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HTML: Northern California girl Charlotte "Charlie" Lucas has two great loves: Diet Coke and Pride and Prejudice. But her passion for Regency classics is tempered by a very real fear: Charlie is terrified of having to endure the fate of her namesakeā??spinsterhood. Despite her best attempts to maintain a modern sensibility, she can't say no when an elderly neighbor asks Charlie to attend a charity ball with her grandson. Blind date or not, Charlie is powerless to resist the allure of a real-life ball. Soon it's clear that she will struggle to resist the charms of her blind date too. Liam Connell is every bit the swoon-worthy leading man, straight out of Charlie's daydreams. But he's completely unattainableā??his last girlfriend was a gorgeous actress and a far cry from Charlie's world. So after a magical evening with Liam, Charlie is ready to get back to reality, even if her best option right now is a former boyfriend who wants to give it another shot. Unfortunately, despite imagining she'll never see Liam again, he seems to be everywhere. How is a lady to move past a fantasy when life suddenly seems to be imitating fiction to an alarming degree No library descriptions found. |
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Charlie unfortunately shares the same name as Charlotte Lucas, the secondary spinster character from P&P who settles for Mr. Collins. At 26, Charlieās worried sheāll end up like her namesake. After all, everything in her life seems just average. From her mundane job at the bank to her cheating ex boyfriend, Charlie seems to think sheās destined for the practical. When she attends a charity ball as a favor to her neighbor and the blind date is the incarnate of Mr. Darcy, Charlie doubts whether he could fall for someone like her.
Liam Connell has his own problems trying to raise his teenage brother on his own and keeping his company and charity endeavors going. Heās attracted to Charlotteās quick wit and down to earth, self sacrificing personality. Convincing Charlie he cares for her proves difficult when she constantly compares herself to his gorgeous movie star ex. His grand gesture to prove his love and genuine admiration has the potential to win her heart or backfire terribly. Will he succeed in convincing Charlie of her true talents and worth or drive her away?
Oh my, Liam is my favorite! Heās such a patient, sweet, witty guy. He genuinely cares about Charlie and wants to get to know her better. I loved their flirty texts. At times, Charlieās insecurities and self-doubt drove me nuts. It isnāt until near the end that we find out why sheās afraid to paint and why she thinks she has to settle for less. Hang in there with her if you get frustrated because there is an explanation and the ending is satisfying.
Andy, the ex boyfriend is the worst. Heās one of those egotistical guys you just want to see get their comeuppance. I loved Vera, Liamās grandmother and Charlieās friend Beth. I think it would be fun to have a spinoff story of Beth meeting movie-star Rhett Meyers whom she obsesses over throughout the book.
If you love Pride and Prejudice and/or enjoy sweet, clean romcoms, you should give this book a try! I received an advanced complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own and I was not required to provide a positive review. ( )