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DO OVER - Celya Bowers Genesis/Indigo June 2007 |
SYNOPSIS: In this funny, touching novel, a full-figured woman who has given up on romance finds unexpected love with someone shes only dreamed about--a New York Yankees superstar
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE |4+| Marguerite Lemons
REVIEW: Brad Killarney is a successful investment banker who
mistakenly takes for granted that his wife and kids will always be
there. Michelle Killarney is now living in her parent’s home in
Arlington, Texas with her two kids, after separating from her husband.
Michelle finally became fed up with Brad’s neglect of her and the kids.
Brad is trying to reconcile his family before Michelle files for divorce
when he ends up unconscious and badly beaten in the hospital. When
Michelle arrives at the hospital, she learns that Brad has amnesia.
Michelle soon realizes that their lives are in danger, and Brad has no
idea what’s going on.
DO OVER’s plot is loaded with romance and intrigue. I didn’t care for
the fact that Brad came off looking like a tyrant when he was trying to
make sure his family lived a comfortable life. However, I enjoyed the
fact that his amnesia allowed him to see just how much he had neglected
his family and helped bring about a change. In the beginning I didn’t
care for Michelle because she seemed to be the typical whiny female. She
was blaming her husband and others for the failure of the marriage
without taking any of the blame herself. Her true strength was showcased
when she became the provider and protector of her family. I really
enjoyed the fact that the other characters never really chose sides, and
had no problems letting Brad and Michelle know how they felt about their
relationship. They also went out of their way to help them in their time
of need.
DO OVER is a page turner. The characters are strong and for the most
part independent, but their love and commitment to each other is
touching. Though there were times when I questioned Michelle’s logic in
handling certain situations. It is interesting to see Brad’s
vulnerability and his willingness to change. Ms. Bowers uses the
extended family members and friends in positive manner to gently
manipulate the reconciliation of the family. I enjoyed this one even
though I feel the children were a little too perfect.
reviewer@romanceincolor.com | 10th September 2007