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itsamyk's review against another edition
2.0
I loved the cover of this one, and was sold when I saw how many five star reviews it had. However, it's rubbish. I love to escape with a good British chick lit story now and then but this one didn't really do it for me. It's going straight to Powells for credit.
paucev's review against another edition
4.0
Great job, yet again! I read a lot by Alexandra Potter and found her again a couple of weeks ago, so I mentally put her in my to-read list, and I'm so happy I did! I finished it in a day, couldn't put it down! It's the perfect feel-good read for anyone who has been feeling a little faithless in the love department... A great book to read whilst huggin a cup of sweet coffee, cause it'll give you the same warmy feeling
bookevin's review against another edition
4.0
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OK, people! Alexandra Potter is back this year with a brand-new series and she's really upped the ante for her books! The Love Detective is the first book in her new series, which follows the story of famous romance novelist, Ruby Miller who goes on a holiday in Goa to meet her sister, Amy. In a whirlwind of sexy yoga instructors, unfortunate incidents, breathtaking views and glorious weddings, Ruby is in for the adventure of her life. And things get seriously complicated when she meets a very handsome American who has the most annoyingly charming smile.
I've only read a handful of Alexandra Potter's books but for me, The Love Detective is on an entirely different level! I really enjoyed You're The One That I Don't Want, but Alexandra's latest is simply fabulous and exciting! The thrill of exploring India through the eyes of her heroine, Ruby is beyond exciting and I was enraptured by Alexandra Potter's intricate, detailed descriptions of the beauty of India. You will be blown away by the sheer opulence of the Taj Mahal, the blindingly gorgeous views. I really fell in love with everything about India in the book!
Are you tired of being at home, padding around your flat, cold and miserable? Well, don't you just wish you could drop everything you're doing and head off to somewhere exotic and sunny and exciting? Too bad plane tickets cost a fortune, but fret not, The Love Detective could easily be your escape! From the incredibly picturesque sunsets to the fascinating cultures of India, get ready to be swept off your feet!
The characters, especially the heroine, Ruby is such a lovable and funny character. I really liked her from the beginning as she carried herself very well as a protagonist. Prone to disasters and mishaps, you won't be able to stop yourself from laughing! Oh, and the "American". Don't get me started. Let's just say he will grow on you! Throughout the course of the book, Ruby encounters locals with different stories and cultures and ethnics, which is a wonderful addition to the book. I was really hooked on the plot as there's an air of mystery and adventure as Ruby and Jack (the "American") set on a rat's race to find Amy. I admit, the plot is well-written and it will definitely keep readers engaged.
The Love Detective is an absolutely exciting and roller coaster of a book! It's pure escapism and I loved it so much, I even convinced my mum to have Indian for dinner! A romantic love story, with the right amount of glamour, sprinkled with magic! Roll on the next book, Alex!
Rating: 8/10
OK, people! Alexandra Potter is back this year with a brand-new series and she's really upped the ante for her books! The Love Detective is the first book in her new series, which follows the story of famous romance novelist, Ruby Miller who goes on a holiday in Goa to meet her sister, Amy. In a whirlwind of sexy yoga instructors, unfortunate incidents, breathtaking views and glorious weddings, Ruby is in for the adventure of her life. And things get seriously complicated when she meets a very handsome American who has the most annoyingly charming smile.
I've only read a handful of Alexandra Potter's books but for me, The Love Detective is on an entirely different level! I really enjoyed You're The One That I Don't Want, but Alexandra's latest is simply fabulous and exciting! The thrill of exploring India through the eyes of her heroine, Ruby is beyond exciting and I was enraptured by Alexandra Potter's intricate, detailed descriptions of the beauty of India. You will be blown away by the sheer opulence of the Taj Mahal, the blindingly gorgeous views. I really fell in love with everything about India in the book!
Are you tired of being at home, padding around your flat, cold and miserable? Well, don't you just wish you could drop everything you're doing and head off to somewhere exotic and sunny and exciting? Too bad plane tickets cost a fortune, but fret not, The Love Detective could easily be your escape! From the incredibly picturesque sunsets to the fascinating cultures of India, get ready to be swept off your feet!
The characters, especially the heroine, Ruby is such a lovable and funny character. I really liked her from the beginning as she carried herself very well as a protagonist. Prone to disasters and mishaps, you won't be able to stop yourself from laughing! Oh, and the "American". Don't get me started. Let's just say he will grow on you! Throughout the course of the book, Ruby encounters locals with different stories and cultures and ethnics, which is a wonderful addition to the book. I was really hooked on the plot as there's an air of mystery and adventure as Ruby and Jack (the "American") set on a rat's race to find Amy. I admit, the plot is well-written and it will definitely keep readers engaged.
The Love Detective is an absolutely exciting and roller coaster of a book! It's pure escapism and I loved it so much, I even convinced my mum to have Indian for dinner! A romantic love story, with the right amount of glamour, sprinkled with magic! Roll on the next book, Alex!
Rating: 8/10
najlaaam's review against another edition
challenging
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Man oh man oh man! Am i glad i finished this, it’s official i dont like romance novels!
I trieedddd i really really did but its just im not sure is it the cliches, the storylines or the fact that i felt like i was reading something a teen had written i just wasnt into it and i kept rolling my eyes at stupid lines!
Im sorry if its a harsh review but honestly im very happy i finally finished it and now i can unhaul it
I trieedddd i really really did but its just im not sure is it the cliches, the storylines or the fact that i felt like i was reading something a teen had written i just wasnt into it and i kept rolling my eyes at stupid lines!
Im sorry if its a harsh review but honestly im very happy i finally finished it and now i can unhaul it
florareads's review against another edition
5.0
Ruby Miller 32, a writer who write books about happily-ever-after.
With a broken heart, she travels to Goa, to have a week vacation with her sister.
But when her sister Amy (22) chose to elope with her boyfriend, Ruby must find her.
During a 31 hour train ride, Ruby meets Jack, an American.
They start on the wrong foot.
But when Ruby suddenly looses everything, Jack is the one who helps her getting back on track.
With the help of Jack, and Jack’s drive Rocky.
They travel around India in search for Amy.
At the end of their journey Ruby finds Amy and love.
This book is so good.
so so so good.
It is pretty much everything I love in one book.
It has romance, humor, a bit drama and something magical.
With a broken heart, she travels to Goa, to have a week vacation with her sister.
But when her sister Amy (22) chose to elope with her boyfriend, Ruby must find her.
During a 31 hour train ride, Ruby meets Jack, an American.
They start on the wrong foot.
But when Ruby suddenly looses everything, Jack is the one who helps her getting back on track.
With the help of Jack, and Jack’s drive Rocky.
They travel around India in search for Amy.
At the end of their journey Ruby finds Amy and love.
This book is so good.
so so so good.
It is pretty much everything I love in one book.
It has romance, humor, a bit drama and something magical.
leahmichelle_13's review against another edition
5.0
I love Alexandra Potter’s books, she’s one of my go-to Chick Lit authors, and it’s very rare she disappoints me whilst I’m reading her novels. She’s a Chick Lit stalwart, having been around for ageeees, and with her last release in 2012, it was quite thrilled to know she has a new book out in 2014, and not only that, but it’s the first in a new series, which is even better! Alexandra has never written a series of books before, and I was quite excited to see what this series would bring. The first book The Love Detective, sounded so great, and as soon as I opened the envelope with the book in, I was so happy. It looked so amazing, with it’s blue cover and flowery fonts. With the books for 2014 starting to pile up (and making me sweat) I decided to get stuck in, and I wasn’t disappointed at all.
The Love Detective introduces us to Ruby Miller, who after having her heart broken, has found she’s got herself in a bit of a rut. She spends more time talking to her sausage dog Heathcliff than her friends, and she’s suffering from a serious case of writer’s block. Her agent, Diana, tells her she needs to get away, go on holiday, leave the laptop, and England, and her heartbreak behind, so when Ruby gets a postcard from her sister Amy, who’s in India, Ruby books herself a ticket, and flies out to Goa. But on the day the sisters are meant to come back, Amy rings up Ruby at the airport and tells her not only is she not coming home, but she’s marrying her yoga instructor Shine. Ruby knows she’s got to go and stop her sister before she makes the biggest mistake of her life, and sets off to find her sister, bumping into brash American Jack on the way, and perhaps finding out that the journey she’s on isn’t just a journey to find her sister…
I could go on, and on, and on, about the plot of The Love Detective because there is so much more to it than what I’ve described above! So much more!! I could waffle on for ages, but I won’t. I absolutely loved The Love Detective, it’s probably my favourite Alexandra Potter book to date! I loved the characters so much, I thought the plot was amazing, and I loved how protective a sister Ruby was. I don’t think I’d be quite as willing to go running across India for my sister, but don’t tell my parents that. But what blew me away most, and what surprised me most, was the setting. The novel is set pretty much 98% in India and it sounds like such a wonderful country. It’s not a place I’d pick to go, if I had the choice, but Alexandra brought it to life so well, that I fell in love with the country, just as the characters did. Like Jack said, it does rather make you fall in love. Sure, it sounded jam-packed (the train scene with people hanging off and people squeezing in, sounded nightmarish) but I can imagine it’s just something you would get used to. I want to basically hop on a plane and follow in Ruby’s footsteps, especially if it gives me a Jack and a Rocky.
Being an Alexandra Potter novel, it had to have a bit of magic, and it did and I loved it, as always. It always makes me smile when I pick up on the magical bits in an Alex Potter book. She does it subtley, and well. The Love Detective had me hooked from start to finish, and I adored the characters so much. Ruby and Jack, despite their rocky (see what I did there?) beginnings, really do blossom quite well and it’s so nice to see them interact and see their relationship furthering. I quite liked Jack, I’ve got a bit of a soft spot for him. Rocky was the BEST chauffeur ever, I have to say! I loved how he was trying to match-make Jack and Ruby, and if I ever need a chauffeur I’d like it to be someone like Rocky, he was just awesome. I enjoyed the book so much, and I can’t wait for the second book, Potter has set up a pretty awesome sounding series, and I am pretty intrigued as to where she’ll be sending Ruby (and Heathcliff, and maybe even Jack??) next. I hope it won’t be too far away, because I am already excited for it, and can’t wait to read it. Go read The Love Detective, you’ll thank me, and you’ll also want to visit India, like I do, and that’s all on Alexandra.
The Love Detective introduces us to Ruby Miller, who after having her heart broken, has found she’s got herself in a bit of a rut. She spends more time talking to her sausage dog Heathcliff than her friends, and she’s suffering from a serious case of writer’s block. Her agent, Diana, tells her she needs to get away, go on holiday, leave the laptop, and England, and her heartbreak behind, so when Ruby gets a postcard from her sister Amy, who’s in India, Ruby books herself a ticket, and flies out to Goa. But on the day the sisters are meant to come back, Amy rings up Ruby at the airport and tells her not only is she not coming home, but she’s marrying her yoga instructor Shine. Ruby knows she’s got to go and stop her sister before she makes the biggest mistake of her life, and sets off to find her sister, bumping into brash American Jack on the way, and perhaps finding out that the journey she’s on isn’t just a journey to find her sister…
I could go on, and on, and on, about the plot of The Love Detective because there is so much more to it than what I’ve described above! So much more!! I could waffle on for ages, but I won’t. I absolutely loved The Love Detective, it’s probably my favourite Alexandra Potter book to date! I loved the characters so much, I thought the plot was amazing, and I loved how protective a sister Ruby was. I don’t think I’d be quite as willing to go running across India for my sister, but don’t tell my parents that. But what blew me away most, and what surprised me most, was the setting. The novel is set pretty much 98% in India and it sounds like such a wonderful country. It’s not a place I’d pick to go, if I had the choice, but Alexandra brought it to life so well, that I fell in love with the country, just as the characters did. Like Jack said, it does rather make you fall in love. Sure, it sounded jam-packed (the train scene with people hanging off and people squeezing in, sounded nightmarish) but I can imagine it’s just something you would get used to. I want to basically hop on a plane and follow in Ruby’s footsteps, especially if it gives me a Jack and a Rocky.
Being an Alexandra Potter novel, it had to have a bit of magic, and it did and I loved it, as always. It always makes me smile when I pick up on the magical bits in an Alex Potter book. She does it subtley, and well. The Love Detective had me hooked from start to finish, and I adored the characters so much. Ruby and Jack, despite their rocky (see what I did there?) beginnings, really do blossom quite well and it’s so nice to see them interact and see their relationship furthering. I quite liked Jack, I’ve got a bit of a soft spot for him. Rocky was the BEST chauffeur ever, I have to say! I loved how he was trying to match-make Jack and Ruby, and if I ever need a chauffeur I’d like it to be someone like Rocky, he was just awesome. I enjoyed the book so much, and I can’t wait for the second book, Potter has set up a pretty awesome sounding series, and I am pretty intrigued as to where she’ll be sending Ruby (and Heathcliff, and maybe even Jack??) next. I hope it won’t be too far away, because I am already excited for it, and can’t wait to read it. Go read The Love Detective, you’ll thank me, and you’ll also want to visit India, like I do, and that’s all on Alexandra.
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