I'm being generous with my 4 star rating because I usually really like Kate Perry books. This one however, was off the mark for me. Instead of dedicating this story to one couple (Lola and Sam), it flipped back and forth between Lola and Kristen. I would have rather just read more details about on couple, then read another book about the other couple. Honestly, they both had a good storyline, but both would have been better if they were expanded and more in depth.
Lola is a romance writer. She meets Sam at a radio station when she goes to promote her book. Lola was recently dumped and a little forlorn. Because of her own trouble with romance, she's skeptical of love. Sam is a player. He refuses to be in love since it's never done him any good...except to bring him a daughter. Sparks fly when they meet. Their banter is humorous, and the heat between the two of them escalates quickly. Somehow, they go from strangers to....fuck buddies? ...to being in love. Like I said, more details would have been lovely. It all happens so quickly and I felt like I just missed out on so much of their story.
Kristen is a former techie. She started her own company, and it grew exponentially to a global success. When she realized her life had gotten away from her, she left. She has more money than she could ever spend, but works as a barista to keep busy. When she sees Rob, she knows he's going to be the man to ask for sperm. Lol Kristen is a hoot. She doesn't have time to be shy and timid. She's 38 and she wants a baby. Rob is a nice guy, but thinking that Kristen is down on her luck, he wants to help her, but won't allow himself to be In a relationship with her until she turns her life around. This couple goes from not knowing each other's names, to kissing in the street, Kristen working on a tech project for him, more kissing, rob pushing her away, the truth about her old job coming out, and then her telling him she wants a baby. He says it's okay. I mean, they haven't gone on a date, just kissed a few times, and all of a sudden he's agreeing to give her a baby and love her forever. Talk about 0 to 60 in less than a second! Would have been nice for some more details, and a little more build up of their characters.
My review doesn't really give the book much credence. It really was good, honestly about 3.5 stars, even with everything that I found lacking, Kate Perry was able to write it in a way that worked out. The book was fine, my review is only a reflection of my wish that the couples be separated into two separate books.