The Bookish Island's Book Review:
Dear Bridget, I Want You by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland
Are there spoilers?
Yes!
There are spoilers. You have been warned.
There are spoilers. You have been warned.
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Title: Dear Bridget, I Want You
Author: Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland
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Pages: 400
Publisher: Ever After Romance
Published: 2017
Genre: Romance, Contemporary, Adult
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Date Read: July 9 > July 10, 2018
Rating: ★★★★★
From the New York Times Bestselling authors of Stuck-Up Suit and Mister Moneybags, comes a new, sexy standalone novel.
Dear Bridget,
I'm writing this letter because it's highly doubtful I'll ever garner the courage to say this to your face.
So, here goes.
We're totally wrong for each other. You're the proper single mum with a good head on your shoulders. I'm just the carefree British doctor passing through town and temporarily living in your converted garage until I head back to England.
But here's the thing... for some bloody reason, I can't stop thinking about you in very inappropriate ways.
I want you.
The only reason I'm even admitting all of this to you right now is because I don't believe it's one-sided. I notice your eyes when you look at me, too. And as crass as I appear when we're joking around about sex, my attraction to you is not a joke.
So, what's the purpose of this note? I guess it's a reminder that we're adults, that sex is healthy and natural, and that you can find me just through the door past the kitchen. More specifically, it's to let you know that I'm leaving said door cracked open from now on in case you'd like to visit me in the middle of the night sometime.
No questions asked.
Think about it.
Or don't.
Whatever you choose.
It's doubtful I'll even end up sliding this letter under your door anyway.
--Simon
The Rating:
My Review:
I couldn't find a single thing I hated about this book. But some things did bother me.
I loved that Simon ( out male love interest/lead) was never a shit to Bridget (our female lead).
It was one of the reasons I loved this book. To me, it's so important that a male love interest/ the guy who gets the girl is not a super jealous or controlling asshole. I just don't think that's romantic.
So when we get Simon, this tall, British, blonde hottie who just so happens to be a doctor. A guy who does get jealous but also trusts his girl fully. A guy who wasn't looking for a real girlfriend or wife or a kid (spoilers!) and ended up easily finding himself finding those things without totally rejecting the idea of a family and love. He was perfect with his quirks and ended up being an amazing male love interest and main character.
I felt that Bridget, a widow, a single mother, and a full-time nurse should have had more. I don't know what but just more. She felt like a boring character compared to Simon, at times. Especially since Simon had such a full character arc. He was one person at the beginning and then grew by the end. I didn't think Bridget grew up when I finished reading the book. I would have wished for more for her.
Still, even though I wanted more from Bridget I loved her. She was an amazing mother who was going through so much with the death of her husband even after years because she felt that she wasn't enough of a parent to be both mom and dad to her son.
Now that I wrote that, I'm reminded that I know eveyone is different but she should have been cofident as a mother. Because she would often say that her son wasn't complete because he didn't have a father and I don't believe in that. Most peole are fully funtioning humans with one parent in their lives or none. Yeah, it's harder growing up but it doesn't mean they aren't whole. I just wish she was more confident in her parenting skills.
The romance between Simon and Bridget was great. we get to see them as strangers havig an interesting and embarazing meet cute, to later on finding out he is the same guy and is moving in to her sare bedroom. Something that bothered me as I read it cause she has a kid. Who doesnt meet the guy who's moving in with her and only sees him when his stuff is already there and he is there in his room. Still, this isn't a thriller and he wasn't a murderer, or worse. He's great, a little, too forwards but great. Not only was he great with Bridget's son but he ended up being amazing with him.
And can we talk about the scandalous plot twist around the end? How Bridget's dead husband was actually cheating on her because she wanted kids and would only have scheduled sex with her. What an ass. Then he has an American Gods death scene (watch American Gods if you are curious). Death by blowjob from the mistress.
What!!
Love it tho. Mostly cause it reminded me of that. And the nerve of the mistress trying to take Simon too. Seriously!
*rolls eyes and flashes her my well manicured middle finger as I drive off in my convertible, big sunglasses on*
In total, I am happy with this book and would totally recommend it. And I would so read it again, not anytime soon but after a couple of months when I have forgotten what has happened.
You can also tell how much I liked this book from how long the review is. Sometimes I just don't know what to say but for some reason, this review is good and long. Figures.
