Becoming More Engaged
Good Intentions and Second Chances
by Rachel Rafferty
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Pub Date Oct 01 2024 | Archive Date Oct 20 2024
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Description
Elva’s on a mission to win back her fiance, Patrick, but he's not ready to forgive her because of what she did at their engagement party.
And since that wasn’t her only careless mistake, it’s not long before she finds herself alone, miserable and quite possibly unemployed. To distract herself from heartbreak, she flies from Ireland to Chicago to support her family. On her return, her secret dream comes true when Patrick wants to rekindle their romance.
But to her surprise, terms and conditions are attached as he embarks on a local political campaign. As pressure mounts, their renewed relationship becomes strained. And when the media makes false claims, Elva questions the integrity of the whole campaign.
Armed with a few targeted therapy sessions, she begins to assert her independence and newfound principles. But with a boyfriend who refuses to engage, together with problematic future in-laws, Elva reconsiders the prospect of marriage for the first time since Patrick’s proposal. And, like, would a life sentence of singledom really be that bad??
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9031214985193 |
| PRICE | $0.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 204 |
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Featured Reviews
Reviewer 1453589
Are you looking for a book about second chances? Becoming More Engaged is just the book for you. A great read!
Mairi D, Reviewer
First book of Rachel Rafferty's that I have read and it won't be my last.
It is a great holiday read. Elva was relatable, you can feel her upset and frustration.
I loved the parts set in Chicago, while helping her brother you can feel her realising how far she has really come since her drinking days and how much she cares for her family. I would have loved a bit more with Danny, the barman in Chicago, though.
I was torn about her relationship with Patrick. I felt that as much as his sister felt Elva wasn't deserving of him, it was Patrick that wasn't deserving of Elva.
Yes she messed up, and it would have been understandable to finish with her. But I felt the way he treated her left a lot to be desired.
The best relationship in the book is Elva and Grandad Charlie. This author makes the love between them so clear. And it shows the caring side of Elva. I feel Charlie was who Elva needed, just as much as he was who she needed.
I recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good romance, with a lot of calamities on the side.
Kenn @, Reviewer
When I started to read the piece Elva’s voice matched my own . However once discovering that Elva hailed from Ireland a truly terrible Irish accent took over not only Elva’s voice but own inner voice . I’d like to say my new found Irish lilt had a sophisticated ring to it but sadly ‘Twas a dreadful attempt at Nicola Coughlan’s Clare Delvin from Derry Girls . I’m quite certain my Irish ancestors did a number of spins in their graves …..
Rafferty charmingly illustrates the every day and sometimes troubled day to day of our heroine Elva . Rafferty writes her side characters in a way that will have readers jumping ship from one team to the other as Elva muddles her way through navigating supposed adult relationships.
Find yourself charmed by Elva’s expat brothers , or better yet bond over petty meddling in-laws in this coming of age tale set in delightful Dublin .
Settle in to the fall season with a cuppa Lyons Goldblend and a copy of “becoming more engaged “.
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