A Laugh out Loud Romantic Comedy

I Have Never

 Camilla Isley

At twenty-nine what do I have to show for it all? Nothing. No job. No boyfriend.

So declares our heroine, Blair, at the start of this delightful and delicious story. She may have nothing to show for it all…but she does have one thing- a list. For years, she has maintained a long list of non-negotiable guidelines for life. Here are a few:

Never make a first move

Never play games

Never mix business or pleasure

Don’t move in without a ring.

I’m also not to get arrested, adopt a pet, or wear a scandalous dress.

And now, Blair may be ready to break the rules.

Everything about this book rates 5 stars.

In another author’s hands, the list could be just a gimmick; instead it’s an important and endearing part of the plot. I was impressed with how seamlessly the author wove the list into the story. Clever and well done Camilla Isley!

The characters could be the usual romance/chick-lit tropes- but instead they are well-developed, original, yet loveable and relatable. 5 stars again!

The setting is New York and Blair works as an editor. Again, this could be a tired rerun but Author Isley’s sparkling pen makes NYC come alive and we learn many juicy details about the magazine biz. Yes, 5 stars all the way!

Red carpets are fun!

Finally, there’s the romance, complete with the meet-cute (well, maybe not so cute) the misunderstanding and we hope, the HAE. Once again, this book shines with wit, creativity, honesty and charm. 5 stars for the best love story!

He’s a man wearing a mask. (Richard)

Until…the boss takes a step back,

 looking at me as if I were a murder scene.”

I highly recommend this book. Readers, I am sure it will be a favorite! This book defines humor and comedy. I am going to read it again!

 

Camilla is an engineer turned writer after she quit her job to follow her husband in an adventure abroad.
She’s a cat lover, coffee addict, and shoe hoarder. Besides writing, she loves reading—duh!—cooking, watching bad TV, and going to the movies—popcorn, please. She’s a bit of a foodie, nothing too serious. A keen traveler, Camilla knows mosquitoes play a role in the ecosystem, and she doesn’t want to starve all those frog princes out there, but she could really live without them.