Book Review: ‘The Proposal’ by Jasmine Guillory
Jasmine Guillory’s popularity continues to grow, but are her books worthy of the praise?
I’m not usually picky about contemporary romance. Cliches don’t bother me. Predictability is fine, even preferred sometimes. And I’m always a fan of the happily ever after.
It seems like lately the genre is getting a resurgence, and I am here for it. Books like Helen Hoang’s “The Kiss Quotient” and Christina Lauren’s “The Unhoneymooners” have made me excited. And Jasmine Guillory is at the forefront of this new chapter (pun intended).
But as a self-proclaimed expert in contemporary romance, I don’t think Guillory’s novel “The Proposal” is living up to the hype or to the works that came before it in the genre.
“The Proposal” tells the story of freelance writer Nik who meets handsome doctor Carlos after she turns down her boyfriend’s surprise proposal at a Dodgers game. Carlos rescues Nik from a prying camera crew, and the two form a connection.
Both Carlos and Nik are reluctant to rush into a romance, but what starts as a casual friendship quickly blossoms into more than either of them expected.
Sounds like a great setup right? But what starts as a dramatic and interesting intro never really…
