Chasing Charlie

This was a great first book for Kathy! It was entertaining, funny, and a quick read. Living in Dallas, I could really relate to some of the descriptions of the places. It's a great by the pool/on the beach book or a pick-me-up after a hard day.

This is a wonderful light-hearted romance. The characters really pull you into the story. Its so much fun you won't want to put it down!

Ms. Carmichael has written a fun, entertaining book. Her characters are likeable and enjoyable. Her humor is witty and on the subtle side. The book is "sweet" with no sex, so would be good for the younger romance reader. I am looking forward to reading more by her!

Chasing Charlie is a fabulous romantic comedy with characters I didn't want to leave when I finished the book. I look forward to reading more by this author.

Davis Murphy's mother would never marry Jim and move with her love to Japan until she was sure her son had settled down. Davis told Jim he had decided to have someone pretend to be his fiancée for his mother's sake. He chose Charlie Nelson, a librarian. It took some work, but she agreed to the temporary arrangement. Charlie just wanted to prove she could take a risk. But buying that sexy red dress caused chaos! She agreed to act the fiancée for only one night! But Davis's mother, Ellen, was so easy to love and Charlie had soon agreed to seeing Ellen the next night. The well-meant lie became a large tangle as more and more people became involved. Jim, seeing that the couple really belonged together, began making waves. He included Charlie's two ranch brothers. Davis began to admit his feelings for Charlie, but Charlie refused to even consider Davis as a possible real husband! She had lived her entire life on the ranch with her brothers. She knew the dangers of rodeos! Since Davis intended to become a cowboy, they had no future together. ***** To me, Charlotte was more of an Imp than an Elf. Both main characters were stubborn as mules and as immovable as boulders! But even heavy boulders can be forced into motion, as author, Kathy Carmichael, proves within these pages! This story was pure delight! Full of places in which I could not stop my chuckling from becoming audible! Highly recommended reading! *****