Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Review of Friends--and Then Some by Debbie Macomber

 



One of acclaimed author Debbie Macomber’s classic novels, this is a tender story of two people daring to be more than “just friends.”

Lily Morrissey knows exactly what she wants in a husband: a big bank account. Not that she’s greedy or shallow; she just needs the security for herself and her beloved grandmother. But husband-hunting is harder than she expected, especially with her best friend Jake in the way. In fact, Jake—who would be perfect for her if he weren’t so committed to everything money can’t buy—is becoming downright distracting, with those jade eyes and that disarming grin.

All Jake wants is the freedom to sail his boat, write his stories, and live life on his own terms. Then his best friend tells him she’s going groom shopping. But Jake can’t imagine life without Lily or bear the thought of her in another man’s arms. How can a rootless guy living a no-strings existence and a woman looking for someone she can count on both get what they need? By letting their hearts choose love.


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**My thoughts**
This is probably the first Debbie Macomber book that I haven't absolutely adored. Granted, it is one of the "Debbie Macomber Classics" titles, so an older work.

Lisa and Jake have been best friends since they met a year ago. Lisa is rather stuck up and comes off as shallow. She's a talented piano player whose sole goal in life is to land a rich man who will take care of all of her financial worries. Jake leads a simple life after his time in the Iraq War, penning short stories and driving a cab white staying rather reticent about his life. They seem like an oddball couple, yet are completely devoted to each other.

The problem with those kinds of friendships is one always ends up falling for the other. Jake can see past Lisa's shallow surface, but also thinks he isn't right for her. He is so kind and giving, but also has an awful jealous streak where Lisa is concerned. He also plays a hot and cold game that is absolutely maddening. I think I never really warm up to him because he reminds me too much of my ex-boyfriend.

Lisa probably has the most growth in this story as she starts to realize that these rich suitors really are not what she wants. She doesn't seem to understand that someone like Jake could actually be enough.

The two of them definitely have the best friend and bickering things down pat. Those two things usually guarantee a smoking relationship. But this one fell flat. I almost felt like the author wasn't quite sure what to do with them, either, and had to wrap up the story to make a deadline.

All of that being said, though, I still read the whole thing in one afternoon.


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