Getting It Right

Wyoming #2

by Christi Williams

Named for the Goddess of Desire, can she dream of lasting happiness with only one man?

Selene Pertunda has no trouble attracting a man. She just can't seem to find the right one. From abusive husband Robert to tattooed bad boy lover Kevin, Selene draws men to her like bears to her honeypot. The problem is that none of them proves to be a good fit.

Sure she will never find a shared happiness, Selene has no way to suspect she's drawn the attention of a powerful goddess. So she scoffs at the idea that the handsome man who begins to play a large part in her life could be her destiny. After all, what could worldly, educated Beck McNeal want with a small-town girl like Selene?

Selene and Beck try to their best to resist the inexplicable mutual magnetism flaring between them. But can two ordinary people avoid the decree of the Goddess of Desire?

210 pages, ebook

First published October 24, 2014

About the author

Christi Williams is the author of a novel, a short story and a novella in the sweet, sensual Wyoming Romances series. "To the One I Never Forgot" is a short story that launches the series of contemporary Western romances. Gianna and Zack were too young for love when they were separated. Now, all grown up, can Gianna be reunited with the one she never forgot? The mildly paranormal novel of star-crossed lovers Getting It Right features Selene and Beck. The hot novella The Widow's Window, where Antonio figures the game of peekaboo with his boss, Madysen, is all in fun, completes the series. There are two novels and a novella in the Hawk Point Romances series.Take a Chance on Love is the story of the chance encounter of widow Chancie de Leur and hot Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper Micah Taylor. Perilous Promises is Perris and Noah Dalton's story of recovery from breast cancer and the effort to revive their formerly wonderful marriage. The novella Clay's Quest is the tale of a hot Wyoming cop who comes up with a wacky plan to save his marriage when he just won't accept that his beautiful wife wants to find someone else to father her baby.

Reviews

[Marsha Keeper Bookshelf · Rating 3 out of 5]

First reviewed at Keeper Bookshelf

I’m going to admit, in public no less, that this was an uncomfortable read for me – at times. I totally “got” why Selene felt as she did at times. Her insecurities, her constant questions about her own self-worth. I “got” why she chose men who were just no good for her. And why she felt as though she deserved no better than what she was given in life. I “got” her.

I also applauded her determination to change her life around (okay, maybe there was a spell or two at work here but I’m going to give Selene some credit for it). Nothing changes in our lives until we, ourselves, make that first one. It takes courage, bravery and not everyone can do that soon enough.

There were many times during the reading of this one that I just wanted to shake some sense into Selene – then shake even more sense into Beck.

I enjoyed Getting It Right very much. The sizzle between Selene and Beck was there from the first awkward moment and just kept building. The “help” from mystical powers was a fun inclusion in the story – it would have worked fine without it, but it was fun to have the “fairy godmother” type person involved in their happy ever after.

I would recommend this novel to anyone who loves a good love story, with a hero no longer in his youth (middle age, 40 something – and a heroine who’s implied age is in her 30s) but still hot enough to make the pages sizzle. I would also recommend it for those that just want to step out of their comfort zone and see what else is “out there” – it’s a very good story, with a few life lessons in it for some who might benefit.

It gets a solid 4 stars from me. Pick it up and enjoy the story.

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Selene has never had the best luck with men. With an abusive husband, she has given up on finding the right guy. Beck is a manly man and not someone Selene thinks she stands a chance with. They are both stubborn and kind of immature when it comes to their relationship.

Fortuna, a Goddess of Desire, has taken an interest in Selene and casts spells in order to control Beck and Selene and their desire for one another. I liked this part of the story and how Fortuna uses her powers. It added the right catalyst to push these two together since they were both too “dumb” to do anything other than sabotage their relationship.

While I did not enjoy the characters of Selene and Beck, I did enjoy the story and the different nature the Goddess added to it. These two reminded me of whiney teenagers and I just wanted to reach into the pages and
boink their heads together! I’m curious to read more from this author and hope the characters aren’t as immature.

*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review

[Dakota Storm · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow! I love Beck, he's sexy, smart, and the man sure can cook a mean steak! and he's sexy ..lol...Selene I felt for she had a abusive husband and one shitty guy after another until she meets Beck. I loved them together, loved them getting to know each other and how they can't help but think about each other. I did think the back and forth was a little too drawn out in some parts but I loved sarah and Carole's meddling ways..lol... good story, sweet, sexy and loving. 3.5 to 4 stars review by Nanee at upallnightreadallday.blogspot.com

[Elodie Parkes · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a lovely read.
I enjoyed Selene's journey with the guys who just weren't right. Then she meets Beck. I loved him, he's such a sexy, great guy and I was hanging out for them to realize they belonged together.
The supporting characters in the story are fun too. The idea of the goddess 'interfering' in Selene's life was very creative. This is a sexy, fun, interesting love story. Highly recommend.

[InD'tale Magazine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Selene is an interesting character. At the start of the book, she has lost all her faith in ever finding the perfect match, so she’s a little grumpy.

Read full review in the 2015 February issue of InD’tale Magazine.

[Rachael Rassi · Rating 2 out of 5]

ARC provided by NetGalley

My major problem with this book is that it didn't grab me. I couldn't really connect with the story line or the characters. I can't tell you how many times I just thought to myself that I should just give up on trying to finish it. I wouldn't necessarily avoid this author in the future but I wouldn't go out of my way to read her future works either

[Brittany · Rating 1 out of 5]

I received this from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I just couldn't finish this it was just too slow for me. It did not pull me in.