Wonderful You

Enright #2

by Mariah Stewart

Acclaimed for writing charming love stories that linger long in the memory, bestselling and award-winning author Mariah Stewart “just keeps getting better and better” (Romantic Times). Now she enchants once again in this tender story of two lost souls who find love where they least expect it…

Twenty-eight, single, and struggling to keep her little shop of handicrafts afloat, Zoey Enright is pleasantly surprised when a knockout audition for a home-shopping network lands her an impressive job as an on-air saleswoman. Little does she know, Delaney O'Connor, the company's CEO, is bringing his only grandson and the hero of Zoey's childhood, Ben Pierce, home from Europe to run the network.

Ben's one true passion was Grand Prix racing -- until he laid eyes on Zoey again, all grown up and more beautiful than ever. But he also must face his haunted past and the near-fatal accident that brought his driving career to a screeching halt. Confronting painful emotions he crossed an ocean to forget, Ben must barter his old dreams for new ones if he and Zoey are to claim the wonderful future they are meant to share.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Fiction, Contemporary Romance

434 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 1998

About the author

Mariah Stewart is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of forty-one novels and three novellas and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal. She is a RITA finalist in romantic suspense and the recipient of the Award of Excellence for contemporary romance, a RIO Award for excellence in women's fiction, and a Reviewers Choice Award from Romantic Times Magazine. A three-time winner of the Golden Leaf Award presented by the New Jersey Romance Writers, Stewart was recently awarded their Lifetime Achievement Award (which placed her in their Hall of Fame along with former recipients Nora Roberts and Mary Jo Putney — very excellent company, indeed!)

After having written seven contemporary romance novels, Stewart found true happiness writing murder and mayhem. She considers herself one lucky son of a gun to have landed the best job in the world: getting paid for making up stories. At home. In sweats and J. Crew flip flops. Could life be sweeter?

Reviews

[Cruth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Author: Mariah Stewart
First published: 1998
Read In: An Enright Family Collection
Length: ~5800 kindle locations
Setting: Contemporary.
Sex: Reasonably frequent. Infrequent.
Hero: Race car driver / CEO
Heroine: Home Shopping Channel Host

Nothing happens.

For chapter after chapter nothing happens.


Chapter 1: Zoey opens her shop.
Chapter 2: Zoey gets a new job.
Chapter 3: Zoey makes her debut and finds her passion.
Chapter 4: Meet Ben. He drives race cars and misses Delia.
Chapter 5: Zoey gets a pumpkin and meets Doc Wally.
Chapter 6: Zoey buys a house.
Chapter 7: Delaney finds Zoey and buys a Home Shopping Channel.
Chapter 8: Ben breaks his leg and agrees to work for Delaney.
Chapter 9: Zoey and Delaney meet.
Chapter 10: Zoey fantasizes and Ben comes home.
Chapter 11: An unhappy reunion.
Finally, our Hero and heroine are in the same city. And they meet.
And then we go back to slow.
Chapter 12: Zoey plants a garden.
….


That said, it is an enjoyable, romantic HEA. I liked it. I cared about the characters and I wanted it to work.

However…

There is very little angst. Not much conflict. And a slow narrative.

It won't be to be everyone's taste.

Enright:
Book 1 Devlin's Light - Nick Enright and India
Book 2 Wonderful You - Zoey Enright and Ben Pierce
Book 3 Moon Dance - Georgia Enright and Matthew Bishop

Chesapeake Diaries:
Book 1 Coming Home - Grady Shields and Vanessa Keaton
Book 2 Home Again - Dallas MacGregor and Grant Wyler
Book 3 Almost Home - Steffie Wyler and Wade MacGregor
Book 4 Hometown Girl - Brooke Madison Bowers and Jesse Enright
Book 5 Home for the Summer - Lucy Sinclair and Clay Madison
Book 6 The Long Way Home - Ellie Chapman and Cameron O'Connor
Book 7 At the River’s Edge - Sophie Enright and Jason Bowers
Book 8 On Sunset Beach - Carly Summit and Ford Sinclair
Book 9 That Chesapeake Summer - Jamie Valentine and Daniel Sinclair
Book 10 Driftwood Point - Lisbeth Parker and Alec Jansen
Book 11 The Chesapeake Bride - Cassidy Logan and Owen Parker

References:
Author's website: http://www.mariahstewart.com/books.html

(ISBN 9780671004163)

-CR-

[Debby · Rating 3 out of 5]

Zoey Enright is the middle child of an acclaimed author. At 28+ single, she's tried many jobs, but none have clicked. Then she lands a t.v. job on a shopping channel and realizes she's found her niche. She also finds a wonderful home in Brady's Mill, PA near her work and mom. Ben Pierce lived with Zoey's family for several years until his Mom died of cancer. Then he went to live with his grandfather. He's now pursuing a European racing career. When the home shopping network goes up for sale his grandfather buys it because Zoey's on it. Ben's had a bad crash so he comes home to run it. They fall in love - again, but first they have to get through the discovery of her Mom's illegitimate baby - now 35ish and her brother Nick's wedding - ties in some loose ends from "Devlin's Light".

[Deborah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am still playing catch up with some of Mariah's older books, so grabbed this one off of Mount To-Be-Read. Totally freaking enjoyed it!!! The pace was nice, there were locations that I recognized, and the characters were fun. I will have to unbury Moon Dance at my next opportunity....

[Jan Bandich · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Mariah's Heart-warming Stories

I always like her characters, their difficulties and the resolution with lots of family support. I'read most of the Chesapeake series, working through the Enrights and looking forward to the Hudsons!

[Christie Howell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful You

Oh yes. One of my favorite stories from Mariah Stewart. I truly love Zoey and Ben's story. They just catch you up from beginning and hold your attention all the way to the end.

[Janga · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Stars

Another reread prompted by digital sale price. Entertaining read.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read in this series. Interesting and intriguing read.

[Virginia Markhart]

Wonder book. I enjoyed reading this so much. Lots of suspense and family drama.

[Myrtle Murray · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this second book in this series. As with the first book, was a wonderful mixture of suspense and romance. I thoroughly enjoyed it from the beginning to the end.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

* pause was due to other audiobooks being due.

[y ❃ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I still haven't finished the story since the plot is not my cup of tea, but I found out lately it's the second book in the Enright Series. It can stand alone!

-I love how it is written.

-Lots of suspense and family drama.

-There is very little angst. Not much conflict. And a slow narrative.

[Dotti Elrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read Mariah Stewart's FBI series, and loved them. This is the first of her romance books I've read. I loved this one as well.
It was just a fun, sweet, love story. Very light and easy reading.

Zoey finally lands her dream job, selling merchandise on the Home Market Place. She is a natural. Loves to talk, and has never met a stranger. She is even more thrilled to learn that her new boss is going to be her childhood friend Ben Pierce.

The last time Zoey saw Ben, it was after the death of his mother, seventeen years ago, and his grandfather was taking him away. Now he's back and Zoey is hoping he is as excited about seeing her as she is about seeing him.

Ben is recovering from what may be a career ending injury, when his grandfather requests his help back home in the states. He's just bought a new company, and needs help turning it around. He might also know that little Zoey Enright is working at the station he wants Ben to help run.

The last thing Ben wants is to go "home". He has put that part of his life into a tight little box and hidden it away. Too many painful memories. Memories of the kind woman and her family who took him and his mother in when they needed it the most. The people who were more than friends, more like family. A second mother and siblings. Now he is being forced to return. Wether he's ready or not.

After I finished this story, I found out it's the second book in the Enright Series. It can stand alone. But now I need to go back and read book one and find the third one as well, to complete the story.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one I consider a "comfort read." Every so often, I find myself thinking about Zoey and Ben and I pull it out to re-read their story of love and friendship. I love that Zoey finally finds a career she can feel passionate about and look forward to each day. I love watching her fumble in the kitchen on her cooking show. I love meeting Wally, right along with Zoey, and finding her house and making it a home just right for her. I love seeing her find her independence from her mother and in the process figuring out who she is and where she fits. At the same time, I enjoy watching Ben struggle with both his past and his future as he figures out his place and what he needs in his life. Wonderful You is a wonderful book that I would recommend to anyone who enjoys a good romance story.

[Lynne H. · Rating 4 out of 5]

The continuing story of the Enrights, Nick, Zoey, and Georgia, and their mother, Delia. This time it is Zoey's turn to find love with former friend, Ben Pierce. Ben once lived with the Enrights until his mother got sick and his grandfather came to take Ben and his mom to his home as Ben's mom was dying. The Enrights have not seen Ben in many years and it takes a racing car accident and a tricky grandfather to bring Ben back.

[Regan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Women's Fiction with some fun tie ins outside the immeidate series.

[SJuhl4 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good romance. You immediatly cared what happened with the characters. A typical childhood friend comes home type, but very well done.

[Anneka · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yay for Zoey! I'm glad I get to start Moon Dance today!

[Jodi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice read ... light, long, enjoyable, engaging book/love story - great read over a holiday, which is when I read it!

[Dianna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely story.

[Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

not my favorite mesh of characters but I loved the home Zoey made for herself- and her neighbor Walley

[Paulette Burnside · Rating 4 out of 5]

Would have liked a little more suspense but enjoyed it overall.

[Kitty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, but not quite as good as the first one.

[Marianne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lovely story

[Darlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful book

[Shobha · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lovely feel good book. Really liked it.