Reviewer: Janet Davies
Title: The Whole Shebang
Author: Elisa Adams
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
ISBN: 1-59998-185-8
Release Date: April 2007
Genre/Sub-genre: Contemporary Romance
Year/Setting: Present day – Vermont
Overall Rating: 3.75
Sexual Content Rating: Sensual
Language (Profanity/Slang) Rating: None
Violent Content Rating: None
Elisa's Website: www.elisaadams.com
When Lucy Parker is called to the school to discuss the behavior of her son Trevor she is not surprised to discover that Trevor’s teacher is an attractive single man. The reason behind her son’s sudden bad behavior is obvious to Lucy. Once again he is matchmaking for his divorced mother. And although Lucy is instantly attracted to the new teacher, she is not about to fall for a man who is several years younger than her no matter how hot he is. Besides she has kids. She has no time for romance.
David Storm is immediately interested to Lucy. The fact that she had four young sons is a surprise but not a deterrent. He finds it cute that her sons know what’s good for their mother even if she doesn’t. And yes, he may be slightly younger than Lucy but age has nothing to do with lust and love. He sets about proving that to her.
As the boys set about making David a part of their lives, Lucy thinks about all the reasons they should not be together. She had four kids, two cats and a dog. She is a successful novelist who has no time for love. Lucy also has too much "baggage" in her life to add David to the mix. She tries to push him away but David is not so easy to push.
The Whole Shebang is just that. It’s about all the baggage the characters carry and how they fit that into what they want in their lives. I liked Lucy and I believe a lot of single women with kids will identify with her. She wants a man but is self conscious about her life. Can she go from mother to a lover? Can she fulfill her own needs and keep her kids happy? As for David, his is the man you want for Lucy. He is patient and loving and the perfect hero.
The thing I liked about this book is that is not unrealistic. The characters are fallible. They burn food, they screw up a first date and there are body image issues. And what about age? Is age difference really that important when you meet someone you really like?
We all know that nothing is perfect when it comes to love. If you wanted to read about real characters with real identifiable emotions then you will like The Whole Shebang. This book is a slow sweet romance and worth a read.
Janet
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