Room But Not Bored!

I've read most of Dawn Atkins' books and this is one of my favorites. Maybe because of the setup--who wouldn't want a beach house (even a run-down one)that comes complete with hunky carpenter? Once again, the characters are well developed and the writing style fresh and evocative. I especially liked the scene where beach bum Jake takes businesswoman Ariel scuba diving for the first time. Room...But Not Bored is full of magical moments of love, romance and beach-house living as Ariel and Jake believably work out their differences. Loved it!

Most people dream of a beach house where they can enjoy the sand and the surf, but not practical Ariel Adams. She does not like salt, sand and mildew. With her partner defecting out of their consulting business in the name of love, Ariel must strike out on her own two years ahead of her plan. Her former partner felt so guilty for her abandonment that she practically gave Ariel the beach house. Ariel accepts the house only because her financial situation required a tight budget until she can restart her business. Unfortunately, when Ariel arrives at the beach house, she finds a contractor in residence, complete with a dog and a plethora of beach toys. Worse, Jake Renner decides that he would rather make himself indispensable to Ariel than leave. Surely he can distract Ariel from the gaping hole between their bedrooms with divine muffins and an office with an ocean view. Dawn Atkins talent for unexpected hilarity and passionate romance dazzles in ROOM...BUT NOT BORED. Gritty sand and wood rot lends Atkin's lastest tale unexpected humor as the ever practical Ariel confronts the free spirited Jake. Her lengthily lists and determined practicality sharply contrast his low key approach to life. Indeed, Jake breaks through Ariel's control with his own unique brand of risk taking and outrageous pleasure, even as he conceals unexpected depths. Moreover, sensuality and passion lend these marvelously developed characters just the appeal that readers have come to expect from Atkin's talented pen. ROOM...BUT NOT BORED comes very highly recommended.