Title: The Dating Bender
Author: Christina Julian
Genre: Chick Lit/Romantic Comedy
Release Date: August 22, 2017
Author: Christina Julian
Genre: Chick Lit/Romantic Comedy
Release Date: August 22, 2017
Here I am, on my knees in front of the Trevi Fountain, hoping like hell the legend is true. That the fountain gives you solace and love by a mere toss of a coin.
Why am I here, exactly? Let’s see…
It started with my parents telling me to get married. Of course, being the good Catholic girl I am, I did.
Needless to say, that marriage nosedived, and my parents weren’t exactly happy about it.
Newly ditched and shamefully disowned, I decided to follow the advice of Babs, a tart-of-a-mentor, who offered me a job in Colorado.
Her advice? Sex…and lots of it.
The temptation of freedom, to do whatever—whoever—I wanted was too damn strong for me to say no.
And that’s how it all started. The men, the sex, the journey…
The dating bender.
Because everybody deserves a do-over.
3.5 Stars
This is my first Christina Julian read and I have to tell you I did certainly enjoy the humor and laughs while reading. Her twist on the world of dating and finding yourself was certainly different.
When we meet Samantha she has one goal, marry Sheldon and get away from her family and their scrutiny. When life gets in the way she finds herself divorced and not exactly sure what to do with herself next. As you read on you get to have a few laughs at Sam's expense while she discovers where and what she wants out of life both in a relationship and career. When she finally meets Justin and things seem to be smoothing out she gets a little scared.
Will her visit back to the church help her realize what she really wants. Will she find herself and her HEA?
While I did enjoy this books humor and its fast pace, I didn't feel a good connection with the characters. The story was well written but I didn't feel sucked in by this book and sometimes found myself wandering away from reading. I will be sure to keep an eye out for more Christina Julian as I am certain she will be writing more for us.
*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review. ***
Christina Julian writes snarky rom-coms that celebrate the underdog and live to make people laugh. She adores dysfunctional leading ladies and the tangled twisty lives they lead. She adamantly believes there is nothing in life that can’t be conquered with a bodacious wine, strong cup of coffee, or a generously iced cupcake. When she is not tapping out her next novel or wrangling her 3-year-old twins, she can be found sipping and swirling in the name of research as a wine and food columnist in Napa Valley. She strives always to live her life to the extreme.
Christina's work has appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, Wine Enthusiast, California Home + Design, 7×7, Weddings California, NorthBay Biz, Napa Valley Register, Napa Valley Life, Bohemian, Weekly Calistogan and beyond.
Christina's work has appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, Wine Enthusiast, California Home + Design, 7×7, Weddings California, NorthBay Biz, Napa Valley Register, Napa Valley Life, Bohemian, Weekly Calistogan and beyond.
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