PJV QUICKIE: Somebody to Love made my heart happy - I didn’t want it to end!
Author: Kristan Higgins
Publication: April 24, 2012 by HQN Books
Source: Publisher
Links: Author Web >> Author Facebook >> Purchase Book >>Goodreads
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Review
Single mom Parker Harrington Welles has led a life of privilege and wealth. She’s a well-loved children’s author who gives her profits to children’s charities because she doesn’t need the income. She’s just finished the last book in her series and is looking forward to starting something new. Little does she know, the “something new” is going to be her entire life; her father, Harry, spent her trust fund (and her son’s trust fund!) and is now headed to prison for insider trading. The Feds take everything, and all she’s left with is a small amount of money in her checking account and a house she inherited from an aunt in Gideon’s Cove, Maine. The plan is to ‘flip’ the house and use the profits to buy a small home for her and her son, Nicky. The reality is the house is falling down and needs a lot of work.
James Cahill is one of Harry’s two attorneys that never leave his side. Parker disdainfully refers to him as ‘Thing One’ (to his face!!) and has no room in her life for a man who means more to her father than she does. What she doesn’t know is that James believes he owes Harry a huge debt of gratitude for turning his life around and would do anything for Harry. When Harry goes off to prison, he vows to watch out for Parker and help her as best as he can. Luckily, James knows his way around a tool bench.
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As you can tell from my 5/5 rating, I loved Somebody to Love! Parker is not your typical ‘spoiled little rich girl’, she’s down-to-earth, self-deprecating, and funny. She’s angry at her father and angry at James, but she needs his help. She hates her children’s series, and her relief at ending it is short-lived – her little characters, The Holy Rollers, won’t get out of her head and their running commentary about the state of her affairs is so funny.
James is a great hero. He knows how Parker feels about him but feels badly for Parker; he likes her and doesn’t think she deserves the circumstances she finds herself in. He’s got a few demons of his own, and my heart broke as his backstory was revealed.
I loved the back-and-forth between Parker and James. Their attraction to each other despite their determination to dislike each other is absolutely delicious. But I also love the cast of characters in Gideon’s Cove – Ms. Higgins has visited this town twice before and it’s pure delight to be back. Even if this is your first Kristan Higgins book, you will enjoy the quirky residents of this tiny seaside town.
Great characters, great plot, great ending. Somebody to Love is definitely “Keeper Shelf” material – I’ll be saving this to re-read when I need a pick-me-up.
Recommendations:
Can I say Everyone, lol? Seriously though, fans of lighthearted Contemporary Romance will really enjoy Somebody to Love.
Like This, Like That:
The Next Best Thing by Kristan Higgins (Ethan and Lucy’s story)
Catch of the Day by Kristan Higgins (Maggie and Malone’s story)
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A happy read! What a great description for this book. Nice review. I loved this book too. Loved both James and Parker. They are perfect for each other.
Thanks for sharing.
Valerie
StuckInBooks.com
It is a great story, isn’t it? I loved Parker more than I thought I would
Can I just say again that I love this meme you do on Saturdays! I’m collecting quite the summer reading list. I bought this one after I read your review. I keep seeing it around. I haven’t read anything by Higgins, but this look like a cute light read. Thanks for the review!
Thanks! I hope you love it as much as I did!
Argh!! So so sooo want this book!! Why did you have to make it sound so amazing and cute and hard all at the same time??
Thanks so much for teasing me *-*
I’ll be pinning for this book now. Thank you -_-
Great Review
Thanks! Hope you get a chance to read it. Kristan Higgans is a really good writer.
I have been seeing a lot of love for Kristan Higgins books lately and as contemporary romance fan to the core, I’m kind of ashamed I haven’t read any of her books yet!! (but I got a book by her along time ago so I at least knew about her xD) I’m definitely going to get to this book ASAP because it sounds great, I loved the I hate-you-but-why-am-I-attarcted-to-you?!?!?!! scenario! Great review, Patti
I love Romancing the Weekend!
Thanks so much! I love Romancing the Weekends too! Let us know when you read your Kristan Higgins book- I love her stuff!!!
Confession – I have never read a Kristan Higgins books! Now I’m thinking I have to rectify that…. wonderful review!
Whaaa??? You must give her a go! Kristan Higgins is an auto-buy author for me. Just One of the Guys is my favorite.
Raffletocopter isn’t working. Please enter me in contest. I would love to read this book. Tore923@aol.com
Victoria I have added you in as the free entry — there are more entries though if you want to come back and try the Rafflecopter widget again. It is now working.
I’m having the same problem with Rafflecopter! Could you please enter me? I’d love to read this one..
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Martha — I have added you in as the free entry — there are more entries though if you want to come back and try the Rafflecopter widget again. It is now working.
This book looks good and I have added it to my TBR list.
Will check back tomorrow to see if the rafflecopter is working.
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It’s up! Sorry about that :~D
I loved Somebody to Love, as well! It really would be the perfect read to brighten up a day. Chemistry, banter, humor, and a wonderful romance. What’s not to love?
“Chemistry, banter, humor, and a wonderful romance. What’s not to love?” Well said. And true!
Ever since I’ve been on a Nora Roberts binge I completely feel in luv again with small town settings. I love the sound of the characters, Patti and I’ll definitely am checking this series!!
I’ve just started reading Nora. I’m enjoying them so far. Luckily for me, she’s got a HUGE backlist, lol
Yah! Rafflecopter is working!
I love these small town stories!
I am getting really excited about this book. It has all of the makings of a great beach read.