I am pleased to be part of the Over the Edge Blog Tour today, presented by The Writer's Coffee Publishing House!
For those of you who may not be familiar with this book, I've included the book summary to bring you up to speed. So go on, and read it. It's ok. I'll wait. :-)
In six weeks Zoe Harper will marry Dan Costi in an over-the-top Sydney society wedding, complete with fire-eaters and belly dancers. But when she receives an unexpected gift from her future mother-in-law, Zoe realizes she’s making a huge mistake. In a blazing sidewalk argument, she breaks up with her fiancé, and his mother—who has joined the fight via conference call.
Following the advice of friends and co-workers, along with some inspiration from late-night-television self-help guru Dr. Pam, Zoe sets out to find the life she thinks she should be living. Always a planner, she makes a list of goals: travel, career, tattoos, and no romantic entanglements. It’s all carefully laid out, until she meets Angus Creed.
Angus is supposed to lead the opening waltz at a charity ball in New York City. Only problem is the handsome billionaire construction magnate with the tabloid past can’t dance. Not one step.
Tainted by gossip and with a well-publicized failed engagement behind him, Angus has become a master at keeping an emotional distance. Until he meets Zoe.
What starts as dancing lessons, slowly becomes something more. Angus begins to let down his guard and open his heart, even when his past makes an unexpected and unwelcome return. As Zoe discovers the real man behind the headlines, she questions where her new choices are taking her. Her goals look good on paper, but are they what she really wants? And by the time she realizes where her heart lies, will it be too late?
As you can see, Over the Edge is a wonderful novel by Suzanne Carroll. Who is Suzanne Carroll? Well, I happen to have her author profile right here!!
One such sticky note has turned into her first novel, Over the Edge."
Now, on to my review!!!
Here is the review I posted a few months ago, when I was an advanced copy for review.
Whenever I read a book by an author I'm not familiar with, I always run to google, or stalk them on Goodreads. I like to know what other books they've published, if the book I have my eye on is the beginning of a series and what kind of reviews are out there. When I found Suzanne Carroll on Goodreads, I was dying to know if she had anything else I could get my hands on. I quickly discovered that Over The Edge is her debut novel! I was blown away. This book is damn good, and feels like its been written by a seasoned pro.
Over the Edge immediately draws you in, as you find Zoe Harper, the heroine, in the middle of a full blown panic attack in the ladies room at her workplace. She's realizing, or has been realizing for months that her wedding has turned into a full-blown circus. Her crazy bitch mother-to-be has taken over and she can't seem to stop it all from happening. She calls her fiance, Dan, for comfort and as a reader, you quickly discover he's kind of a douche, not to mention a total Mama's boy. Soon, Zoe comes to realization that she is basically engaged to Dan, and his mother. She puts her big girl pants on and dumps both their asses to start a new life.
Zoe works for Creed Construction. The CEO, Angus Creed, is a self-made billionaire who turned his father's small construction company into global empire. Everyone fears him. He is known for being a hard ass in the boardroom and a player in the tabloids. His failed engagement a few years back was all over the news and he's become a bit of a recluse ever since.
After a chance, totally hillarious encounter one weekend, Zoe offer Angus dancing lessons for an upcoming charity function he must attend. What starts out as a friendly gesture to the boss, turns into something more and the two find themselves feeling a deeper connection that goes way beyond their working relationship.
I love books that are written in first person. It's like giving you a first class ticket into the characters brain. There is a certain writing style I love. I guess you would call it witty humor.
"My plan is to get in and out before he knows I'm here, so I tiptoe across the carpet. I am the Secretary of Stealth."Zoe's inner monologues are hilarious She's not over the top funny, but just enough to make you laugh out loud in certain situations. Also, this book is set in Australia, which makes the writing style slightly different. Reading Australian phrases and slang made the book ever better.
The build-up in this book is slow, and concise ..but it still gives you goosebumps. Considering Zoe has just broken off an engagement, she is reluctant to move past friendship, especially with her CEO. The only downside I found about this book was its quick ending. I felt so happy and elated in the last few pages, and I then turn the page and realize its over. It just felt very abrupt. An epilogue would have wrapped it up a little more neatly. Also, this book is tame, and would be perfect for someone who likes romance, but doesn't necessarily want anything too steamy.
Don't miss out on this fantastic love story from down under! ;-)
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