“The Reluctant Bachelorette” by Rachael Anderson Book Review

By Ruth on October 14, 2012 in book, review, romance
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The Reluctant Bachelorette by Rachael Anderson
Unknowingly cast as the bachelorette for her town’s charity event, Taycee Emerson wants out. Especially when she discovers her old teenage crush, Luke Carney, is one of the bachelors and it’s up to the viewers–not her–to decide which bachelors stay or go.

Coerced into participating, Taycee does what any self-preserving girl would do. She launches a subtle attack on Luke’s good name with the hope of getting him voted off the show. Unfortunately, Luke’s an eye-for-an-eye kind of guy, and when he discovers what she’s up to, it means revenge.

But when their pranks go south, will they screw up any chance they have at a future together, or will they be able to forgive and forget and prove that love really does conquer all?

The Reluctant BacheloretteThe Reluctant Bachelorette by Rachael Renee Anderson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
How nice to read a completely clean romance!  No profanity (of any kind), and no sex scenes–not even any innuendoes!  This is honestly the major strength of this book.  It is a clean, light read, and it will appeal to the hopeless romantics out there.

I really did enjoy the premise of the book–a small-town Bachelorette show for charity.  There were a few moments of irony that did keep my interest, but I also found the typical stereotypical characters.  I didn’t feel I connected with this romance the way I normally connect with them.  I also felt that the characters were nice but only 2-dimensional at best.  And–I have to say this–it is a sappy romance.  Not as bad as some I have read, but it still is.

This book is truly a nice, light romance that can be read in the span of a few hours.  I did feel that I was compelled to finish it because I wanted to see exactly how things worked out.  The humor is light (but I wish there had been more, as is the romance.  I am glad that the message of telling the truth is stressed.  That is probably the only moral message in the book, but it certainly comes across well.

If you are looking for a clean romance, this is definitely the book for you.  I certainly would read more books from this author in the future!

I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.  I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.

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About the Author:

“I’m a part-time writer and full-time mother of four. Over the years, I’ve become  pretty good at breaking up fights, or at least sending guilty parties to their rooms. I can’t sing, don’t dance, and despise tragedies. But I recently figured out how yeast works and can now make homemade bread, which I am really good at eating.

Some other random things about me…

I have serious decision-making issues. I hate making them. Be it where to go for dinner or what movie to rent (unless there is a new romantic comedy available), my typical response is, “I don’t care.” The worst part is that I married someone with the same problem. Sometimes we drive around for an hour before one of us finally decides.

I love peanut butter. I couldn’t live without it. One of my favorite treats is a spoon full of peanut butter dipped in milk chocolate chips. Yum!

I really don’t like to empty the dishwasher. It has to be one of my least favorite jobs. But I don’t mind loading it. Why is that?  

Anne of Green Gables is one of my favorite movies (second only to Pride and Prejudice). I still have daydreams of living on Prince Edward Island. I hope that is what heaven is like. What a perfectly gorgeous place to live.

I bite my fingernails. It’s a disgustingly bad habit, but one I have failed to break over the years. Maybe someday.

I wither when the temperature rises above 90 degrees.

I am an obsessive reader. Mainly novels. My favorite are romantic comedies, followed by suspense, then fantasy.

I love to drive fast. My speeding ticket history proves that.

Embarrassingly enough, there was one year of my life that I received 4 W-2’s. I had a hard time finding a job that didn’t bore me to death after the first month. Thankfully, I’ve taken to motherhood. Although, there are some days . . . 🙂

I absolutely HATE shaving my legs.

I am incredibly afraid of bees. You’d think I’m allergic, but I’m not. I act like a complete fool anytime one flies near me. It’s embarrassing.

I love British and Australian accents. Who doesn’t?

New Zealand is at the top of my travel wish list. It used to be Australia, but thanks to my sweet hubby, I’ve been able to go there.

Whenever I have to speak in front of a crowd, whatever is left of my brain freezes and I turn into an idiot. Seriously. I was asked to say the prayer in church a few months ago, and I said, “We’re grateful to be here this Saturday,” instead of Sunday. I told my husband, who was saying the closing prayer, that he needed to say Friday so I wouldn’t feel so dumb. He didn’t. Where’s the love?

I do NOT have the patience of Job.

My dream mom vehicle is a Toyota Sequoia. But I think I will always drive a minivan. I’m far too practical and would rather spend the extra money on a fun vacation. Maybe to New Zealand.

I have an intense fear of heights, yet I love extreme roller coasters. Explain that one.

I LOVE playing games. Ticket to Ride and Yahtzee Free for All are my current favorites.

One of the lights on our entryway chandelier has this large paint blotch on it, compliments of me. I have yet to figure out a way to get it off. I’m praying the light bulbs never burn out because then we’ll have a very dark foyer.

I love watching my children while they sleep. Like perfect little angels. I’d be like that mother in the book I’ll Love You Forever, and pick them up to snuggle if I wasn’t afraid that I would wake them up.”

 

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“Don’t bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; don’t edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.” — Franz Kafka Ruth is an inspirational entertainment journalist who instinctively sees the best in all and seeks to share universal beauty, love and positivity. She is an artist who leads with her heart and gives readers a glimpse of the best of this world through the masterful use of the written word. Ruth was born in Tacoma, Washington but now calls Yelm, Washington her home. She lives on five acres with her parents, a dog, two miniature goats, cats and a teenage daughter who is a dynamic visual artist herself. Ruth interviews fellow artists both inside and outside of the film/television industry. At the core of all she does is the strength of her faith.

4 Comments

  1. Rachael Renee Anderson October 14, 2012 Reply

    Thanks so much for taking the time to read and review the book and for participating in this blog tour. Really appreciate it!

  2. JuneA** October 14, 2012 Reply

    I agree, nice review! I’ll give it a try!

  3. Sofia Lazaridou October 14, 2012 Reply

    nice review

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