Okay, so my March reading recap is very brief as I only read two books for the month. I did start a third but you’ll hear about that in April’s recap. Y’all ever read a book that you really liked where the next book doesn’t keep up that same momentum? That’s what happened here – a hangover of sorts, I guess? Either way, here’s what I read in March:
The Kiss Countdown by Etta Easton – The Kiss Countdown tells the story of Amerie Price, a recently unemployed event planner who is trying to get her life back together as things seemingly continue to fall apart. Aside from losing her job, she’s on the verge of losing her apartment, and to top it off, she ran into her recent ex and his new girlfriend at her favorite coffee shop. Not one to let anyone see her down, she thinks quickly on her feet when her ex stops by to say hi and claims that the guy she spilled coffee on was actually her boyfriend. Enter Vincent Rogers, Amerie’s coffee spill victim, and actual astronaut. In the moment, he plays along with Amerie to help her save face in front of her ex, but then makes Amerie an offer to keep the white lie going in front of his family in exchange for free room and board at his house. Skeptical at first, Amerie reluctantly agrees, only because saving money on rent can help her jumpstart her own event planning business. Can she and Vincent be just roommates, or will this lie snowball into something real?
I thought a space themed story would be cute, and it was to a point. While I understood Amerie’s skepticism and wanting to stay planted in reality while lying with Vincent about the true nature of their relationship, I did get frustrated with her continuously snapping back to the truth instead of trying to enjoy the moment and the company. Now, I’m not saying to live in delusion, but it felt like she wasn’t giving Vincent and his family a fair shot, even if it was meant to be short term. Regardless, Amerie shows some growth, especially when confronted by her own family about her own lies and the actual state of her life, to actually let love in and allow herself to be vulnerable. This book felt easy to read and was enjoyable throughout.
First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison – read the full review here!
