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Rating:  - Fun but not Liz Young's best...
I was first introduced to Elizabeth Young's writing style in Asking for Trouble: A Novel. I couldn't put the book down! It was funny, quippy, with a great cast of characters and interesting little twists. Naturally I read her other books and was equally entertained. So when I picked up "Making Mischief," I couldn't help but be a little disappointed. The style is there, her characters are somewhat interesting, I think what threw me off was the time span the book takes place in. The story starts with the main character as a teenager and ends with her ten years later. It flies through her life with little interest in truly telling us about her. I didn't think it too necessary if not for the fact that the a little incident happens in their youth. It seemed to drag a bit and the heroine didn't seem to have to struggle for her prize as much. I won't say I didn't enjoy it, just not as much. I rather like this author so if you haven't already, give her other books a try. They are better examples of what she is capable of as a writer.
Rating:  - Great fun read in the sun
Brought this one on vacation with me. I really like EY's books. They are what many call "British Chick Lit" and live up to the name. This story is full of 2 people who can't seem to catch a break. Not only that but they are so worried about offending someone or another they give up their happiness for it.
I also enjoy the differences in the US and European culture. When we think about taking a holiday it is usually for only a week and while many go to Florida or possibly Jamaica, Bahamas or Bermuda we don't run off to places like Greece, New Zealand or Barbados quite as quickly.
This is a thoroughly enticing story that spans more than 15 years. It starts with a chapter about the summer that Rachel and Abby were 16 then jumps years into the future at the start of the 30's. Basically Rachel likes Guy, who the piranha in lip gloss Cara takes away, then Fleur (Abby's cousin) is with guy and Abby finds herself attracted, but then Cara is back and everyone tries to make sure that she doesn't get Guy again, not giving Guy any credit. When that dies will Abby finally get her shot at Guy? Read to find out.
Rating: - Cute and rocky romantic comedy
On a weekend retreat with her cousins, Abby witnesses hunky Guy in a moment of passion with sleazy neighbor Cara they nickname the "Flytrap." The only one she told about it was cousin Fleur. Fast forward 15 years and Guy returns to the fold when he is invited to a party and he and Fleur start dating. Knowing his background with Cara, who seems to be interested again, Fleur asks Abby to keep an eye on Guy when she is not able to make it to a party, since Guy denies every being in a relationship with the tramp.
But Abby is finding she is interested in Guy, and is not sure she wants the babysitting role. Add to that the fact that Cara knows they are on to her. When they are all called together for her brothers wedding, she is stuck with babysitting duty of her young brother. Her aunt (and Fleur's mom) is still smarting from losing her boyfriend (and Abby's dad) to Abby's mother, despite the divorce, and smart cookie that she is, thinks that Abby is after Guy.
When Guy can take Fleur's suspicions and lack of trust no longer, he dumps her. He finds out that Abby played a key role on spying on him, and finds it hard to forgive, especially since she appears to have spread rumors about him. Several months later, he is the date of another cousin at a wedding in Barbados, and once again she is stuck watching her brat of a brother while mum is on holiday. Will she ever be able to reveal to Guy how important he is to her?
Young has produced another heartwarming and very British tale of a young couple's unlikely and very rocky road to romance.
Rating: - as always...
I've read all of Elizabeth Young's books and was anxiously awaiting this one's release. As always, a really good read. Can't wait for the next one.
Rating: - Great Fun!!!
I really enjoyed Making mischief and couldn't put it down until I was done with it.
Liz Young brings to life funny and interesting characters, with a good plot.
Good laughs, with a romantic touch.
Totally recommend it!!! just as her other novels...
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