Last week I picked up this book expecting to spend a minute or two in it, and then put it down till I had more time. That plan lasted for the first fifteen pages. By then I could relate to the main character Kara (great name isn’t it!). A smart yet klutzy gal, she stumbles into a cafe that’s under construction to avoid a rainstorm. When she turns around she sees a great looking guy, and all she can say is “Yowza.” Not once, but twice.

He asks her out to lunch, and she turns him down because she’s recently decided not to date. If you’ve seen Josh Harris’ book I Kissed Dating Goodbye, you’ve got the idea behind her new stand. Normally, it wouldn’t be a problem, but almost immediately after making that commitment, Kara meets Gabe, a great Christian guy, and wonders if she’s just made the biggest mistake of her life. Add a co-worker who puts Gabe in her sights, Gabe’s siblings and friend who show up without telling anyone they were making the trip up from Florida, and a distant relative of Kara’s to the mix, and you have a fun book with a great supporting Greek chorus.

The book frolics through the pages and has the feel of a chick lit. The supporting cast is a little deeper and crazier than some chick lits, and the sense of humor is great. I could relate to a gal who seems to have it all together but runs into every corner or large piece of furniture in her path.

If you’re looking for a fun read, I highly recommend this one.