A Classic Romance

I'm not exactly sure what defines a romance novel as a classic romance. Is it age? Is it a particular story line? This had me confused and praying that I wouldn't have to read anything by Jane Austin.

Sorry females everywhere! I know I'm a disgrace to our gender, but I'm not a fan of Jane Austin.

I read this book on a whim, and couldn't decide if I should count it toward the Reading Adventure or not. Part of me wanted to because I read it, and if that's not the point of a "Reading Adventure" than what is? Part of me didn't feel it really fell into any categories that I didn't want to save.

Until I looked at the cover again.

The cover claims this is a classic romance with a fresh twist? I'll take it as a classic romance!

When I think about it? I guess classic romance is really more of a formula, like Hallmark movies, than anything else. 

Ross, a Republican, slams Macie's article on his radio show. Macie, a Democrat, sees that he's looking for a housekeeper and someone to take care of his daughter. She goes undercover to try and prove that he isn't as wholesome as he claims to be. 

Since this is a classic romance, I'm sure you can guess what happens. Macie and Ross fall in love, and she can't do the story that she knows would ruin him. (SPOILER ALERT - the child was born out of wedlock) After he finds out that she hasn't been doing the cooking (her friend is a local chef) or cleaning the house (she hired people to do it), they get in a huge fight. He goes for a run, she goes back to New York and quits her job. 

As all Cinderella stories do, this one does have a happy ending of the pair getting over their differences and getting engaged. 

As much as I'm not a big fan of romance books, this one was very well written and kept me waiting for the shoe to drop, in a good way. 

B Star Rating: