Book Review for: "Not Just Make Believe" Written by: Sandra Sookoo Desert Breeze Publishing ISBN: 1-93600-41-5 eBook Format $5.
99 5 Stars Sookoo pens a lighthearted, yet complex contemporary romance with "Not Just Make Believe.
" Set in modern day Indianapolis, Sookoo's characters come alive against a vivid Christmas backdrop.
Andrea Petercheff is on her way to a job interview with the manager of a fancy hotel, Howard.
As she rushes through the lobby, she runs into Maxwell Gildenthall - literally.
He's a handsome stock broker who Andie believes is out of her league.
What she doesn't realize is that she's set off a slow fuse in his heart.
Max lives in the hotel with his nine-year-old niece, Piper.
Piper is a precocious girl always up to her ears in an adventure.
It doesn't help that Max is always working and barely has time for his young ward.
When he goes overseas to London, Howard puts Andrea in charge of watching Piper.
Piper is the princess of mischief, and Andrea has to use all the tricks in her book to get to know her.
She soon learns that Piper loves Disney movies, and on a deeper level, Piper yearns to have a family of her very own.
When Max returns from England, he's impressed with how his young ward has taken to Andrea.
Deciding to take a chance, he asks Andrea to go out to dinner.
Andrea is a little overweight and self conscious, hiding behind a mask of sarcastic quick wit.
She soon realizes that Max is hiding something, too - his heart.
Piper's parents and his girlfriend were killed on 11 Sept 2001, and he's been avoiding having to deal with the hurt and pain.
Despite their insecurities, Andrea and Max slowly learn to open their hearts.
Unfortunately, their plans for Christmas Eve go terribly wrong when Max and Andrea have a disagreement over him going to work.
Can Andrea and Max work things out to give Piper the family she's always wanted? Sookoo's voice is fresh and exhilarating.
The story is told in the first person by Andrea and Sookoo has captured the character's voice down to every rhythm.
Sookoo's writing shines.
The plot flows effortlessly and there's never a dull moment with Andrea.
The characters are vibrant and complex.
Andie hides behind a prickly attitude that begins to warm as she learns about Piper.
Piper believes in make believe and she thinks make believe just might become real between Andrea and Max.
Max is handsome, but his heart is covered in gothic darkness.
As his heart begins to emotionally beat again, he realizes that what he's feeling for Andie is both thrilling and scary.
The novel is sweet for romance readers with several sensual kisses.
Overall, "Not Just Make Believe" makes fairy tales come to life.
99 5 Stars Sookoo pens a lighthearted, yet complex contemporary romance with "Not Just Make Believe.
" Set in modern day Indianapolis, Sookoo's characters come alive against a vivid Christmas backdrop.
Andrea Petercheff is on her way to a job interview with the manager of a fancy hotel, Howard.
As she rushes through the lobby, she runs into Maxwell Gildenthall - literally.
He's a handsome stock broker who Andie believes is out of her league.
What she doesn't realize is that she's set off a slow fuse in his heart.
Max lives in the hotel with his nine-year-old niece, Piper.
Piper is a precocious girl always up to her ears in an adventure.
It doesn't help that Max is always working and barely has time for his young ward.
When he goes overseas to London, Howard puts Andrea in charge of watching Piper.
Piper is the princess of mischief, and Andrea has to use all the tricks in her book to get to know her.
She soon learns that Piper loves Disney movies, and on a deeper level, Piper yearns to have a family of her very own.
When Max returns from England, he's impressed with how his young ward has taken to Andrea.
Deciding to take a chance, he asks Andrea to go out to dinner.
Andrea is a little overweight and self conscious, hiding behind a mask of sarcastic quick wit.
She soon realizes that Max is hiding something, too - his heart.
Piper's parents and his girlfriend were killed on 11 Sept 2001, and he's been avoiding having to deal with the hurt and pain.
Despite their insecurities, Andrea and Max slowly learn to open their hearts.
Unfortunately, their plans for Christmas Eve go terribly wrong when Max and Andrea have a disagreement over him going to work.
Can Andrea and Max work things out to give Piper the family she's always wanted? Sookoo's voice is fresh and exhilarating.
The story is told in the first person by Andrea and Sookoo has captured the character's voice down to every rhythm.
Sookoo's writing shines.
The plot flows effortlessly and there's never a dull moment with Andrea.
The characters are vibrant and complex.
Andie hides behind a prickly attitude that begins to warm as she learns about Piper.
Piper believes in make believe and she thinks make believe just might become real between Andrea and Max.
Max is handsome, but his heart is covered in gothic darkness.
As his heart begins to emotionally beat again, he realizes that what he's feeling for Andie is both thrilling and scary.
The novel is sweet for romance readers with several sensual kisses.
Overall, "Not Just Make Believe" makes fairy tales come to life.
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