Jemma and Oliver were endearing lead characters, and it was easy for me to root for them both individually and as a couple. There was an age gap of 10 years between them (Jemma was 26 to Ollie's 36), which bothered both of them a great deal at times. Sweet, caring Jemma was concerned that Ollie didn't take her seriously because she shared an apartment with two roommates and was still paying off her student loans, which to her meant that she didn't have her life together. (I have to disagree with Jemma here; teachers are notoriously underpaid, and she lived in a suburb of Boston, where the cost of living is quite high. Lots of people have roommates for those exact same reasons and it doesn't mean that they don't have their life together. It's just reality.) By contrast, Ollie was established in his career and owned his own home, but he didn't really date, preferring to focus on work instead. He was also carrying baggage from the past that made him think he would be a bad match for Jemma, though the details of his past weren't revealed in their entirety until relatively late in the story. I wish that we (and Jemma) had known the truth sooner because it would have been easier to understand why Ollie tried to push Jemma away for so long. (I also wish it hadn't taken Ollie so long to come to his senses and deal with said baggage so that he and Jemma could be together, but I guess the important thing is that he did it.)
In addition to Ollie and Jemma, the book's secondary characters were a lot of fun and added a great deal of depth and humor to the story. My favorites were Jemma's roommates and best friends Marlowe and
Fiona, as well as Ollie's friend and fellow doctor Nick. I'm glad that the author has plans for each of them to get stories of their own in the future.
Overall, "Hit or Miss" was a very entertaining story, and I recommend it for all fans of contemporary romance and romantic comedy. I look forward to Everly Ashton's next release.
Overall, "Hit or Miss" was a very entertaining story, and I recommend it for all fans of contemporary romance and romantic comedy. I look forward to Everly Ashton's next release.
*Review copy provided by the author via Wildfire Marketing Solutions. All opinions expressed are my own.
About "Hit or Miss"
What’s one way to make a lasting impression on a man? Shoot him.
When I accidentally send a bullet flying through a handsome stranger I’m mortified. When I find out he’s a doctor who treats children with life-threatening heart problems? I’m determined to make it up to him.
Playing nursemaid to Dr. Oliver Kinkaid is easier said than done. At least while having to pretend I’m not attracted to him. He’s a decade older than me, supremely sexy and has his life together. What’s not to swoon over?
Especially since I’m scraping by as a teacher, sharing an apartment with two friends and an exciting Friday night means binge-watching Dateline episodes with a bag of potato chips. Not much to swoon over here.
Until I find a hidden letter in our century old apartment that predicts I’ll meet my soul mate and live happily ever after.
Things start to develop between Oliver and me. Our mutual attraction grows to combustible levels and I can’t help but wonder if the letter was right—is he my perfect match?
Then I find out Oliver’s secret and I want to put another bullet through him.
Hit or Miss is a lighthearted, heartwarming and steamy romantic comedy with a happy ending and a cast of hilarious characters that will have you laughing out loud until the last page. No cheating. Buy or borrow this book for free with Kindle Unlimited!
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