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Summary: Positively Endearing
Review: For fans of modern romantic fiction, this book is a must-read!While it includes the fairly typical "romance" inherent to the genre, something altogether different makes it irresistibly charming: the creative and active interplay between a wide variety of characters, all of whom are interesting and full-bodied in their own right. Our heroine, Gwen, has moves to Maine from Maryland to open her own restaurant. There, she encounters a band of mostly-male locals who range in age from early twentysomething to geriatric. All have one thing in common -- utter adoration of this young, pert, classy young woman who's promised to cook them something OTHER than lobster once her restaurant opens. When Gwen offers to let the little fan-club act as unofficial taste-testers ahead of the restaurant's opening (just to ensure that she's able to satisfy the tastes and expectations of the community), the men practically start to drool. Make sure you eat before you read or you'll find yourself nibbling insatiably! Not since Dickens' David Copperfield is there so much good eating in a book. However, as is required in this genre, Gwen has eyes for just one of the men, and his eyes are firmly fastened on her despite the rather predictable issues that arise to prolong their eventual union. Still, everyone from the restaurant's ne'er do well waitress to the grandfather (!) of the male lead to the recently crowned sous-chef is intriguing, witty, and altogether satisfying... worthy of a story in his or her own right. Evanik reprised some of these characters in this novel's companion book, Christmas on Conrad Street, which is a worthwile read all on its own. Read it! You won't be disappointed.
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Summary: LOVED IT!!
Review: I loved Catch of the Day!! It was well written and the characters were extremely likeable. I hope to see the side stories developed into other books, I will be be watching and waiting!!
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Summary: I really liked the book
Review: I stumbled upon this book at the library, and after reading such heavy books as "Da Vinci Code", etc..., I wanted to read something light. I've also been disappointed by several books that I read lately as well..."Pushing 30" and "English As A Second Language."
The cover looked a bit cheesy, but I figured what the heck...I'm from Maryland and never been to Maine. I loved the book. It was fun and easy reading. I finished it in two days. I didn't have to do alot of thinking, and all the characters are charming.
I am reading "Blueberry Hill" by the same author (the third book of the series), and it's not as good, but enjoyable. I can't seem to get a copy of the second book of the series "Christmas on Conrad Street." I guess I'll have to order it on the internet.
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Summary: charming setting, charming characters
Review: I want to live in a coastal Maine town too!!! This was great summer easy reading. The setting was so detailed I fell in love with the town and the people. The only thing I wanted was for some of those people who snubbed Maggie to get their comeuppance! The book had the right amount of characters in it. The author does a great job of introducing each in their own light and so descriptively that you can never confuse one for the other. I have found other multi-character books can confuse the reader because of the lack in detail to distinguish each character, not this book. It was a great read.
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Summary: charming setting, charming characters
Review: I want to live in a coastal Maine town too!!! This was great summer easy reading. The setting was so detailed I fell in love with the town and the people. The only thing I wanted was for some of those people who snubbed Maggie to get their comeuppance! The book had the right amount of characters in it. The author does a great job of introducing each in their own light and so descriptively that you can never confuse one for the other. I have found other multi-character books can confuse the reader because of the lack in detail to distinguish each character, not this book. It was a great read.
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Summary: Very easy read....cute story!
Review: Just like most contemporary romances, you can predict the ending. But Catch of the Day did not have any slow dragging parts like some others in this category does. It was a great book...and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a "feel good" story. And I agree with BobbiSioux....I would love to see a sequel on this one!
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Summary: Very easy read....cute story!
Review: Just like most contemporary romances, you can predict the ending. But Catch of the Day did not have any slow dragging parts like some others in this category does. It was a great book...and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a "feel good" story. And I agree with BobbiSioux....I would love to see a sequel on this one!
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Summary: Glad I took a chance.
Review: Loved this book. The characters are the kind you come to care about. Would love to see a sequel about how Hunter, Sydney, Jocelyn, Maggie and the "Vikings" make out.
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Summary: Glad I took a chance.
Review: Loved this book. The characters are the kind you come to care about. Would love to see a sequel about how Hunter, Sydney, Jocelyn, Maggie and the "Vikings" make out.
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Summary: Worth the read!
Review: My friend initially thrust this book into my hands. I wasn't chomping at the bit to read about a woman moving to a small town to start a restaurant. I wasn't put off by the idea either- thankfully. Small towns have a way of sucking me in.
This book isn't a fast paced thriller, nor is it an enigmatic mystery. Plain and simple it is a story of man, woman, food and love. Not necessarily in that order.
The book made me long for a town such as Misty Harbor, Main where the eligible bachelors far out number the eligible women (gotta love those odds!). If you're looking for laughs, small town gossip, twin vikings and romance, then this is probably a good read for you.
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