Need a good book? AND A GIVEAWAY!

In my dream world I am sitting on a white sand beach or a crystal clear pool, lounging in the sun, sipping a fruity drink with an umbrella in it brought to me by some cute pool boy named Jose. Nice huh?

In my actual world, I am sitting in the yard with the only water being the splash from the water ballons tossed at my feet and rather then a fruity drink its a coke and in the absence of a pool boy I have two boys bringing me bugs.

But I did have a great book to read. One that was just as perfect in my actual world as it would have been in my dream world. And quite frankly friends, I love a good book. A lot. I love a book that I don't want to put down, I just get absorbed in the characters and drive my dear husband crazy reading it at all hours of the night.

I should also share my feelings towards Brit Lit. Blah. Yuck, I can do without. I know that sounds small of me. But I'm just being honest with y'all.

When I saw this book, The Trials of the Honorable F. Darcy, and saw it was a modern take on Pride and Prejudice I had my doubts.

But I also didn't have anything else to read and dash-1's copy of A Diary of a Fly, while adorable wasn't really high on my list.

So I gave it a chance and loved it. Now because I am a brit lit idiot I'll take the cover's word about it being a modern take on a classic. Even if you are a fan of the old stuff, this book is great. The writing is witty and the characters and story line are so well developed.

There is a "stuffy" judge, a flirty lawyer, a love that you're cheering on and hoping will work out, disappointment.... sigh.... all that good stuff. I stink at telling a plot without giving it away. Trust me folks, its good.

The author, Sara Angelini did an incredible job of walking the chick lit line while still having a book with some bite to it. I mean I like chick lit, a lot actually. In fact I'm always defending to flyboy, my need to read a book that I don't have to think during, but this book wasn't as much "fluff" as normal chick lit. And that I found refreshing.

Sigh but then again, I was reading it while looking at dead bugs so hey, take what I say with a grain of salt, this is just my opinion.

But it seems like people are always looking for a good book to read, I know I am, really, its an eternal quest. So if your headed for a little getaway somewhere tropical and sunny or if its a book to read in the lunchroom take this one.

It fits in anywhere, pool boy not required. Damn.

And, for one lucky reader, you'll get a copy of this fantastic book! Who doesn't love a giveaway?

The rules are as always:
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This giveaway will be open until Wednesday, September 30 at noon! Good luck!