This was a recent Kindle freebie and because Anita is so
well-respected, I snatched it up. Glad I did!
Here’s the summary:
The Café Rose is a
place for great coffee and falling in love. Jacques, the owner and matchmaker
of the Café Rose, seats his friend, Hamilton Wakefield, with loner Kasey
Morland. Her business life is a mess, and since Hamilton is an entrepreneur, he
lets Kasey know he's just the man to straighten her out. Sparks fly, coffee is
poured, and romance is in the air. Will their clashing personalities turn into
a bitter brew, or will Hamilton and Kasey discover they are instead, the
perfect blend?
And now, my review:
I enjoyed getting a chance to read one of StoneHouse Ink’s
books. And reading a novella by Anita Higman was a delight. She is so good with
story structure, characterization, prose and romance.
Her writing is
strong. She knows where she’s going, and readers gladly tag along for the ride.
It’s
challenging to get a believable romance out of so few words, but Anita helps us
experience this couple’s journey. My favorite character? Jacques! He owns the
coffee shop where our hero and heroine meet. He’s so much fun, always
matchmaking. I liked the setting of this story as well.
Every now and then, you need a good rom com (romantic
comedy). Anita provides just such a light, fun read. There were aspects of the story that transcended
the fiction experience where I could immediately apply the subtle truth to my
life. That’s what distinguishes good fiction from okay fiction. And somehow, in
this little story, Anita managed to include some nuggets. Sometimes her prose
is so much fun, I had to highlight it. Like this:
“Yes, another dimwitted thing had flown out of his mouth, buzzed
around his head, and called him an idiot.” Fun, huh?
Enjoy this delightful read!
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