http://mycosyreads.blogspot.com/2014/...I'm not a big fan of such books. They are too predictable and boring for me. But from time to time I can pick one - to get my brain some rest and to refresh my English knowledge (I usually read these books in English, not with translation). But this one I liked.Basically, it is a story of a Cinderella. In our time. There are lots of books and movies like that, but there were something charmingly realistic about this book that I fell for it. Or maybe that's writing that caught me. Anyways here I am sipping my tea and writing this review instead of reading something else.It's quite interesting how you like the main characters. I mean, there's a great chance you'll fall for them, they aren't that stereptypical. They are more like an average people with their problems. Of course the romance and everything was very predictable, but not so boring as I expected. But somehow I turned the pages really quickly, I was totally hooked and read it in one breath. Whilst having a man handling her problems Sam manages staying really feministic which I like. She tries her best to manage all by herself and depends only on her own power, that's good model for modern fairy tales. And Jack, he is totally got it. He treats women as they deserve that. Not so protective and not indifferent. Unrealistic type of a man, I guess. Then there are a bunch of different characters you'd not manage to even distinguish - they all are rather flat. But hey, that's chic lit. It's not supposed to be very Ulysses-like at all.If you like romantic stories - go for it. If you like nice romantic stories - go for it. If you want to spend your time with a pleasant book - totally go for it.In general, the book is good and light.
After reading several books recently with heavier subject lines I was ready for a light romance. WIFE FOR A DAY fit the bill. Samantha 'Sam' Jones is a sweetheart of a lady who was also homeless. She had the best of intentions but her naive judgment of people was her downfall. At the start of this romance, she owes a loan shark several thousand dollars before interest and needs to earn some money fast. Enter Jack Remington who needs a tux altered. Sam completes the job expecting a big tip when Jack proposes an even better deal: pose as his fiancee while the two of them attend his sister's engagement party. She considers telling him 'no' until he sweetens the pot. Sam wants to pay off her loan ASAP so she agrees.Over the next several weeks this couple will hook up again several times in between Jack returning to his ranch in Wyoming to meet his long-lost son. I am leaving out quite a bit but if you are looking for two people who need each other, it is Jack and Sam.This romance will require you to suspend your disbelief with a few situations. And, yes, there are some minor editing issues but you can't help but like Sam. She is the 4As: attractive, appealing, agreeable (for the most part) and amiable. Jack is rich and good-looking but comes across somewhat crusty. Slow to trust, Sam manages to get under his skin. And this is in a good way.Take this for what it is, a light and easy read. I enjoyed this book because there was no deep thinking. I was looking for something gentle with a spark, had some good sexual tension and was entertaining at the same time. WIFE FOR A DAY met my needs.
Do You like book Wife For A Day (1999)?
This may seem like one of those books that takes a snobby millionaire and puts him in an almost impossible situation with a blue-collar (or lower)woman. But of course the situation is of his own doing. And you would expect that what would drive the story would be his inability to understand the woman's way of life or the woman's inability to meld with the snobs friends and such. But as far as this book goes you would be wonderfully wrong!What this is, is a story in which the man Jack, needs a woman to impersonate his fiance for one night, since his real one just broke up with him. Of course some feelings come of that one night but go no farther. Yet Jack can't seem to get Samantha out of his mind. Even more so when his sister meets up with Samantha, forcing Sam to keep up pretenses much to Jacks chagrin.A side story is one of Jack's son whom he gave up 16 years ago hitchhiking his way across the country to see if Jack is the SOB he thinks his Dad is.This is a truly sweet love story, low (not non-existent!)on the explicit sexual escapades and high on a relationship driven plot. The characters a fairly well drawn and might be ones that I would count as my friends were they real. Well except for Jacks sister Lauren, but I think she is drawn this way to give more of a contrast to Jack. the setting is brought to life by Ms Bergs fun style of writing.
—Dianne
