Good Girls Do

Good Girls Do is about the librarian and the bad boy who's recently returned to town, with some twists. Julia is recovering from a lifetime growing up in the shadow of her free spirit mother and sister, who think nothing of causing scenes. She only wants a nice, quiet, NORMAL life. But then chaos arrives, in the form of Harley-riding town rebel Luke, and, hard on his heels, her mother & sister, 2 llamas, and her out-of-control niece. This is my favorite kind of romance story--one with humor and heart, serious problems and laugh-out-loud moments.

This book is kicky and fun and held my attention from beginning to end. Julia and Luke are well-developed and growth is evident for both. The secondary characters are a hoot and I am looking forward to seeing what happens to them in the sequel. Bravo Cathie Linz! I am a romance comedy reader and you are now on my favorites list!

I love a book that can make me laugh out loud, always big points with me. So I knew this book was off to an excellent start when I was chuckling over the heroine dressed in a too-small Little Bo Beep costume demanding, "Unhand the goldfish, Billy, and no one gets hurt" on the very first page. The rest of the book doesn't disappoint. The heroine, Julia, is a librarian determined to settle down to a peaceful life away from her wacky family in the perfect small town. Enter very hot Luke on his Harley. He doesn't want to be there but is stuck due to a clause in his father's will so he amuses himself by stirring up things in the town. Then Julia's family moves in. Throw in some colorful town residents and you have a fun book! I've seen Cathie around online and her next book is Bad Girls Don't, Skye's story. Can't wait!! Regarding Eon's comments... after looking at his/her other reviews, I have to wonder why this person bothers spending money on books. Nothing seems to please and all this reviewer seems capable of is venom.

I've read all of Linz' books from the beginning, have always loved her work. Her writing just has 'pizazz' --she has fun with words, fun with the characters--so there's a joyful zest in her style that just always makes for an enjoyable read. This one is her first bigger book, though, and am so glad to see her try the longer length. It just really gave her more room to show off all the things she's extra good at--characterization, fun dialogue, quirky humor--and yet beneath all that, real situations between normal people....characters you can believe in, characters you could really 'know.' Bravo, Ms. Linz, loved every page of your book, and can't wait for the next!