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Bell Harbor #2
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Plastické chirurgyni Evelyn Rhoadesové se nepodařilo utajit narozeniny. Je jí 35 a celé městečko Bell Harbor se domnívá, že nutně potřebuje manžela. A aby toho nebylo málo, má jít za družičku na svatbu svých rozvedených rodičů, kteří se opět dali dohromady. Na internetových stránkách pro nezadané toho pravého rozhodně nenajde. Mohl by jím být opilý výtržník Tyler Connelly, který se jí v den narozenin nabourá do života? Na to je podle Evelyn příliš mladý, nezodpovědný a neperspektivní.
360 pages, Paperback
First published May 13, 2014
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Tracy Brogan
24 books1,325 followersUSA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon Publishing bestselling author Tracy Brogan writes happily ever after stories full laughter and love. A three-time recipient of the Amazon Publishing Diamond award for sales exceeding three-million copies, a three-time finalist of the RWA® RITA award for excellence in romantic fiction, and a winner of the Booksellers Best award, Brogan’s books, including both the Bell Harbor and Trillium Bay series, feature re-imagined versions of her favorite Michigan locations and have been translated into more than a dozen languages worldwide. Although best known for her laugh-out-loud contemporary romantic comedies, she’s currently at work on several historical projects including a gilded age series set in Trillium Bay, the long-awaited sequel to Highland Surrender, and a dual-timeline rom-com that just *may* include ghosts. (Psst… it totally has ghosts.) Find out more about Brogan at tracybrogan.com.
Tracy Brogan Books. Witty. Whimsical. Wonderful.
Tracy Brogan Books. Witty. Whimsical. Wonderful.
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August 25, 2017
3.5/ Realmente no esperaba mucho de esta novela y me ha sorprendido; sobre todo porque me ha parecido una historia divertida (por la manera en que la protagonista cuenta lo que le pasa) Sin duda leeré el siguiente 😊
May 14, 2014
3.5-4 Fantabulous Stars!
(ARC provided by Netgalley)
Evelyn Rhoades aka Evie is a 35 yr. old single woman. She recently moved to a small town called Bell Harbor, where she works as a plastic surgeon. Evie is the newest Dr. in town, and spends most of her time working. She has always been a more serious person, who isn't carefree. She moves to Bell Harbor to be close to her best friend & colleague Hilary, and also to try to slow down a little, and enjoy the peaceful small town lifestyle. She wants to buy a home on the shore and be able to relax more.
On Evie's 35 birthday her co-workers throw her a surprise birthday party at work one afternoon. Near the end of it another Dr. comes in and asks her if she would consult for him on a patient with a facial laceration. She enters the exam room, and sees the patient passed out. He is one of the most beautiful men she's ever seen. His face is model perfection, and her mouth is watering just looking at him and all his yummy muscles. She is horrified by her reaction and extreme attraction for this man, since he is clearly much younger than her, and not at all her type.
When the guy wakes up she finds out his name is Tyler Connelly, and he is 27. He has crashed a jet ski into the boat dock, and smells of whisky. Evie and Tyler stare at each other and that electrical current between them is too much for her to take. She tries to hurry with stitching his face, so she can get away from him before she does something to embarrass herself.
Tyler comes back to the ER for his follow up appt., and asks for Evie to be his Dr. He is very taken with her, and asks her out. She declines, but continues to run into him around town. Tyler is persistent, and eventually gets that date. Everyone in Bell Harbor seems to want Evie to have her HEA. Living in a small town, everyone knows everyone's personal business, & you don't get much privacy. Evie decides she is rather lonely, getting older, and would like a family some day, and makes a list of husband requirements. She looks at things from a scientific POV. Her parents had such a dysfunctional marriage, she has never put much faith in love or romance.
Evie agrees to go out with Tyler, and even considers a fling, but also joins Bell Harbor Singles. She truly believes her perfect man has to meet all her requirements, and be her equal in every way. The problem is one kiss from Tyler Connelly, and all Evie's rules don't seem quite as important. Tyler doesn't meet her so called check-list at all, but she is still drawn to him. He is charming, mesmerizing, reckless, and hot as hell. He is the opposite of what she thinks she needs, but she is desperate to have him. It turns out there was so much more to Tyler than Evie knew, and the more time she spent with him, the more she couldn't imagine her life without him in it.
I really loved the whole 8 years age difference between Evie & Tyler! Go Evelyn!!! :D It just works. It isn't too big of an age difference to where it is cougarish, but it is enough that it is hot & makes you a bit envious! lol :)) This story shows you age is just a number, and we can't help who we fall in love with. Sometimes we need to think outside the box, and have an open mind. If we have so many requirements for that perfect someone, we may miss out on someone fabulous! Ok...my Dr. Phil moment is over! ;)
-"Someone needs to teach you how to have fun, Evie. Live a little."
-Tyler stepped a little closer. His gaze dropped to my mouth and lingered so long it nearly felt like a kiss. I wondered if anyone had ever burst into flames from the heat of his stare. Something indefinable about him set off reactions in me I'd never felt before.
-Tyler's hands moved slowly up my back and over my shoulders until his fingers cupped my face, as if I were as fragile as I felt. I was a bubble about to burst, but his lips were soft, grazing over mine in a tease more than a kiss. I sighed, a feminine little flutter of breath I couldn't hold back. And then he did kiss me. Really kissed me, with pressure, and certainty, and a confidence that made me forget my own name.
-Wherever we were headed was a dead-end road. There was no future for the two of us. But Tyler Connelly seemed like a worthy destination all on his own. An all-inclusive resort, and suddenly I needed a vacation.
-I wanted him. All of him.
-This was about to become a very, very good night.
-Tyler in a shirt was a delicious vision. Tyler without one was a work of art.
-He smiled, which was very unfair, because those dimples of his were about ten feet deep. One of these times I was going to fall in and not be able to climb back out.
-"I like you, Evie. A lot. That's probably obvious, but in case there was any doubt, I thought you should know."
-Sometimes love supersedes logic, and the best thing to do is just follow your heart."
-If he makes you happy, then that's all that really matters."
-The only thing that mattered was that he was mine.
-"I am crazy about him."
(ARC provided by Netgalley)
Evelyn Rhoades aka Evie is a 35 yr. old single woman. She recently moved to a small town called Bell Harbor, where she works as a plastic surgeon. Evie is the newest Dr. in town, and spends most of her time working. She has always been a more serious person, who isn't carefree. She moves to Bell Harbor to be close to her best friend & colleague Hilary, and also to try to slow down a little, and enjoy the peaceful small town lifestyle. She wants to buy a home on the shore and be able to relax more.
On Evie's 35 birthday her co-workers throw her a surprise birthday party at work one afternoon. Near the end of it another Dr. comes in and asks her if she would consult for him on a patient with a facial laceration. She enters the exam room, and sees the patient passed out. He is one of the most beautiful men she's ever seen. His face is model perfection, and her mouth is watering just looking at him and all his yummy muscles. She is horrified by her reaction and extreme attraction for this man, since he is clearly much younger than her, and not at all her type.
When the guy wakes up she finds out his name is Tyler Connelly, and he is 27. He has crashed a jet ski into the boat dock, and smells of whisky. Evie and Tyler stare at each other and that electrical current between them is too much for her to take. She tries to hurry with stitching his face, so she can get away from him before she does something to embarrass herself.
Tyler comes back to the ER for his follow up appt., and asks for Evie to be his Dr. He is very taken with her, and asks her out. She declines, but continues to run into him around town. Tyler is persistent, and eventually gets that date. Everyone in Bell Harbor seems to want Evie to have her HEA. Living in a small town, everyone knows everyone's personal business, & you don't get much privacy. Evie decides she is rather lonely, getting older, and would like a family some day, and makes a list of husband requirements. She looks at things from a scientific POV. Her parents had such a dysfunctional marriage, she has never put much faith in love or romance.
Evie agrees to go out with Tyler, and even considers a fling, but also joins Bell Harbor Singles. She truly believes her perfect man has to meet all her requirements, and be her equal in every way. The problem is one kiss from Tyler Connelly, and all Evie's rules don't seem quite as important. Tyler doesn't meet her so called check-list at all, but she is still drawn to him. He is charming, mesmerizing, reckless, and hot as hell. He is the opposite of what she thinks she needs, but she is desperate to have him. It turns out there was so much more to Tyler than Evie knew, and the more time she spent with him, the more she couldn't imagine her life without him in it.
I really loved the whole 8 years age difference between Evie & Tyler! Go Evelyn!!! :D It just works. It isn't too big of an age difference to where it is cougarish, but it is enough that it is hot & makes you a bit envious! lol :)) This story shows you age is just a number, and we can't help who we fall in love with. Sometimes we need to think outside the box, and have an open mind. If we have so many requirements for that perfect someone, we may miss out on someone fabulous! Ok...my Dr. Phil moment is over! ;)
-"Someone needs to teach you how to have fun, Evie. Live a little."
-Tyler stepped a little closer. His gaze dropped to my mouth and lingered so long it nearly felt like a kiss. I wondered if anyone had ever burst into flames from the heat of his stare. Something indefinable about him set off reactions in me I'd never felt before.
-Tyler's hands moved slowly up my back and over my shoulders until his fingers cupped my face, as if I were as fragile as I felt. I was a bubble about to burst, but his lips were soft, grazing over mine in a tease more than a kiss. I sighed, a feminine little flutter of breath I couldn't hold back. And then he did kiss me. Really kissed me, with pressure, and certainty, and a confidence that made me forget my own name.
-Wherever we were headed was a dead-end road. There was no future for the two of us. But Tyler Connelly seemed like a worthy destination all on his own. An all-inclusive resort, and suddenly I needed a vacation.
-I wanted him. All of him.
-This was about to become a very, very good night.
-Tyler in a shirt was a delicious vision. Tyler without one was a work of art.
-He smiled, which was very unfair, because those dimples of his were about ten feet deep. One of these times I was going to fall in and not be able to climb back out.
-"I like you, Evie. A lot. That's probably obvious, but in case there was any doubt, I thought you should know."
-Sometimes love supersedes logic, and the best thing to do is just follow your heart."
-If he makes you happy, then that's all that really matters."
-The only thing that mattered was that he was mine.
-"I am crazy about him."
July 31, 2020
Una tipica commedia americana che fa sorridere, ma anche sospirare.
Uno di quei libri che servono per staccare la spina: ironici, frizzanti, ma con una bella dose di romanticismo che non guasta mai.
Uno di quei libri che servono per staccare la spina: ironici, frizzanti, ma con una bella dose di romanticismo che non guasta mai.
July 14, 2021
Praėjusią vasarą, prie jūros vežiausi pirmąją šios serijos dalį - "Beprotiška vasara". Tada labai džiaugiausi, kad atostogų pradžiai pasirinkau būtent ją. Mielas sutapimas - šiemet vėl atostogauju, rankose laikydama tęsinį - "Geriausi vaistai".⠀
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Šį kartą žinojau, ko tikėtis - mažo miestelio, kuriame neįmanoma turėti paslapčių, žavaus nepažįstamojo, garantuotai kažkokiu būdu užkariausiančio pagrindinės veikėjos širdį ir lengvo, bet gero autorės humoro jausmo.⠀
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Šį kartą, akį traukiantis būsimas mylimasis, į gydytojos Evelinos gyvenimą įplasnoja būdamas girtas, praskeltu antakiu ir su policijos palyda. Nors ir svaiginančiai patrauklus, Taileris jai visai neprimena įsivaizduojamo būsimo vyro - gerokai per jaunas, bedarbis ir dar be galo neatsakingas.⠀
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Visi žinom, kuo baigiasi tokios istorijos. Kažko naujo tikėtis neverta, bet skaityti visai smagu. Ypač vasarą, kai rimtų knygų nesinori. Visus klišinius "myliu - noriu - negaliu" pataiso šmaikštus rašymo stilius, neperspausti ir akių vartyti neverčiantys pasivoliojimai lovoj ir sugrįžę pirmosios dalies herojai.⠀
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Pradėjus skaityti, atrodė, kad laukia visiškai su pirmąja nesusisijusi istorija, bet pamažu sušmėžuodavo vienas kitas veikėjas iš "Beprotiškos vasaros". Nesupykčiau, jei jie būtų gavę daugiau dėmesio, bet keletą faktų apie jų tolimesnį gyvenimą, vistiek pavyko sužinoti.⠀
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"Beprotiška vasara" ir "Geriausi vaistai" - tobulas pasirinkimas atostogoms! ⛱ Imkit į rankas, kai gulėsit prie ežero arba tada, kai niekas nebesiskaito. Smagiai pakrizensit ir pravėdinsit smegenis. ⠀
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Šį kartą žinojau, ko tikėtis - mažo miestelio, kuriame neįmanoma turėti paslapčių, žavaus nepažįstamojo, garantuotai kažkokiu būdu užkariausiančio pagrindinės veikėjos širdį ir lengvo, bet gero autorės humoro jausmo.⠀
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Šį kartą, akį traukiantis būsimas mylimasis, į gydytojos Evelinos gyvenimą įplasnoja būdamas girtas, praskeltu antakiu ir su policijos palyda. Nors ir svaiginančiai patrauklus, Taileris jai visai neprimena įsivaizduojamo būsimo vyro - gerokai per jaunas, bedarbis ir dar be galo neatsakingas.⠀
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Visi žinom, kuo baigiasi tokios istorijos. Kažko naujo tikėtis neverta, bet skaityti visai smagu. Ypač vasarą, kai rimtų knygų nesinori. Visus klišinius "myliu - noriu - negaliu" pataiso šmaikštus rašymo stilius, neperspausti ir akių vartyti neverčiantys pasivoliojimai lovoj ir sugrįžę pirmosios dalies herojai.⠀
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Pradėjus skaityti, atrodė, kad laukia visiškai su pirmąja nesusisijusi istorija, bet pamažu sušmėžuodavo vienas kitas veikėjas iš "Beprotiškos vasaros". Nesupykčiau, jei jie būtų gavę daugiau dėmesio, bet keletą faktų apie jų tolimesnį gyvenimą, vistiek pavyko sužinoti.⠀
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"Beprotiška vasara" ir "Geriausi vaistai" - tobulas pasirinkimas atostogoms! ⛱ Imkit į rankas, kai gulėsit prie ežero arba tada, kai niekas nebesiskaito. Smagiai pakrizensit ir pravėdinsit smegenis. ⠀
April 30, 2014
When Evelyn turns 35 she smashes right into the ticking time bomb that is her womb. With the help of her two closest friends and aided by a list of attributes the perfect guy should have she embarks on a quest to find the perfect husband. But her first few dates are almost enough to turn her lesbian.
When Tyler lands in the Emergency Department after an accident on a stolen Jet-ski she feels an immediate twinge in the pants department...but on her perfect match meter he rates an absolute zero. Adding to his dismal prospects, he's 10 years younger than her. But the pants will want what the pants will want.
The Best Medicine is pretty damned classy contemporary romance. Those of us who read a lot of the genre can recognise a trope from a mile away, but Tracy Brogan has delivered a surprisingly refreshing story about two people from different worlds who despite their differences are still attracted to each other. It's an entertaining and upbeat story, and a great book to read on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Many thanks to Montlake Romance and Netgalley for providing me with this ARC
When Tyler lands in the Emergency Department after an accident on a stolen Jet-ski she feels an immediate twinge in the pants department...but on her perfect match meter he rates an absolute zero. Adding to his dismal prospects, he's 10 years younger than her. But the pants will want what the pants will want.
The Best Medicine is pretty damned classy contemporary romance. Those of us who read a lot of the genre can recognise a trope from a mile away, but Tracy Brogan has delivered a surprisingly refreshing story about two people from different worlds who despite their differences are still attracted to each other. It's an entertaining and upbeat story, and a great book to read on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Many thanks to Montlake Romance and Netgalley for providing me with this ARC
April 9, 2019
Evelyn è un chirurgo plastico e vive a Bell Harbor. Si è sempre dedicata allo studio prima e alla sua professione dopo. Tutto quello che ha è frutto dei suoi sacrifici,nonostsnte sia figlia di due stimati dottori. Tutti sono convinti che debba trovarsi un marito e le sue amiche,nonché colleghe,la iscrivono in un sito di incontri. Il giorno del suo trentacinquesimo compleanno arriva al pronto soccorso un ragazzo molto bello e molto ubriaco. Si è ferito guidando un acquascooter rubato. Lui è sexy e si dimostra interessato ,infatti le chiede un appuntamento,solo che è otto anni più giovane,irresponsabile e molto disoccupato, ma soprattutto è un suo paziente.
Divertenti gli appuntamenti al buio che le organizzano le sue due amiche Abby e Hilary con probabili mariti perfetti,i pettegolezzi della piccola cittadina dove si conoscono tutti, i sexy toys che le propongono di comprare durante una serata a base di pene colada e daiquiri alla fregola....
Tyler mi ha fatto una tenerezza infinita con la sua dolcezza e il suo altruismo,lei inizialmente sembra una snob ma non lo è affatto...
Una storia divertente e dolce. L'unica pecca è il finale ,troppo precipitoso⭐⭐⭐🌠🌠
Divertenti gli appuntamenti al buio che le organizzano le sue due amiche Abby e Hilary con probabili mariti perfetti,i pettegolezzi della piccola cittadina dove si conoscono tutti, i sexy toys che le propongono di comprare durante una serata a base di pene colada e daiquiri alla fregola....
Tyler mi ha fatto una tenerezza infinita con la sua dolcezza e il suo altruismo,lei inizialmente sembra una snob ma non lo è affatto...
Una storia divertente e dolce. L'unica pecca è il finale ,troppo precipitoso⭐⭐⭐🌠🌠
July 14, 2021
Pernai metais atostogaudama Norvegijoje skaičiau Tracy Brogan "Beprotiška vasara". Knyga buvo tikrai lengvo kalibro bei skaitėsi nuotaikingai bei maloniai. Paėmusi į rankas "Geriausi vaistai" jau žinojau ko galiu tikėtis ir tai buvo labai gerai! 🤭
Evelina - geriausia savo srities profesonalė. Atrodo, jog sėkminga karjera bei apvali suma banke, moteriai gali kompensuoti viską, tačiau giliai širdyje ji jaučia, jog nori santuokos bei vaikų. Ji tvirtai nusprendžia, jog gyvenimui rinksis tik tokį partnerį, kuris bus lygiavertis jai.
Budėdama klinikoje bei švęsdama savo gimtadienį Evelina susiduria su Taileriu Koneliu. Jis vairuodamas vandens motociklą rėžėsi į prieplauką ir smarkiai susižalojo savo veidą. Moteris susiuva žaizdą ir tikisi, jog akyse daugiau jai neteks šio vaikino regėti, tačiau likimas yra jiems abiems numatęs šį tą daugiau..
Visiška atgaiva mano protui bei sielai buvo ši knyga. Taip, čia toji knyga, kurią skaitant jau nuo pirmųjų puslapių žinai kuo ji pasibaigs, tačiau tai nesugadina skaitymo malonumo, o veikiau jį tik pakursto 🤭 Istorija šmaikšti bei kupina kurioziškų situacijų ir žinoma romantikos, jausmų. Puikiai tinkanti skaityti vasaros metu, ar kažkur atostogaujant. Praleidau puikų laiką su šia knyga ir jau nekantrauju kuomet pasirodys nauja Tracy knyga. Labai tikiuosi, jog BALTO leidybos namai mus pradžiugins ir kitą vasarą! 🏖️
Evelina - geriausia savo srities profesonalė. Atrodo, jog sėkminga karjera bei apvali suma banke, moteriai gali kompensuoti viską, tačiau giliai širdyje ji jaučia, jog nori santuokos bei vaikų. Ji tvirtai nusprendžia, jog gyvenimui rinksis tik tokį partnerį, kuris bus lygiavertis jai.
Budėdama klinikoje bei švęsdama savo gimtadienį Evelina susiduria su Taileriu Koneliu. Jis vairuodamas vandens motociklą rėžėsi į prieplauką ir smarkiai susižalojo savo veidą. Moteris susiuva žaizdą ir tikisi, jog akyse daugiau jai neteks šio vaikino regėti, tačiau likimas yra jiems abiems numatęs šį tą daugiau..
Visiška atgaiva mano protui bei sielai buvo ši knyga. Taip, čia toji knyga, kurią skaitant jau nuo pirmųjų puslapių žinai kuo ji pasibaigs, tačiau tai nesugadina skaitymo malonumo, o veikiau jį tik pakursto 🤭 Istorija šmaikšti bei kupina kurioziškų situacijų ir žinoma romantikos, jausmų. Puikiai tinkanti skaityti vasaros metu, ar kažkur atostogaujant. Praleidau puikų laiką su šia knyga ir jau nekantrauju kuomet pasirodys nauja Tracy knyga. Labai tikiuosi, jog BALTO leidybos namai mus pradžiugins ir kitą vasarą! 🏖️
July 16, 2021
Kai vasarą užklumpa neskaitadieniai ir norisi lengvos, neįpareigojančios istorijos - rekomenduoju rinktis Tracy Brogan! Neprašausite! Tik gausite dar ir šmaikštaus humoro dozę, priversiančią ir nusikvatoti! “Geriausi vaistai” sugrąžina mus į Bel Harboro miestelį, kuriame dalykus apie save sužinai paskutinis, nes informacija ir gandai čia sklando šviesos greičiu. Šįkart pagrindinė veikėja chirurgė, iki šiol visą laiką skyrusi tik darbui, susivokia (su šiek tiek pagalbos iš aplinkinių), kad jai trūksta vyro ir šeimos.
Ir būtent tada, kai nusprendžia, kad ieškosis solidaus vyro, jos akiratyje pasivaidena už ją jaunesnis, kiek vėjavaikiškas ir itin seksualus Taileris, kuris nors visiškai neatitinka ieškomo varianto, bet sugeba užgožti sveiką protą. Jau turbūt iškarto aišku, kaip viskas klostosi toliau, negaliu teigti, kad “Geriausi vaistai” turi kažką naujo. Čia ir šeimos paslaptys, ir myliu/nemyliu, ir myliu, bet negaliu, ir aukojuos dėl visų, ir kiti panašūs dalykai. Bet jie puikiai prilimpa, ypač kai to ieškai!
Neveltui ir ant viršelio paplūdimys, jūra ir vasara, šis romanas būtent toks ir puikiai atostogoms ar ramiems vakarams tinkantis! Man patiko ir veikėjai, ir aistra, ir humoras, ir istorija. Toks lengvas, nuspėjamas nuo pirmųjų puslapių ir greitai pasimirštantis skaitinys, bet geriausias vaistas užklupus skaitymo blokui ir karštoms vasaros dienoms, kai nesinori kilnoti didelių knygų.
April 14, 2019
Molto bello anche questo secondo libro, lo stile di quest'autrice è molto piacevole e ironico, spero di leggere altro di suo.
July 19, 2023
Mėgavausi kiekvienu šios knygos puslapiu bei jos personažais. Evelina- be galo daug pasiekusi ir protinga, savo srities profesionalė, niekada neiškrypstanti iš kelio siekdama savo tikslų. Na o Taileris, nors iš pirmo žvilgsnio pasirodė tikras blogiukas, iš tikrųjų yra labai dosnus, daugiau darantis dėl kitų, nei dėl savęs. Evelinos nusistatymas prieš galimus santykius su Taileriu bei Tailerio atkaklumas jų siekiant ne kartą ir tikrai ne du vertė ne tik kad šyptelėti, bet ir prunkščioti iš juoko. Beskaitant viduje buvo taip šilta ir gera, kad nekreipiau dėmesio į per daug saldžias vietas ar šiokius tokius nesusipratimus knygoje. Na gerai, vienas buvo per daug akivaizdus, kad jį ignoruočiai - tai kai Taileris gauna žinutę, lyg ir nuo mamos. Vėliau jis su ja šneka, ir mama jam pasako, kad norėjo skambinti Karlui, bet paskambino jam. Tai jei mama skambino Taileriui, kaip jis galėjo gauti ir perskaityti jos žinutę?
March 21, 2014
4.5 STARS.
Funny and definitely a stress buster book! The title says it all. It's a light read and a great change from all the hard, complicated stories I've read so far.
I was all smiles and laughs because of the characters and the point of view of the heroine is a winner. I loved Dr. Evie Rhoades witty expressions and comebacks.
A story about a beautiful and smart mid-thirty plastic surgeon who was looking or I might say, getting ready for Marriage or husband-to be because of all the pressures her 23 years divorced and re-engaged parents gave to her.
Until she met Mr. Hot Shot EMT,Tyler Connelly.
A lesson about looking for her Mr. Perfect. It's really sweet and romantic. It's just that I was looking for an epilogue. Bell Harbor is a special town after all.
ARC provided by NetGalley.
Funny and definitely a stress buster book! The title says it all. It's a light read and a great change from all the hard, complicated stories I've read so far.
I was all smiles and laughs because of the characters and the point of view of the heroine is a winner. I loved Dr. Evie Rhoades witty expressions and comebacks.
A story about a beautiful and smart mid-thirty plastic surgeon who was looking or I might say, getting ready for Marriage or husband-to be because of all the pressures her 23 years divorced and re-engaged parents gave to her.
Until she met Mr. Hot Shot EMT,Tyler Connelly.
A lesson about looking for her Mr. Perfect. It's really sweet and romantic. It's just that I was looking for an epilogue. Bell Harbor is a special town after all.
ARC provided by NetGalley.
December 31, 2023
Puikus pasirinkimas tarp sudėtingesnių knygų 🩵 ši knyga patiko žymiai labiau negu pirma šios serijos dalis.
Kelios vertos dėmesio mintys:
• Meilė baigiasi, kai nustoji galvoti vienas apie kitą, o ne tada, kai stengiesi atkreipti vienas kito dėmesį. •
• Tavo tėvui reikejo kuo nors rūpintis, o aš jam niekada neleidau rūpintis manimi. Reikėjo jam leisti retkarčiais nugalėti kokį slibiną. •
Kelios vertos dėmesio mintys:
• Meilė baigiasi, kai nustoji galvoti vienas apie kitą, o ne tada, kai stengiesi atkreipti vienas kito dėmesį. •
• Tavo tėvui reikejo kuo nors rūpintis, o aš jam niekada neleidau rūpintis manimi. Reikėjo jam leisti retkarčiais nugalėti kokį slibiną. •
February 5, 2017
3.5 stars. A light and totally predictable listen about a female doctor in her mid-thirties who falls for a younger guy who isn't up to her strict standards for marriage material. Second book in the Bell Harbor series, but works as a standalone. Enjoyable small town setting with a host of quirky characters. Fluffy, fun, feel-good chic-lit.
November 12, 2014
Another predictable, too-good-to-be-true hero, but as I've said before... "What's wrong with that?" If I want reality, I can walk outside. :)
Once again, I laughed constantly. I literally had to put my hand over my mouth to hold back my chuckles, as people started staring at me.
I will say I liked the heroine in this story more than the first Bell Harbor novel, but if you like laugh-out-loud chick-lit, I'd recommend that you read both, especially since several of the characters from Book One make an appearance. This is not a series; it's a collection. Book Two is not a follow-up to the first Bell Harbor novel, it's simply a new story, set in the same location, which means you'll bump into a few locals, but no evil cliffhangers, which I appreciate.
I will definitely read a third.
Note: There's a little rough language, but most of it is believable, as in the character was usually perturbed at the moment. Sex is mostly beneath the sheets, nothing graphic.
Once again, I laughed constantly. I literally had to put my hand over my mouth to hold back my chuckles, as people started staring at me.
I will say I liked the heroine in this story more than the first Bell Harbor novel, but if you like laugh-out-loud chick-lit, I'd recommend that you read both, especially since several of the characters from Book One make an appearance. This is not a series; it's a collection. Book Two is not a follow-up to the first Bell Harbor novel, it's simply a new story, set in the same location, which means you'll bump into a few locals, but no evil cliffhangers, which I appreciate.
I will definitely read a third.
Note: There's a little rough language, but most of it is believable, as in the character was usually perturbed at the moment. Sex is mostly beneath the sheets, nothing graphic.
September 15, 2019
Man soll ein Buch ja nicht nach dem Cover beurteilen. Das ist aber ziemlich schwierig, wenn man das Cover furchtbar findet. Warum machen Menschen Füße auf Buchcover?!
Und der Titel spricht mich eigentlich auch nicht an. Gut, dass ich schon vorher wusste, dass ich den Schreibstil, die Leichtigkeit und den Humor der Autorin mag.
Dr Evelyn Rhoades ist Karrierefrau, wird 35 und ganz Bell Harbor denkt sie braucht einen Mann. Und wenn sie sich schon einen sucht, dann mit einer sorgfältigen Prioritätenliste.
Dann kracht der heiße, charmante, zu junge Tyler in ihr Leben, volltrunken, mit einem gestohlenen Jetski. Währenddessen findet ihre Prioritätenliste den vielversprechenden, gewinnenden Chris, der ihre Kriterien erfüllt und gleichzeitig lustig und attraktiv ist.
Aber Tyler wirbelt mit seiner unbeschwerten Art ihre Pläne durcheinander und während sie super-Dates mit dem super-Arzt hat, vergnügt sie sich mit dem, der ihr Herz höher schlagen lässt, auch wenn ihre Freunde sie vor seiner Familie warnen...
Ich fand Evelyn super. Sie ist karriereorientiert und hat Schwierigkeiten Emotionen und Logik abzuwägen. Ich hab ihr aber übel genommen, dass sie Tyler nie verteidigt, wenn schlecht über ihn gesprochen wird.
Den fand ich auch noch besser. Seine leichtsinnige Art ist vielleicht bedenklich aber nur bis man seine Geschichte hört. Wie abhängig seine Familie von ihm ist, wie viel er arbeitet, dass er nicht sein will wie sie, sich trotzdem um sie kümmert und immer vorverurteilt wird. Und trotzdem hat er diese unbeschwerte Art. Einfach toll.
Bei den beiden sind vielleicht Alter, Vermögen, Ausbildung und Ziele nicht im Gleichgewicht, die Chemie ist dafür spürbar.
Bell Harbor ist die typische Kleinstadt, eine ununterbrochene Informationsquelle, voller eigensinniger und sympathischer Figuren. Aber beste Freundin Hilary hat mich genervt. Wobei die Tatsache, dass Evelyn sich einen adäquaten Mann suchen soll, damit sie sie weiterhin zu Parties einladen kann ohne dass sie die Sitzordnung durcheinander bringt, irgendwie lustig ist. Aber Hilary hat den perfekten Mann geheiratet und ist trotzdem unglücklich. Das entschuldigt sie auch irgendwie. Gut, dass Evelyn den aufregenden Tyler hat.
Es ist typische Chick-Lit/Contemporary Romance aber erfrischend und schlagfertig. Ich mag das. Nur das Ende schwächelt weil es dann doch irgendwie zu einfach abgehandelt wird.
Und der Titel spricht mich eigentlich auch nicht an. Gut, dass ich schon vorher wusste, dass ich den Schreibstil, die Leichtigkeit und den Humor der Autorin mag.
Dr Evelyn Rhoades ist Karrierefrau, wird 35 und ganz Bell Harbor denkt sie braucht einen Mann. Und wenn sie sich schon einen sucht, dann mit einer sorgfältigen Prioritätenliste.
Dann kracht der heiße, charmante, zu junge Tyler in ihr Leben, volltrunken, mit einem gestohlenen Jetski. Währenddessen findet ihre Prioritätenliste den vielversprechenden, gewinnenden Chris, der ihre Kriterien erfüllt und gleichzeitig lustig und attraktiv ist.
Aber Tyler wirbelt mit seiner unbeschwerten Art ihre Pläne durcheinander und während sie super-Dates mit dem super-Arzt hat, vergnügt sie sich mit dem, der ihr Herz höher schlagen lässt, auch wenn ihre Freunde sie vor seiner Familie warnen...
Ich fand Evelyn super. Sie ist karriereorientiert und hat Schwierigkeiten Emotionen und Logik abzuwägen. Ich hab ihr aber übel genommen, dass sie Tyler nie verteidigt, wenn schlecht über ihn gesprochen wird.
Den fand ich auch noch besser. Seine leichtsinnige Art ist vielleicht bedenklich aber nur bis man seine Geschichte hört. Wie abhängig seine Familie von ihm ist, wie viel er arbeitet, dass er nicht sein will wie sie, sich trotzdem um sie kümmert und immer vorverurteilt wird. Und trotzdem hat er diese unbeschwerte Art. Einfach toll.
Bei den beiden sind vielleicht Alter, Vermögen, Ausbildung und Ziele nicht im Gleichgewicht, die Chemie ist dafür spürbar.
Bell Harbor ist die typische Kleinstadt, eine ununterbrochene Informationsquelle, voller eigensinniger und sympathischer Figuren. Aber beste Freundin Hilary hat mich genervt. Wobei die Tatsache, dass Evelyn sich einen adäquaten Mann suchen soll, damit sie sie weiterhin zu Parties einladen kann ohne dass sie die Sitzordnung durcheinander bringt, irgendwie lustig ist. Aber Hilary hat den perfekten Mann geheiratet und ist trotzdem unglücklich. Das entschuldigt sie auch irgendwie. Gut, dass Evelyn den aufregenden Tyler hat.
Es ist typische Chick-Lit/Contemporary Romance aber erfrischend und schlagfertig. Ich mag das. Nur das Ende schwächelt weil es dann doch irgendwie zu einfach abgehandelt wird.
September 6, 2021
"Nėra tokio dalyko kaip idealus vyras. Ar ideali žmona. Ar ideali santuoka. Kartais meilė pamina bet kokią logiką, ir geriausias sprendimas yra tiesiog sekti, kur nuves širdis."
Paskutinė mano vasaros knyga ir tai išties buvo geriausi vaistai nuo vėstančio oro ir prasidedančio rudens liūdesio. Lengva kaip zefyras, kupina romantikos ir linksma istorija apie du žmones, suradusius vienas kitą.
Pagrindinė herojė Evelina yra plastikos chirurgė, kuriai jau 35 metai, o ji vis dar neištekėjusi, neturi vaikų, o visą savo laisvalaikį praleidžia dirbdama ligoninėje. Nenuostabu, kad visi aplinkui, pradedant tėvais ir baigiant kolegomis, stengiasi surasti tą tinkamą kandidatą į vyrus.
Tačiau visus Evelinos planus sujaukia netikėta pažintis su Taileriu. Viskas būtų gerai, bet jis visiškai neatitinka Evelinos kriterijų ir tarp jų mažai kas bendro. Ar "chemija" tarp dviejų žmonių svarbiau nei sutampantys interesai? Žinoma, interesai labai svarbu, bet be jausmų santykiai tampa tokie nuobooodūs.
"Geriausi vaistai" – tai jau antroji Berl Harboro serijos dalis, bet ją tikrai galima skaityti ir kaip atskirą knygą. Čia yra ir aistros, ir gražių veikėjų, ir draugystės, ir netgi šiek tiek liūdesio. Man labai patiko autorės humoras bei lengvas, niūrias mintis išblaškantis rašymo stilius. O taip pat teko skaityti atsiliepimus, kad pirmoji dalis taip pat labai gera, tad puikiai tiks, kai norėsis atsipalaiduoti ir pabėgti nuo rutinos. :)
Daugiau knygų apžvalgų: www.profesionalimama.wordpress.com
Paskutinė mano vasaros knyga ir tai išties buvo geriausi vaistai nuo vėstančio oro ir prasidedančio rudens liūdesio. Lengva kaip zefyras, kupina romantikos ir linksma istorija apie du žmones, suradusius vienas kitą.
Pagrindinė herojė Evelina yra plastikos chirurgė, kuriai jau 35 metai, o ji vis dar neištekėjusi, neturi vaikų, o visą savo laisvalaikį praleidžia dirbdama ligoninėje. Nenuostabu, kad visi aplinkui, pradedant tėvais ir baigiant kolegomis, stengiasi surasti tą tinkamą kandidatą į vyrus.
Tačiau visus Evelinos planus sujaukia netikėta pažintis su Taileriu. Viskas būtų gerai, bet jis visiškai neatitinka Evelinos kriterijų ir tarp jų mažai kas bendro. Ar "chemija" tarp dviejų žmonių svarbiau nei sutampantys interesai? Žinoma, interesai labai svarbu, bet be jausmų santykiai tampa tokie nuobooodūs.
"Geriausi vaistai" – tai jau antroji Berl Harboro serijos dalis, bet ją tikrai galima skaityti ir kaip atskirą knygą. Čia yra ir aistros, ir gražių veikėjų, ir draugystės, ir netgi šiek tiek liūdesio. Man labai patiko autorės humoras bei lengvas, niūrias mintis išblaškantis rašymo stilius. O taip pat teko skaityti atsiliepimus, kad pirmoji dalis taip pat labai gera, tad puikiai tiks, kai norėsis atsipalaiduoti ir pabėgti nuo rutinos. :)
Daugiau knygų apžvalgų: www.profesionalimama.wordpress.com
September 2, 2017
Sabeis esos libros que los acabas y se te queda cara de boba de lo bien que te lo has pasado, pues eso me ha pasado a mi con este libro. Si el primero de esta serie se sorprendio, este lo ha superado porque la pareja protagonista y la trama es mejor. Evelyn acaba de cumplir 35 y comienza a pensar que se le pasa el arroz por la presion social, decide seguir un metodo cientifico para encontrar su hombre ideal y mientra se cruza con Tyler ( ahora suspiro y mis ojos son corazones), creo que esta escritora borda los personajes masculinos, mientras que ellas son inseguras, cabezotas y algo inmaduras, ellos son simplemente perfectos. Me gusta mucho cuando entre las parejas hay diferencia de edad y luchan contra los convencionalismo y sus propias inseguridades.
Los personajes secundarios son geniales, crean un microcosmos y dan tanta profundidad a la historia.
Me encanta el estilo de la escritora, esa fina ironía con la que dota a Evelyn me ha proporcionado momentos desternillantes.
Como en el libro anterior nos quedamos con ganas de saber mas de los protagonistas y he entrado en pánico al saber que el tercero no esta públicado en español...WAF!!!!
Una comedia deliciosa y refrescante que teneis que leer.
Los personajes secundarios son geniales, crean un microcosmos y dan tanta profundidad a la historia.
Me encanta el estilo de la escritora, esa fina ironía con la que dota a Evelyn me ha proporcionado momentos desternillantes.
Como en el libro anterior nos quedamos con ganas de saber mas de los protagonistas y he entrado en pánico al saber que el tercero no esta públicado en español...WAF!!!!
Una comedia deliciosa y refrescante que teneis que leer.
October 30, 2017
Molto molto carino. L'autrice ti strappa due risate e riesce a convincere, anche se il finale è un po' lo scoppio di una bolla di sapone. Carinissima la scena del destino di Panzer, il cane, che segue la coppia come un Dissenatore, ho riso per 5 minuti buoni!
May 20, 2014
3.5 - Penis Colada & Strawberry Dickery.” Stars!
I really do have to commend Tracy Brogan on putting a good story together. The Best Medicine is the second book in the Bell Harbour Series, and in the main I enjoyed this book as much as I did book 1 – Crazy Little Thing.
As with any series set in a town it is always enjoyable to see the return of characters from the previous books. I loved Dody and Fontaine from Crazy Little Thing so it was great to catch up with them as well as Des, Sadie & Jasper.
It’s funny actually as for all the things I liked about The Best Medicine, I have the same small problem with it as I did with Crazy Little Thing, and that is I wasn’t overly fond of our heroine Dr. Evelyn Rhoades.
I was suffering from a severe case of vaginal cobwebs. It must be like an old, abandoned subway tunnel down there.
Now don't get me wrong there were a lot of giggles in this book (not as many as Crazy Little Thing), and some of the dating situations Evie gets herself into after she signs up for bellharborssingles.com are really funny, but for a supposedly intelligent, well educated woman, I just found her and her equally intelligent and educated friends Gabby and Hilary so judgemental about everyone and everything it was actually a bit of a turn off, it all got a bit ‘Mean Girls’ at points.
Evie is 35, and OMG call the Police!! She’s still single. After learning that her parents who have been divorced for 23 years and hate each other’s guts are remarrying..... Each other, she decides it’s time to take drastic action, and find herself a Husband –
Bell Harbor Singles -
Whether you’re looking for just a little fun in the afternoon sun, or stroll down the aisle, your ideal match is waiting for you.
Log on now. Your happily-ever-after is just one click away.
It was like reading the who’s who of ‘how not to date’ and I loved that wherever Evie went on her dating disasters Tyler managed to pop up and rescue her. Tyler is only 27 and doesn’t fit into the pre-prepared list Evie has put together in her search for a husband, but even though she is determined to stay away from him, he manages to wear her resistance down (lucky, lucky lady).
”I like the way you keep telling me I’m not for you. Every time you say that it just makes me want to prove to you that I am.”
I loved Panzer the dog –
My issues with Evie and her friends didn’t massively detract from my enjoyment of The Best Medicine. The setting, the people and the easy to engage with storyline make it one of those reads you pick up on a whim and ask yourself at the end why you waited so long to read it.
I certainly have a little soft spot for Tyler and Evie, and I have to say it was refreshing to read a book with an older female lead in it, it takes a special skill to make the story not all about the age-difference and offer a genuine connection between the two of them over and above the normal ‘Cougar’ & ‘Hot Younger Guy’ labels, and apart from Tracy, I can only think of one other author who has achieved this successfully and made it about the characters and not just their age difference.
ARC supplied via Netgalley, and it was my pleasure to provide the above honest review.
I really do have to commend Tracy Brogan on putting a good story together. The Best Medicine is the second book in the Bell Harbour Series, and in the main I enjoyed this book as much as I did book 1 – Crazy Little Thing.
As with any series set in a town it is always enjoyable to see the return of characters from the previous books. I loved Dody and Fontaine from Crazy Little Thing so it was great to catch up with them as well as Des, Sadie & Jasper.
It’s funny actually as for all the things I liked about The Best Medicine, I have the same small problem with it as I did with Crazy Little Thing, and that is I wasn’t overly fond of our heroine Dr. Evelyn Rhoades.
I was suffering from a severe case of vaginal cobwebs. It must be like an old, abandoned subway tunnel down there.
Now don't get me wrong there were a lot of giggles in this book (not as many as Crazy Little Thing), and some of the dating situations Evie gets herself into after she signs up for bellharborssingles.com are really funny, but for a supposedly intelligent, well educated woman, I just found her and her equally intelligent and educated friends Gabby and Hilary so judgemental about everyone and everything it was actually a bit of a turn off, it all got a bit ‘Mean Girls’ at points.
Evie is 35, and OMG call the Police!! She’s still single. After learning that her parents who have been divorced for 23 years and hate each other’s guts are remarrying..... Each other, she decides it’s time to take drastic action, and find herself a Husband –
Bell Harbor Singles -
Whether you’re looking for just a little fun in the afternoon sun, or stroll down the aisle, your ideal match is waiting for you.
Log on now. Your happily-ever-after is just one click away.
It was like reading the who’s who of ‘how not to date’ and I loved that wherever Evie went on her dating disasters Tyler managed to pop up and rescue her. Tyler is only 27 and doesn’t fit into the pre-prepared list Evie has put together in her search for a husband, but even though she is determined to stay away from him, he manages to wear her resistance down (lucky, lucky lady).
”I like the way you keep telling me I’m not for you. Every time you say that it just makes me want to prove to you that I am.”
I loved Panzer the dog –
My issues with Evie and her friends didn’t massively detract from my enjoyment of The Best Medicine. The setting, the people and the easy to engage with storyline make it one of those reads you pick up on a whim and ask yourself at the end why you waited so long to read it.
I certainly have a little soft spot for Tyler and Evie, and I have to say it was refreshing to read a book with an older female lead in it, it takes a special skill to make the story not all about the age-difference and offer a genuine connection between the two of them over and above the normal ‘Cougar’ & ‘Hot Younger Guy’ labels, and apart from Tracy, I can only think of one other author who has achieved this successfully and made it about the characters and not just their age difference.
ARC supplied via Netgalley, and it was my pleasure to provide the above honest review.
March 29, 2014
I adored this book!Eve was so funny..I caught myself laughing out loud with the witty humour of the author. It felt a bit rushed to me at the end but it was still a great read!
Received an ARC courtesy of the publisher via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
Received an ARC courtesy of the publisher via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
January 3, 2016
Awww... What a sweet book. I absolutely adore Tracy Brogan's sense of humor. I'm looking forward to reading lots more of her books. Thanks for the recommendation Karen Fleming! This was a great way to start off the New Year. ;-)
September 27, 2019
Salve lettrici,
Amo questi ultimi giorni di vacanza perché, prima di tornare alla normalità, al lavoro e agli impegni invernali, ho tantissimo tempo da dedicare ai miei adorati libri.
Dopo aver letto e apprezzato il primo volume della serie “Bell Harbor” di Tracy Brogan, ecco a voi la recensione del secondo volume: “Come trovare il marito perfetto”.
Questa storia, a differenza del primo volume, è meno ironica e meno divertente perché non ha come protagonisti i familiari buffi di Sadie, la protagonista del primo volume, ma è una storia molto diversa che si concentra sulla disparità e sull’amore.
Ambientata sempre nella piccola e caotica Bell Harbor, questa volta l’autrice ci racconta la storia di Evelyn, un donna in carriera che non aveva mai pensato all’amore, al matrimonio e ai figli, fino allo scoccare del trentacinquesimo anno di età.
Le sue amiche e colleghe, invece di augurarle buon compleanno, iniziano a stressarla con la tiritera del cercarsi un uomo e farsi una famiglia.
Se prima non ne sentiva il bisogno, con l’avanzate dell’età Evelyn capisce che forse ha bisogno di un po’ di amore nella sua vita, così, spinta dalla colleghe dell’ospedale (Ellie è un chirurgo plastico), decide di divertirsi un po’ ed si iscrive ad un sito di incontri per cercare un marito perfetto.
Il suo uomo ideale deve avere dei requisiti specifici, così Ellie scrive una bella lista dettagliata.
Inutile dire che il sito di incontri sarà un fallimento.
Nonostante le ottime referenze sulla carta dei candidati nessuno riesce ad attrarre Ellie, nessuno la intriga davvero, se non il suo paziente ubriaco.
La sera stessa del suo compleanno arriva all’ospedale un bel ragazzo, Tyler, che ha avuto un incidente su una moto d’acqua rubata.
Tyler sulla carta non ha nulla di buono. È un ragazzo scapestrato, disoccupato, che forse beve un po’ troppo e con ben otto anni in meno di Evie. Ma l’apparenza inganna, no?
Tyler si rivela tutt’altro in poco tempo e distrugge tutte le illusioni della nostra dottoressa.
Se Ellie credeva di desiderare un uomo pari a lei, benestante e istruito, poco a poco si rende conto che non è affatto ciò di cui ha bisogno.
Tyler si insidia molto facilmente nella sua vita e diventa subito tutto il suo mondo.
Lui la fa ridere, la rende felice e completa.
Ma Tyler non è il marito perfetto, non è quello che la nostra cara dottoressa avevo immaginato per sé.
Ma l’amore, si sa, arriva sempre quando meno ce lo aspettiamo e da chi proprio sembra così diverso da noi.
L’amore non vuole nessuna lista, nessun requisito, ed Ellie lo scoprirà presto.
“Come trovare il marito perfetto” è una lettura piacevole, scorrevole e ben scritta.
Non è divertente come la prima, ma è comunque molto bella per motivi differenti.
È una lettura all’insegna della parità dei sessi, dei sacrifici e dell’amore, e ha molto da insegnare.
L’amore, come scoprirete anche voi leggendo questo romanzo, non rispetta nessuna regola e arriva quando meno ce lo aspettiamo.
Evie voleva per sé un uomo tutto d’un pezzo, invece avrà molto, ma molto di più, perché Tyler, sfortuna a parte, è davvero affascinante. È un principe azzurro senza cavallo, e forse anche senza corona, ma un regale nelle cose che contano.
L’autrice con questa serie sta mandando chiari segnali a noi donne: nel primo volume ci insegna a guardare avanti e a non arrenderci, in questo ci insegna che l’uomo perfetto non ha un bel portafoglio ma un grande cuore.
Chiunque cerca una lettura leggera adorerà questo romanzo, perché è scorrevole, ironico e molto, molto carino.
Voto 3,5
Amo questi ultimi giorni di vacanza perché, prima di tornare alla normalità, al lavoro e agli impegni invernali, ho tantissimo tempo da dedicare ai miei adorati libri.
Dopo aver letto e apprezzato il primo volume della serie “Bell Harbor” di Tracy Brogan, ecco a voi la recensione del secondo volume: “Come trovare il marito perfetto”.
Questa storia, a differenza del primo volume, è meno ironica e meno divertente perché non ha come protagonisti i familiari buffi di Sadie, la protagonista del primo volume, ma è una storia molto diversa che si concentra sulla disparità e sull’amore.
Ambientata sempre nella piccola e caotica Bell Harbor, questa volta l’autrice ci racconta la storia di Evelyn, un donna in carriera che non aveva mai pensato all’amore, al matrimonio e ai figli, fino allo scoccare del trentacinquesimo anno di età.
Le sue amiche e colleghe, invece di augurarle buon compleanno, iniziano a stressarla con la tiritera del cercarsi un uomo e farsi una famiglia.
Se prima non ne sentiva il bisogno, con l’avanzate dell’età Evelyn capisce che forse ha bisogno di un po’ di amore nella sua vita, così, spinta dalla colleghe dell’ospedale (Ellie è un chirurgo plastico), decide di divertirsi un po’ ed si iscrive ad un sito di incontri per cercare un marito perfetto.
Il suo uomo ideale deve avere dei requisiti specifici, così Ellie scrive una bella lista dettagliata.
Inutile dire che il sito di incontri sarà un fallimento.
Nonostante le ottime referenze sulla carta dei candidati nessuno riesce ad attrarre Ellie, nessuno la intriga davvero, se non il suo paziente ubriaco.
La sera stessa del suo compleanno arriva all’ospedale un bel ragazzo, Tyler, che ha avuto un incidente su una moto d’acqua rubata.
Tyler sulla carta non ha nulla di buono. È un ragazzo scapestrato, disoccupato, che forse beve un po’ troppo e con ben otto anni in meno di Evie. Ma l’apparenza inganna, no?
Tyler si rivela tutt’altro in poco tempo e distrugge tutte le illusioni della nostra dottoressa.
Se Ellie credeva di desiderare un uomo pari a lei, benestante e istruito, poco a poco si rende conto che non è affatto ciò di cui ha bisogno.
Tyler si insidia molto facilmente nella sua vita e diventa subito tutto il suo mondo.
Lui la fa ridere, la rende felice e completa.
Ma Tyler non è il marito perfetto, non è quello che la nostra cara dottoressa avevo immaginato per sé.
Ma l’amore, si sa, arriva sempre quando meno ce lo aspettiamo e da chi proprio sembra così diverso da noi.
L’amore non vuole nessuna lista, nessun requisito, ed Ellie lo scoprirà presto.
“Come trovare il marito perfetto” è una lettura piacevole, scorrevole e ben scritta.
Non è divertente come la prima, ma è comunque molto bella per motivi differenti.
È una lettura all’insegna della parità dei sessi, dei sacrifici e dell’amore, e ha molto da insegnare.
L’amore, come scoprirete anche voi leggendo questo romanzo, non rispetta nessuna regola e arriva quando meno ce lo aspettiamo.
Evie voleva per sé un uomo tutto d’un pezzo, invece avrà molto, ma molto di più, perché Tyler, sfortuna a parte, è davvero affascinante. È un principe azzurro senza cavallo, e forse anche senza corona, ma un regale nelle cose che contano.
L’autrice con questa serie sta mandando chiari segnali a noi donne: nel primo volume ci insegna a guardare avanti e a non arrenderci, in questo ci insegna che l’uomo perfetto non ha un bel portafoglio ma un grande cuore.
Chiunque cerca una lettura leggera adorerà questo romanzo, perché è scorrevole, ironico e molto, molto carino.
Voto 3,5
September 7, 2022
2022 || 73 📖
3,5⭐
Vasariška istorija, nukelsianti į Bel Harborą, kur sutiksime ne tik jau pažįstamus "Beprotiškos vasaros" veikėjus, bet ir susipažinsime su Evelina bei Taileriu, įsiveržusiu į jos gyvenimą 💛
Plastikos chirurgė Evelina - savo srities profesionalė, lipanti karjeros laiptais. Tačiau, nors pačiai Evelinai taip ir neatrodo, visi aplinkiniai mano, jog jai reikia vyro. Taigi, pasitelkusi pažinčių svetainę ir remdamasi savo sudarytu kriterijų sąrašu, Evelina pradeda paieškas. Bet visus planus sujaukia Taileris, pacientas, netikėtai įsiveržęs į gydytojos gyvenimą. Jis gražus, žavingas ir, nors Evelina bando save įtikinti kitaip, priverčia jos širdį plakti stipriau. Moteris randa daugybę priežasčių, kodėl Taileris nėra geras pasirinkimas, bet širdžiai juk neįsakysi...
Labai šmaikšti ir jauki istorija. Prieš imdama jau žinojau, ko tikėtis. Žinojau, jog tai - romanas, dėl kurio pabaigos turbūt nekils abejonių, jog istorija bus gausiai pabarstyta cukrumi. Bet taip pat buvo aišku, jog, kaip pavadinimas ir teigia, tai - geriausi vaistai, kai reikia "pravėdinti galvą" ir tiesiog atsipalaiduoti per daug negalvojant. Vasaros pabaigai knyga tiko idealiai. Man susiskaitė tikrai smagiai, greitai ir lengvai. Patiko. Žodžiu, gavau tai, ko ir tikėjausi ☀️
Šis kūrinys - puikus pasirinkimas, norint atsikratyti skaitymo "bloko", pailsėti arba tiesiog gerai praleisti laiką su lengva, smagia ir neapkraunančia istorija ✨️
"Nėra tokio dalyko kaip idealus vyras. Ar ideali žmona. Ar ideali santuoka. Kartais meilė pamina bet kokią logiką, ir geriausias sprendimas yra tiesiog sekti, kur nuves širdis."
3,5⭐
Vasariška istorija, nukelsianti į Bel Harborą, kur sutiksime ne tik jau pažįstamus "Beprotiškos vasaros" veikėjus, bet ir susipažinsime su Evelina bei Taileriu, įsiveržusiu į jos gyvenimą 💛
Plastikos chirurgė Evelina - savo srities profesionalė, lipanti karjeros laiptais. Tačiau, nors pačiai Evelinai taip ir neatrodo, visi aplinkiniai mano, jog jai reikia vyro. Taigi, pasitelkusi pažinčių svetainę ir remdamasi savo sudarytu kriterijų sąrašu, Evelina pradeda paieškas. Bet visus planus sujaukia Taileris, pacientas, netikėtai įsiveržęs į gydytojos gyvenimą. Jis gražus, žavingas ir, nors Evelina bando save įtikinti kitaip, priverčia jos širdį plakti stipriau. Moteris randa daugybę priežasčių, kodėl Taileris nėra geras pasirinkimas, bet širdžiai juk neįsakysi...
Labai šmaikšti ir jauki istorija. Prieš imdama jau žinojau, ko tikėtis. Žinojau, jog tai - romanas, dėl kurio pabaigos turbūt nekils abejonių, jog istorija bus gausiai pabarstyta cukrumi. Bet taip pat buvo aišku, jog, kaip pavadinimas ir teigia, tai - geriausi vaistai, kai reikia "pravėdinti galvą" ir tiesiog atsipalaiduoti per daug negalvojant. Vasaros pabaigai knyga tiko idealiai. Man susiskaitė tikrai smagiai, greitai ir lengvai. Patiko. Žodžiu, gavau tai, ko ir tikėjausi ☀️
Šis kūrinys - puikus pasirinkimas, norint atsikratyti skaitymo "bloko", pailsėti arba tiesiog gerai praleisti laiką su lengva, smagia ir neapkraunančia istorija ✨️
"Nėra tokio dalyko kaip idealus vyras. Ar ideali žmona. Ar ideali santuoka. Kartais meilė pamina bet kokią logiką, ir geriausias sprendimas yra tiesiog sekti, kur nuves širdis."
August 14, 2017
La storia di per sé non sarebbe nemmeno male, se non fosse per la protagonista.
Evelyn, o Evie come la chiamano tutti, è una dottoressa di successo che il giorno del suo trentacinquesimo compleanno decide come se nulla fosse che è tempo di trovare un marito e mettere su famiglia. Tutto facile, sí, se non fosse per l'incontro con Tyler.
Tra i due scocca fin da subito la scintilla, ma Evelyn, che non riesce a pensare ad altro se non a lui, decide a tutti i costi che lui non va bene per lei. Il perché? Beh, prima di tutto perché ha 8 anni in meno, e devo dire che questa motivazione ci sta anche, ma poi, soprattutto, perché non rispecchia la sua lista. Ed è questa cosa della lista che proprio non mi è piaciuta: Evelyn infatti decide che il marito perfetto deve avere certi requisiti, quali una laurea, il benestare economico e via dicendo. Tutte cose altamente pretenziose, esattamente com'è la protagonista. Per cui, pur di trovare quest'uomo, pur andando a letto con Tyler per tutto il libro Evelyn ha appuntamenti con altra gente nella speranza che sia quello giusto. Appuntamenti quasi sempre esilaranti, sia ben chiaro, ma comunque appuntamenti che mi hanno fatto provare una pena pazzesca per il povero Tyler, che sin da subito ha passato il tempo a sbavare alle spalle della dottoressina.
Sotto molti altri dettagli, invece, la storia è il classico romanzo d'amore senza tante novità, con uno stile molto semplice e una lettura molto veloce e scorrevole.
Evelyn, o Evie come la chiamano tutti, è una dottoressa di successo che il giorno del suo trentacinquesimo compleanno decide come se nulla fosse che è tempo di trovare un marito e mettere su famiglia. Tutto facile, sí, se non fosse per l'incontro con Tyler.
Tra i due scocca fin da subito la scintilla, ma Evelyn, che non riesce a pensare ad altro se non a lui, decide a tutti i costi che lui non va bene per lei. Il perché? Beh, prima di tutto perché ha 8 anni in meno, e devo dire che questa motivazione ci sta anche, ma poi, soprattutto, perché non rispecchia la sua lista. Ed è questa cosa della lista che proprio non mi è piaciuta: Evelyn infatti decide che il marito perfetto deve avere certi requisiti, quali una laurea, il benestare economico e via dicendo. Tutte cose altamente pretenziose, esattamente com'è la protagonista. Per cui, pur di trovare quest'uomo, pur andando a letto con Tyler per tutto il libro Evelyn ha appuntamenti con altra gente nella speranza che sia quello giusto. Appuntamenti quasi sempre esilaranti, sia ben chiaro, ma comunque appuntamenti che mi hanno fatto provare una pena pazzesca per il povero Tyler, che sin da subito ha passato il tempo a sbavare alle spalle della dottoressina.
Sotto molti altri dettagli, invece, la storia è il classico romanzo d'amore senza tante novità, con uno stile molto semplice e una lettura molto veloce e scorrevole.
May 18, 2020
This is one of those books that you read when you don’t want anything that will tax your brain too deeply but will deliver a happy escape for a few hours. Perfect for a summer/beach read or even a winter stress reducer. Completely enjoyed it.
February 28, 2020
Carino e divertente, anche se il finale è un po’ frettoloso.
September 13, 2020
Light, fun and romantic!
April 30, 2014
Disclaimer: I received a free advance review copy of The Best Medicine from Tracy Brogan, in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. To see my complete review, please go to kristenbrockmeyer.blogspot.com.
This is the first Tracy Brogan novel I've ever read and I can honestly say I haven't felt this way about an author since Emily Hemmer. Okay, that sounded creepy. Not a stalker, ladies, I promise! I'm just so excited to have found a book that can snag me emotionally while making me laugh out loud. The Best Medicine is seriously a must-read if you're a fan of humorous contemporary romances, for three reasons: it's written with a skewed, laugh out loud sense of humor, there's a realistic and quirky heroine, and the hero is will make you drool. Like, a lot.
Don't believe me? Let me present some evidence:
Skewed Sense of Humor (Exibit A)
I could give you so many examples. Divorced parents that send each other Gorilla Grams and pick up the other's dry-cleaning, only to drop it off at the Salvation Army. Friends that drop Portuguese phrases like foda pena in daily conversation. Blind dates who think testicular implants are going to be the next big thing (and they're willing to let you in on the ground floor). But, in my opinion, this opening sentence says it all:
"Birthday parties, in my opinion, are a lot like pelvic exams--a little uncomfortable, a little awkward, a little too personal, but an unavoidable yearly nuisance--like a pap smear, only with presents."
Realistic and Quirky Heroine (Exibit B)
Evie is great. She's skeptical of anything smacking of true love, after the humorously volatile example her parents set for her (see above), and she's afraid to have children because she doesn't know how to entertain them. Plus, she never has food in her apartment. Kids need to eat. And when she finally decides that her biological clock has been ticking long enough and she should cave to the pressure of the close-knit Bell Harbor community, where life is like a Viagra commercial followed by a Toys 'R' Us advertisement (oh yeah, Tracy is great with comparisons), she makes a list of what she wants in a future husband. A weighted list with things on it like "civic awareness."
Drool-Worthy Hero (Exibit C)
Tyler. Connelly. Don't tell my husband, but boy-oh-boy did this man make me drool. If I was single and he was, well, real, I'd give Evie a run for her money. He's hot, funny, works harder than three normal men put together and has a protective streak a mile wide. A real-life knight in shining armor who is not afraid to buy tampons. Lots of tampons. He might not meet the requirements on Evie's list, but I'd take him with a quickness. I mean, if I weren't married. And if he was real.
I can't stress this enough: buy this book. (Well, pre-order this book. It goes on sale May 13.) Read this book. Love this book. Really, that about sums it up. I'm just super glad I spontaneously bought Brogan's Highland Surrender at my MMRWA retreat a few weeks ago. I can't wait to see what she does with historical romance.
This is the first Tracy Brogan novel I've ever read and I can honestly say I haven't felt this way about an author since Emily Hemmer. Okay, that sounded creepy. Not a stalker, ladies, I promise! I'm just so excited to have found a book that can snag me emotionally while making me laugh out loud. The Best Medicine is seriously a must-read if you're a fan of humorous contemporary romances, for three reasons: it's written with a skewed, laugh out loud sense of humor, there's a realistic and quirky heroine, and the hero is will make you drool. Like, a lot.
Don't believe me? Let me present some evidence:
Skewed Sense of Humor (Exibit A)
I could give you so many examples. Divorced parents that send each other Gorilla Grams and pick up the other's dry-cleaning, only to drop it off at the Salvation Army. Friends that drop Portuguese phrases like foda pena in daily conversation. Blind dates who think testicular implants are going to be the next big thing (and they're willing to let you in on the ground floor). But, in my opinion, this opening sentence says it all:
"Birthday parties, in my opinion, are a lot like pelvic exams--a little uncomfortable, a little awkward, a little too personal, but an unavoidable yearly nuisance--like a pap smear, only with presents."
Realistic and Quirky Heroine (Exibit B)
Evie is great. She's skeptical of anything smacking of true love, after the humorously volatile example her parents set for her (see above), and she's afraid to have children because she doesn't know how to entertain them. Plus, she never has food in her apartment. Kids need to eat. And when she finally decides that her biological clock has been ticking long enough and she should cave to the pressure of the close-knit Bell Harbor community, where life is like a Viagra commercial followed by a Toys 'R' Us advertisement (oh yeah, Tracy is great with comparisons), she makes a list of what she wants in a future husband. A weighted list with things on it like "civic awareness."
Drool-Worthy Hero (Exibit C)
Tyler. Connelly. Don't tell my husband, but boy-oh-boy did this man make me drool. If I was single and he was, well, real, I'd give Evie a run for her money. He's hot, funny, works harder than three normal men put together and has a protective streak a mile wide. A real-life knight in shining armor who is not afraid to buy tampons. Lots of tampons. He might not meet the requirements on Evie's list, but I'd take him with a quickness. I mean, if I weren't married. And if he was real.
I can't stress this enough: buy this book. (Well, pre-order this book. It goes on sale May 13.) Read this book. Love this book. Really, that about sums it up. I'm just super glad I spontaneously bought Brogan's Highland Surrender at my MMRWA retreat a few weeks ago. I can't wait to see what she does with historical romance.
May 17, 2014
Evelyn Rhoades believes that important decisions in life should be approached scientifically. When her friends talk her into joining an Internet dating site, it’s only natural for her to construct a list of requirements for potential dates. After all, as a plastic surgeon she’s used to prioritizing things in order of importance. Why should this be any different?
Things change when she gets called to do a consult for a sexy, young patient named Tyler. Just the sight of him makes blood rush to places that have been dormant for some time. Just because he’s tall, with broad shoulders and a perfectly symmetrical face shouldn’t give her the right to think naughty thoughts about him.
With Bell Harbor being the small town that it is, it was no surprise that Evelyn seemed to bump into him everywhere she went. And Tyler wasn’t shy about trying to convince her to give him a shot. But one thing’s for sure, he didn’t fit any of the criteria that was on the carefully constructed list of hers. Will she throw caution to the wind and give Tyler a chance? Or are her requirements ones that she’s not willing to bend on?
The Best Medicine is the second book in the Bell Harbor series. It’s chock full of zany, lovable characters that make up this laugh out loud, funny story. As with the first book in the series, I couldn’t put this one down. The very first sentence draws you in and holds you until the very end. I can’t praise Tracy Brogan enough for her brilliant writing and incorporation of such gut busting humor.
Things change when she gets called to do a consult for a sexy, young patient named Tyler. Just the sight of him makes blood rush to places that have been dormant for some time. Just because he’s tall, with broad shoulders and a perfectly symmetrical face shouldn’t give her the right to think naughty thoughts about him.
With Bell Harbor being the small town that it is, it was no surprise that Evelyn seemed to bump into him everywhere she went. And Tyler wasn’t shy about trying to convince her to give him a shot. But one thing’s for sure, he didn’t fit any of the criteria that was on the carefully constructed list of hers. Will she throw caution to the wind and give Tyler a chance? Or are her requirements ones that she’s not willing to bend on?
The Best Medicine is the second book in the Bell Harbor series. It’s chock full of zany, lovable characters that make up this laugh out loud, funny story. As with the first book in the series, I couldn’t put this one down. The very first sentence draws you in and holds you until the very end. I can’t praise Tracy Brogan enough for her brilliant writing and incorporation of such gut busting humor.
June 21, 2014
THE BEST MEDICINE (A Bell Harbor Series) by Tracy Brogan
Another hilarious romantic comedy by Tracy Brogan for my collection! Tyler is not only going to have you swooning, but he'll definitely win your heart. What a hero! I also loved Dr. Evelyn Rhoades or Evie, which I prefer calling her, who is quite funny, but she doesn't know it.
Even though THE BEST MEDICINE is book 2 of the Bell Harbor Series, you can still enjoy it without having read first CRAZY LITTLE THING- Book 1. But, I highly recommend reading CLT, which may make your reading experience better, if you choose to do so. I gave it 5 hearts!
Characters from CLT make appearances in TBM which I truly enjoyed seeing again, that aunt Dody is a hoot along with others.
My advice, don't read this book in public, you may find yourself trying to fight back bursts of laughter, wiping tears I might add, and those in tender romantic moments. (Yes, this actually happened to me, embarrassing!) This story has lots of laughs, family drama, friendships, adorable pets, small town community traits (gossip!) and most importantly, what holds true value between couples over anything else, LOVE!
I received an ARC for my honest opinion and give this book and author 5 hearts. Tracy Brogan is definitely on my favorite authors list.
Another hilarious romantic comedy by Tracy Brogan for my collection! Tyler is not only going to have you swooning, but he'll definitely win your heart. What a hero! I also loved Dr. Evelyn Rhoades or Evie, which I prefer calling her, who is quite funny, but she doesn't know it.
Even though THE BEST MEDICINE is book 2 of the Bell Harbor Series, you can still enjoy it without having read first CRAZY LITTLE THING- Book 1. But, I highly recommend reading CLT, which may make your reading experience better, if you choose to do so. I gave it 5 hearts!
Characters from CLT make appearances in TBM which I truly enjoyed seeing again, that aunt Dody is a hoot along with others.
My advice, don't read this book in public, you may find yourself trying to fight back bursts of laughter, wiping tears I might add, and those in tender romantic moments. (Yes, this actually happened to me, embarrassing!) This story has lots of laughs, family drama, friendships, adorable pets, small town community traits (gossip!) and most importantly, what holds true value between couples over anything else, LOVE!
I received an ARC for my honest opinion and give this book and author 5 hearts. Tracy Brogan is definitely on my favorite authors list.
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