Review by jellybean85 -- Wrong Turn, Right Guy
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Review by jellybean85 -- Wrong Turn, Right Guy
[Following is a volunteer review of "Wrong Turn, Right Guy" by Haylie B. Fox.]
3 out of 4 stars
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Wrong Turn, Right Guy focuses on the main character, Teresa, who’s spent her entire life working as an attorney. With a hectic work schedule, Teresa has little time for anything else. Yet, she has the chance to unwind when she’s set to go to Italy for her best friend’s wedding. But her travel plans are thwarted when her boss wants to stay and work on a case. On the spur of the moment, Teresa quits her job to go on her vacation. While on her trip to Italy, Teresa’s mind is preoccupied with her next step in life. A chance encounter with a handsome stranger has Teresa, realizing that there could be more to life than just work.
The book has everything you look for in a good love story. Of course, it has the romance elements, plus there are lots of humorous moments. My favorite scenes are when Teresa and her mother are exploring Italy, yet everytime they turn around they seem to have some sort of bad luck. The banter between Teresa and her mother was great; I liked how they could go from arguing about their trip to have serious talks about love. As for Teresa’s relationship with Alex, the handsome stranger, I liked how their romance steadily developed. There was a connection between them at first, yet as they spent time together, doubts clouded Teresa’s mind. Teresa’s resistance is one of the things that made their romance stick out. She was in love, yet her mind was telling her to be rational.
One of the great things about the book is how the author describes all the cities of Italy. The visions of the ruins and cathedrals in Rome and Siena makes you believe you’re actually in Italy, exploring the cities. Just reading about the sights in Italy will make you want to hop on a plane and go there.
I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars because I loved the mixture of romance and comedy that Teresa provided. The mishaps she had throughout the story added to the emotional turmoil she was experiencing. The more bad luck that occurred the more you as a reader hoped she’d find her happy ending. Even though I enjoyed the story, there are times where I felt it dragged on too much. For instance, I thought some of the sightseeing adventures could’ve been cut short in order to save time and move the story forward.
Wrong Turn, Right Guy is a story that would appeal to most romance readers. If you’re the type of person who loves cute romance stories with added dashes of humor, then this is a book you’ll enjoy.
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3 out of 4 stars
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Wrong Turn, Right Guy focuses on the main character, Teresa, who’s spent her entire life working as an attorney. With a hectic work schedule, Teresa has little time for anything else. Yet, she has the chance to unwind when she’s set to go to Italy for her best friend’s wedding. But her travel plans are thwarted when her boss wants to stay and work on a case. On the spur of the moment, Teresa quits her job to go on her vacation. While on her trip to Italy, Teresa’s mind is preoccupied with her next step in life. A chance encounter with a handsome stranger has Teresa, realizing that there could be more to life than just work.
The book has everything you look for in a good love story. Of course, it has the romance elements, plus there are lots of humorous moments. My favorite scenes are when Teresa and her mother are exploring Italy, yet everytime they turn around they seem to have some sort of bad luck. The banter between Teresa and her mother was great; I liked how they could go from arguing about their trip to have serious talks about love. As for Teresa’s relationship with Alex, the handsome stranger, I liked how their romance steadily developed. There was a connection between them at first, yet as they spent time together, doubts clouded Teresa’s mind. Teresa’s resistance is one of the things that made their romance stick out. She was in love, yet her mind was telling her to be rational.
One of the great things about the book is how the author describes all the cities of Italy. The visions of the ruins and cathedrals in Rome and Siena makes you believe you’re actually in Italy, exploring the cities. Just reading about the sights in Italy will make you want to hop on a plane and go there.
I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars because I loved the mixture of romance and comedy that Teresa provided. The mishaps she had throughout the story added to the emotional turmoil she was experiencing. The more bad luck that occurred the more you as a reader hoped she’d find her happy ending. Even though I enjoyed the story, there are times where I felt it dragged on too much. For instance, I thought some of the sightseeing adventures could’ve been cut short in order to save time and move the story forward.
Wrong Turn, Right Guy is a story that would appeal to most romance readers. If you’re the type of person who loves cute romance stories with added dashes of humor, then this is a book you’ll enjoy.
******
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