bananatricky's review
3.0
Liza (Cleo's sister) has turned over a new leaf after a disastrous birthday party for her ex Adam has bad consequences.
Dom has been diagnosed with narcolepsy and his sister Miranda persuades him to try reflexology at Liza's treatment centre set in a hotel. Dom is not a fan of new age mumbo-jumbo and starts badly when he suggests the only way the treatment will be enjoyable is if the therapist is young, hot and has breasts like melons!
Soon afterwards Dom and Liza are fighting off their mutual attraction (well Liza is) whilst battling each other for acquiring ownership of the lease of the treatment centre from the current (incompetent) owner.
I didn't enjoy this one as much as the previous two but I'm not sure why as I liked Dom and found his condition to be an unusual twist. Having worked in a firm where a colleague had narcolepsy it was interesting to understand what the condition entailed.
Definitely buying the next one in the series.
Dom has been diagnosed with narcolepsy and his sister Miranda persuades him to try reflexology at Liza's treatment centre set in a hotel. Dom is not a fan of new age mumbo-jumbo and starts badly when he suggests the only way the treatment will be enjoyable is if the therapist is young, hot and has breasts like melons!
Soon afterwards Dom and Liza are fighting off their mutual attraction (well Liza is) whilst battling each other for acquiring ownership of the lease of the treatment centre from the current (incompetent) owner.
I didn't enjoy this one as much as the previous two but I'm not sure why as I liked Dom and found his condition to be an unusual twist. Having worked in a firm where a colleague had narcolepsy it was interesting to understand what the condition entailed.
Definitely buying the next one in the series.
thefrenchreader's review
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
I’ve picked up this book because it was recommended to me. I didn’t make much of the cover, but the pitch was intriguing with the narcolepsy element so I dove in.
Discovered it was a rivals to lovers trope which was a bonus.
I less enjoyed one of the subplots, hence my 4 stars rating.
It can be read as a stand alone.
Discovered it was a rivals to lovers trope which was a bonus.
I less enjoyed one of the subplots, hence my 4 stars rating.
It can be read as a stand alone.
bianca89279's review
4.0
3.5 - 4 Non-sleepy stars
I enjoyed this book very much. It was very well written, and I liked the few snippets of conversations from the Narcoleptics forum. Why a Narcoleptics' forum? Because the main character, Dominic Christy is one, and he's coming to turns with managing this sleeping disorder, with losing his beloved job as a traffic controller and also trying to get over a relationship break-up.
He's living in with his cousin and family. Reluctantly, he takes on his counsin's suggestion to try alternative therapies. And so, he comes across the beautiful reflexologist, Liza Reece. He feels an instant attraction, but he's rudely refused when he asks her out to dinner. Their paths will cross again in this small village. And then, they become business competitors. Liza is fierce and stubborn and won't take any shit from men. And given her bad break-up,she swore off men. But she's very attracted to Dominic, who's not only handsome and smart, he seems to be around when she needs help.
It was very interesting to get a greater insight into narcolepsy. I loved both main protagonists and the secondary ones. The story had a good plot, and everything that happened was plausible.
A great contemporary romance read!
Recommended: To people who enjoyed good, straight forward contemporary romance.
Cover: 3.5 stars
I enjoyed this book very much. It was very well written, and I liked the few snippets of conversations from the Narcoleptics forum. Why a Narcoleptics' forum? Because the main character, Dominic Christy is one, and he's coming to turns with managing this sleeping disorder, with losing his beloved job as a traffic controller and also trying to get over a relationship break-up.
He's living in with his cousin and family. Reluctantly, he takes on his counsin's suggestion to try alternative therapies. And so, he comes across the beautiful reflexologist, Liza Reece. He feels an instant attraction, but he's rudely refused when he asks her out to dinner. Their paths will cross again in this small village. And then, they become business competitors. Liza is fierce and stubborn and won't take any shit from men. And given her bad break-up,she swore off men. But she's very attracted to Dominic, who's not only handsome and smart, he seems to be around when she needs help.
It was very interesting to get a greater insight into narcolepsy. I loved both main protagonists and the secondary ones. The story had a good plot, and everything that happened was plausible.
A great contemporary romance read!
Recommended: To people who enjoyed good, straight forward contemporary romance.
Cover: 3.5 stars
blodeuedd's review
3.0
Moorcroft has real people with real issues, and I love the settings too. Here we are back in Middledip. I like the quiet small towns
In this we have Liza a reflexologist yes I have never met a heroine who is one before. She used to be fun and out there, but now she is more quiet after something that happened. And with quiet I do not mean quiet, just not out partying all night long. Because she is not afraid to speak her mind.
The hero Dominic has narcolepsy, yes, never met a hero with that before either. And he has it rough, he lost his job cos of it and is not allowed to drive. He is staying with his cousin and he is not happy. I liked him and I liked how it was also portrayed how some just do not get what it's about. Like he could just get over it.
Will these two meet, fall in love and be in lalala land at once, ha, of course not. This is a real romance after all ;) Yes they meet, yes there is an attraction but they will have to work for it, and then work some more. They both have problems and dreams that have to be dealt with first. And in the end this is a couple that will last.
Conclusion:
If you want a little reality with your romance, but still being able to dream yourself away then this is the book for you.
In this we have Liza a reflexologist yes I have never met a heroine who is one before. She used to be fun and out there, but now she is more quiet after something that happened. And with quiet I do not mean quiet, just not out partying all night long. Because she is not afraid to speak her mind.
The hero Dominic has narcolepsy, yes, never met a hero with that before either. And he has it rough, he lost his job cos of it and is not allowed to drive. He is staying with his cousin and he is not happy. I liked him and I liked how it was also portrayed how some just do not get what it's about. Like he could just get over it.
Will these two meet, fall in love and be in lalala land at once, ha, of course not. This is a real romance after all ;) Yes they meet, yes there is an attraction but they will have to work for it, and then work some more. They both have problems and dreams that have to be dealt with first. And in the end this is a couple that will last.
Conclusion:
If you want a little reality with your romance, but still being able to dream yourself away then this is the book for you.
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