The Sleeping Beauty Proposal by Sarah Strohmeyer was book 10. I still don't think Strohmeyer is the greatest author ever, but I think I finally discovered what I like about her books. They are grown up fairy tales. She must have recognized this too as her second set of books actually uses fairy tale inspiration for the titles. The writing isn't the best and you probably won't learn anything from the books. They are however, enjoyable to read. They are easy reads that give you a momentary escape from the real world.
In real life I'm a bit of a realist and not one for unrealistic happy endings. Usually I don't like books or movies that aren't realistic, especially when it comes to romance. But I find myself enjoying the escape that is found in Strohmeyer's books. Perhaps it is because she is honest about it. She isn't trying to fool the reader into thinking her books are reality or could be reality. You know from the beginning this is never going to happen in real life. You know it's make believe. Maybe I need a little more of that "pretend" time currently and that's why I keep adding her books to my to read list.
Current Read: Toast by Nigel Slater
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