Noted. LOL. This so hard to do though."Never beg a man to take you back. The only thing worse than having a man leave you is having his last memory of you crying and begging." – Noted. Again."Never admit to a man that another man dumped you." - Noted. LOL. For the third time."I can hear Liam suppress a sigh as he leaves us. The moment he is out of earshot I whisper to Drew, “What the hell are you doing?”“Getting you a comforter,” Drew says like it’s the most obvious thing in the world.“A what?”“A comforter. You know, like, a guy who can comfort you, help you get over Jordan. What better way to get a guy in your bed than to actually own the bed?” – Comforter. Hmm.“I have to say, and I mean this with love, you don’t strike me as the online dating type,” Liam says.Okay, debate time: Do I focus on the words, “I mean this with love,” or the statement, “You don’t strike me as the online dating type.” – Shet, ang funny. Why do women love to dissect every word said by the guy?! LOL.“Men who actually want to break up don’t tend to call the next day. Unless you still have their key.” Liam reconsiders. “And even then, some men just pay a locksmith to change the locks.” - Noted. "If you can’t be with the cake you love, love the cake you’re with.” – Cake."Men are fuckers who just want to mess with your head." – LOL. I actually disagree. I think they’re simple. Women tend to mess with other women’s head more.“Call me. I have news.” Five words that annoy me even more than, “It’s not you, it’s me.”" - True."When women break up, more than half the time what we mean is, “I need this relationship to change.” Or, “I need you to change.” When men break up, what they mean is, “I want to break up.”" – OMG. So true."Don’t obsess about your looks, but don’t ignore them, either. Potential suitors can’t see your brain from across the room." – Sad, but true. "Be happy you’re married and never have to wait by the phone again." – LOL. I said something similar to a “married” friend. Just be thankful you don’t have to go to singles’ events anymore."The following morning, I awake to the smell of bacon. Really . . . is there any better smell in the world?" – Really."You’re never going to win an argument by telling the person they’re stupid. Be nice at first, and try to win their trust. Then nail them with the truth." – True. Sabi nga ng friend ko, when you tell them directly, they don’t get it. Reverse-psychology actually works XD
What do You think about Misery Loves Cabernet (2009)?
Good, fun read! For a girly, fun, fluffy book it is also very insightful. 100% enjoyable!
—Maree
One of my favorite books. Absolutely love this. Easy read, comical, and lovely.
—Drizzy16
