Thanks so much to NetGalley, the author and publisher for granting my wish to read this book - see, wishes do come true!
First, this book isn't the Rosie books so if you're expecting that, you'll be disappointed. However, while it may be less laughs and a bit darker, it's still a great read - just a little more grown-up, mature read.
Just like Don from the Rosie books (and the author), Adam works in IT. While on an assignment in Australia, he has a passionate relationship with Angelina, a soap opera actress estranged from her husband. When he leaves Australia at the end of his contract, he feels that he lost his one true love.
Fast forward twenty-two years and Adam is in a long-term relationship with Claire. They have more of a business arrangement and less of a love story but they are making it work. Until an email comes from Angelina and their flirty banter leads him to think that he might have another chance with her. These thoughts reengage Adam to lose weight, get his career on track, even spice things up with Claire. Then an invitation from Angelina to spend a week with her and her husband in France comes - he throws everything to the wind to see if he can win back his love.
The ending redeemed this book for me - I was getting a little tired of some of the game playing midway. This is a must for any music lover - not a page goes by without a music reference and there's even a playlist in the back of the book.
Graeme Simison is showing another side of his writing with The Best of Adam Sharp - and bravo for that!
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