About the book: Charlotte Wells does not date. After surviving a broken engagement, she's taken a leave of absence from the social scene. So when her best friend and coworker, Jack, challenges her to get back in the game, she's not so sure she's ready to play. But ultimately, curiosity gets the best of her, and Charlotte accepts the daunting challenge: she will attempt to have fifty first dates in her effort to find "the one." Unfortunately, she quickly realizes that the dating pool mostly holds clown fish as she goes on one lousy outing after another. Without a good man in sight as summer ends, Charlotte cuts her losses and sets her sights on a fun-filled trip to her cousin's destination wedding in Brazil.
Brazil is a land of beautiful sights and delicious offerings—including Max, the charming brother of her cousin's new husband. Max has all the makings of a Prince Charming in soccer cleats, and Charlotte's happily ever after seems to be within reach. But love is a funny things, and soon Charlotte finds herself wondering: could it be that her true soul mate has been right in front of her all along?
My review: Oh. My. Goodness! This book was exactly what I was hoping for when I picked it up. It's a light romance that made me fall in love with the main characters and hope for their lives would turn out all right in the end. Plus there's plenty of humor and fun along the way. And isn't this just the most perfect cover ever!
I loved Charlotte. She was such a fun character to be able to see this plot through. I loved that she is a bit naive, while still already having dealt with the breakdown of an engagement. I loved how she took to the whole wishing bracelet thing, it kind of becomes her everything. And I loved that she was willing to take a chance and start going on some first dates.
Those first dates are doozies for sure! I had to laugh at the situations she ends up in. And I had to agree with her, first dates are the worst and no one should have to continuously go on them, even if it is to appease their best friend Jack. Who I have to admit, I loved. I loved the way he was constantly looking out for her. I loved how he always knew what she was thinking or needed. And I loved the way both of them were concerned constantly about the feelings of his fiance, Sylvia.
The plot of this one is so much fun! I loved the Brazilian aspect of this one. That's where the wishing bracelets come from in the beginning. There is a fantastic Brazilian party scene and a good chunk of the book actually takes place there during Charlotte's cousin's wedding. This part really had me hooked. I want to spend some time on the Brazilian beaches wearing their special flip flops, maybe right now!
Run and grab a copy of this one, it's so much fun!
I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Purchase links: Amazon - Deseret Book
About the author: Michele Ashman Bell grew up in St. George, Utah, where she met her husband, Gary, at Dixie College. They are the proud parents of four children: Weston, Kendyl, Andrea, and Rachel.
A favorite pastime of Michele’s is supporting her children in all of their activities, traveling both in and outside the United States with her husband and family, and doing research for her books. She also scuba dives. Aside from being a busy wife and mother, Michele is an aerobics instructor at the Life Centre Athletic Club near her home. Michele is the best-selling author of several books and a Christmas booklet and has also written children’s stories for the Friend magazine.
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About the book: Charlotte Wells does not date. After surviving a broken engagement, she's taken a leave of absence from the social scene. So when her best friend and coworker, Jack, challenges her to get back in the game, she's not so sure she's ready to play. But ultimately, curiosity gets the best of her, and Charlotte accepts the daunting challenge: she will attempt to have fifty first dates in her effort to find "the one." Unfortunately, she quickly realizes that the dating pool mostly holds clown fish as she goes on one lousy outing after another. Without a good man in sight as summer ends, Charlotte cuts her losses and sets her sights on a fun-filled trip to her cousin's destination wedding in Brazil.