Thanksgiving Reviews

• Commitment Issues Done With Flair

  
  By A19JGPUJAX048H on 2002-05-30
  This a witty romance with snappy dialogue and an entertaining romantic duo. If you've enjoyed Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series, you're going to get a kick out of her stories for the Loveswept Romance imprint.

  This one tells the story of Megan Murphy, a potter who works part-time as a weekend aide in Colonial Williamsburg, and Patrick Hunter, a newly minted doctor who's taken over a pediatrician's practice there. They meet as a result of a rabbit attack and have to deal with one another because of a temporarily abandoned baby. There's instant... chemistry between them that they both immediately (but not very successfully) try to tone down, and the mixed joy of pretend parenthood as they both try to take care of the baby. Of course, both of them have commitment issues - Megan as a result of her past, and Patrick due to his uncertain future. But since this is an Evanovich book, it isn't bogged down with excessive introspection and instead perks along with witty repartee, the aforementioned cute baby, a suspiciously overweight horse, matchmaking sets of parents, a former suitor who's a victim of a dart attack, and, needless to say, a destroyed car.

  If you can find a copy of this book, it's definitely worth buying for the amount of amusement and sweet romance it provides.
  
  

• Fun fast read but like another said "Meh"

  
  By A27BY97QQS36V3 on 2006-12-02
  Meghan Murphy has a late 20's woman trying to find her nitch in life. She has had 3 failed engagements, if you count the first one which happened when she was in grade school. After the last one she ended up in Colonial Williamsburg working part time as a weekend ticket taker for local shops and a full time tea pot maker during the week. While this current lifestyle is lonely she is happy with herself and feels like she is making her way finally.
  
  While Meghan is sitting enjoying lunch one weekend she sees a floppy eared rabbit come up and is amused. The amusement dies when she finds him eating her skirt though. The rabbit's owner appears and claims him. The owner Pat Hunter is the new pediatrician in town. He is fresh out of med school and internship so while he is 30 he is just starting his practice. Pat is immediately drawn to Megan in her Colonial attire and flaming red hair, when she turns out to have a fun personality it only makes it better. Meg thinks Pat is scrumptious but as she has sworn off men she decides to just let things lie. Unfortunately for Meg the rabbit is back a few days later in a different section of town and Meg fears for its safety. Meg takes the rabbit to Pat's house and is reading him the riot act about responsible pet ownership when one of Pat's patients shows up assumes Meg is Mrs. Hunter and leaves her baby with them, saying it is for 2 weeks. As Tilly runs off both Pat and Meg are stunned and left literally holding the baby.
  
  Pat and Meg shudder at the thought of putting the child into the system and decide they will take turns watching him and look for Tilly at the same time. The little fellow quickly wins over their hearts even though neither has raised a child. As they continue to act as parents they decide to start to pursue their mutual attraction and date. Meg decides that while she is never going to marry taking a lover is acceptable. Pat on the other hand is suspicious of anyone who doesn't want marriage at some point. But, being game he decided to take the relationship he is offered and run with it, until he finds himself caring more for her. Then Pat is unable to commit to marriage but wants to keep Meg in his life. But, when they both can't find Tilly and figure they want to personally adopt Timmy they talk around the marriage subject. Meg finds herself not only falling in love with Timmy but with Pat as well. She thinks all is going to finally work out for her but then Tilly shows up and brings Timmy's father with her and takes him back. Now there is no reason to keep talking about marriage in Pats mind but Meg is devastated. Most of this is due to lack of communication on both parts.
  
  There are a number of funny scenes that involve the rabbit, Meg's parents and the world's largest cooked Turkey.
  
  This is by far not up to the Evanovich caliber of the Stephanie Plum novels but if you just want a fast contemporary romance read it will fit the bill.
  
  
  

• Thanksgiving

  
  By A1OGPR0AKZ4K7D on 2008-04-14
  Megan Murphy met new resident and pediatrician Patrick Hunter when his lop eared rabbit roommate Tibbles tried to turn her skirt into lunch. She met him again when she went to his home, and returned said rabbit after finding him unaccompanied on the street. While visiting with Megan, one of Patrick's patients Tilly Coogin came and left her baby with them stating she would be back as soon as she could to get him. Patrick was going to call social services to intervene because with his patient load, didn't have time to care for little Tim. Megan told him they couldn't do that to little Timmy, so she would baby-sit him during the day, and then bring him to Patrick for the night shift. It wasn't until after she got his agreement that she realized that was his plan all along. Patrick had ulterior motives, as he had plans of getting to know Megan's body much better! As they settle into a routine of sorts with Tim, both of them start feeling like they have a little family. When both sets of parents invade for Thanksgiving, Megan and Patrick really start to get attached and feel like they belong together. They even start planning a wedding. Then Tilly shows up, and both of them are devastated that they have to give Tim up. They start to wonder - is what they had real? Can their fragile relationship survive the loss of Tim?
  
  Megan and Patrick were funny together, and the rest of their families complemented the looney bin nicely.
  
  
  

• A one-of-a-kind Thanksgiving romance that will leave you planning a road trip for the holidays!

  
  By A3H82LUT1EC655 on 2006-11-08
  After three failed engagements, twenty-seven-year-old Megan Murphy has finally come to the conclusion that she is not cut-out for marriage. Sure, relationships can come and go, but she refuses to put on another wedding gown only to fall victim to disappointment, which is how she ends up in Colonial Williamsburg - to escape her past. Thirty-year-old Patrick "Pat" Hunter, on the other hand, has just finished his internship, and is attempting to establish himself as an old-fashioned pediatrician. A swell doctor who gets invited to his patient's weddings, and knows each and every one of them by name. When Pat encounters Megan, thanks to an incident involving his skirt-eating pet rabbit, Tibbles, her flaming red hair and playful personality capture his heart. However, she refuses his affections profusely, attempting to stay true to her vow to swear off men. But when eighteen-year-old Tilly Coogan, an unwed mother, and unemployed waitress, leaves her baby, Timmy, in the care of Pat and "Mrs. Hunter," the two are suddenly playing surrogate parents to the little fellow - who quickly wins a place in each of their hearts, despite his love of tossing strained beats and peas into their hair. Now, as Thanksgiving is approaching, and Pat's family is on their way to celebrate the season of giving with him, he begins contemplating a proposal to the elusive Megan. One that will tie the pair together, and leave an opening for a possible adoption of the little abandoned boy. But when Megan's pushy parents arrive in town, throwing both families together, all bets are off.
  
  So few adult novels revolving around Thanksgiving are published, so when I stumbled upon Janet Evanovich's THANKSGIVING at the store over the weekend, I knew that I had to give it a try. As is her custom, Evanovich has created a pair of witty characters, whose banter and supposed dislike towards one another is charming; while the chemistry between them is absolutely enchanting. The scenes involving the Thanksgiving hoopla, and communication between family members and offspring is hilarious, and certainly reminiscent of Evanovich's crazy Plum family; while the constant talk of marriage between the two unwilling participants - Pat and Megan, of course - will lead you to believe that their parents are off their rockers, and consumed by wishful thinking. The descriptions of the fall weather, and quaint Colonial Williamsburg are refreshing, and truly make the reader feel as if they are walking along the leaf-strewn street, gazing into the antique shops, and small pubs; while the talk of traditional Colonial food, and Thanksgiving will make the reader salivate. A one-of-a-kind Thanksgiving romance that will leave you planning a road trip for the holidays!
  
  Erika Sorocco
  Freelance Reviewer
  
  

• Meh,

  
  By ANEDXRFDZDL18 on 2006-11-22
  I picked up Thanksgiving hoping for a cute fun read for the holidays. Instead I found the plot of this novel rather thin and the humor a bit 'meh.' From the moment where the rabbit was eating our heroine's costume to the scene where the single teen mom drops her baby off with Dr. Pat, I just found it a little too silly. Too implausible even for Evanovich.
  
  I guess I'm a bit bored of the sterotypical 'single people who cannot cook...' humor. Been there read that. Also the cutsey baby humor and the way the heroine oozes over the baby made me roll my eyes. If I'd known this was one of those baby books I'd never have picked it up.
  
  I gave up halfway through when the heroine and the doctor conspire to keep the baby for the holidays... I just found I could not maintain any interest.
  
  2 stars.
  
  
• Don't waste your money
  By A3F5DVUXZVZ6PM on 2007-02-04
  I had enjoyed Evanovich's Plum series, but this book is a waste of shelf space.
  
  
• A fun easy read
  By A37E6RW5BUX4U0 on 2006-11-03
  Megan is a woman who has been engaged 3 times. She has moved to Colonial Williamsburg to start over and give up men. Then one day while sitting on a bench a bunny starts eating her skirt. The bunny's owner is the new pediatrician in town, Patrick.
  Soon they find themselves playing house and hosting a Thanksgiving dinner for both their families.
  This is a cute story about two people who think they are not ready for love. Janet adds her usual flair with some zany happenings. There is witty and funny banter between characters. And of course an undesciplined animal, this time in the form of a bunny.
  Not the deepest of romances, but enjoyable all the same.
  
  
  
  
• 3.5 stars
  By A1A9XK17TBJQIQ on 2006-11-11
  This is another of Janet Evanovich's rereleased romance novels. In my opinion, this is the weakest of the bunch so far. There is, of course, her signature humor and wit, but the plot is lacking. I just read it yesterday and I can't even remember what happened - maybe because not much did?
  It was cute, but not very satisfying.
  
  
• An early effort
  By A1BZN88T4GSZG0 on 2006-11-26
  Just not up to the Evanovich standard of measure. This is a re-release of an early effort in writing on Ms. Evanovich's part and I'm afraid it really shows. Everyone is entitled to an apprenticeship but, if I'd written it, I think I'd be trying to bury it in the past and certainly not putting it out there for all my fans to snatch up as soon as they see my name on the cover. I'd be extremely worried about all the negative reaction to the weak story, strained humor, and mystifying character motivation. Some authors' early works are worth a reprint - this is most definitely NOT. The whole thing just screams exploitation.
  
  
• A real schmoozer
  By AJCCZMD16GF7J on 2007-01-19
  'Thanksgiving', by Janet Evanovich, really captures the emotions as you follow a random couple charged with caring for a young baby...through those wonderful and awful moments guaranteed with such an adventure.
  
  
• Still like it
  By AF66KAW1TOURT on 2006-11-02
  While this is a reprint of an older story of Evanovich it still holds together nicely. A fun, light heart read that is timeless. It's setting in Williamsburg helps a lot. Bunnies, babies, a fun guy and a soft heart gal what's not to like. Read it when it was first printed and the reprint was just a good. Buy it. I did twice.
  
  
• Thanksgiving
  By A38XXHXT5U4MKW on 2007-01-11
  Janet Evanovich is one of my favorite authors. I've read every one of her books and never been disappointed. She writes with sensitivity and humor combined and her characters are always one of a kind. I've recommended her books to all my friends and they've enjoyed them too. The story of Thanksgiving is quaint and the two main characters fall in love with so much baggage between them, but they work it out. There's a baby and a bunny involved too, so how can a reader go wrong?
  
  
• Love JE books
  By A65JUQGWK4WPP on 2007-01-15
  This book isn't about Stephanie Plum, but it has the hallmark JE "notes" of laughter, tears, and rolling good time. I greatly enjoyed it!
  
  
• Very Poor
  By A2YI5DPG2EBKA0 on 2006-11-17
  This was a waste of my money. Picked it up at the airport and thought it would be a fun, light read but it was boring and not funny at all. I left it unread in the plane.
  
  
• Shake off the Dust
  By A36VJHHQLWJPUE on 2006-12-28
  This book is a reprint of an older romance novel this author wrote when writing in that style. It is dated and out of character with the authors current books. I know I should have rersearched a bit before assuming that this may be a new mystery novel by this author but, knowing nothing about her previous writing experiences, didn't think it needed to be researched. Re-releasing old material is a cheap shot. I expected better.
  
  
• Early Works by Janet Evanovich were Not Masterpieces
  By A2OM08IX8MR80N on 2006-11-27
  Let's face it, the early works of Janet Evanovich were cute books (Smitten, Manhunt, Rocky Road to Romance, Thanksgiving, etc.) but really not comparable to Stephanie Plum and Alexandra Barnaby. But all of her books are worth reading. They set the stage for the future of her wonderful books. Read everthing you can get your hands on, try the entire Full Series! They are great.
  
  
• Light and Easy
  By A2ZGVM8WD2IAVE on 2006-12-08
  I was not expecting "Thanksgiving" to be as entertaining as the Stephanie Plum series and I was right BUT I still enjoyed this book. If you are looking for a deep romance, step away from this one. If you want an easy read that is mildly entertaining then go for it. I always enjoy Janet's work even if it's not her "best."
  
  
• Thanksgiving
  By A2E4CT8HIWF0E4 on 2006-12-10
  It seems this book is written for 14 year old readers. I confess I did not finish the book after page 70 or so because it has just too silly a plot, has totally inane characters and contrives to be funny on a predicitible and absurdly simple-minded level. I am sorry this kind of book is such a best seller.
  
  
• not steffanie plum but likeable
  By A12OWX4NS85KZP on 2007-01-10
  She writes 2 types of novels. 1 the great steffanie plum novels a quirky PI
  who you just love to cheer for. This is the other "romance" type. I was a little disappointed since I love the steffanie plum type. It was a very quick read and a love story but it was too quick with not much depth. If you need a quick up lift, quick read with a love story not a steamy "typical" romance novel then this is it. I only gave it 3 because I expected it to be her other novels. I would reccomend it.
  
  
• Clever Thanksgiving Story
  By AS1LZBXD2DLI1 on 2007-01-11
  As usual Janet Evanovich puts out romance & comedy situations. Nice relaxing story. It was fun to listen to.
  
  
• Thanksgiving by Janet Evanovich
  By A972JWXD0ZTV4 on 2007-01-20
  As always a laugh a minute, great fun, enjoyed it to the full.
  
  
• SEASONAL LACKLUSTER FLUFF.........
  By A36AIK1DQPSRNT on 2006-11-27
  When Megan Murphy finds someone's big pet rabbit eating a whole in her skirt, she sets off in search of the owner; soon she discovers that the owner is the new pediatrician in town, Dr. Patrick Hunter. Sparks fly, a baby is abandoned, and soon the two find themselves playing house with Thanksgiving on the horizon. A surprise visit from Megan's parents coupled with Patrick's family and his planned Thanksgiving meal, and soon both sets of parents have the couple mentally wed. But both are in denial...after all, Megan was recently left at the altar. And Pat, with all of his school loans and patient commitments is hardly in a position to take on a wife...or is he?
  
  Patently cliche with none of the hallmark Plum fun or wit, it's an okay read if you are searching for something seasonal to read at Thanksgiving...which I was. But if you're looking for a fab storyline and great character development....keep looking.
  
  
  DYB
  
  
• A Great Read
  By A199UHS0VTDY3F on 2007-03-16
  I really enjoyed reading this book. It was a sweet & simple story. No real big plot, but just a sweet old fashioned story that you don't find anymore. I enjoyed it being a Thanksgiving themed story, you could almost smell the turkey and stuffing, it was just a fun book to read and reminds you of the whole falling-in-love process.....
  
  
• LOVE, HUMOR, AND A HAPPY ENDING
  By A3M174IC0VXOS2 on 2006-12-01
  
  Once more popular novelist Janet Evanovich is paired with a voice performer she calls one of her favorites. C. J. Critt is appreciated for her narrations of the Stephanie Plum books and admired by Evanovich for her ability to clearly differentiate the characters so listeners always know who is speaking. Critt comes to the fore again as she relates the story of 27-year-old Megan Murphy whose romance resume reads engagements: 3, weddings: 0.
  
  So, for a trio of reasons Megan has decided she's a gal who doesn't step to the beat of the Wedding March. Colonial Williamsburg seems like a good place to be at Thanksgiving and a good place for her to start anew. She didn't plan on meeting a very attractive pediatrician, Pat Hunter. What is it they say about never saying never again?
  
  Pat is immediately attracted to flame haired Megan but she resists his overtures, promising herself she's through with men. However, when an abandoned baby is left in their care the two are drawn closer than either had anticipated.
  
  Remember, it is the "giving" time of year and the arrival of Pat's parents and Megan's parents give the pair nothing but a few more boulders on their rocky road to love.
  
  Evanovich laces this Loveswept novel with her trademark humor and the ending leaves listeners with a warm, happy feeling.
  
  Enjoy!
  
  - Gail Cooke
  
  
  
• Cute
  By A1CQON0P01BITL on 2006-12-10
  No it may not be the Plums but it is still a cute story and a quick read. Great stocking stuffer!!!
  
  
• disappointing
  By A2QVECCBRXCUBJ on 2007-04-06
  This is an early work of J. Evanovich. It is a pretty simple romance novel.
  
  
• Funny
  By A3SYRECB345EQP on 2007-05-12
  This is a good love story and laugh. Try not to laugh... it's impossible.
  
  
• Not her best work
  By A19PIYCI8DAYHC on 2008-02-24
  I have enjoyed many of Janet Evanovich's books and this was the first "put down book" of hers. It was a choppy read and it didn't keep my interest. I did not even finish the book. A real disappointment.
  
  
• Early Evanovich is just okay
  By A2LZAYHM7OQEYW on 2008-03-02
  This is one of the earlier novels by the famed author of the Stephanie Plum Numbers series. He early works are comedy romances if you will. Not steamy but kooky instead. She has come a long way as an author since these early works. While it is somewhat fun, it's by no means a must read. This story centers around Megan and a pediatrician named Pat. One of Pat's patient's drops her baby off with them, mistaking them as a married couple, and runs off to take care of some business for a few weeks. The story takes place around Thanksgiving and ends right around Christmas. A fun, quick and easy read but it's mostly fluff - not a lot of substance.
  
  
• Thanksgiving - Pre- Stephanie Plum
  By A2VQQNMQI4K16E on 2008-07-27
  I looked for and found Janet's previous work before the Stephanie Plum series - and yes they are a good read and it has helped me to understand the origins of the Plum series. Janet is an excellent writer and from her early days at writing she manages to capture you into the story very early on. Thanksgiving is the first of the "old stories" so to speak that I had the chance to read. It is a light-hearted short story about jumping into the unknown and realising it is not too bad after all. Thanksgivig is a book abut a young lady who finds love in the form of a child only to realize that the man who she is helping look after the child with is ultimatly the one she wants and needs in her life.
  As the story is centered around Thanksgiving the story also brings the funny side to pumkin, biscuits,turkey and family members that can see what is happening to the couple in the story and mayhem arises at the most inapropriate times.
  I found this book a good read on the train going to work and if you can find Janet Evanovich's other stories, read them also - you will not be disapointed.
  Plum Boxed Set 1 (1, 2, 3): Contains One for the Money, Two for the Dough and Three to Get Deadly(Stephanie Plum Novels) There are 14 novels so far for the Stphanie Plum series as of the 26/07/2008
  
  

• Smitten
• Plum Lovin' (A Between-the-Numbers Novel)
• Manhunt
• The Rocky Road to Romance
• Wife for Hire