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mrose21's review against another edition
5.0
I feel like there are a few unresolved things in this book.
What happened to the nightmare couple?
Is Mary going to be successful as she was?
Was this guy actually an accountant in a law firm? If so HOW?
What happened to the guy?
However focused on the love in this story it was lovely. I sympathized with Mary and not having parents, I felt her pain and anguish on having no parents but being raised by nuns and feeling a deep connection to one particular nun.
I feel like they honestly love each other, there is a deep sense of love between them and I really enjoy this.
What happened to the nightmare couple?
Is Mary going to be successful as she was?
Was this guy actually an accountant in a law firm? If so HOW?
What happened to the guy?
However focused on the love in this story it was lovely. I sympathized with Mary and not having parents, I felt her pain and anguish on having no parents but being raised by nuns and feeling a deep connection to one particular nun.
I feel like they honestly love each other, there is a deep sense of love between them and I really enjoy this.
rutatheythem's review against another edition
4.0
Catherine Bybee'den okuduğum 12. kitap Not Quite serisinin sondan bir önceki kitabı Not Quite Perfect oldu.
Serinin ikinci, üçüncü ve dördünce kitabına 5 yıldız verdikten sonra bu kitap 4 yıldız aldı. Ama bu kitabın diğer üç kitaptan kötü olduğu anlamına gelmiyor kesinlikle. Art arda okumak biraz sıkıcı oldu bu kitapta çünkü kitap romantik-gerilim türünde ve ben gerilim kitapları okurken fazlaca geriliyorum. Özellikle de Catherine Bybee gibi son bölüme kadar hiçbir şey nalatmıyorsa yazar. Bu nedenle başlarken sahip olduğum heyecan kitabın romantik-gerilim olduğunu anlamamla biraz söndü ve devam etmek için kendimi zorladım bazı bölümlerde. Kitabı yarım bırakmazdım hiçbir şekilde ama okuma hızım serinin diğer kitaplarına göre çok düşüktü bu kitapta bir günde bitirmeme rağmen.
Bu kitapta dördüncü kitaptan tanıdığımız Dakota'nın kankası terapist Mary ve üçüncü kitaptan tanıdığımız Trent'in kardeşi Glen'in hikayesi anlatılıyordu.
Dördüncü kitapta yer alan kesitlerden o zaman aralığında aralarında bir şeyler geçtiğini düşünmüştüm ama bu kitapta aralarında geçen tek olayın Glen'in numarasını verip, "Numaram sende var. Aramanı bekleyeceğim." deyip bir yıl boyunca hiç ses çıkarmaması olduğunu öğrenmiş oldum.
Bu kitapta ise Mary mecburen Glen'i aramak zorunda kalıyor ve oradan sonra olaylar aralarında gelişiyor. Bu arada Mary'in ofisi, evi, arabası gizemli bir kişi tarafından ciddi şekilde tahrip ediliyor. Ülkenin farklı iki ucunda yaşamanın ilişkileri üzerindeki zorluğuna alışmaya çalışırlarken bu gizemli kişinin kim olduğu ile ilgili de arayışlarına devam ediyorlar ve Jason'ın -en büyük Fairchild kardeş- ayaklarının dibine düşen buketle kitap son buluyor.
Jason hakkında hiçbir şey anlatılmadı diğer beş kitapta ve hakkında bildiğim tek şey Fairchild olduğu ve şirketin CEO'su olduğu. Bu nedenle onun hikayesini ayrı bir merak ediyorum. Umarım romantik-gerilim ya da ilk kitap gibi bir kitap değildir de seriyi mutlu bir şekilde ardımda bırakabilirim.
Serinin ikinci, üçüncü ve dördünce kitabına 5 yıldız verdikten sonra bu kitap 4 yıldız aldı. Ama bu kitabın diğer üç kitaptan kötü olduğu anlamına gelmiyor kesinlikle. Art arda okumak biraz sıkıcı oldu bu kitapta çünkü kitap romantik-gerilim türünde ve ben gerilim kitapları okurken fazlaca geriliyorum. Özellikle de Catherine Bybee gibi son bölüme kadar hiçbir şey nalatmıyorsa yazar. Bu nedenle başlarken sahip olduğum heyecan kitabın romantik-gerilim olduğunu anlamamla biraz söndü ve devam etmek için kendimi zorladım bazı bölümlerde. Kitabı yarım bırakmazdım hiçbir şekilde ama okuma hızım serinin diğer kitaplarına göre çok düşüktü bu kitapta bir günde bitirmeme rağmen.
Bu kitapta dördüncü kitaptan tanıdığımız Dakota'nın kankası terapist Mary ve üçüncü kitaptan tanıdığımız Trent'in kardeşi Glen'in hikayesi anlatılıyordu.
Dördüncü kitapta yer alan kesitlerden o zaman aralığında aralarında bir şeyler geçtiğini düşünmüştüm ama bu kitapta aralarında geçen tek olayın Glen'in numarasını verip, "Numaram sende var. Aramanı bekleyeceğim." deyip bir yıl boyunca hiç ses çıkarmaması olduğunu öğrenmiş oldum.
Bu kitapta ise Mary mecburen Glen'i aramak zorunda kalıyor ve oradan sonra olaylar aralarında gelişiyor. Bu arada Mary'in ofisi, evi, arabası gizemli bir kişi tarafından ciddi şekilde tahrip ediliyor. Ülkenin farklı iki ucunda yaşamanın ilişkileri üzerindeki zorluğuna alışmaya çalışırlarken bu gizemli kişinin kim olduğu ile ilgili de arayışlarına devam ediyorlar ve Jason'ın -en büyük Fairchild kardeş- ayaklarının dibine düşen buketle kitap son buluyor.
Jason hakkında hiçbir şey anlatılmadı diğer beş kitapta ve hakkında bildiğim tek şey Fairchild olduğu ve şirketin CEO'su olduğu. Bu nedenle onun hikayesini ayrı bir merak ediyorum. Umarım romantik-gerilim ya da ilk kitap gibi bir kitap değildir de seriyi mutlu bir şekilde ardımda bırakabilirim.
mischlama's review
3.0
Die ganze Serie ist sehr nett und das Buch ebenfalls. Allerdings gibt es so viele Personen die noch eine Geschichte brauchen...
kara_hildebrand's review
5.0
I have read the entire Not Quite Series and I love them all for different reasons. This is Mary and Glen's story. We met Mary and Glen in Not Quite Forever. They were attracted to each other but living across the country and Glen's playboy pilot lifestyle has kept them from moving past a few phone calls. Mary's severe independence has kept her from reaching out to Glen. Afraid of getting involved with such a player. But, when she actually needs him and he proves he can be there for her, she can't keep denying her feelings. Glen has always wanted Mary. More than any other woman he's known, but he took her indifference as not interested. When he finally realizes he just needs to show up and tell her it's happening, she responds. Mary has to learn to ask for help and Glen has to push her out of her comfort zone. When Mary's life is threatened, Glen proves he wants to be there. Can Mary trust Glen to be around for the long haul. Will Glen finally give up his playboy ways for real love? I loved this story! Mary and Glen are the perfect couple. Independent, funny, sexy and they just know how to play each other. Glen is sexy! I mean, come on, he's a pilot!! I love how strong Mary is even when she asks for help. I can't get enough of this series and I loved seeing old friends!
"Have you ever had dessert before dinner?"
His hand slid behind her neck and encouraged her into his arms as he lowered his lips to hers.
"I've wanted to do that for a very long time."
"You caught me off guard."
"We’re even then. Now we can have a nice evening without either of us wondering what that was going to taste like."
"And he's a player. I know he's a player."
"But you said yes to a day anyway."
Mary paused. "He is cute."
"Sexy. Okay…cute is for boys. Hot. And all those cocky parts are a bit of a turn-on if I were being honest."
"Have you ever had dessert before dinner?"
His hand slid behind her neck and encouraged her into his arms as he lowered his lips to hers.
"I've wanted to do that for a very long time."
"You caught me off guard."
"We’re even then. Now we can have a nice evening without either of us wondering what that was going to taste like."
"And he's a player. I know he's a player."
"But you said yes to a day anyway."
Mary paused. "He is cute."
"Sexy. Okay…cute is for boys. Hot. And all those cocky parts are a bit of a turn-on if I were being honest."
alwaysreadingreview's review
5.0
This is #5 in the Not Quite series. I have only read this book in the series, but I want to read the rest of the books. This is my first book by Ms Bybee and I want to read her The Weekday Brides series.
Mary is a therapist. She knows how to read people and she can not trust man who are playboys like Glen Fairchild. He is a pilot and he is back in her life. Mary is strong willed and very independent. She has learned to rely only on herself. When Mary meets Glen, there is this instant attraction between them, but how can she trust a playboy like him? They realize there is more than just attraction between the two, but they live on different sides of the US. Can this work? Will Glen give up his playboy ways for a life with Mary? When Mary's life is in danger, Glen drops everything to get to her.
☆☆☆☆☆
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.
Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!
Read more from this author? Yes!
Happy Reading!
Melissa
nee223's review
4.0
This book was my favorite book in the "Not Quite" series. I could totally relate to Mary's character. I could totally relate to her insecurities. It was great that all the characters in the series were tied into this book as well. Hope there's a next one in this series!
callmetaybar's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.25
amethyst5621's review
5.0
Another winner
Book 6 is just as phenomenal as the first five. Mary and Glen's story is sweet and sensual and full of love. There is an air of mystery and suspense to this story that took me by surprise. I don't want this series to end.
Book 6 is just as phenomenal as the first five. Mary and Glen's story is sweet and sensual and full of love. There is an air of mystery and suspense to this story that took me by surprise. I don't want this series to end.
paddlefoot55's review against another edition
4.0
Copy received for an honest review
Yes! A new Catherine Bybee book - it doesn't matter what I have read of hers, I just adore it.
Not Quite Perfect is just that. Mary and Glen's relationship is not perfect - but it is perfect for them.
From sexy flirtations, witty banter, snarky, biting comments. This is all extended foreplay for our lovelies.
I love that Mary is independent. She takes no crap from anyone, and won't ask for help even when she really should.
Glen is the playboy pilot, commitment phobe... or has he just not met the right woman.
There is so much sexual tension between this pair, everyone around them can feel it, can see what is going to happen between this pair... will they or won't they?
I love how Ms Bybee weaves all of the characters from her series together. Walt and Dakota (from book 4, Not Quite Forever) play a big part in Mary and Glen's story, and I loved getting more of their story.
There is suspense, love, laughs - but no angst! - Not Quite Forever. I kinda had an idea of some things that would happen, but nothing was revealed until Ms Bybee wanted us to know.
Not Quite Perfect is a sweet summer (or winter!) read, leaving a smile on my face when I had finished.
Can't wait to see what Ms Bybee brings us next.
Yes! A new Catherine Bybee book - it doesn't matter what I have read of hers, I just adore it.
Not Quite Perfect is just that. Mary and Glen's relationship is not perfect - but it is perfect for them.
From sexy flirtations, witty banter, snarky, biting comments. This is all extended foreplay for our lovelies.
I love that Mary is independent. She takes no crap from anyone, and won't ask for help even when she really should.
Glen is the playboy pilot, commitment phobe... or has he just not met the right woman.
There is so much sexual tension between this pair, everyone around them can feel it, can see what is going to happen between this pair... will they or won't they?
I love how Ms Bybee weaves all of the characters from her series together. Walt and Dakota (from book 4, Not Quite Forever) play a big part in Mary and Glen's story, and I loved getting more of their story.
There is suspense, love, laughs - but no angst! - Not Quite Forever. I kinda had an idea of some things that would happen, but nothing was revealed until Ms Bybee wanted us to know.
Not Quite Perfect is a sweet summer (or winter!) read, leaving a smile on my face when I had finished.
Can't wait to see what Ms Bybee brings us next.
staceylynn42's review against another edition
3.0
Mary is Dakota's friend from book 4. Glen is the brother of Trent from book 3. They met briefly in 3 but went their separate ways. Glen & Mary finally get back together & though Mary is wary of the whole thing they begin a long distance relationship mostly only possible because Glen owns a private jet rental company. There is more tension & angst in this one, with an unknown person making physical threats against Mary. I guessed who that was almost immediately.
Decent romance over all. I enjoyed it.
But it did have that trope that annoys me - strong woman, been capably living her life for 25-30 years just fine, handling all her issues just fine now has a man in her life and everyone around her is "let him deal" and "you need help" as if she barely made it all these years alone.
Decent romance over all. I enjoyed it.
But it did have that trope that annoys me - strong woman, been capably living her life for 25-30 years just fine, handling all her issues just fine now has a man in her life and everyone around her is "let him deal" and "you need help" as if she barely made it all these years alone.