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"U look Maaaahvalous!", April 1, 2006
This review is from: The Way U Look Tonight (Paperback)
In book 2 of the O'Fallon series, we meet Keefe O'Fallon, famous soap actor who comes home to O'Fallon's Landing, Tennessee to help take care of his brand-new sister Bonnie while trying to locate her mother. But Keefe doesn't know much about babies, and breathes a sigh of relief when the babysitter shows up at his door, granting him salvation.
Only Callie Cahill is no babysitter. She is a writer for 'Soap Scoops', and is determined to write an exclusive interview all about wildly popular (and wildly sexy) Keefe to get her a coveted editor position at the magazine. Never mind that she's been obsessed with his character, Lex Zandor, for two years. Nope, she's a professional, and here to get the story.
Of course Keefe is not cooperating one bit. He values his privacy almost as much as he values his family, and there is no way he's going to grant Callie her wish, no matter how attracted he is to the fierce yet loyal young woman who charms his family and rocks his libido.
With both Keefe and Callie being as stubborn as mules, they finally decide to declare a truce and work together to get what they both want, which ultimately ends up being each other. Keefe finds contentment in his hometown when he finds a way to help the townsfolk and Callie begins to see the jaded side of her life and how much more meaningful it is when spent with people you care about.
This book is a charmer for sure, with a lot of southern hospitality and heated tension. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing Dianne's "voice" as the story played out, making me yearn for life in a small town where the little things count. Readers will enjoy the way Castell writes stories for all ages, not just the twenty-somethings just starting out, but also older generations that are far from being dead. Her secondary characters and storylines will draw you in under their spell as they search for their own happy ending. Dianne Castell writes sweet yet spicy romances with a lot of sass - it's her trademark. And no one gets left out in the cold, lonely world in her books - there's love and romance for any age group. I also would recommend reading "Til There Was U" in order to get the full flavor of the trilogy. Although I am anxious to read the next story, I hate to see this series end. It's been a nice place to visit, and I can't wait to hear what patriarch Rory says next - he's a hoot.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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A Mississippi Treat, April 7, 2006
This review is from: The Way U Look Tonight (Paperback)
The Way U Look Tonight by Dianne Castell continues the fun and sassy story of the O'Fallon family that was started in `Til There Was U.
Sexy soap opera star Keefe O'Fallon has come home to help his father Rory protect his new sister Bonnie. Keefe is also tired of the limelight and thinks quiet O'Fallon's Landing is just the place to hide. Keefe can't understand what it is about the new nanny that has his blood racing thru his veins but he knows he must have a taste of her or he will go nuts.
Callie Cahill needs to land this interview with Keefe O'Fallon her sisters future depends on her moving up at Soap Scoops. When she is mistaken for the new babysitter she plays along thinking it will get her the added edge that she needs. She does tell Keefe the truth but they keep this information to themselves.
Both Keefe and Callie realize that getting together would be foolish since neither is planning on staying at the landing for long. But their bodies and hearts have turned out listening to their brains. They begin a hot and passionate affair. However someone is still out their trying to harm Bonnie's mother and when a scandal sheet prints an explosive story, all fingers point to Callie.
Can Callie prove her innocence and convince Keefe that what they have is real? Can Keefe open his heart to a reporter and take a chance on love?
The Way U Look Tonight is a pleasure from page one. You find yourself drawn into the characters and laughing at their antics. The chemistry between Keefe and Callie burns up every page. You can't wait to read another page to see how their love story unfolds. Really can't wait till then next O'Fallon story comes along. Kudos.
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More fun on the Mississippi!, March 16, 2006
This review is from: The Way U Look Tonight (Paperback)
When soap star Keefe O'Fallon leaves New York City to return home to O'Fallon's Landing to help his father find the mother of Bonnie, his father's baby daughter, he never dreams he will desperately need the help of Callie Cahill, a voluptuous reporter for Soap Scoops magazine. Keefe avoids any and all press as if they are the plague. Callie ends up signing on as a temporary babysitter and has a knack for soothing baby Bonnie. She also has a knack of sending Keefe's libido through the roof. The tradeoff is that she will get an interview and a handful of pictures of Keefe for her article. There is a steamy side romance between fellow tug operator Digger, and a curvaceous visitor, Georgette. Georgette's intentions are a tad questionable for a while, but she is unable to resist Digger's honest, hardworking charm, and their relationship is a pleasant addition to this book. When photos of Keefe and a scathing article turn up unexpectedly in Soap Scoops magazine and Callie declares her innocence, Keefe doesn't believe her, and she brokenheartedly decides that it's time to leave. As Keefe and his father find themselves closer to finding Bonnie's mother, Keefe has to decide whether he believes Callie's declaration of innocence or risk losing her forever. ****** This is a wonderfully fun continuation of the O'Fallon family, complete with humor, passion, and a touch of mystery. Dianne Castell has a knack for writing books that evidence her extraordinary sense of humor and she never fails to add just the right amount of tender moments to touch your heart. I highly recommend this book as well as the first book in this series, and am anxious to get my hands on the next installment.
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