I got a fun book to share with you today. It’s a bit of a romcom and I love the characters in this one. Quirky, a bit wacky but definitely a fun story.
Brand new author for me to read and review and she really made a believer out of me. I really enjoyed this one! Here are my thoughts.
Truth, Lies, and Second Dates by MaryJanice Davidson
ISBN-13 : 978-1250053176
Publisher : St. Martin’s Griffin (December 15, 2020)
Synopsis:
Captain Ava Capp has been flying from her past for a decade. She’d much rather leave it, and her home state, behind forever. But when she finds herself back in Minnesota, against her better judgment, everything goes sideways in a way she never expected it to.
M.E. Dr. Tom Baker has never forgotten Ava and the cold case she ran away from. When she shows up unexpectedly in town, in spite of himself, sparks fly. Which is terrible because he can’t stop his growing attraction to her. Can these two Type-A’s let their guards down and work together to put Ava’s tragic past behind her for good? And keep their hands off each other at the same time?
Truth, Lies, and Second Dates by MaryJanice Davidson Review
Sometimes I pick a book to review just on a whim. Something in the synopsis grabs my eye. Sometimes it’s the cover that really calls to me. Sometimes it’s the author.
I’m always very happy when an unknown author to me brings a wonderful story to light and kind of catches me off guard in the process.
I’ve never read this author before and I was delighted to just really be super engaged in the story from the get-go. I read 3/4 of the book on the first day. I kept sneaking in a chapter or two even while I was supposed to be doing other things. That’s certainly an earmark of a great story.
I love that the characters are intelligent and a bit wise to the world. There’s not a lot of gameplaying and I find I enjoy that more and more in books today.
This one has to do with a cold case murder and the renewed search for “Who Dun It”. It is a very unique plot that’s intertwined throughout the book. You just become invested in the characters and the outcome. Great twist at the end too!
The character development is awesome. Davidson really elevated the story with her fun characters by showcasing their intelligence, and quirky, wacky ways that she built into each one of them. They’re very unique and definitely not boring. Plus, you get a bit of snark (yay) with delightful humor and wit throughout.
I have to say I was surprised by this story and definitely thrilled that I enjoyed it as much as I did. Truth, Lies, and Second Dates is an atypical murder mystery sorta romance (huh?) that begs you to keep turning those pages while cheering on the unexpected and definitely atypical boyfriend material!
Fun, weird, and nerdy. Awesome!
4 STARS!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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