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Catch of the Day (Zebra Contemporary Romance)

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For fans of modern romantic fiction, this book is a must-read!

While it includes the fairly typical "romance" inherent to the genre, something altogether different makes it irresistibly charming: the creative and active interplay between a wide variety of characters, all of whom are interesting and full-bodied in their own right.

Our heroine, Gwen, has moves to Maine from Maryland to open her own restaurant. There, she encounters a band of mostly-male locals who range in age from early twentysomething to geriatric. All have one thing in common -- utter adoration of this young, pert, classy young woman who's promised to cook them something OTHER than lobster once her restaurant opens. When Gwen offers to let the little fan-club act as unofficial taste-testers ahead of the restaurant's opening (just to ensure that she's able to satisfy the tastes and expectations of the community), the men practically start to drool. Make sure you eat before you read or you'll find yourself nibbling insatiably! Not since Dickens' David Copperfield is there so much good eating in a book.

However, as is required in this genre, Gwen has eyes for just one of the men, and his eyes are firmly fastened on her despite the rather predictable issues that arise to prolong their eventual union.

Still, everyone from the restaurant's ne'er do well waitress to the grandfather (!) of the male lead to the recently crowned sous-chef is intriguing, witty, and altogether satisfying... worthy of a story in his or her own right. Evanik reprised some of these characters in this novel's companion book, Christmas on Conrad Street, which is a worthwile read all on its own.

Read it! You won't be disappointed.

If you are in the mood for a cozy contemporary romance, then author Marcia Evanick has created a great series to feed your brain!


When Gwen Fletcher decides to move to Misty Harbor to fulfill her dream of opening her own restaurant, she didn't realize she would be finding a town in short supply of single women. She quickly finds out that not only does she have a chance of creating a wonderful restaurant for people to dine at, but she also has become the talk of the town with the single men that are overflowing the town. With every single man in town trying to win her affections, she has a hard time trying to get her business up and running.


When Gwen hires single man Daniel Creighton, the attraction that builds between the two is inevitable. Daniel though does not want to start a relationship. He has a job to do and that is what he plans on doing.


This was basically a predictable romance that you know with every page how it is going to turn out. The author also likes to weave other stories into the book to set it up for more books in the series. This made it hard to fully enjoy the romance of Gwen and Daniel. Once you start getting towards the last half of the book though, you realize that all the stories she has weaved together also fit together as one.


I enjoyed the book, I just wished we could have had more romance between Gwen and Daniel instead of the rush to get them together as a couple. Predictability and rushed plot made this book not as appealing as it should have been. I still want to read the next book in the series though just so I can see how the author plans to expand the stories of the other side characters.


A good book for a rainy day to keep your craving for sweet romances going, but not one you should expect any surprise endings for.

These books are not Nobel Prize winners. That being said, they ARE incredibly fun, witty romances. All of the Misty Harbor books that I have read are sweet and fun, with just enough spice to keep things interesting.

Marcia Evanick perfectly describes the trials and tribulations of love and relationships. She weaves several tales into one book, keeping each story interesting.

If you're looking for a fun, happily ever after read, the Misty Harbor books are perfect. Read them in order, so you can really get to know the characters.

My friend initially thrust this book into my hands. I wasn't chomping at the bit to read about a woman moving to a small town to start a restaurant. I wasn't put off by the idea either- thankfully. Small towns have a way of sucking me in.

This book isn't a fast paced thriller, nor is it an enigmatic mystery. Plain and simple it is a story of man, woman, food and love. Not necessarily in that order.

The book made me long for a town such as Misty Harbor, Main where the eligible bachelors far out number the eligible women (gotta love those odds!). If you're looking for laughs, small town gossip, twin vikings and romance, then this is probably a good read for you.

I want to live in a coastal Maine town too!!! This was great summer easy reading. The setting was so detailed I fell in love with the town and the people. The only thing I wanted was for some of those people who snubbed Maggie to get their comeuppance! The book had the right amount of characters in it. The author does a great job of introducing each in their own light and so descriptively that you can never confuse one for the other. I have found other multi-character books can confuse the reader because of the lack in detail to distinguish each character, not this book. It was a great read.

Just like most contemporary romances, you can predict the ending. But Catch of the Day did not have any slow dragging parts like some others in this category does. It was a great book...and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a "feel good" story. And I agree with BobbiSioux....I would love to see a sequel on this one!

I loved Catch of the Day!! It was well written and the characters were extremely likeable. I hope to see the side stories developed into other books, I will be be watching and waiting!!

I stumbled upon this book at the library, and after reading such heavy books as "Da Vinci Code", etc..., I wanted to read something light. I've also been disappointed by several books that I read lately as well..."Pushing 30" and "English As A Second Language."

The cover looked a bit cheesy, but I figured what the heck...I'm from Maryland and never been to Maine. I loved the book. It was fun and easy reading. I finished it in two days. I didn't have to do alot of thinking, and all the characters are charming.

I am reading "Blueberry Hill" by the same author (the third book of the series), and it's not as good, but enjoyable. I can't seem to get a copy of the second book of the series "Christmas on Conrad Street." I guess I'll have to order it on the internet.

Gwen Fletcher moves to Misty Harbor Maine to open the restaurant of her dreams. In the pursuit of renovating the restaurant and hiring help, she meets the most wonderful people, becomes the interest of every single men in Misty Harbor and finds out that living in Misty Harbor is just great. The secondary story involve Hunter, a Vietnam vet, who has been a shell of a man, after being release as a POW. The story show how he finally releases his fears and rekindle a love for Tess Dunbar, a woman he has loved all his life. These stories will make you laugh and cry and want more.

Brain candy! This book was a light, easy, and fun read. Misty Harbor, Maine is a town full of bachelors. Gwen Fletcher is a restauranteur whose friend talked her into moving to Misty Harbor to start a restaurant. And that's when all the fun begins.

As one of the few (if not the only) single gals in town, Gwen is surrounded by potential suitors. Gwen didn't come to Misty Harbor for romance, she came to open a restaurant and prove to her family that she is a successful business woman, and all these suitors are a distraction that she doesn't need. Not to mention Daniel Creighton, the man she hired to oversee her renovation project. Daniel has an aversion to romance, but sparks definitely fly between the two. Before long, the small town gossips have the two dating, and Gwen and Daniel must choose whether to prove whether or not there's truth to the gossip.

This was the perfect summer read. It was light-hearted and sweet. Misty Harbor, Maine is full of cute, quirky characters that I wouldn't mind visiting again.