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Gamble on Engagement (McMaster the Disaster #2)
by
Rachel Astor (Goodreads Author)
Book 2 in the McMaster the Disaster series, complete with all new Disaster Diary entries.
Josie McMaster is on the move to London for a top-secret stint as a ghostwriter for a high profile celebrity. It's her dream job; she's got a beautiful place to stay in the English countryside, full access to the celebrity, and three months to complete the best ghostwritten autobiogra...more
Josie McMaster is on the move to London for a top-secret stint as a ghostwriter for a high profile celebrity. It's her dream job; she's got a beautiful place to stay in the English countryside, full access to the celebrity, and three months to complete the best ghostwritten autobiogra...more
Kindle Edition, 157 pages
Published
(first published August 2nd 2011)
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The book is just okay. Something about this sequel was much less satisfying than the first one. The first one got off to a rocky start - *everyone* in Josie's life was hounding her about entering the lottery? - but picked up steam after Josie was already in it. This one, however, is mired in silliness the entire time, from the annoying seat mate to the completely expected ending. The problem is Josie, I think. Josie shone in the first book only in her interactions with Matt and Jake, and they ar...more
Ok, I will just confess, I didn't like this book.
I found it too frustrating: there was all this sh*t happening all over the place, it was just too much running around with bad things happening, or boring things, or nothing happening.
I found it too fluffy: it read strangely, part summation, part 'real time' part retrospect. In a strange jumble. There was so much dead time! Pages and pages of 'radio silence' and then a whirl wind of summing up what happened during that time, instead of writing it...more
I found it too frustrating: there was all this sh*t happening all over the place, it was just too much running around with bad things happening, or boring things, or nothing happening.
I found it too fluffy: it read strangely, part summation, part 'real time' part retrospect. In a strange jumble. There was so much dead time! Pages and pages of 'radio silence' and then a whirl wind of summing up what happened during that time, instead of writing it...more
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This time around, Josie goes to the UK to take on a ghostwriting job. I bought this book because I wanted to see if it was better than the first and I thought the author did have talent. I couldn't get into this one though I hung on to the end to see if it improved.
Unfortunately, although the premise could have been good and followed on from the first novel, Bridesmaid Lotto, there was nothing in it. Firstly, as the author would have known, three months is not enough to write and deliver an "aut...more
Unfortunately, although the premise could have been good and followed on from the first novel, Bridesmaid Lotto, there was nothing in it. Firstly, as the author would have known, three months is not enough to write and deliver an "aut...more
I hate to say it but I was really disappointed in this book. The first one (which I got for free from Amazon) was entertaining and I like Josie's character. She was a little naive and, like most novels in this genre, she was completely unaware of how beautiful she was, etc. I was a little hesitant to buy this second book and I really could have skipped this one. Josie goes from unaware of her looks to completely self-absorbed and complimenting herself in everything she wears. She was down right...more
I really wanted to love this one as much as the first, but I didn't. I couldn't believe that Jake wasn't in it at all! The first book was them getting together, so I thought this one would be about their relationship. I even liked Josie in the first book, but by the end of this book, she really bugged. It was like reading a really self centered teenagers diary. No other loveable characters at all. The prince and his assistant could have been great, but they are just sometimes mentioned as being...more
I must admit- I liked the first one much more. This one started out ok but seemed to stall to me. Sure- Josie got into some stuff but the whole thing was just lacking. Josie's interactions with Mattie, Jennifer and Jake are part of what made the first book fun. The same can't be said for most of Josie's interactions with supporting characters this time around. Josie kind of started to piss me off a bit in this book too. Her 'poor me' attitude and seeming disregard for Jake grated on me this time...more
Entertaining and quick, feel good story. There was a more detail to the writing, so I feel like I got more from this book, but what I didn't get was much by way of relationship detail for Jake and Josie, and that was kind of the point of continuing the series. The proposal was, dare I say, whack (hello 1990's)! I believe the author has a lot of potential, but needs a good editor and peer reviewers in her corner. Will definitely be reading the final installment for, hopefully, more detail on Jake...more
Just like Bridesmaid Lotto, I really enjoyed Gamble on Engagement, this one was also an easy read and really lighthearted. I think I actually liked it better than the first because it had more of a storyline and substance. I still feel like it only scratches the surface on things that could of been a lot more in depth. I feel like a lot of things were introduced but then weren't followed up on and then were suddenly resolved.
I thought the situation between Josie and Leo was interesting because...more
I thought the situation between Josie and Leo was interesting because...more
I found the ending to be quiet predictable. In the first book (Bridesmaid Lotto) I quiet liked Josie, but this time round she just seemed more self-obsessed and winey. I felt as though the extra characters (Mattie, Jen, Jake) helped make Josie as a character more interesting, but seeing as many where briefly introduced, she just didn't sound as interesting. That being said there were some positives to the book. It's a good story line, still fun and I enjoyed Josie's clumsy acts! :~)
If you're looking for a deep meaningful read, this is not your book. But if you're looking for something light hearted and at times laugh out loud funny, this is the book for you. I read it in one day. There's not much character development, or much description of characters, but its still a pretty cute little story. I definitely think you need to read the first one first though, in order to fully understand the story.
All the stuff that I really liked from the first book was missing in this installment. Especially her interactions with her best friend Mattie who added comic relief and helped to keep her grounded. What happened to Josie in this book? She was smart, funny and hard working in the first book...now she was whiny, self absorbed, and lazy. I trudged through this book, but I don't feel the need to read the next.
Another wildly entertaining book from Rachel Astor in the McMaster the Disaster series. Josie McMaster travels to Europe to ghostwrite a biography for a Prince. She has no idea what she is doing but decides to wing it. She finds herself caught in the middle of so many compromising situations that it is hilarious. I really enjoyed the book even with the lack of action for the first several chapters.
this was the second in the 'mcmaster the disaster series'. i REALLY enjoyed the first book. i must say, the main character annoyed me in this one. she makes seriously stupid decisions and it doesn't occur to her how anyone else is going to be affected by her actions. i will give book #3 a shot when it comes out, but if i feel the same way about her after that one, i won't continue with the series.
Quick read. I don't know what it is with second books in a series. They start off great then lag for a while and I almost lose interest then they tie all the loose ends very quickly and hook me for the next book. I don't know if this is on purpose or if my attention span starts to wan somewhere in there. I liked it just the same. Of course I will read the third book. I always do....
Book 2 of the series and I still love Josie's character. This book picks right up where book 1 left off and continued Josie's crazy life starting pretty much as soon as you turn the first page. This one has nice plot twists, and introduces a few new characters. This is a great addition to the story and ends great with the scene with Mattie and Josie's mom. Book 3 is calling my name!
Part 2 of 3. Really good follow up to part one. Takes us further into the adventures of the lead character and the growth and possible demise of her world wind romance. This book takes us to Europe and shows how the people who we consider to have everything sometimes are missing out on the most important things in life like love. I enjoyed it and looking forward to completing book #3.
I totally loved this second book on McMaster the Disaster. Josie is so darn crazy but very enjoyable. I love that her and Jake are dating.
I was a little worried about the prince but I have to admit that craziness follows this girl around causing disasters to happen but very very funny. I love that Mattie is such a good friend.
WARNING: You will burst out laughing.
I was a little worried about the prince but I have to admit that craziness follows this girl around causing disasters to happen but very very funny. I love that Mattie is such a good friend.
WARNING: You will burst out laughing.
A short read yet a funny one. The write-up's still the same. The other characters were not really well developed like Jen's and Miranda's. The way the story was written is like writing a diary without the nitty gritty details. Even though the book was not written like a diary save for the Disaster diary entry snippets. Still, it was a light read.
Could hardly wait to finish so something might happen. Skipped through parts of book. As much as I enjoyed first one, I was disappointed in this one, wanted more of jake involved in story. Sounds crazy after this review but I'm gonna read third one hoping it will make up for this book, plus I want on finish their story.
I found this book a little too typical chick lit. Josie was a little more whiny in this book, although there were some laugh out loud moments with lots of sarcasm. As with the last book, she left of on something really good, so I have just committed myself to the rest of this series, not like they take long to read.
I just love this book. I laughed so much while reading it. Its so funny how some people can have so many things go wrong but the best thing is she is ok with it and understands she is just like that. All the way to the very last page of the book there were "McMaster Disasters". I can't wait to read the next book.
I noticed a lot of spelling mistakes and simple story errors that really bothered me, specifically identifying something as blue than 3 sentences later calling it black etc. Otherwise the book was just as good as the first, a simple easy read that required little concentration.
Quick light hearted read. How much bad luck can this girl have? But where there is bad luck she is also so lucky to land a job in England and have more adventures. Just like the first book Josie's disasters are pretty hilarious and yet she still finds love through it all.
I did enjoy this book and the book before it. My take on this McMaster the Disaster series is that they are kind of like an ABC Family movie in book form. You definitely pick up on what's going to happen next a lot, it's cheesy, but for my taste it works.
I enjoyed this second installment of McMaster the disaster but i didn't think it was as good as the first. There wasn't enough Jake in it but still a good read with Josie and Leo. The one thing i did love was the ending. Left it in a perfect spot for the next one. On to more disasters!!
Very easy read I sat at the pool for 3 hours and read it .
Loved the first one , made me laugh feel sorry for Josie and loved all the other characters .
I am getting ready to buy the 3rd book on kindle in a second to finish off the series !
Loved the first one , made me laugh feel sorry for Josie and loved all the other characters .
I am getting ready to buy the 3rd book on kindle in a second to finish off the series !
The 2nd book of the McMaster the Disaster trilogy, it's a continuation of Josie's fantastical romance. She thought she was out of the woods with from her old nickname, after all, new country, new you, right? Not for Josie...
Jul 01, 2012
Courtney Milleson
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2 of 5 stars
Shelves:
please-dont-ever-make-me-read-this,
chick-lit
the first book (free. from amazon) was decent, but I kept hoping this book would just have an affair with the tabloids themselves so I didn't have to finish it. so disappointed. cant decide if I should tusk the third book now.
Okay. Man, Josie is not the most intelligent person on the face of the planet, but again, the story was fun, if frustrating in the constant and continual disasters. Though, her name IS MacMaster the Disaster.
I loved this book and it was just as good as the first one...I laughed, I cried and I'm sure my husband thought there was something wrong with me. Josie and Jake are great together and can't wait to read the third book!
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