| Title | : | A Very Merry Superhero Wedding (Adventures of Lewis and Clarke, #2) |
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| ISBN | : | 1937719111 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781937719111 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 |
| Publication | : | First published December 22, 2014 |
Joe Clarke expected to be a happy superhero bachelor for years to come. But after meeting Tori Lewis on Halloween, he can't get her out of his head. And he keeps hearing that voice, "Protect her." What does it mean? Marrying a woman he barely knows is hands-down the craziest thing he’s ever done, but he’s determined. Now he has to find a way to tell her he’s a superhero without risking her calling off the wedding.
Meanwhile, the city is going through a Christmastime crime spree. Joe needs to balance his wedding duties with his alter ego Superhero X’s commitment to protect the citizens of Double Bay. Will it all come together without ruining the perfect Christmas wedding?
A Very Merry Superhero Wedding (Adventures of Lewis and Clarke, #2) Reviews
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Joe and Tori are planning a Christmas Eve wedding after only knowing each other for two months. Their families are justifiably uncomfortable with this arrangement and so am I. The families, obviously, are worried that they don't know each other well enough, and, as a reader, I am privy to the fact that they are keeping very important, possibly deal breaking secrets from each other, he has superpowers, is a super hero and his job is actually a front for what he really does. She is off her meds for a psychological disorder, hasn't told him that she was on meds, or that she has a psychological disorder. This is, actually, in the grand scheme of things, a marriage that is destined to fail. They are both afraid to tell the truth because they know it could make the other run. Secrets are not a great basis for marriage, neither is keeping them for fear the other won't understand and will leave.
That alone wasn't grounds for me to hate the book, but it was the final straw and the only one that I can justifiably blame on the book. The other problems I had with it were that it was at it's core a Christian romance without mentioning that it was a Christian romance--had I known, I wouldn't have read it, but the description says nothing--and that it follows the day-to-day events of a young Christian couple preparing for a wedding. I hate bridal showers and dress fittings even when I'm there, reading about them is worse.
But these issues are my hangups and have nothing to do with the quality of the book, it would have been nice if it had been labeled as a Christian romance, but, I suppose, that is not a requirement for the author. If you like Christian romance novels and you like wedding prep, and you like superheroes, this is definitely the book for you. I imagine there aren't many books for you, if you like those three, so enjoy. You'll love it. It was written well with few grammar errors, it just wasn't my cup of tea. -
This was the second book in this series. Short, sweet and very fun!
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Tori and Joe are getting married on Christmas Eve. What a romantic and happy time for them. However, it seems that both sides of the family want them to hold on and wait awhile before getting married. WHY? They are happy and deeply in love; why wait? Well, maybe because Joe hasn't told Tori about his Superhero powers? Or maybe because Tori hasn't told Joe about her mental issues and weekly shrink appointments? Whatever reason it is, Tori and Joe are determined to get married as planned. In a passive/aggressive manner the two families throw a huge bridal shower as they continue to tell the couple to wait awhile. Fortunately Tori and Joe do what is right for them, and the wedding goes as planned even with unexpected interference from Mother Nature.
I am sure you will enjoy this story that answers a few of the questions raised in the prequel, SUPERHERO IN DISGUISE. If you are like me, once you have read it and still have unanswered questions, you will turn to the next book in the series (Unexpected Superhero) as quickly as possible. I am halfway through that book right now, and let me tell you it is a doozy. The books keep getting better and better!
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Now you have my honest thoughts about the book, so grab a copy and have fun! -
I didn't know what to expect when I signed up to do a Read & Review for this book, but I found the description interesting. The book is a fun read, with a combination of people with superpowers and people who are normal. I guess I'd classify this book as a romantic urban fantasy. The story takes place in modern times, with superheroes helping the police under the protective cover of costumes and masks. Kitty Bucholtzhe created characters that are realistic (other than the super power part), who have real feelings, emotions and problems. The main characters need to decide if they should share secrets from their past and present day secrets with each other before they get married. This book contains no inappropriate sexual scenes or graphic violence. There are many laugh-out-loud moments and a pleasantly surprising sprinkling of religious references. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a light, fun book.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. -
I received this book as part of a Goodreads giveaway.
I found it to be ok, overall. The characters were rather two-dimensional and not especially believable. It lacked that certain something that makes it hard to put a good book down. The thought that kept going through my head was that it was like reading a Betty and Veronica comic book, with no pictures.
My advice would be to market this line to young adult females, probably along the 11-14 year old range. -
A cute, clean comic book hero type story. Joe Clarke is part of a superhero group that is out saving the town from the criminal element and he is getting married to Tori that has some secrets of her own.
