Title: Love and Lists
Author: Tara Sivec
First published September 1, 2013
255 pages, Kindle Edition
Rating: 4.16
Overview
Wine and Wishes is the next book in the Chocoholics spinoff series, where the characters are as wild and lovable as ever. Twenty-seven-year-old Emily has always been the practical one in her family, but when her long-time boyfriend breaks up with her, she decides to make a wish list of all the things she wants to do before she turns thirty.
With the help of her two best friends, Emily sets out to conquer everything from skydiving to skinny dipping. But when a sexy stranger enters her life and seems to tick off every item on her list, Emily starts to wonder if finding love was on the list all along.
Full of humor and heart, Wine and Wishes is a hilarious and steamy romance about finding yourself, and maybe even finding true love along the way.
About the Author
Meet Tara Sivec, a multi-talented author who dabbles in various genres from Romantic Comedy to Psychological Thriller. She is a USA Today best-selling author, a wife, and a mother of two residing in Ohio.
When Tara isn’t taking on the roles of a chauffeur, maid, short-order cook, or babysitter, she’s busy perfecting her craft as a writer.
After spending 14 years in the brokerage business, Tara switched gears and picked up a pen to pursue her passion for writing. Her debut novel, Seduction and Snacks, won first place in the Indie Romance Convention Reader’s Choice Awards 2013 for Best Indie First Book.
She also earned the title of Best Indie Author in the Indie Romance Convention Reader’s Choice Awards 2014.
When she’s not writing, Tara enjoys daydreaming about all the delicious baked goods she’ll whip up and the naps she’ll finally get to take when she has free time.
Editoral Review
Love and Lists by Tara Sivec is a contemporary romance novel that was first published on September 1, 2013. Tara Sivec is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who is known for writing romantic comedies that are filled with humor and heart.
Love and Lists is a unique addition to her collection of works that explores the vulnerabilities and emotions of a mans journey of finding love.
The book follows the story of Gavin Ellis, a successful and wealthy businessman who has never been lucky in love.
Gavin meets Charlotte Taylor, a spunky and quirky woman, who he soon realizes is the woman of his dreams. In order to win her heart, Gavin creates a list of the ten things he needs to do in order to win her over.
The story has some typical elements of a romance novel, but Tara Sivecs ability to create lovable and relatable characters takes the story to a different level.
Despite being set in New York City, the book does not put much focus on its surrounding environment.
Instead, Tara Sivec strategically uses the setting to provide an emotional backdrop for the romance. The themes of love, vulnerability, and communication are explored with great depth and sensitivity.
The characters are fully fleshed out, and their flaws and idiosyncrasies make them all the more endearing.
Tara Sivecs writing style is fresh, engaging, and relatable.
The story flows effortlessly, and the pacing is perfect, making it a quick read that you wont want to put down. However, the book is not without its flaws.
The predictability of the story may be a turn-off for readers who are looking for a more unpredictable plot. Nonetheless, the solid development of the characters and the overall charm of the book surpasses its shortcomings.
Overall, Love and Lists is a delightful and heartwarming read that will leave its readers craving for more. Fans of romance novels will find it to be a refreshing addition to their library.
Meanwhile, those who are new to the genre will find it an easy and enjoyable introduction. Tara Sivecs ability to infuse humor into her writing without compromising the emotional core of the story is impressive.
This book is a must-read for those who are on the lookout for a heartfelt and humorous romance novel.
Rating: 4/5
