Book Review: Nicole: Strong Girls Don’t Fall for Their Enemy by Sarah Monzon
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What is this book about?
Unlike other women she knows, Nicole Applegate is not looking for a romantic relationship. Between raising a miniature human and single-handedly trying to save the planet, she doesn’t have time to date. Besides, her ex-husbands made it clear her winning personality and curves-have-curves figure weren’t desirable traits, and she doesn’t plan to ever change for any man. She probably would have continued eschewing other things in favor of single-minded activism if the reality that her daughter, Sierra, had no idea how to have fun hadn’t hit her head on. Now Nicole has to turn to the man who raises her body temperature faster than global warming does the Earth’s to teach both her and Sierra how to let loose, the immature, everything-is-a-game Dr. Drew Bauer.
Drew Bauer knows firsthand that there are seasons and circumstances in life that can steal joy, so he lives life looking for the good amidst the bad, a ready laugh on his lips. When he meets much-too-serious Nicole, he makes it his mission to get her to lighten up and unwind. His methods of teasing, flirting, and pushing her buttons only seems to make fire shoot from her eyes…a sight he’s slowly becoming addicted to.
They are flint and steal. An all-consuming fire just one spark away.
My review:
This was a sweet romance between polar opposites. Drew grabbed my attention and held it throughout the entire story. I loved how he wooed Nicole and took her daughter under his wing. Nicole was a pretty tough personality and I really struggled with her judgmental attitude, but she did soften under Drew’s tender care. The friend group was an interesting group of women and their love for Nicole and her daughter made for some fun and tender interactions.
What I enjoyed most about this book:
Drew (all around – loved him)
What I didn’t like about this book:
Nicole’s hard-nosed personality
Would I recommend this book to others? Yes, with the warning that Nicole’s personality is hard-nosed and could be a turn-off for some. Sweet romance with an interesting mix of characters. This is the third book in the series, since I didn’t have any issues jumping into this story, it can be read as a standalone.
Where can I learn more about this author and their books?
-Loraine Nunley
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