That's (Not Exactly) Amore

The more I read of this series, the more I got to know these ladies and the more I enjoyed my time with them. Each story is about the 3 ladies who live in NYC and share an apartment. In this story you get to know Laini, the last one to fall in love. Can you read this as a stand alone? Yes. But should you? No. Each story builds upon the previous one and I enjoyed all three stories.

Laini is about to graduate from her interior design classes, but has to land a job designing something first. Nick Pantalone (who you have come to know and love if you have read the other books) has a coffee shop he is adding on to and Laini gets the job. The problem is, Laini is very unsure of herself, and doesn't even like what she is doing that much. What show more she really loves, and is very good at, is baking (for the coffee shop and others).

The problem arises when Nick's nephew, Joe, takes over the business. Laini would swoon if she could over this guy, but he just doesn't seem interested in her except as friends. Then she meets Officer Mark Hall, who doesn't mind telling her how he feels. When Joe starts to seem a little jealous of Mark, Laini thinks there might be a chance with Joe. But there are many twists and turns to this story, and it was a lot of fun watching it all work itself out. Another book that had me laughing out loud and enjoying my stay in New York City. A series I enjoyed reading. show less

Tracey Bateman's chick lit books keep getting better and better. They are fun to read and you walk away with a better sense of the characters and yourself. Oh I loved reading about the food in this book. If I had been Laini's roommate, I think I would have gained 20 pounds just smelling the food from the kitchen. I wish I could eat her cinnamon rolls or her stuffed sandwiches. I think Laini is my favorite of the three friends because she acts the most like how I would in her situation. There are many hilarious situations throughout the book. I especially loved the cattiness between Nancy's friend and Laini as they nonchalantly fight over Joe. There are also somber scenes especially involving Laini with her new step family. I was worried show more at first that there were going to be two good guys for Laini to choose from (you notice how that always happens? When you want a guy they are nowhere to be found, as soon as you stop looking they swarm and fight over you.) Luckily the victor is proclaimed and yes there is a happy ending. I'm sad that this series is over. I loved reading about these three friends and their totally relatable (well maybe not Tabby's) single lives. I know I'll be definitely on the lookout for Tracey's next chick lit series. show less

This was my favorite book from the Drama Queen series. It was just really sweet and romantic. I could really relate to the main character and enjoyed reading it.

Another great book by Bateman that allows you to forget how itchy you are.