Hollie Porter is the chairwoman of Generation Disillusioned: at twenty-five years old, she’s saddled with a job she hates, a boyfriend who’s all wrong for her, and a vexing inability to say no. She’s already near her breaking point, so when one caller too many kicks the bucket during Hollie’s 911 shift, she cashes in the Sweethearts’ Spa & Stay gift certificate from her dad and heads to Revelation Cove, British Columbia. One caveat: she’s going solo. Any sweethearts will have to be found on site.
Hollie hopes to find her beloved otters in the wilds of the Great White North, but instead she’s providing comic relief for staff and guests alike. Even Concierge Ryan, a former NHL star with bad knees and broken dreams, can’t stop her from stumbling from one (mis)adventure to another. Just when Hollie starts to think that a change of venue doesn’t mean a change in circumstances, the island works its charm and she starts to think she might have found the rejuvenation she so desperately desires. But then an uninvited guest crashes the party, forcing her to step out of the discomfort zone where she dwells and save the day … and maybe even herself in the process.
About the Author(s):
Eliza Gordon is a forgetful girl who relies on Post-It notes and cellphone alarms to get her through the day. An avid eater of cookies, she can be found with her hand in the jar when not in her cubicle. A purveyor of fictions, Eliza is confident that the life she lives in merely the imaginings of someone else’s hand, poured from a dull pencil on cafe napkins, and that she is simply an understudy, waiting for her turn to take the stage. She has excellent taste in books, shoes, and friends, and questionable sanity in the realm of love. Best leave that one alone.
In real life, she’s a husband-and-wife team of controlled chaos who writes stories to help you believe in the Happily Ever After.
Carla’s Review:
First, let me say that I was given a copy of this book as a gift from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I have to confess that the title and cover of this book led me to think that I wouldn’t find this book enjoyable. BOY oh BOY was I wrong! This book has it all: humor, friendship, and love. When I say this book is funny, I don’t mean in just a few places; this entire book is laugh out loud funny!
Hollie is a 25 year old, otter loving, young woman who is sick of her job as a 911 operator. She is also sick of her boyfriend. When another one of her callers dies, Hollie has had enough. She goes home and tells her boyfriend to get out. She has a gift certificate for two to a resort and spa in British Columbia that her father gave her. She decides to go to the resort by herself. From the moment she arrives at Revelation Cove, Hollie begins an adventurous vacation which includes many hilarious situations as well as a few terrifying ones. While in the beautiful, picturesque British Columbia, Hollie not only discovers her “true” self but also finds unexpected love.
This book was so refreshing because it is so different from the angst filled books that I have read lately. It was so nice just to read something lighthearted and funny. I would certainly recommend this book to anyone looking for a light and uplifting read. Kudos to Eliza Gordon for hitting it out of the park with her debut novel!! Five Stars!
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