Continuing our posts from Book review Challengers today we have a review from Jessie. She blogs at http://behindthewillows.com
Jessie chose to review “An Englishwoman’s Guide To The Cowboy” By June Kearns.
Here is her review.
For the first time ever I was given a copy of a book to review by it’s author. (Actually what happened was Rosie Amber put out a call for volunteer book reviewers and I stuck my virtual hand in the air and said “Me! Me! Pick me!” – and then the author gave me a copy.)
But when I got the book, I’ll admit, I was a little nervous. Cowboy and Englishwoman romance- it could be awesome, it could be terrible. I’ve exchanged words with a few authors via book reviews before but never before I read the book. What if I hated it? What would I say? What had I agreed to?
Nothing for it, I took a breath, dove in and on the second page surprised myself by snorting out loud in laughter. Worries banished I settled in, ignored everyone I was on vacation with and spent the remainder of the afternoon giggling, snorting and laughing as I thoroughly enjoyed the book!
Would I recommend it? Had you told me that someone could successfully combine Louis L’Amour and Janet Evanovich I would have rolled my eyes. I would have been so, so wrong.
Is the ending a bit too perfect? Yes.
Did it stop my enjoyment of it? Not even a little bit.
Find a copy here from Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com.
Thanks so much to Jessie for that great review – Janet Evanovich & Louis L’ Amour?! I just loved it! Review writing is such a labour of love, but soo appreciated!
Huge thanks too, to Rosie for thinking up this review tour – another really innovative idea.
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Thanks June, I had a great time doing it!
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Reblogged this on June Kearns.
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Thanks June.
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I’ve read June’s debut and loved it. The writing, the humour, it’s all there and I’m not surprised at this great review.
It is so deserved of this wonderful book.
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Thank you Cathy.
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Thank you, Cathy!
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What a fun review! Not only do I want to read the book, but I love Jesse’s review voice. I hope to see more from both of you.
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It is a lovely fresh review.
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A great compliment to both of us – thanks Barb!
I loved Jessie’s voice, too
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Awww thanks! 🙂
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Fab review, Jessie! I so enjoyed this novel and have just finished June’s second book which I equally loved. She has such an engaging writing voice and adds just the right blend of pace/humour and great characterisation to both stories. Such a good idea, Rosie, this review tour! 🙂 xx
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Thank you Jan, I too really enjoyed both of June’s books.
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Thanks so much, Jan.
The review challenge is a great idea, isn’t it – we all need encouragement to do it!
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Terrific review, and well-deserved – I read The Englishwoman’s Guide etc. months ago – and loved it.
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Glad you enjoyed it, Mags – thank you.
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Reblogged this on Adrienne Vaughan.
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Great review of a great book …written with reflected style and panache I would say! Good work, looking forward to more from you both, as Barb says. XX
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Thank you, Adrienne – for your comment and support!
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Very cool, imaginative review! Thanks. 🙂
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Reblogged this on New Romantics 4 and commented:
Another great review from Rosie Amber’s Team.
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Coming late to the party and reading this on dodgy internet connection in deepest Worcestershire. Great review Jessie, I don;t know why you were so nervous. Isn;t COLT just a dreamy hero? Keep em coming June (and Jessie).
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I’m first in the queue if he wants to rescue anyone else!
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