April and Oliver - Book Review


April and Oliver by Tess Callahan was one that was hard for me to put down...
The book opens up with the passing of April's younger brother, Buddy.

Once that sets the stage, you wonder what can possibly happen next!
(Well, at least I did!)
I think this book kept me going because of the relationship between April and her Nana. My Nana meant the world to me, so that was an added bonus in this book.

Seriously though, April and Oliver have been in each others lives since they were children...
Life took them in different directions, but quickly pulled them back into each others lives with the passing of Buddy.
Oliver has taken a clearly different path, going to law school, getting engaged...
His life is on track.
But April, oh April..
She is still tending bar, still running with the wrong crowd and there is no settling down in her future!
Oliver tries to be the knight in shining armor, trying to rescue April from everything...
This book pulls you in and keeps the pages turning...

Can April be saved? Is Oliver the one to save her?!

I really enjoyed this book, but I will tell you that it is not for everyone.
The basis for me saying it is not for everyone is the fact of strong language and the sexual content.

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation


Comments

  1. Bibi @ Bibi's Culinary JourneyAugust 23, 2010 at 12:14 AM

    Sounds like a book I would enjoy. I was nana's girl as well.

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  2. JillAugust 23, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Always looking for new titles to read. I love reading books, when I have time! LOL Thanks for sharing.
    Blessings,
    Jill

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  3. Liz MaysAugust 24, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    Hey I need to read this one! It takes a whole heck of a lot to offend me, so no problems with the warnings. Sounds great!

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  4. Lorie ShewbridgeAugust 28, 2010 at 5:17 PM

    Sounds like a good book, I love "Knight in Shining Armor" stories.

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