The Shock Engagement [Large Print]

I was going to give this book three stars because I didn't see much development in the beginning. As the story progressed however it started to take the shape of a story I liked. It was cute and the characters lovable. It wasn't a great, awe aspiring novel or anything, but it did lighten my heart by the time if finished it. Write on, read on N.M. Phillips

One of the things I have enjoyed about the shortie romances I've been reading lately is the way the authors have made history between the characters viable, so that the romance bringing the two together has enough back story to make it believable. This story is a prime example. Harry was Emma's brother's best mate. (this is Australian, folks, and you can practically hear the story being told with that brogue, as the terminology and slang is very not-American!) Harry is now a big web business winner. Emma is an artist with an advertising firm. She's been in love with Harry forever, but he's always seen her as a little sister. There's a mystery/tragedy in the past that the two must overcome. There's a burgeoning awareness on Harry's part that he struggles against - she's his little sister practically! The plot is strong enough to carry the story, but doesn't intrude on the real meat of the romance. The reason I've subtracted a star? It's so obviously one of a series. There are back stories hinted at that you'll have to read the other books to tie up the loose ends. Blah. I'm not doing that. But this story? Totally worth the read! (*)>