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TBR Day: Chasing Stanley
Oct. 15th, 2008 07:36 pmThis month for the TBR Challenge, I selected Deirdre Martin's Chasing Stanley.
Why this book? I've seen several reviews of Ms. Martin's next book, Power Play, which looks interesting, and thought maybe I'd give this book a try before picking it up.
Have I read this author before? Yes. I read Ms. Martin's debut, Body Check, and enjoyed it, but stopped reading her NY Blades series after the second book, which did not work for me.
What did I think of the book? I enjoyed it, mostly because of what it was -- a straight contemporary, which seems to be a disappearing section of the genre. No suspense. No paranormal. The focus was on Delilah and Jason, and their relationship. No other distractions. TBH, Delilah was not the most empathetic character. I get the feeling that I was meant to feel more sympathy for her social anxiety, but mostly I was frustrated with her lack of self-awareness when it came to her problem. [The "solution" at the end? Too little, too late.] Jason was sweet, in a sort of enthusiastic, bumbling kind of way -- full of good intentions and bluff good humor, but not the most thinking of men.
The details about the games and champion seemed right, and added to the atmosphere.
I don't really have much else to say, really. It wasn't a keeper, but I enjoyed it.
Why this book? I've seen several reviews of Ms. Martin's next book, Power Play, which looks interesting, and thought maybe I'd give this book a try before picking it up.
Have I read this author before? Yes. I read Ms. Martin's debut, Body Check, and enjoyed it, but stopped reading her NY Blades series after the second book, which did not work for me.
What do a New York City dog trainer and a pro hockey player have in common? They both love Stanley, an adorable but naughty Newfoundland...
When dog trainer Delilah Gould spots a rambunctious Newfoundland disobeying orders, she can't help stepping in and teaching the gentle giant to heel. But it's his hunky owner she'd really like to teach a few tricks. Too bad he's clearly the untrainable kind.
Professional hockey player Jason Mitchell is thrilled when he's traded to the New York Blades -- the team of his dreams. There's just one problem: his pooch isn't adjusting to city life too well. Good thing he crosses paths with dog trainder Delilah Gould. At least that's what he thinks -- until he realizes he's fallen for her.
Now, with the season heating up, Jason realizes he'll have to score big-time to win the Stanley Cup and the woman who has tamed his dog and unleashed his heart.
What did I think of the book? I enjoyed it, mostly because of what it was -- a straight contemporary, which seems to be a disappearing section of the genre. No suspense. No paranormal. The focus was on Delilah and Jason, and their relationship. No other distractions. TBH, Delilah was not the most empathetic character. I get the feeling that I was meant to feel more sympathy for her social anxiety, but mostly I was frustrated with her lack of self-awareness when it came to her problem. [The "solution" at the end? Too little, too late.] Jason was sweet, in a sort of enthusiastic, bumbling kind of way -- full of good intentions and bluff good humor, but not the most thinking of men.
The details about the games and champion seemed right, and added to the atmosphere.
I don't really have much else to say, really. It wasn't a keeper, but I enjoyed it.
