Release Date: August 18, 2020
Genre: Clean Contemporary Romance
One thing that can be said about Quinn Pearson is that she has a knack for doing the wrong thing at the wrong time. Like, the worst time ever. Take her job for instance. One little slip of the tongue using the mother of all swear words while reporting the news, and suddenly she finds herself with over 18 million views on YouTube and her employment in jeopardy. If that wasn’t bad enough, when she meets the man of her dreams, she nearly chokes to death on a powdered sugar donut.
Thankfully for Quinn, the dashing Brit, Henry, finds her near death experience quite charming. But just when Quinn thinks her luck is going to change, she finds out her timing is all wrong again. Henry is off limits. Or is he? Maybe it’s time for Quinn to quit settling for what life hands her. Perhaps it's time for her to become more than just a girl.
My Review 💜
There is so much to love about
Just a Girl! In
Just a Name, the first book in the series, you read all about Holly and her unfortunate situation, but it is a situation that I found hard to relate to. In Just a Girl you meet Quinn, Holly's best friend, and her incredibly relatable life. I felt like with Quinn I found a kindred spirit, and felt like I was listening to a girlfriend describe one disaster after another. Telling me all about the devious actions of an evil co-worker, the words and actions of a hurtful yet well-meaning parent, and of course the gushing about that incredibly gorgeous guy that she met at the donut shop under less than ideal circumstances. I loved every second.
Besides the fact that this novel is completely relatable, there are parts that I actually laughed out loud on. I was really surprised with how funny some parts were and then how serious and deep they turned as the story progressed. The humor, combined with charming characters, completely won me over. Henry sounds deliciously British in my mind, and I loved (almost) everything about him. Quinn's friends are great, and some of my favorite moments involved her Monday night crew. I would love it if the author would continue the series, and show off the other individuals in this group. Each of them have facets that I could see being explored further.
What really spoke to me was Quinn's insecurities. I think those voices in our heads about ourselves is something we all can relate to. I was so proud of how much this character grew throughout the novel both in her professional and personal life, even if the road wasn't ideal.
I can honestly say I am already impatiently awaiting the next book in this series. It's just such a fun series with quirky writing and characters to match. What's not to love?
My Rating: ★★★★★
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About the Author
By day, Becky Monson is a mother to three young children, and a wife. By night, she escapes with reading books and writing. In her debut novel, Becky uses humor and true-life experiences to bring her characters to life. She loves all things chick-lit (movies, books, etc.), and wishes she had a British accent. She has recently given up Diet Coke for the fiftieth time and is hopeful this time will last... but it probably won't.
*I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views and opinions are completely honest, and my own.
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