A review by missie_bee
The First Love Cookie Club by Lori Wilde
3.0
http://www.theunreadreader.com/2010/11/review-first-love-cookie-club.html
Being a gal from a small town in Texas, I was pleased as punch to find this book at my local Wal-mart because it takes place in fictional but completely charming town of Twilight, Texas.
The comedic opening scene introduces readers to Sarah Collier, an overweight 15-year old who is desperate to stop the wedding of the man of her dreams, Travis Walker, the local heartthrob, but her humiliating effort is of no avail. Nine years later, Sarah has moved away from Twilight, Texas to New York and has closed herself off to love, preferring to live her life in a more realistic mindset instead of with her head in the clouds by entertaining silly romantic notions such as true love and soul mates.
Now as a publish author of a popular children's book under the pseudo name, Sadie Cool, Sarah has found happiness in a profession that suits her because it provides isolation, aside from all those pesky book signings. But then Sarah receives a letter from a fan, a sick little girl, that changes her life. Soon Sarah finds herself back in Twilight and back in the life of the one man that could very well be her true destiny.
While Sarah and her haphazard adventures were entertaining, it was Travis Walker who stole the show. As a single father to a child with a sever illness and whose wife ran out of him, he was completely charming and devilishly handsome. The banter between the two was delicious, and it lead to some steamy sexy times.
Overall, I enjoyed this story for what it was, a fun holiday read that draws in readers with the magic of love and Christmas miracles. While I do think the author went a little overboard by adding on layers on drama and tragedies to the characters, like Sarah being scarred on the outside as well as the inside and Travis losing a both parents, one to suicide, she also included a lot of humor. Some scenes read like funny episodes in a sitcom, and I could envision them playing out.
What I think I liked the most was being able to relate to the small town of Twilight, TX and seeing similarities within my own hometown. I'm painfully aware of small town gossip and of people acting on your behalf "with your best interests in mind" without even bothering to consult you. Small town living ain't for everyone, but I wouldn't have it any other way. ;)
Being a gal from a small town in Texas, I was pleased as punch to find this book at my local Wal-mart because it takes place in fictional but completely charming town of Twilight, Texas.
The comedic opening scene introduces readers to Sarah Collier, an overweight 15-year old who is desperate to stop the wedding of the man of her dreams, Travis Walker, the local heartthrob, but her humiliating effort is of no avail. Nine years later, Sarah has moved away from Twilight, Texas to New York and has closed herself off to love, preferring to live her life in a more realistic mindset instead of with her head in the clouds by entertaining silly romantic notions such as true love and soul mates.
Now as a publish author of a popular children's book under the pseudo name, Sadie Cool, Sarah has found happiness in a profession that suits her because it provides isolation, aside from all those pesky book signings. But then Sarah receives a letter from a fan, a sick little girl, that changes her life. Soon Sarah finds herself back in Twilight and back in the life of the one man that could very well be her true destiny.
While Sarah and her haphazard adventures were entertaining, it was Travis Walker who stole the show. As a single father to a child with a sever illness and whose wife ran out of him, he was completely charming and devilishly handsome. The banter between the two was delicious, and it lead to some steamy sexy times.
Overall, I enjoyed this story for what it was, a fun holiday read that draws in readers with the magic of love and Christmas miracles. While I do think the author went a little overboard by adding on layers on drama and tragedies to the characters, like Sarah being scarred on the outside as well as the inside and Travis losing a both parents, one to suicide, she also included a lot of humor. Some scenes read like funny episodes in a sitcom, and I could envision them playing out.
What I think I liked the most was being able to relate to the small town of Twilight, TX and seeing similarities within my own hometown. I'm painfully aware of small town gossip and of people acting on your behalf "with your best interests in mind" without even bothering to consult you. Small town living ain't for everyone, but I wouldn't have it any other way. ;)