Review: Kissing Frogs by Rich Amooi
Posted: 08 Aug 2017, 22:56
** spoiler alert ** Sara has just moved into a house, when in the early morning hours, she is woken up by noises coming from the neighbor on the other side of the wall. After determining that pounding on the wall was not going to put an end to the noise, she got out of bed and went to confront the new neighbor. But before she could say anything to the neighbor, her dog had helped herself to the plants in the planter just outside the door.
The next day, more noise emits from the neighbor. Sara makes her way over to the neighbor's front door and realizes the plants have been replaced. The dog notices as well and helps himself to the plants again.
After many failed attempts at dating, in search of a date for her friends wedding, the neighbor agrees to 'pretend' date Sara. Except he wasn't pretending. He convinces her that they need to attend his grandparent's anniversary party, using the ploy that if they can convince them they are dating, they would be able to convince the friends at the wedding.
Just before the anniversary party takes place, Sara's dog strikes again. This time, knocking over the priceless handmade lighthouse that Ian (the neighbor) had created as a gift for his grandparents. Ian shouts at the dog and Sara. Sara gets upset and leaves. She drives three hours one way to buy the only known replica of said lighthouse for Ian's grandparents. She delivers the gift and takes off for a few days to clear her head.
In the meantime, Ian scrambles to find the perfect gift for his grandparents. While at the party, he is reminded about true love.
Sara returns from her trip because another friend tells her she is getting married and she needs her to be there as her maid of honor. Turns out Sara's friend is marrying Ian's best friend. The first thing she notices is a For Sale sign out front of Ian's place. He has moved. During the wedding reception, Ian and Sara have a conversation and all is well again.
This was a quick and easy read. Well written with just the right amount of humor.
The next day, more noise emits from the neighbor. Sara makes her way over to the neighbor's front door and realizes the plants have been replaced. The dog notices as well and helps himself to the plants again.
After many failed attempts at dating, in search of a date for her friends wedding, the neighbor agrees to 'pretend' date Sara. Except he wasn't pretending. He convinces her that they need to attend his grandparent's anniversary party, using the ploy that if they can convince them they are dating, they would be able to convince the friends at the wedding.
Just before the anniversary party takes place, Sara's dog strikes again. This time, knocking over the priceless handmade lighthouse that Ian (the neighbor) had created as a gift for his grandparents. Ian shouts at the dog and Sara. Sara gets upset and leaves. She drives three hours one way to buy the only known replica of said lighthouse for Ian's grandparents. She delivers the gift and takes off for a few days to clear her head.
In the meantime, Ian scrambles to find the perfect gift for his grandparents. While at the party, he is reminded about true love.
Sara returns from her trip because another friend tells her she is getting married and she needs her to be there as her maid of honor. Turns out Sara's friend is marrying Ian's best friend. The first thing she notices is a For Sale sign out front of Ian's place. He has moved. During the wedding reception, Ian and Sara have a conversation and all is well again.
This was a quick and easy read. Well written with just the right amount of humor.