Hello Bookworms!
I have found a new-to-me author and a new series that I have fallen in love with and I'm so excited to share it with you this week! I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Contemporary Romance and let me know in the comments if you've ever had a meet cute happen to you as this novel has a doozie.
About the Book
She’s supposed to be a small-town girl…
…He’s billed as America’s biggest heartthrob.
What could possibly go wrong? How about everything?
Tiny Bernie Sawrey is perfectly happy fixing carburetors until her stepmother ambushes her with a blind date. The catch? It’s with movie star Garrett Lomas, Bernie’s secret celebrity crush and the reason she’s haunted the drive-in alone her entire adult life.
There’s just one teensy problem: Bernie’s about as Hollywood-ready as a rusty muffler.
But when her dad’s garage faces financial ruin, suddenly playing Kokomo’s answer to the girl-next-door doesn’t seem so impossible, if it will help. How hard can it be to fake being normal for a few weeks?
Meanwhile, Gabe Lomas thought being his identical twin’s stunt double only involved driving race cars—not impersonating him at charity events in small-town Indiana. But when the movie studio execs set up the deal and Garrett’s fiancée says no way, Gabe trades his helmet for a fake smile and a very real problem.
The problem? Bernie Sawrey, all five-foot-nothing of her, with enough quirk and innocence to charm the grumpiest producer. That’s the problem.
Gabe is falling for her hard, only she thinks he’s his famous brother.
And she just might be falling for him too.
Now he’s caught between protecting his brother’s career and protecting his own heart. Because telling Bernie the truth might send her racing away—but not telling her guarantees he’ll lose her when she finds out.
Return to 1973 Kokomo, Indiana, where the cardinal in the sycamore knows that love—like a good engine—runs best when all the parts are genuine. A sweet, hilarious tale of mistaken identity, small-town charm, and finding love when you’re not even being yourself.
You will enjoy this sweet, quirky tale of secret twists, because sometimes the best love stories start with a little white lie and maybe a bit of motor oil.
PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | Bookbub
My Review
Like a breath of fresh air, Bernadette isn’t like other girls. Instead of clothes and beauty she works on cars, loves racing, and is one of the guys. It’s this uniqueness that attracts Gabe Lomas, identical twin brother to movie star and Hollywood heartthrob, Garrett Lomas, Bernie’s secret celebrity crush. It’s also what attracted me to this novel.
I breezed through this book on a cold Saturday night and it was such a cozy escape. I liked that Bernie wasn’t the typical heroine and I’m a sucker for a twin swap. The first meeting between Gabe and Bernie was pretty tongue-in-cheek as well as the other klutzy moments sprinkled throughout. It adds an imperfection to the characters that really helps to flesh them out.
I thought this was a cute story that captured my imagination and had this fun-loving charm that kept me turning the pages. This was not what I had expected when I picked up this book but so much better!
Other Books in the Series
About the Author
Historical Christian romance author Jennifer Lynn Cary likes to say you can take the girl out of Indiana, but you can't take the Hoosier out of the girl. She is also a direct descendant of Davy Crockett, which along with her Indy upbringing, adds fodder to her sweet/clean books. She and her husband make their home in Arizona where she shares her tales of heritage and small town life memories with her grandchildren.
Connect with Jennifer by visiting jenniferlynncary.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.
No comments
Thank you for visiting! :)