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Ainslie Brothers #2
Schatz gesucht, Traummann gefunden (The Importance of being Alice 2)
Um den Mann auszuspionieren, der das Leben ihrer besten Freundin zerstört hat, schleust sich Lorina Liddel als Journalistin bei der Reality-Show Dig Britain! ein. Bei den Ausgrabungen vor Burg Ainslie gerät sie in den Fokus von Gunnar Ainslie, dem Bruder des Lords, der nichts unversucht lässt, um herauszufinden, welchem Schatz die hübsche Journalistin am Set wirklich nachjagt ...
369 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 5, 2015
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Katie MacAlister
121 books5,975 followersFor as long as she can remember, Katie MacAlister has loved reading. Growing up in a family where a weekly visit to the library was a given, Katie spent much of her time with her nose buried in a book. Despite her love for novels, she didn't think of writing them until she was contracted to write a non-fiction book about software. Since her editor refused to allow her to include either witty dialogue or love scenes in the software book, Katie swiftly resolved to switch to fiction, where she could indulge in world building, tormenting characters, and falling madly in love with all her heroes.
Two years after she started writing novels, Katie sold her first romance, Noble Intentions. More than thirty books followed during the years after Noble's publication. Her novels have been translated into numerous languages, been recorded as audiobooks, received several awards, and placed on the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists. She also writes for the young adult audience as Katie Maxwell, and for the mystery world as Kate Marsh.
Katie lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and dogs, and can often be found lurking around online.
Two years after she started writing novels, Katie sold her first romance, Noble Intentions. More than thirty books followed during the years after Noble's publication. Her novels have been translated into numerous languages, been recorded as audiobooks, received several awards, and placed on the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists. She also writes for the young adult audience as Katie Maxwell, and for the mystery world as Kate Marsh.
Katie lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and dogs, and can often be found lurking around online.
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July 23, 2018
This is second in a series and a lot of background establishing happens in that first book. You don't have to start there, but I'd recommend giving it a shot (even if, like me, you stop halfway through).
I already knew from the first book that I'd like Gunner and he doesn't disappoint. I kind of loved the addition of his daughter. She wasn't present much, but she was gold when she was there. She's old enough that I didn't really expect much between her and Lorina so it's as well that didn't materialize. Anyway, Gunner is everything I love in a romantic lead with extra caring on top because that's what Lorina needs.
I liked Lorina, too, though she's a bit of a harder sell. Most of that is the silly story mixed with her serious motivations. She's on a mission to right a serious wrong and the silly archeological dig and surrounding circus just don't fit that at all well. For the plot to work, the main players have to be a bit absurd, so sifting what's supposed to be absurd and what merely feels that way based on proximity was a job I gave up on. Her background actually works pretty well, though, so at least her character holds together (as opposed to Alice from the first book who had to be stupid for the "plot" to work).
Anyway, this is a light story that dabbles in serious issues and it trips up a bit on it. I enjoyed it well-enough so I'm going with a solid three-star rating. I had to compartmentalize the silly side-plot but I managed that okay.
A note about Steamy: There are a couple of explicit sex scenes. They're as fun as the ones in the first book, though the chatter fits less well. At any rate, it's about the middle of my steam tolerance and fun enough to be going on with.
I already knew from the first book that I'd like Gunner and he doesn't disappoint. I kind of loved the addition of his daughter. She wasn't present much, but she was gold when she was there. She's old enough that I didn't really expect much between her and Lorina so it's as well that didn't materialize. Anyway, Gunner is everything I love in a romantic lead with extra caring on top because that's what Lorina needs.
I liked Lorina, too, though she's a bit of a harder sell. Most of that is the silly story mixed with her serious motivations. She's on a mission to right a serious wrong and the silly archeological dig and surrounding circus just don't fit that at all well. For the plot to work, the main players have to be a bit absurd, so sifting what's supposed to be absurd and what merely feels that way based on proximity was a job I gave up on. Her background actually works pretty well, though, so at least her character holds together (as opposed to Alice from the first book who had to be stupid for the "plot" to work).
Anyway, this is a light story that dabbles in serious issues and it trips up a bit on it. I enjoyed it well-enough so I'm going with a solid three-star rating. I had to compartmentalize the silly side-plot but I managed that okay.
A note about Steamy: There are a couple of explicit sex scenes. They're as fun as the ones in the first book, though the chatter fits less well. At any rate, it's about the middle of my steam tolerance and fun enough to be going on with.
May 6, 2017
Not as good as the first in the series, but still a solid entry. Lots of flirtation, but I just didn't get as much chemistry between the couple as the couple in the first book. Also, there is a dark subplot that seemed a little dark for some chick lit like this.
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April 24, 2017Oh dear. I can see I'm going to be in the minority here. Midsummer's night romp - I liked the sound of because it involved archeology. I've written a romantic comedy about that so -- keen to see what Katie did. I did like it better than The Importance of being Alice but I still struggled with the strained dialogue that didn't sound funny, just odd and characters that were just too over the top. And I struggled even more with the very serious aspect - not giving anything away by saying it was HIV because other reviewers have said it and in itself is not something to do with the MCs. BUT - this is a comedy. It's light-hearted froth. HIV is not froth and to be fair to the author, she doesn't treat it as something that isn't serious, but the very act of having it in the story as THE major part of the plot felt entirely wrong to me. I have a friend who is HIV positive. It's horrible. I don't want to pick up a book and not know this is part of the story. Not a comedy anyway.
This will be my last Katie MacAlister book. I will continue to love the early ones - but I've grown away from her style of writing.
This will be my last Katie MacAlister book. I will continue to love the early ones - but I've grown away from her style of writing.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 18, 2015
Katie MacAlister is my go-to when I want a delightfully fun, light and quirky romance that'll make me smile and just lift my spirits. And A Midsummer Night's Romp delivered on all fronts as an archaeological dig at a castle bring together an English photographer who lives there and an American French teacher who is set on avenging her best friend against one of the men at the dig site. Zany insanity ensues!
>>>Quirky, quirky, quirky! One of the things I love about McAlister is she's got a very unique sense of humor and doesn't hold back. It's light, quirky, can be silly and gigglesnort-worthy. It's not for everyone but for me it's a nice little break from my other reads.
>>>The archaeological stoyline. OMG I LOVE books that have archaeology as a base. That whole treasure hunt what will they find next thing totally works for me. And it was a lot of fun as a television crew and a dig team swarm Ainslie castle to see what lies beneath it's fields. I loved some of the tid-bits and watching them uncover things. I would have loved to see some of the bigger finds as they happened instead of recaps on them but still loved it.
>>>The characters. Ahhh these two! Lorina and Gunner. They had mouths on them and trouble keeping them under control. There were lots of oh so innocent things turned dirty so I felt right at home as the two teased and let things slip they normally wouldn't. The secondary characters are awesome too. From his daughter who is high energy to his siblings who are all a spot nutty. It just makes for a fun ensemble.
>>>The chemistry. Ahh the chemistry. From the start these two have it despite her trying to run from it. It's a bumpy ride but I loved the heat and flow between them. There's a little bit of sexing happening but not too much. Just one scene really.
>>>There were some serious bits. She was a bit prickly with him because of abuse she suffered in the past but I liked how it was handled by him. He'd had experience because of a sibling and I just liked how he didn't get frustrated when she'd have spaz outs and understood why she had them. There was also a different storyline concerning her friend and one of the men at the dig site that had given the friend HIV. It was different. That's really not something you see too often in a romance. If her friend gets a book it'll be interesting to see how that plays out.
All in all, A Midsummer Night's Romp was a romping good time? Bwaha. It really was though. It had excitement and a little danger thrown in, some unexpected twists and endearing characters that just left me smiling and ready for book three. Another win from MacAlister!
May 19, 2015
In the second book in Katie MacAlister's newest series "A Matchmaker In Wonderland" comes "A Midsummer Night's Romp". This book delighted me from cover to cover. As a long time fan of Katie's work,I thought I had an idea of what was to come but she surprised me. "Midsummer" starts seriously with a friend in trouble, revenge, and an unexpected job but the plot twists and the heroine finds herself involved in a startling intrigueand finds romance. Will Lorina complete her mission? Are her feelings for Gunner real? Why are so many legs being injured? Will blackmail bring horses to Ainslie Castle?
Katie's sense of humor sparkles in this book, as usual, but I very much enjoyed the more in depth storyline. Intrigue, romance and funny family members lurk around every page in this book and you can't help but fall in love with the glorious Gunner and his daughter Cressy. Cressy turned out to be one of my favorite characters and I hope she someday grows up and gets her own romance! If you loved "Corset Diaries" then you will find this book shines in the same way(with a familiar face appearing). I loved the first book in this series "The Importance Of Being Alice" but Gunner may have stolen my heart.
Katie's sense of humor sparkles in this book, as usual, but I very much enjoyed the more in depth storyline. Intrigue, romance and funny family members lurk around every page in this book and you can't help but fall in love with the glorious Gunner and his daughter Cressy. Cressy turned out to be one of my favorite characters and I hope she someday grows up and gets her own romance! If you loved "Corset Diaries" then you will find this book shines in the same way(with a familiar face appearing). I loved the first book in this series "The Importance Of Being Alice" but Gunner may have stolen my heart.
October 12, 2016
Katie MacAlister's novels are always full of banter, quirky characters and usually at least one of the main characters suffers from word-vomiting (aka. blurting out whatever comes at their mind).
Sadly, for some unknown reason, A Midsummer Night's Romp just didn't work out for me. All the things I mentioned before were there, but I didn't find it funny or cute. Finishing this book was a struggle, since I was bored most of the time.
I hope this was one-time-miss and that I didn't loose one of my favorite fluffy-reads authors.
Sadly, for some unknown reason, A Midsummer Night's Romp just didn't work out for me. All the things I mentioned before were there, but I didn't find it funny or cute. Finishing this book was a struggle, since I was bored most of the time.
I hope this was one-time-miss and that I didn't loose one of my favorite fluffy-reads authors.
May 19, 2015
Original Post May 19, 2015
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S ROMP: ONE Big Mistake But No Disaster!
http://fangswandsandfairydust.com/201...
copyright 2015 Stephanie Takes-Desbiens
A couple of mainstream-published authors I know have said that the publishing houses rarely fact-check or do much continuity editing. This would account for the several major errors I have found in mainstream published books. I speak of major errors: when a plot hinges on something and it changes (like a murder is solved by someone seeing something, but that thing could not exist at that time), when a term is misused over and over or, as in this book, when the wrong term is applied by characters who are supposed to be experts.
In this case one archaeologist is explaining the personality of another archaeologist on a dig, to the main character and often first person narrator, Lorina. This appears in my galley and in the finished copy.
“He’s the salt of the earth and a damned good archaeologist. Just don’t get him going on about the stone age or hells spend all day teaching you how to map flints.”
“Map, like draw?”
“No, in this case it means to chip away at a flint until you have a pointed end that cab be used as a tool or weapon. ”
Katie MacAlister A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S ROMP pp. 25-26
Eeep! flints are not MAPPED they are KNAPPED. If this were a simple typo, well, that’s sloppy but herein it is a compounded error because when Lorina asks a clarifying question the arhaeologist digs herself deeper.
Why does this error make a difference? Short answer: It affected my experience of the book, and if I hadn’t known this was an error, it would have perpetuated false information to me.
The longer answer is because I had to stop reading to check my elementary knowledge of the profession against the book. I had to search the term and then dig several layers of results to see if there is any reference, any at all, to flints being mapped. I got a lot about the city of Flint, MI, but nothing about stone age tools. Also, the expert’s creds are downgraded and so are those of the authors and publishing house.
I had to check my finished copy, and I had to check with the publisher, maybe it was a red herring (it was not)?
I could make a big error too, but, no one pays me for this stuff. Especially not the $7.99 list for the paperback of this book. I am writing this before the book is released so it is possible the digital edition is changed.
Otherwise, the story and characters are unusual. I liked Gunner’s sharp wit and Lorina’s guilty conscience (although I thought she was unnecessarily guilty). I liked the banter between them as sexual tension builds, is dispersed and rebuilt. I thought Lorina’s lack of appreciation for her own physical assets is very sympathetic to how most of us are about our bodies. And, usually men like us a little healthier than a starved waif. Gunner certainly does. The plot is a little far-fetched and some very strange medical treatment is suggested.
I even enjoyed the crazy antics of Gunner’s teenaged daughter Cressy who just about bounces off walls!
I have had issues with some of Katie’s paranormal romances in recent years. This is a little less off the wall. There are some instances of wild places for romantic interludes; places I would not EVER have sex, but I’ve never been in that situation so who knows.
There is a Puckish director, a wise and fey grannie, and two ne’er do well characters but while a few characters act like asses no one gets turned into one. Maybe there’s a little to do with the the play the book’s title is a riff on, but it is very little. It is not a Shakespearian mash-up.
I found myself a little distracted by the mistake at the beginning of the story which I felt was pretty big, but perhaps, forewarned you won’t be. I enjoyed the rest of the book, which moves very fast.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S ROMP: ONE Big Mistake But No Disaster!
http://fangswandsandfairydust.com/201...
copyright 2015 Stephanie Takes-Desbiens
A couple of mainstream-published authors I know have said that the publishing houses rarely fact-check or do much continuity editing. This would account for the several major errors I have found in mainstream published books. I speak of major errors: when a plot hinges on something and it changes (like a murder is solved by someone seeing something, but that thing could not exist at that time), when a term is misused over and over or, as in this book, when the wrong term is applied by characters who are supposed to be experts.
In this case one archaeologist is explaining the personality of another archaeologist on a dig, to the main character and often first person narrator, Lorina. This appears in my galley and in the finished copy.
“He’s the salt of the earth and a damned good archaeologist. Just don’t get him going on about the stone age or hells spend all day teaching you how to map flints.”
“Map, like draw?”
“No, in this case it means to chip away at a flint until you have a pointed end that cab be used as a tool or weapon. ”
Katie MacAlister A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S ROMP pp. 25-26
Eeep! flints are not MAPPED they are KNAPPED. If this were a simple typo, well, that’s sloppy but herein it is a compounded error because when Lorina asks a clarifying question the arhaeologist digs herself deeper.
Why does this error make a difference? Short answer: It affected my experience of the book, and if I hadn’t known this was an error, it would have perpetuated false information to me.
The longer answer is because I had to stop reading to check my elementary knowledge of the profession against the book. I had to search the term and then dig several layers of results to see if there is any reference, any at all, to flints being mapped. I got a lot about the city of Flint, MI, but nothing about stone age tools. Also, the expert’s creds are downgraded and so are those of the authors and publishing house.
I had to check my finished copy, and I had to check with the publisher, maybe it was a red herring (it was not)?
I could make a big error too, but, no one pays me for this stuff. Especially not the $7.99 list for the paperback of this book. I am writing this before the book is released so it is possible the digital edition is changed.
Otherwise, the story and characters are unusual. I liked Gunner’s sharp wit and Lorina’s guilty conscience (although I thought she was unnecessarily guilty). I liked the banter between them as sexual tension builds, is dispersed and rebuilt. I thought Lorina’s lack of appreciation for her own physical assets is very sympathetic to how most of us are about our bodies. And, usually men like us a little healthier than a starved waif. Gunner certainly does. The plot is a little far-fetched and some very strange medical treatment is suggested.
I even enjoyed the crazy antics of Gunner’s teenaged daughter Cressy who just about bounces off walls!
I have had issues with some of Katie’s paranormal romances in recent years. This is a little less off the wall. There are some instances of wild places for romantic interludes; places I would not EVER have sex, but I’ve never been in that situation so who knows.
There is a Puckish director, a wise and fey grannie, and two ne’er do well characters but while a few characters act like asses no one gets turned into one. Maybe there’s a little to do with the the play the book’s title is a riff on, but it is very little. It is not a Shakespearian mash-up.
I found myself a little distracted by the mistake at the beginning of the story which I felt was pretty big, but perhaps, forewarned you won’t be. I enjoyed the rest of the book, which moves very fast.
June 17, 2015
I think this book was just alright. I didn't dislike it nor did I like it.
The story revolves around Lorina and Gunner. Lorina travelled to England to confront Paul, a man who infected her close friend with HIV. When he was told about it, he dismissed it as an act of a spurned lover. She volunteered at a dig site, taking place at Ainslie castle, in order to get close to him. However, it is complicated by her blatant interest to Gunner, a photographer and the brother of the castle's baron.
The book has these two going around dig sites. They are accompanied by the production crew who shoots everything Roger dictates, which includes their post coital state in the cellar. Their treasure hunt is inadvertently shared with the production crew when Daria intentionally spoke about it louder than Gunner would have liked. They had been following riddles left by the Roman lady.
Meanwhile, Lorina is trying to accomplish her main task. It is complicated by Gunner's pursuit of her and her reluctance to lie. When she confronted Paul about his disease, he countered vehemently and confidently told her that he knows for sure he is not diseased. His confidence threw her for a loop.
The big twist is that Daria had been falsifying Pail's tests. This is done to weaken him. Since he doesn't know he is diseased, he isn't seeking treatment. The downside is that he had been unknowingly infecting other sexual partners. She also drugged both Gunner and Lorina in order to frame Paul. When Gunner and Lorina found treasure, she drugged them, stole the treasure, and planted it in Paul's trailer.
I thought this was a mediocre book that is closer to two stars than it is at four. I thought the jokes were not that great, they were simple and not very original, such as the innuendos. I suppose they would be better if I was attached to Lorina but I didn't find her compelling enough to like. She was just alright and I think the author was trying to make her quirkiness adorable. It wasn't. Her habit of talking to herself wasn't really that special and I think this book would be loads better if the reader actually liked her. As for Gunner, he wasn't that likable nor unlikable. Since the two main characters aren't really stand outs, I guess it isn't a surprise that I didn't really like this book.
The story revolves around Lorina and Gunner. Lorina travelled to England to confront Paul, a man who infected her close friend with HIV. When he was told about it, he dismissed it as an act of a spurned lover. She volunteered at a dig site, taking place at Ainslie castle, in order to get close to him. However, it is complicated by her blatant interest to Gunner, a photographer and the brother of the castle's baron.
The book has these two going around dig sites. They are accompanied by the production crew who shoots everything Roger dictates, which includes their post coital state in the cellar. Their treasure hunt is inadvertently shared with the production crew when Daria intentionally spoke about it louder than Gunner would have liked. They had been following riddles left by the Roman lady.
Meanwhile, Lorina is trying to accomplish her main task. It is complicated by Gunner's pursuit of her and her reluctance to lie. When she confronted Paul about his disease, he countered vehemently and confidently told her that he knows for sure he is not diseased. His confidence threw her for a loop.
The big twist is that Daria had been falsifying Pail's tests. This is done to weaken him. Since he doesn't know he is diseased, he isn't seeking treatment. The downside is that he had been unknowingly infecting other sexual partners. She also drugged both Gunner and Lorina in order to frame Paul. When Gunner and Lorina found treasure, she drugged them, stole the treasure, and planted it in Paul's trailer.
I thought this was a mediocre book that is closer to two stars than it is at four. I thought the jokes were not that great, they were simple and not very original, such as the innuendos. I suppose they would be better if I was attached to Lorina but I didn't find her compelling enough to like. She was just alright and I think the author was trying to make her quirkiness adorable. It wasn't. Her habit of talking to herself wasn't really that special and I think this book would be loads better if the reader actually liked her. As for Gunner, he wasn't that likable nor unlikable. Since the two main characters aren't really stand outs, I guess it isn't a surprise that I didn't really like this book.
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May 19, 2015
Gunner Ainslie is looking forward to spending time with his daughter, while helping excavate part of Ainslie castle for roman remains. Dig Britain will be there filming the dig and any artifacts found. With his knowledge of archaeology, the film director decided Gunner would be a good person to explain the dig process to the viewers at home and to teach Lorina, a dig newbie, how to dig. Lorina is a woman on a mission and she won’t let anything get in the way of it. Posing as a photo journalist for Dig Britain, she hopes to gain evidence to stop Paul, the man that hurt her friend, from hurting anyone else. A few little lies along the way can’t hurt too much in the grand scheme of things, right? Things get tricky though, with Lorina trying to cozy up to Paul for proof while spending time with Gunner on film, the one man that could expose her lies. Add in riddles, a treasure hunt, positive affirmations, and a horse crazed teen and you have a story that keeps you hooked.
There is nothing I find more fascinating than archaeology and romance and this novel blends them both in an informative and entertaining way. As with all Katie MacAlister’s novels, I was laughing and smiling at the characters antics and I absolutely fell in love with Gunner. It’s hard to resist a man riding around on his noble scooter with a sexy accent. The sexual innuendos ran rampant between Lorina and Gunner which made me snicker like a teenage girl. Something about turning something innocent into something more interesting never fails to make me laugh. Definitely a good continuation of the Matchmaker in Wonderland series and I highly recommend it. I can’t wait to see which of the Ainslie Brother’s will meet their perfect match next!
There is nothing I find more fascinating than archaeology and romance and this novel blends them both in an informative and entertaining way. As with all Katie MacAlister’s novels, I was laughing and smiling at the characters antics and I absolutely fell in love with Gunner. It’s hard to resist a man riding around on his noble scooter with a sexy accent. The sexual innuendos ran rampant between Lorina and Gunner which made me snicker like a teenage girl. Something about turning something innocent into something more interesting never fails to make me laugh. Definitely a good continuation of the Matchmaker in Wonderland series and I highly recommend it. I can’t wait to see which of the Ainslie Brother’s will meet their perfect match next!
August 29, 2016
A Midsummer Night’s Romp
Katie MacAlister writes paranormal, historical and contemporary romance books. Through all her books, there are heroes, heroines, wit, charm and a bit of danger. This is book 2 in Katie’s new series, A Matchmaker in Wonderland. A Midsummer Night’s Romp is the second book of the Ainslie Brothers.
French professor Lorina and Sandy are roommates. Sandy goes on archaeological digs. Paul, an archaeologist, infects her with HIV. Lorina is on a mission to expose him. She finds out that he will be on a dig at the Ainslie Castle in England. She applies as a photo journalist and is accepted.
Baron Elliot Ainslie (Book 1: The Importance of Being Alice) accepts the offer from an archaeology reality TV show to dig up their pastures. The family needs the money. Gunnar Ainslie is a photographer with a penchant for archaeology. He broke his foot, so he can’t really dig. Elliot and his wife Alice are leaving on vacation. Gunner’s 17-year old daughter Cressy is arriving. (Confused yet?)
Gunner accidentally runs Lorina down in his scooter ---- and the fun begins! Lorina fights the attraction. She pretends to want Paul. Gunner knows she is not a photographer and doesn’t really want Paul, but he wants to know why. Lorina discovers some “mouse” stones with riddles. They surmise there might be treasure --- and the hunt is on! Secrets, sex, and stealth --oh, my! Cressy is riot. Funny situations and sexy banter are Katie MacAlister’s forte and she doesn’t disappoint. And Paul --- is he really the villain????
Katie MacAlister writes paranormal, historical and contemporary romance books. Through all her books, there are heroes, heroines, wit, charm and a bit of danger. This is book 2 in Katie’s new series, A Matchmaker in Wonderland. A Midsummer Night’s Romp is the second book of the Ainslie Brothers.
French professor Lorina and Sandy are roommates. Sandy goes on archaeological digs. Paul, an archaeologist, infects her with HIV. Lorina is on a mission to expose him. She finds out that he will be on a dig at the Ainslie Castle in England. She applies as a photo journalist and is accepted.
Baron Elliot Ainslie (Book 1: The Importance of Being Alice) accepts the offer from an archaeology reality TV show to dig up their pastures. The family needs the money. Gunnar Ainslie is a photographer with a penchant for archaeology. He broke his foot, so he can’t really dig. Elliot and his wife Alice are leaving on vacation. Gunner’s 17-year old daughter Cressy is arriving. (Confused yet?)
Gunner accidentally runs Lorina down in his scooter ---- and the fun begins! Lorina fights the attraction. She pretends to want Paul. Gunner knows she is not a photographer and doesn’t really want Paul, but he wants to know why. Lorina discovers some “mouse” stones with riddles. They surmise there might be treasure --- and the hunt is on! Secrets, sex, and stealth --oh, my! Cressy is riot. Funny situations and sexy banter are Katie MacAlister’s forte and she doesn’t disappoint. And Paul --- is he really the villain????
May 13, 2015
There is something to say when you can pick up a book and find yourself actually feeling like you are right there in the book. That is why I so enjoy Katie’s books.
The latest book A Midsummer Romp had me glued to the pages.. The scene of the tent episode had me laughing until I had tears running down my cheeks. It was like I was outside the tent watching everything unfold. Of course Alice and Elliott opening up the bolthole on Lorina and Gunner had me roaring in laughter. My hubby said what in sam hill are you reading. I said a Katie MacAlister book, which he just smiled and said I thought so. You so love those books.
This story follows Alice and Elliott’s story The Importance of Being Alice .
The characters Lorina and Gunner are so funny and boy do they have mouths on them, turning innocent statements into a sexual component was often hilarious. The other characters were a perfect combination of clueless, funny, domineering and down right mysterious. The archaeological storyline with a treasure hunt thrown including a television crew and a dig team just made for a fun story, which of course shows Katie’s unique sense of humor in so many ways. Gunner’s daughter who seriously has some high energy but reminds me of a typical teen daughter who can do the manipulation to a tee to her Grandmother, who seems so wise, perfect secondary characters all around.
The latest book A Midsummer Romp had me glued to the pages.. The scene of the tent episode had me laughing until I had tears running down my cheeks. It was like I was outside the tent watching everything unfold. Of course Alice and Elliott opening up the bolthole on Lorina and Gunner had me roaring in laughter. My hubby said what in sam hill are you reading. I said a Katie MacAlister book, which he just smiled and said I thought so. You so love those books.
This story follows Alice and Elliott’s story The Importance of Being Alice .
The characters Lorina and Gunner are so funny and boy do they have mouths on them, turning innocent statements into a sexual component was often hilarious. The other characters were a perfect combination of clueless, funny, domineering and down right mysterious. The archaeological storyline with a treasure hunt thrown including a television crew and a dig team just made for a fun story, which of course shows Katie’s unique sense of humor in so many ways. Gunner’s daughter who seriously has some high energy but reminds me of a typical teen daughter who can do the manipulation to a tee to her Grandmother, who seems so wise, perfect secondary characters all around.
May 30, 2015
Thank you for giving me a chance to read this book. It's a first reads. I wanted to read this book because I have a niece who's going for her Masters and likes to dig in the dirt. So I thought maybe I could learn something. Not only that but I thought it would be a good read. I was correct!!! The book started out a little slow but the further I got into it the more the story developed and the more I wanted to keep reading. I would recommend reading this book.
May 14, 2015
While this didn't have me laughing from the first page to the last. It was hilarious! One of my favorite parts was when she finally broke down and told him why she was really there and his only response was "Can I help?". This book doesn't quite start off with a bang but it picks up real quick. I've always loved Katie MacAlister's books. They have always managed to make me smile and laugh. Even when I'm having the worst day. This book is definitely worth the money and time!
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October 9, 2015Who am I kidding I haven't picked this up in a month and a half. I need to stop hogging it from the library and let someone else read it.
**DNF so no rating
**DNF so no rating
December 22, 2017
Die Autorin: KatieMacAlister ist eine US-amerikanische Autorin, welche historische, zeitgenössische und paranormale Romanzen schreibt. Seit dem Tod ihres Mannes lebt sie allein mit ihren Hunden und verbringt sehr viel Zeit im Internet auf der Suche nach Eindrücken für ihre nächste Geschichte.
Das Cover: es ist in knalligem pink mit gelber Schrift gehalten. Das abgebildete Eichhörnchen passt nicht wirklich zur Story.
Meine Einschätzung: Im Buch geht es um Lorina die sich an der Ex-Affäre ihrer besten Freundin rächen will, da sie diesem Mann eine ernsthafte Krankheit zu verdanken hat. Um dem Mann auf die Spur zu kommen schleußt sich Lorina als angebliche Journalistin auf Schloss Ainslie ein und nimmt an einer Ärchäologie-Reality-Show teil. Dabei trifft sie auf Gunner, der schnell durchschaut dass etwas mit Lorina nicht stimmen kann.
Die Autorin lässt den Leser an einer geheimnisvollen Schatzsuche teilnehmen und in die römische Zeit zurückversetzen. MacAlister hat es geschafft gegen Ende einen richtig guten Spannungsbogen einzubauen. Nichts ist wie es am Anfang scheint....
Fazit: Eine lockerleichte Literatur mit der richtigen Dosis an Spannung :-)
Das Cover: es ist in knalligem pink mit gelber Schrift gehalten. Das abgebildete Eichhörnchen passt nicht wirklich zur Story.
Meine Einschätzung: Im Buch geht es um Lorina die sich an der Ex-Affäre ihrer besten Freundin rächen will, da sie diesem Mann eine ernsthafte Krankheit zu verdanken hat. Um dem Mann auf die Spur zu kommen schleußt sich Lorina als angebliche Journalistin auf Schloss Ainslie ein und nimmt an einer Ärchäologie-Reality-Show teil. Dabei trifft sie auf Gunner, der schnell durchschaut dass etwas mit Lorina nicht stimmen kann.
Die Autorin lässt den Leser an einer geheimnisvollen Schatzsuche teilnehmen und in die römische Zeit zurückversetzen. MacAlister hat es geschafft gegen Ende einen richtig guten Spannungsbogen einzubauen. Nichts ist wie es am Anfang scheint....
Fazit: Eine lockerleichte Literatur mit der richtigen Dosis an Spannung :-)
May 31, 2022
This is such a fun series with unique plots and, of course, Katie's own sassy sense of humor. I loved getting to see Elliot and Alice again but even more, I loved getting to know Lorina, Gunner, and Cressy. Lorina was so strong and righteous and yet vulnerable and unsure of herself at the same time. I loved watching her fight her attraction and attempting to do what she felt she had to for a friend, even though it meant a lot of deception (which she was pretty horrible at). And Gunner took a while to realize he wanted forever with Lorina but he knew immediately that he was attracted and protective of her, and determined to suss out her secrets. The Ainslies are so fun, they'll make you laugh out loud. I look forward to getting to know more of their clan and seeing what situations they find themselves in.
July 29, 2017
I read Perils of Pauline, then went back and binged the whole Matchmaker in Wonderland series to date. They're that good!
In this installment, Lorina is actually on a secret mission to get revenge or at least stop a sexual predator. What have might been an unconvincing romantic interlude given her history of abuse is pulled off with aplomb by the male lead, Gunner. MacAlister creates a male character with depth and personality, a noteworthy accomplishment in the world of romance, and promptly plunges him dead deep into her trademark mix of crazy situations and hilarious commentary!
In this installment, Lorina is actually on a secret mission to get revenge or at least stop a sexual predator. What have might been an unconvincing romantic interlude given her history of abuse is pulled off with aplomb by the male lead, Gunner. MacAlister creates a male character with depth and personality, a noteworthy accomplishment in the world of romance, and promptly plunges him dead deep into her trademark mix of crazy situations and hilarious commentary!
February 25, 2021
I will say, I put started and then buried this book for over a year before picking it up again. It has a bit of a mystery along with the quirky humorous romance brewing storyline... in the end it’s a good thing.
The characters also made me think of other books, that I am fairly certain are not tied to the series, yet gave that feel. I would say it’s contemporary romance, yet I really enjoy her paranormal romances and the humor in this book has the same vibe.
In the end, the second half of the book moves quickly, and I will very likely search out the next in the series.
The characters also made me think of other books, that I am fairly certain are not tied to the series, yet gave that feel. I would say it’s contemporary romance, yet I really enjoy her paranormal romances and the humor in this book has the same vibe.
In the end, the second half of the book moves quickly, and I will very likely search out the next in the series.
June 15, 2017
Diggin' the connection
Humorous lack of mental & emotional filters for both Lorina & Gunnar.
Non photojournalist, nonarchaeologist female with fierce dedication to her best friend in a time of need...
She finds a man who won't be a nightmare for life with a unique family and an appreciation for archaeology
Humorous lack of mental & emotional filters for both Lorina & Gunnar.
Non photojournalist, nonarchaeologist female with fierce dedication to her best friend in a time of need...
She finds a man who won't be a nightmare for life with a unique family and an appreciation for archaeology
March 10, 2018
I liked the hero's daughter a little better than the heroine, but that is just cause like strong women. The heroine is a little ditzy and is seriously hung up on her weight. I did like that the character who was portrayed as the villain turned out not to be so bad and the villain was an unexpected character.
If you like the author's other contemporaries, I think you would like this one.
If you like the author's other contemporaries, I think you would like this one.
March 20, 2019
Light and easy, a summer read that I found a bit early. The characters are refreshing after having read the first in the series, which used almost the same characters as another, unrelated title I'd just read. This isn't a book to encourage deep thought, but I didn't pick it for that. I'll give this series a rest for a few months, then look for the next.
February 9, 2017
Another lead character I took way too long to relate to. Anyway ... it was meh.
September 4, 2017
The way that Lorina Liddell and Gunner Ainslie interacted and reacted to each other was fun to read. I did not enjoy this story as much as I have liked the other stories in Katie MacAlister's "A Matchmaker in Wonderland Romances" series.
March 8, 2024
Gunner, hubba hubba. The characters sexy time and banter was so much fun, the point of the story was confusing. But the interaction between the characters had me giggling and really enjoying myself. The narrators was pretty good at capturing the characters personalities.
May 16, 2017
Another great Katie MacAlister book. Good charachters and a good flowing story. She has the best banter in the world, her and Dakota Cassidy have a way of talk between two people.
February 28, 2018
Terribly aggravating and annoying heroine. Just made me crazy.
October 14, 2018
3.5 Sterne
Ganz konnte ich mich mit diesem Teil nicht anfreunden.
Die Protagonisten nervten doch ein bisschen.
Ganz konnte ich mich mit diesem Teil nicht anfreunden.
Die Protagonisten nervten doch ein bisschen.
November 24, 2018
I love anything Katie Macallister writes and this series is no exception.
May 10, 2020
Loved this book
I have read this series a little out of order but this book is a fun and enjoyable easy read.
I have read this series a little out of order but this book is a fun and enjoyable easy read.
June 6, 2020
These are sooo much fun! I love this family!! I love the crazy, funny, impulsive women that they fall in love with and marry. I felt really sorry for Paul though-he was an unintentional dirtbag.
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