Must Love OttersAuthor: Eliza Gordon
Series: Hollie Porter #1
Published by: West 26th Street Press
Publication Date: October 29, 2013
Format: eBook
Pages: 266
Source: Purchased
Hollie Porter is the chairwoman of Generation Disillusioned: at twenty-five years old, she’s saddled with a job she hates, a boyfriend who’s all wrong for her, and a vexing inability to say no. She’s already near her breaking point, so when one caller too many kicks the bucket during Hollie’s 911 shift, she cashes in the Sweethearts’ Spa & Stay gift certificate from her dad and heads to Revelation Cove, British Columbia. One caveat: she’s going solo. Any sweethearts will have to be found on site.
Hollie hopes to find her beloved otters in the wilds of the Great White North, but instead she’s providing comic relief for staff and guests alike. Even Concierge Ryan, a former NHL star with bad knees and broken dreams, can’t stop her from stumbling from one (mis)adventure to another. Just when Hollie starts to think that a change of venue doesn’t mean a change in circumstances, the island works its charm and she starts to think she might have found the rejuvenation she so desperately desires. But then an uninvited guest crashes the party, forcing her to step out of the discomfort zone where she dwells and save the day … and maybe even herself in the process.
When I first saw Must Love Otters, I thought it sounded adorable. Oh my gosh, it was perfect! I got a lot more than I expected, and it turned into one of my favorite reads of 2013.
Hollie works as a 911 operator and can’t stand it. Her boyfriend is … well, he’s something else. She’s in a funk and is tired of his crap, so she dumps his butt. While in a drunken stupor she decides to get away from it all and head up to a resort in Canada. That’s when the real fun begins.
Hollie is the best character! I was not expecting her to be so hilarious, especially when she talks back to her inner dialogue. There were so many times I was thankful for not drinking or eating while reading this, because I’m sure I would have choked or spit something out. The humor and attitude is very much on my level, and I love her quirkiness. And the goat! Oh my, haha!
I absolutely adore the romance. Seriously, Ryan is exactly the kind of good-natured guy I love. Instead of being intense and jealous, trying to stake his claim, he lets things play out. Oh sure, he gets a little protective, but he uses humor and is mischievous about it. Their teasing and banter was so much fun, and it all felt very natural and genuine.
Even though it’s fairly easy to see from the start how things are going to end up, the ride is so much fun! Hollie finds herself in some unfortunate predicaments, which were pretty damn funny. I swear, I was laughing and smiling the majority of the time while reading this book. As much as I hated for it to end, I was very happy with the outcome.
I thoroughly enjoyed Must Love Otters and recommend it without hesitation. I know this is a stand-alone, but I would love a sequel! I could always use more Hollie.
I’m kicking myself for not joining the tour for this. It sounds so feel-good and without angst, my kind of relaxing read.
I joined the tour because I love it so much. I held on to my review for like 2 months – lol.
Thanks for the giveway
I have just started seeing reviews on this book and I already know it is a must!
I love books that have teasing banter, shows chemistry between the two characters! Thanks for the giveaway too.
It really is a lot of fun.
Cute cover, cute title, interesting blurb. Sounds like a fun read! Thanks for bringing this book to my attention! 🙂
It really is a lot of fun. Hope you read it!
oh my goodness doesn’t this sound cute! Sounds like the exact book that unwind my brain from all the heavy reading. I couldn’t tell by the cover that it was an Adult book, but I do love my clean reads as well! Plus the humor! got to love the humor 😀 wish I knew more of these kind of “chick-lits”
Lily! You definitely need to read this book. There are steamy scenes, and they are really done well.
I absolutely loved this and it will definitely be making my top 10 reads this year. So much fun!
Yay! Fun it was. 🙂
Well, I need to read this immediately Christy. Hollie sounds exactly like the type of heroine I love, and I can’t wait to hear her hilarious inner dialogue:) And yay for a guy who’s protective without ever staking a claim! I love a good alpha male, but sometimes they can be a bit much and it’s nice to run across a less intense hero:) Fantastic review!
Yes, do it, Jenny! It a quick read and a lot of fun.
You already know this, but I just adored this one too! So light and fun and sweet and romantic. I laughed so hard, but I had tears in my eyes when the romance started happening. SO MUCH LOVE!
Thanks for reviewing on the tour Christy!
I picked it up after I read your review, and I so glad I did!
This was a lot of fun, that whole scene with the nachos is to die for. I won’t forget that anytime soon. I am glad you enjoyed it as well!
I would’ve kicked his ass for doing that with the nachos. lol – gross.
Oh this sounds so good I love humor in my books and especially like the sounds of Hollie’s personality. She talks back to her inner dialogue? That sounds hilarious! And Ryan def sounds swoon-worthy! I don’t mind predictability in stories like this, either. The ride is what’s fun! Great review!
It really is a lot of fun, with some steamier but well done moments.
This sounds like a great read. Just what’s needed in front of a fire with a nice cup of coffee! Thanks for the review and giveaway! =)
It is, you should really give it a try! 🙂
This just sounds wonderful. I was too busy for this tour, but you have me convinced I need to add it to my bookshelf.
Yes. Yes, you do! You’ll love it. I only joined the tour because I had already read it and loved it. 😀
Thanks for the review, book sounds great.
Sounds like an amazing read .Hope you have a great week.
Oh okay. This sounds like a fun book. Sign me up! Love when a book has the ability to make you snort when you were not so capable before. Lol. Great review.
Heh – it’s really a fun and sweet read. 🙂
Hi, Ms. Christy! This is an awesome review! Must Love Otters sounds so cute, and Hollie sounds like such an amazing character — I love a hilarious MC! Do you think this would be age-appropriate for me? Thanks for the giveaway! Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving me such a sweet comment! 🙂
~Mckenzie xxox
Hello, Miss Mckenzie! It is a fabulous book, but I wouldn’t feel comfortable suggesting it to you. There are a few ‘adult’ scenes, so you know. 🙂 Tell you mother that she has to read it, and then she can decide. She’ll love too, though. 😉
This does sound so cute. I love a good romance. Thanks for sharing.
This sounds so good, like a story I would really enjoy. I love the title and cover as well. Great review, Christy!
This seems like such a cute romance book 🙂 I also really love the title and cover for this book!
ARE YOU TELLING ME THIS BOOK HAS A GUY WHO ISN’T A JEALOUS DOUCHE BAG?
I think that alone is enough to hook me in.
Let’s not even talk about the adorable title of this book. 😛
This one is definitely going on my (insanely long) TBR list.
Great review, Christy!
LOL- I know, right? Ryan is far from douchey, but he is a bit mischievous, which is a lot of fun. 😀
This sounds like the perfect sweet read! I’m always for books that have great romances.
It’s a lot of fun. 😀
This sounds so cute! I’m glad you loved it so much. I think my mom would really like it too, which is always a plus.
Definitely! It’s a really fun book.
The title of this one is so cute!
“There were so many times I was thankful for not drinking or eating while reading this, because I’m sure I would have choked or spit something out.” <– YES! I loved this book, it was so hilarious, and Ryan was such a great guy. You're right, he never staked his claim but was sweet and teasing and I loved his chemistry with Hollie. Awesome review 🙂
So the fact that it’s called Must Love Otters makes it so cute! As a Canadian, I like that she runs-away to Canada haha. This definitely sounds like my kind of read! I love characters who have hilarious talks with their inner dialogue 😉 Lovely review, I will have to check this one out!
Brilliant, this is on my TBR pile now!
I absolutely adored this book! It even made my top favorites list last year, too! The setting, the snarky humor, and the love for otters makes this book shine. 🙂
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