That Certain Something
by:
Clare Ashton (author)
Love or money? Follow the head or heart? Pia and Cate seem to be flip sides of a coin. But when they meet, they definitely have that certain something, and these questions aren't so simple after a night like theirs. Pia Benitez-Smith has her head in the clouds of ideals and romance. She's a...
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Love or money? Follow the head or heart? Pia and Cate seem to be flip sides of a coin. But when they meet, they definitely have that certain something, and these questions aren't so simple after a night like theirs. Pia Benitez-Smith has her head in the clouds of ideals and romance. She's a photojournalist out to prove herself with her compassionate eye and although not exactly accident prone, most days trouble seems to find her. On one such day, she literally falls into the arms of the beautiful Cate. Elegant, intriguing and classy, Cate is Pia's polar opposite. When the two dispute the importance of love versus money, Cate is adamant that her perfect night will always be an expensive one. Working class Pia can't resist the challenge and with the assistance of a beguiling summer night in London, she begins to enchant her new friend.An irresistible couple, a charismatic city, a priceless supporting cast - That Certain Something is a sparkling romcom from Goldie award winner Clare Ashton.
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Edition language: English
Romcom, humour central with a side of angst. This book is so much fun and such a fluid read that it should be an immediate dive for anyone who hasn’t read it. Read the full review @https://www.bestlesficreviews.com/2019/01/that-certain-something-by-clare-ashton.html
A refreshing, fun romance about love at first sight and soul mates.Despite a very difficult and embarassing situation, the feelings and the emotions are so powerful that cannot be ignored and will find their way to express.The storytelling is seen from the eyes of Pia, a determined, sensitive, stubb...
★★★½ for me. I enjoyed the story and characters, Ed, Cate, and Mia, in that order. I could've stood less romantic melancholy in the middle of the story and more Ed. If there were any attempts at humor in the book, the only efforts that worked, for me, were Ed's lines. I just now thought of Ed and he...
Perfect, as far as rom-coms go. There's a beautiful couple, larger-than-life side characters, colorful relatives, lovely British accents, a virtual tour of London or two, lots of humor, a bit of angst, and the requisite chase at the end. The plot is vintage rom-com, with all the attendant clichés. B...