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Girls Do Or Don't #4
Smart Girls Think Twice
Sociologist Emma Riley’s new research project depends on a sexy bartender who wants nothing to do with her project—and certainly nothing to do with Emma. Too bad she’s way too smart to ever take no for an answer.
320 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published December 17, 2008
About the author
Cathie Linz
98 books124 followersCathie Linz Baumgardner was an American librarian and a prolific romance novelist, publishing over 50 novels under the names Cathie Linz and Cat Devon. Her books, known for their humor and witty dialogue, have been translated into nearly 20 languages worldwide. She contributed to the acclaimed anthology Dangerous Men and Adventurous Women: Romance Writers on the Appeal of the Romance and received multiple honors, including the Romantic Times Career Achievement Storyteller of the Year, Reviewers' Choice Award, eHarlequin Readers' Choice Award, and Write Touch Award. An avid traveler, she lived in the Chicago area with her family and her cat.
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August 24, 2009
I am not a huge fan of contemporary romances, but Cathie Linz gets a lot of great reviews so I decided to give this one a try. Emma Riley, a sociologist caught up in the world of academics, returns to her hometown to do a research study on the recent boom of new occupants and new businesses in the small town. She doesn't put much importance on appearances or even the whole dating scene, preferring to be at home with her textbooks. Jake Slayter is one of her prime targets to interview because he just moved to town. Jake is an ex-pro extreme athlete, and semi-famous, not to mention gorgeous, why would he move to the middle of nowhere? But Jake isn't willing to tell an interviewer, even one this beautiful, that he's in town to find his birth mother.
I had a really hard time getting into the story because the beginning seemed so cliched. I was really irritated by the way Jake came on so strong right off the bat. He kept tucking Emma's hair behind her ear, touching her cheek, etc, when they had only just met. Just like Emma, I would be so turned off by this and think that he acted like this with every girl he met. Another thing that annoyed me was how the author kept repeating how attracted Emma and Jake were to each other. I wanted the author to show me, not just keep telling me over and over.
There were a lot of secondary characters to keep track of in this book. Emma's sisters were irritating to me and didn't add much to the story besides being an annoyance to Emma. I may have gotten off to a better start if I hadn't been bombarded with the bridezilla sisters right from the start. Maybe these two were characters in Linz' previous books, so her fans were happy to see them back, but I didn't care for them. Emma's parents were interesting additions to the story, and Lulu and Oliver were fun characters, if a bit over the top. Lulu is a friend of Emma's family, who is goth and outspoken, and Oliver is a friend of Emma's from the world of academics, and even more of a 'nerd' than Emma. It was cute to see Jake jealous of Oliver, even though he was so non-threatening.
The turning point of the book for me was when Jake adopted a stray dog named Mutt. This made me see Jake as a great guy who was really just a big softie underneath his extreme sports bravado. Jake redeemed himself even more by taking Oliver under his wing too.
I really liked Emma, she was an uber-nerd only interested in her research projects until she met Jake. She was a little lacking in her self confidence around men, but stlll confident in herself otherwise and not about to let anyone, including a hot guy, take advantage of her. She was vulnerable without being pathetic and needy.
I'm glad I finished reading this book, because Emma and Jake's romance turned into a believable one and I really did want to see where it would go. The characters of Oliver and Mutt (yes, the dog!) helped me stay interested in the story. I'm still not converted to a big contemporary romance fan, but this was a cute, enjoyable read!
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I had a really hard time getting into the story because the beginning seemed so cliched. I was really irritated by the way Jake came on so strong right off the bat. He kept tucking Emma's hair behind her ear, touching her cheek, etc, when they had only just met. Just like Emma, I would be so turned off by this and think that he acted like this with every girl he met. Another thing that annoyed me was how the author kept repeating how attracted Emma and Jake were to each other. I wanted the author to show me, not just keep telling me over and over.
There were a lot of secondary characters to keep track of in this book. Emma's sisters were irritating to me and didn't add much to the story besides being an annoyance to Emma. I may have gotten off to a better start if I hadn't been bombarded with the bridezilla sisters right from the start. Maybe these two were characters in Linz' previous books, so her fans were happy to see them back, but I didn't care for them. Emma's parents were interesting additions to the story, and Lulu and Oliver were fun characters, if a bit over the top. Lulu is a friend of Emma's family, who is goth and outspoken, and Oliver is a friend of Emma's from the world of academics, and even more of a 'nerd' than Emma. It was cute to see Jake jealous of Oliver, even though he was so non-threatening.
The turning point of the book for me was when Jake adopted a stray dog named Mutt. This made me see Jake as a great guy who was really just a big softie underneath his extreme sports bravado. Jake redeemed himself even more by taking Oliver under his wing too.
I really liked Emma, she was an uber-nerd only interested in her research projects until she met Jake. She was a little lacking in her self confidence around men, but stlll confident in herself otherwise and not about to let anyone, including a hot guy, take advantage of her. She was vulnerable without being pathetic and needy.
I'm glad I finished reading this book, because Emma and Jake's romance turned into a believable one and I really did want to see where it would go. The characters of Oliver and Mutt (yes, the dog!) helped me stay interested in the story. I'm still not converted to a big contemporary romance fan, but this was a cute, enjoyable read!
Reviewed for: http://inthehammockblog.blogspot.com/
June 12, 2012
Wow, did not love it. Didn't hate it either.
The plot was good, just wasn't developed well. (like Emma's and Jake's project)
The whole story revolved around sex. All the time.
i kind of got tired of hearing how amazingly hot Jake is and how Emma's too smart to go for him.
Jake came on SO strong. And Emma made herself look really easy. Overall, it was a short story about an affair.
The author tried fixing that by making Jake fall for her...like the week after they met. Not believable.
Not one of my favorites. I wanted to see their relationship grow into a friendship then love. Not lust and then love.
You guys should try I've got your number by Sophie Kinsella or A girl like you by Gemma Burgees.
If you want a book that's got the Love to Lust plot but WELL WRITTEN, then try any of the Julie James novels. I recommend A lot like love and About that Night
The plot was good, just wasn't developed well. (like Emma's and Jake's project)
The whole story revolved around sex. All the time.
i kind of got tired of hearing how amazingly hot Jake is and how Emma's too smart to go for him.
Jake came on SO strong. And Emma made herself look really easy. Overall, it was a short story about an affair.
The author tried fixing that by making Jake fall for her...like the week after they met. Not believable.
Not one of my favorites. I wanted to see their relationship grow into a friendship then love. Not lust and then love.
You guys should try I've got your number by Sophie Kinsella or A girl like you by Gemma Burgees.
If you want a book that's got the Love to Lust plot but WELL WRITTEN, then try any of the Julie James novels. I recommend A lot like love and About that Night
November 8, 2009
Cute. No explanation about why the hero and heroine find each other so compelling, besides animal attraction and hot sex. Sigh.
December 29, 2021
28 December 2021
It's painfully clichéd, so I couldn't enjoy it much.
I stopped 3/4th of the way in and managed to get through it more than a year later. The brainy woman and brawny loner man story could have been so much more unique if they weren't so two-dimensional.
The other characters of Rock Creek are far more interesting.
It's painfully clichéd, so I couldn't enjoy it much.
I stopped 3/4th of the way in and managed to get through it more than a year later. The brainy woman and brawny loner man story could have been so much more unique if they weren't so two-dimensional.
The other characters of Rock Creek are far more interesting.
April 13, 2015
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Smart Girls Think Twice
Cover: 5
Plot: 4
Characters: 4
Emma Riley a sociologist went back to her hometown for a research she was making there she meet bartender Jake Slayter who she asks to be part of her reasearch. Then after that things start to heat up but when his past stops him from fully loving her, will they still have their happy ever after?
This is the very first time I have ever read a book written by this particular author and the only thing that attracted me to reading this was the cover since it was artfully made.
I had a lot of issues regarding this book. While it may have started out fine, the further you get it turns out to get a tad bit boring.
The plot was cliché. A nerd who falls for a hot guy and I was really hoping that the author would put a spin to this book but I ended up disappointed.
Nevertheless, it was an okay book for me fit for relaxing and all but it is not something that would be memorable.
Smart Girls Think Twice
Cover: 5
Plot: 4
Characters: 4
“I don’t want any woman. I want you.”
Emma Riley a sociologist went back to her hometown for a research she was making there she meet bartender Jake Slayter who she asks to be part of her reasearch. Then after that things start to heat up but when his past stops him from fully loving her, will they still have their happy ever after?
This is the very first time I have ever read a book written by this particular author and the only thing that attracted me to reading this was the cover since it was artfully made.
I had a lot of issues regarding this book. While it may have started out fine, the further you get it turns out to get a tad bit boring.
The plot was cliché. A nerd who falls for a hot guy and I was really hoping that the author would put a spin to this book but I ended up disappointed.
Nevertheless, it was an okay book for me fit for relaxing and all but it is not something that would be memorable.
April 14, 2009
This book was REALLY cute. It was kinda sorta book 4 in a series (each book takes place in the same town and has some of the same characters in them), but I didn't feel like I was missing anything, so that was good.
I really liked (and identified with) Emma, even though I'm not sure I had ANYTHING in common with her, so that's a pretty amazing feat of writing! Jake was great, although I think if I analyzed him, his main character trait would be sexiness... which I'm not sure is a very... ummm... good quality to base a long-term relationship on. And I'm not sure Emma and Jake's relationship was based on much other than the fact that they couldn't keep their hands off each other... but, hey! It's a romance novel, I guess.... or something. It was adorable though....
I really liked (and identified with) Emma, even though I'm not sure I had ANYTHING in common with her, so that's a pretty amazing feat of writing! Jake was great, although I think if I analyzed him, his main character trait would be sexiness... which I'm not sure is a very... ummm... good quality to base a long-term relationship on. And I'm not sure Emma and Jake's relationship was based on much other than the fact that they couldn't keep their hands off each other... but, hey! It's a romance novel, I guess.... or something. It was adorable though....
January 28, 2009
When college professor and sociologist Emma Riley returns to her home town in Pennsylvania to do demographic research for a grant, she meets her match in Jake, a sexy bartender who won't answer her questions. Her two sisters are both getting married, so her crazy mother invites Jake to be Emma's escort--let the fun begin!
Earlier books in the series featured the other sisters' stories, but each can stand alone. If you read one, you'll want them all. They're all cute, funny, feel-good romances that will have you laughing out loud. If you like Cathie Linz, try Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Mary Kay Andrews or Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard.
Earlier books in the series featured the other sisters' stories, but each can stand alone. If you read one, you'll want them all. They're all cute, funny, feel-good romances that will have you laughing out loud. If you like Cathie Linz, try Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Mary Kay Andrews or Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard.
July 17, 2010
Okay, so I skimmed through it. However, I got enough of the story that I realized that I didn't clicked with Jake, the rebel. Emma was okay, and I did enjoy her family. Other characters from the book were also good, especially Oliver and Lulu. The dog appearing in the story was an endearing and amusing character.
This is the first book that I've read from the author, and I'm not going to put it against her just because the hero isn't my type. Anyway, I may pick up another one of the author's books if the story grabs my attention.
This is the first book that I've read from the author, and I'm not going to put it against her just because the hero isn't my type. Anyway, I may pick up another one of the author's books if the story grabs my attention.
September 11, 2009
While I didn't think the writing style was that great, I did like the premise of the story. I also liked the main characters, at least when they weren't mooning over each other. My one gripe about the book was that the characters seemed kid of immature for their age and education level. I'm a twenty-something single and don't act that immaturely about relationships--okay, I HOPE I don't act that immaturely about relationships.
February 19, 2009
Linz writes great characters and believable family situations. Smart Girls Think Twice is funny and sweet without being mawkish, has a heroine women can relate to, a likeable hero, and a happy cavalcade of supporting characters.
May 28, 2010
I wanted light and humorous, but isn't a book supposed to have a plot? And in a romance, shouldn't the hero and heroine be together? Random and choppy, populated with people to interrupt the couple who had no reason not to be together. Cute lines do not make a book.
July 8, 2009
I think part of my problem with this is I wasn't in the mood for stupid fluff. You'd think "smart" girls would be smarter. feh
January 20, 2010
This was an allright book , it had a happy ending and was a fast read . Soo it was worth reading for mee . (:
June 19, 2010
Fun romantic comedy........junk food for the reader. No wow factor and pretty predictable.
January 30, 2009
Actually a 3.5. Cute but with a few things that kinda bugged me.
September 19, 2023
This is a good romance - the characters are fun overall and the MC have a good story. But it never crossed the threshold for me, either the emotional connection between the MC or their physical chemistry.
The pluses for this book are some good dorky energy - yay for the smart girls, and guys - the writing, and the humor.
The minuses are the lack of a full character arc for either MC - but especially Jake who goes from zero emotional availability to 1,000 in the final tiny bit of the book. His personal search lacks an emotional punch, too. He's vulnerable, but almost entirely internally. I kept thinking he's gonna open up to someone - his love interest, his dorky roomie, heck, even his dog. Nope. In Emma's case, she has a stand-up-for-herself moment in there, but since you never feel that the put-downs do more than irritate her, it's hard to feel it as growth. Her past trauma is merely a plot device, not woven into her relationships.
But for a quick and diverting airplane read - sure, nothing too upsetting and it's nice, if not exalting, at the final HEA.
The pluses for this book are some good dorky energy - yay for the smart girls, and guys - the writing, and the humor.
The minuses are the lack of a full character arc for either MC - but especially Jake who goes from zero emotional availability to 1,000 in the final tiny bit of the book. His personal search lacks an emotional punch, too. He's vulnerable, but almost entirely internally. I kept thinking he's gonna open up to someone - his love interest, his dorky roomie, heck, even his dog. Nope. In Emma's case, she has a stand-up-for-herself moment in there, but since you never feel that the put-downs do more than irritate her, it's hard to feel it as growth. Her past trauma is merely a plot device, not woven into her relationships.
But for a quick and diverting airplane read - sure, nothing too upsetting and it's nice, if not exalting, at the final HEA.
December 23, 2019
I liked the different stories inside the story..however, it was unexpectedly raunchy.
December 30, 2012
~3.5/5
[Also available on my blog.]
This is probably going to be a pretty short review, because I don’t have too much to say about this book. It was a really cute, sweet story, and I enjoyed it.
Getting into the book was easy; I liked the romance between Emma and Jake, and how it progressed. The ending for them was very sweet, if a bit cliché and predictable, but I can get over that. The epilogue was… I mean, it was sweet, but it kind of bothers me that for a lot of these types of stories, it’s not a happy ending unless the two characters get married. In this story, there was actually some time for the characters to get to know each other, time actually went by, but still not enough for me to be happy about them getting married so quickly. It’s just… I don’t think that there has to be marriage in order for there to be a happily ever after.
But whatever, I still liked the story.
As I said, I enjoyed the scenes between Emma and Jake, and there was even some nice sex, but not very much and that’s fine. I also liked the scenes between Emma and her family; I found those to be really entertaining, which was nice. My least favorite storyline was probably the one involving Jake, and that was only at the beginning, since it got better. Emma was sweet and, at times, fierce, and Jake was funny as well as sweet. Her family was fun and a bit pushy, and their small town was eccentric; I liked meeting all the different characters.
The story flowed rather well; it wasn’t a super-fast read, but it didn’t take very long, and overall I enjoyed it quite a bit. It was sweet and fun, a very light read.
When I got this book, I didn’t know that it was part of a series, but that doesn’t seem to matter too much, given that each book stars a different character. I do plan on reading more books by Linz, though.
Also, sidenote: I don't think the title, or the cover, portrays the novel very well. I mean, it made me think that the main character would have two different guys to choose from, but that wasn't the case. There was only ever one guy, really. I can't even think of another contender existing, so if there was, they were obviously very minor. I'm thinking the title maybe has to do with how the two fight and then she has to rethink if she wants to be with him, but I still don't think it fits very well. They could have thought of something better, even have gone with something even more cliche like 'Take a Chance On Me' (since this phrase was actually used in the make-up scene) or something.
[Also available on my blog.]
This is probably going to be a pretty short review, because I don’t have too much to say about this book. It was a really cute, sweet story, and I enjoyed it.
Getting into the book was easy; I liked the romance between Emma and Jake, and how it progressed. The ending for them was very sweet, if a bit cliché and predictable, but I can get over that. The epilogue was… I mean, it was sweet, but it kind of bothers me that for a lot of these types of stories, it’s not a happy ending unless the two characters get married. In this story, there was actually some time for the characters to get to know each other, time actually went by, but still not enough for me to be happy about them getting married so quickly. It’s just… I don’t think that there has to be marriage in order for there to be a happily ever after.
But whatever, I still liked the story.
As I said, I enjoyed the scenes between Emma and Jake, and there was even some nice sex, but not very much and that’s fine. I also liked the scenes between Emma and her family; I found those to be really entertaining, which was nice. My least favorite storyline was probably the one involving Jake, and that was only at the beginning, since it got better. Emma was sweet and, at times, fierce, and Jake was funny as well as sweet. Her family was fun and a bit pushy, and their small town was eccentric; I liked meeting all the different characters.
The story flowed rather well; it wasn’t a super-fast read, but it didn’t take very long, and overall I enjoyed it quite a bit. It was sweet and fun, a very light read.
When I got this book, I didn’t know that it was part of a series, but that doesn’t seem to matter too much, given that each book stars a different character. I do plan on reading more books by Linz, though.
Also, sidenote: I don't think the title, or the cover, portrays the novel very well. I mean, it made me think that the main character would have two different guys to choose from, but that wasn't the case. There was only ever one guy, really. I can't even think of another contender existing, so if there was, they were obviously very minor. I'm thinking the title maybe has to do with how the two fight and then she has to rethink if she wants to be with him, but I still don't think it fits very well. They could have thought of something better, even have gone with something even more cliche like 'Take a Chance On Me' (since this phrase was actually used in the make-up scene) or something.
April 9, 2011
Ms. Linz is a best selling author in the romantic comedy field,and has definitely perfected her style of writing. It is definitely sexy enough to entertain her audience and the dialog is saucy and clever. I have to admit, and this will stun you, I'm sure, I'm not in the target audience for modern romance novels. The sex is a little too graphic for my old fashioned sensibilities, though it may sound delightfully realistic to the modern swinging singles out there.
The protagonist is sweet and sensible Emma Riley who has earned a degree in sociology and decides to multi-task when she returns to her hometown for the weddings of her two older sisters. Her plan is to survey the residents of small town Rock Creek Pennsylvania to determine the cause and effects of it's recent resurgence in population and in new business openings. Her hope is that she can publish her research and therefore punch up her professional credentials, or maybe just save her job back in Boston.
It's been awhile since her family has been back together, but as always, the pecking order remains intact, so Emma feels picked on by her sisters, and all three girls have the usual annoyances with everything their mom does or says. Turns out both sisters are pregnant, so some of the humor is based on morning sickness and frequent runs to the bathroom. The Riley family dynamics, the wedding preparations and the bride's maid dresses also contribute to the humor. Oh, and did I mention that the family home is in a trailer park? Mmmhmm....
But the real action comes when Emma seeks to interview the newest resident in town, the sexy and mysterious bartender Jake Slayter. Her attraction to him is immediate and sensual, shall we say. That first meeting doesn't go real well, but the attraction is there, and grows throughout the book. What she doesn't know is the real reason Jake has come to Rock Creek. He was adopted as an infant and is seeking to follow up on investigative work he had done, which tells him his birth mother came from Rock Creek.
One convention that Ms. Linz uses a little too often, in my humble opinion, is that of the person being discussed always seems to be there to overhear and create an awkward conversational moment. I'm sure there's got to be another way to move the plot forward, but, hey,it's working for her...
The protagonist is sweet and sensible Emma Riley who has earned a degree in sociology and decides to multi-task when she returns to her hometown for the weddings of her two older sisters. Her plan is to survey the residents of small town Rock Creek Pennsylvania to determine the cause and effects of it's recent resurgence in population and in new business openings. Her hope is that she can publish her research and therefore punch up her professional credentials, or maybe just save her job back in Boston.
It's been awhile since her family has been back together, but as always, the pecking order remains intact, so Emma feels picked on by her sisters, and all three girls have the usual annoyances with everything their mom does or says. Turns out both sisters are pregnant, so some of the humor is based on morning sickness and frequent runs to the bathroom. The Riley family dynamics, the wedding preparations and the bride's maid dresses also contribute to the humor. Oh, and did I mention that the family home is in a trailer park? Mmmhmm....
But the real action comes when Emma seeks to interview the newest resident in town, the sexy and mysterious bartender Jake Slayter. Her attraction to him is immediate and sensual, shall we say. That first meeting doesn't go real well, but the attraction is there, and grows throughout the book. What she doesn't know is the real reason Jake has come to Rock Creek. He was adopted as an infant and is seeking to follow up on investigative work he had done, which tells him his birth mother came from Rock Creek.
One convention that Ms. Linz uses a little too often, in my humble opinion, is that of the person being discussed always seems to be there to overhear and create an awkward conversational moment. I'm sure there's got to be another way to move the plot forward, but, hey,it's working for her...
December 6, 2010
Not as good as the previous book in this series but I still enjoyed the ride. I think the background characters were a little more endearing than sociologist Emma and bartender/ex-extreme athlete Jake Slayter. Emma was your typical uptight academic who just needed to be shaken up by the bad boy with a secret. Of course, they fall in love, this is a romance novel. I was a little unsatisfied with both their characters and the reason why they felt such an attraction to each other was a little bit of a mystery to me.
Emma is in town to study the revitalization of small towns and Jake wants to find his birth mother. She wants to study him as a newcomer to the town. He's having none of that, thinking that she's a reporter coming to sniff out more about his life after an extreme sport gone wrong (best friend died in an avalanche? he was blamed even though the other guy tried to kill him? Was that really necessary?) but he's uber-attracted to her because she's not just some bunny trying to get in his bed.
Emma is in town to study the revitalization of small towns and Jake wants to find his birth mother. She wants to study him as a newcomer to the town. He's having none of that, thinking that she's a reporter coming to sniff out more about his life after an extreme sport gone wrong (best friend died in an avalanche? he was blamed even though the other guy tried to kill him? Was that really necessary?) but he's uber-attracted to her because she's not just some bunny trying to get in his bed.
March 14, 2015
Flor Cristerna
Cathie Linz:Smart girls think twice
The book is about Emma and Jake.she falls in love and they begin to face struggles because of the people in rock creeck throughout the way.Jake is an extreme sports athlete and got in an accident and decided it was time to look for his mom ,On the way of finding his mom in rock creeck he finds Emma. Jake has never loved anyone and then starts to fall for Emma.
Why did I choose this book ?
I choose this book because the title sounded like it was going to be about a womens life and i was right.
What was your favorite part?
My Favorite part of the book was when Jake found his family and his mom,and hid that from everyone .
Did you enjoy the book ?
Yes i enjoyed the book, but it was perdictable i could say i knew the parts that were going to happen and the ending as well.
Would you recommend this book to your friend?
Yes i would if they are in to romance books .
Cathie Linz:Smart girls think twice
The book is about Emma and Jake.she falls in love and they begin to face struggles because of the people in rock creeck throughout the way.Jake is an extreme sports athlete and got in an accident and decided it was time to look for his mom ,On the way of finding his mom in rock creeck he finds Emma. Jake has never loved anyone and then starts to fall for Emma.
Why did I choose this book ?
I choose this book because the title sounded like it was going to be about a womens life and i was right.
What was your favorite part?
My Favorite part of the book was when Jake found his family and his mom,and hid that from everyone .
Did you enjoy the book ?
Yes i enjoyed the book, but it was perdictable i could say i knew the parts that were going to happen and the ending as well.
Would you recommend this book to your friend?
Yes i would if they are in to romance books .
August 16, 2011
ceritanya ampir sama dengan buku satu. ada apa dengan kecenderunganku baca buku nerd vs bad boy gini??? huyuh~~
keluarganya Emma okelah. segaknya lebih baek daripada Angel dan Skye. sebal banget sama dua tokoh itu. dan mereka muncul lagi pula di buku ini. hmpth..... >.<
segaknya ada Lulu dan Oliver sama si mutt yang lucu. jadi dimaafkan deh. semua tokohnya biasa aja. gak ada yg bener bener aku suka. agak jengkel sama kedua sodaranya emma, apalagi si Sue Allen itu. udah telanjur gak suka dia di buku satu. jadi gak bisa suka, walo aku udah berusaha buat suka.
biasa biasa aja. dan gak kan kubaca lagi buku ini sama kayak buku 1 yang "Good Girls do". cukup sekali aja.
keluarganya Emma okelah. segaknya lebih baek daripada Angel dan Skye. sebal banget sama dua tokoh itu. dan mereka muncul lagi pula di buku ini. hmpth..... >.<
segaknya ada Lulu dan Oliver sama si mutt yang lucu. jadi dimaafkan deh. semua tokohnya biasa aja. gak ada yg bener bener aku suka. agak jengkel sama kedua sodaranya emma, apalagi si Sue Allen itu. udah telanjur gak suka dia di buku satu. jadi gak bisa suka, walo aku udah berusaha buat suka.
biasa biasa aja. dan gak kan kubaca lagi buku ini sama kayak buku 1 yang "Good Girls do". cukup sekali aja.
May 27, 2010
Cathie Linz, why haven't I heard about you before? This was a really strong romance set in a small town (a favorite setting for me - any small town) about a psychologist and an extreme sports athlete who has just suffered a really crappy life and is looking for his birth mother. It wasn't perfect - I would have given it a much better rating if the hero had been more developed and if the heroine's family weren't relied on for most of the humor, making them annoying in the long run. Still, decent plot, great heroine. I'll be reading more by Ms. Linz.
March 26, 2012
Out of the 4 book series this is my second favorite one. The first being Big Girls Don't Cry. This had so many things going on that it made it all the more interesting. The relationship Emma has with her sisters is so typical & funny. Their mother is a nut job in the kindest way but really makes a lot of Thu.hd happen for the best really. Jake it turns out to be a guy who ends up loving for all if the right reasons but has no clue how he gets there. But its all the little thing the their non relationship goes through that helps him figure that out. High recommend. 5*****
May 1, 2012
Perhaps I would've been more better off starting with the 1st in the series instead of the last, but this book was just kind of "meh". Not bad, not great--I don't have much to say about it. The thing that probably hurts this book is the dialogue. It is just so trite. The Emma and Oliver characters in particular leaves me wondering if Linz has ever interacted with academics. They are so stereotyped they become absurd and annoying. That being said it it is a fine read for a few hours of escapism.
February 26, 2016
Good start.
Loved the all the sex bits; they said a lot about the characters and how they communicated with each other. The scenes where hot and playful, and simply plain perfect. Non of the over the top gross stuff out there lately.
I read it when I was I high school and it was perfect even then.
Cons: an ok last chapter.
Favorite parts:
•Jake on her fire escape & the Cheetos.
•The big mutt he adopts.
•All the scenes in the apartment building;
-her PTSD moment in the hallway in front of her door.
-the cute geek neighbor, his monologues, and his crush.
-all the love scenes.
Loved the all the sex bits; they said a lot about the characters and how they communicated with each other. The scenes where hot and playful, and simply plain perfect. Non of the over the top gross stuff out there lately.
I read it when I was I high school and it was perfect even then.
Cons: an ok last chapter.
Favorite parts:
•Jake on her fire escape & the Cheetos.
•The big mutt he adopts.
•All the scenes in the apartment building;
-her PTSD moment in the hallway in front of her door.
-the cute geek neighbor, his monologues, and his crush.
-all the love scenes.
February 8, 2013
I've read the other books in the series and enjoyed them all. They were all fun to read and had great characters. But, I have mixed feelings about this book.
I enjoyed the setting, the characters, I liked the dialogue (even when at times it was repetitive), but it felt rushed...everything happened so quickly. I didn't get emotionally involved with either the hero or heroine...I wanted to know more about them and also wanted a more in depth resolution with Jake family.
I enjoyed the setting, the characters, I liked the dialogue (even when at times it was repetitive), but it felt rushed...everything happened so quickly. I didn't get emotionally involved with either the hero or heroine...I wanted to know more about them and also wanted a more in depth resolution with Jake family.
June 3, 2013
This is book 4 in a series and I really enjoyed books 1-3. They were very clever and lots of fun. This one felt rushed and forced. I could feel the deadline that the author must have had breathing down my neck. Where 1-3 were laugh out loud funny -- this one was "oh cute" with small chuckle. Worth reading to wrap up the series but would have not stayed with it if it was the first I read.
July 14, 2014
"Smart Girls Think Twice" is a cute contemporary romance with a cast of fun secondary characters. There were some laugh out loud moments and a sweet conclusion. The beginning of the book was kind of slow, but the second half was very readable. I would probably recommend this book. Contains graphic sex.
March 28, 2009
I think I've read something by this author before but I can't remember what. I really liked this book, loved the brainy main character-- the kick-ass sociologist. I will look for more books by Cathie Linz in the library!
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