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A review by eesh25
A Lot like Love by Julie James
4.0
You know which review are the hardest to write? The ones for specific type of four-star books, the books that are good, but don't blow your mind, and don't usually have much discussion demanding content (which isn't a bad thing, by the way, since things demanding discussion are often bad).
A Lot Like Love is that kind of novel. Jordan Rhodes is the daughter of a billionaire and the sole owner of her wine store, DeVine Cellers. When she's approached by the FBI for her help in getting into an exclusive party she has the invitation to, she doesn't want any part of it. After all, the FBI was partially responsible for her brother ending up in prison, for eighteen months, for what she considered a minor crime. But when they offer a deal that could help her brother, she has no choice but to agree.
The plan is for it to be a one-evening job. But complications arrise and she finds herself being a longer participant of the investigation, working alongside a very frustrating Agent, Nick McCall.
Yes, you guessed it. This is a love-hate relationship and it's just as fun as you'd expect. Julie James seems to have a knack for these things. But unlike in the previous two books I've read by her, Nick and Jordan don't have any history between them. They're just very different. Jordan is sophisticated while Nick is a little rough around the edges. Basically, she owns a wine store and he thinks all wines taste the same. They butt heads at first, especially since Jordan isn't fond of the FBI and Nick likes to ruffle her feathers.
Their interactions are entertaining. Nick is a little too set in his opinions about what "men" are like (that kinda bothered me). But whenever he fussed about wearing scarfs indoors or pink champagne, it was always in a lighthearted manner, so I didn't hate him. And Jordan challenged him in his set ways, making him try new things. It was one of their bonding exercises, you could say, and a definite highlight of the novel.
The romance between Jordan and Nick was sweet, and fun to read about. The case they were working on wasn't in the forefront like it was in Something About You. It was still important, but the "time" that was spared was devoted to Jordan's store and her family. This was a really good read — though I think I liked the first book a little better. It was light but interesting, with good characters. I had a great time with it and I recommend checking it out. Or any other of Julie James' work. She's a really good author and you shouldn't be missing out on her books.
A Lot Like Love is that kind of novel. Jordan Rhodes is the daughter of a billionaire and the sole owner of her wine store, DeVine Cellers. When she's approached by the FBI for her help in getting into an exclusive party she has the invitation to, she doesn't want any part of it. After all, the FBI was partially responsible for her brother ending up in prison, for eighteen months, for what she considered a minor crime. But when they offer a deal that could help her brother, she has no choice but to agree.
The plan is for it to be a one-evening job. But complications arrise and she finds herself being a longer participant of the investigation, working alongside a very frustrating Agent, Nick McCall.
Yes, you guessed it. This is a love-hate relationship and it's just as fun as you'd expect. Julie James seems to have a knack for these things. But unlike in the previous two books I've read by her, Nick and Jordan don't have any history between them. They're just very different. Jordan is sophisticated while Nick is a little rough around the edges. Basically, she owns a wine store and he thinks all wines taste the same. They butt heads at first, especially since Jordan isn't fond of the FBI and Nick likes to ruffle her feathers.
Their interactions are entertaining. Nick is a little too set in his opinions about what "men" are like (that kinda bothered me). But whenever he fussed about wearing scarfs indoors or pink champagne, it was always in a lighthearted manner, so I didn't hate him. And Jordan challenged him in his set ways, making him try new things. It was one of their bonding exercises, you could say, and a definite highlight of the novel.
The romance between Jordan and Nick was sweet, and fun to read about. The case they were working on wasn't in the forefront like it was in Something About You. It was still important, but the "time" that was spared was devoted to Jordan's store and her family. This was a really good read — though I think I liked the first book a little better. It was light but interesting, with good characters. I had a great time with it and I recommend checking it out. Or any other of Julie James' work. She's a really good author and you shouldn't be missing out on her books.