Date of Reading: 09/05/2018
Author: Tani Hanes
Publication Date: 14 May 2018
Rating: 3.5/5
(This review is part of the blog tour hosted by YA Bound Book Tours)
Daisy is a fun-loving college student at prestigious Columbia University, in New York City, who finds herself pregnant and alone. Pete is an exchange student from Italy with a chronic case of poverty. She needs a baby-daddy, he needs a place to live, so they decide to help each other out by engaging in the time-honoured device used by people in need the world over: a marriage of convenience. She’s beautiful and smart, he’s a gorgeous and talented musician, surely they can live together as husband and wife for one academic year? In a one-bedroom on the Upper West Side? With her old-fashioned granny living on the first floor, Pete and Daisy move into a tiny, rooftop apartment, ready to be roommates, husband and wife in name only, for nine months.
Real life has a way of getting in the way, though, of messing with the best-laid plans...
My Review:
As you must have guessed from the amazing cover, this is a cute and sweet romance revolving around a sexy redhead and an Italian hottie. Set in a cosy New York apartment, it takes us through the nine months of Daisy's pregnancy and shows the gradual growth of a partnership replacing the awkwardness of their situation.
Tani reverses the usual scenario -- of a bad boy not looking for a marriage, eventually 'trapped' by a virtuous girl. Meet Daisy, she loves one night stands and unabashedly shows the world that a girl likes having fun just like any other boys. Sure, we encounter many Daisys, but none of them manages to go beyond the role of the supporting friend. Why? Because it is natural for a man to sow some wild oats, but for a girl, this is equal to being a slut. Daisy is not immune to society's censure and she vocalises her protest many times in the novel.
Pete, on the other hand, is the male Cinderella -- caring, loving and responsible. He is a musician which is super sexy. The story proceeds through the little things of their daily life and we will eventually get to know every nook and corner of the apartment. The author has done a wonderful job in picturing the passing of the seasons, all the while retaining a feeling of the spring.
It won't be prudent to finish this review without pointing out some things that bothered me. There were too many sex scenes which were completely unnecessary. This is a gripping story on its own, so I don't think there is a need for such cheap marketing tactics. Then there is the confusion that arises from the two names: Marguerite and Daisy. Daisy is the nickname that Pete uses but, in many places, she introduces herself as Daisy (for instance, the first meeting with Michelle).
That being said, let me assure you, this won't spoil the fun in any way. All in all, this is a perfect read for rainy days. So what are you waiting for? Curl up on your couch with the Kindle, and you won't be disappointed.
Meet the author:
My name is Tani Hanes, and I am a 51-year-old substitute teacher. I'm from central California and am a recent transplant to New York City. The most important things to know about me are that I'm punctual, I love grammar and sushi, and I'm very intolerant of intolerance. The least important things to know about me are that I like to knit and I couldn't spell "acoustic" for 40 years. I've wanted to write since I was ten, and I finally did it. If you want to write, don't wait as long as I did, it's pointless and very frustrating!
Giveaway:
My Review:
As you must have guessed from the amazing cover, this is a cute and sweet romance revolving around a sexy redhead and an Italian hottie. Set in a cosy New York apartment, it takes us through the nine months of Daisy's pregnancy and shows the gradual growth of a partnership replacing the awkwardness of their situation.
Tani reverses the usual scenario -- of a bad boy not looking for a marriage, eventually 'trapped' by a virtuous girl. Meet Daisy, she loves one night stands and unabashedly shows the world that a girl likes having fun just like any other boys. Sure, we encounter many Daisys, but none of them manages to go beyond the role of the supporting friend. Why? Because it is natural for a man to sow some wild oats, but for a girl, this is equal to being a slut. Daisy is not immune to society's censure and she vocalises her protest many times in the novel.
Pete, on the other hand, is the male Cinderella -- caring, loving and responsible. He is a musician which is super sexy. The story proceeds through the little things of their daily life and we will eventually get to know every nook and corner of the apartment. The author has done a wonderful job in picturing the passing of the seasons, all the while retaining a feeling of the spring.
It won't be prudent to finish this review without pointing out some things that bothered me. There were too many sex scenes which were completely unnecessary. This is a gripping story on its own, so I don't think there is a need for such cheap marketing tactics. Then there is the confusion that arises from the two names: Marguerite and Daisy. Daisy is the nickname that Pete uses but, in many places, she introduces herself as Daisy (for instance, the first meeting with Michelle).
That being said, let me assure you, this won't spoil the fun in any way. All in all, this is a perfect read for rainy days. So what are you waiting for? Curl up on your couch with the Kindle, and you won't be disappointed.
Meet the author:
Giveaway:
What a great review! I have been toying with this book for awhile whether to put it on my TBR list or not. I might give it a shot!
ReplyDeleteThanks Zoe ...
DeleteI've seen this one around but was put off by the book cover. I know, I shouldn't judge a book by it's cover but....
ReplyDeleteAfter reading you're review, I might give it a go.
I think you will. After all, you are married to an Italian ;)
DeleteCaon I just say that your blogs always makes me smile, even before I start reading your posts. It's just lovely.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure that this is a book for me but I really enjoyed your review.
Thank you so much :)
DeleteI probably would have pasyon this one due to the cover 🙈 but glad I read your review, as it sounds like a cute read!
ReplyDeleteI took it ONLY because of the cover. Seems my taste in covers is a bit weird :(
DeleteNot sure I love the cover of this book, but I do love your review!
ReplyDeleteThis looks cute - but Pete seems to have back cleavage ;)
ReplyDeleteI like the sounds of Daisy, she can be my new best friend! I also have a certain fondness for Italian hotties.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds really cute! Wonderful review!
ReplyDeleteThat's great you mostly enjoyed this one. I like that the main characters were flipped a bit in terms of "normal" gender roles.
ReplyDelete-Lauren
www.shootingstarsmag.net
Love reading cute romanaces!! This one sounds like a good read
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a fun read. Great review!
ReplyDeleteThat cover is very interesting....Not sure about it lol
ReplyDeleteGreat review. Thanks for putting this on my radar.
ReplyDeleteGreat review and giveaway.
ReplyDeleteSounds cute.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a sweet read!
ReplyDeleteGreat review, I absolutely love the cute cover and the book sounds like a really cute and sweet book. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome post and for putting this book on my radar.
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