Book Review: What the Heck Dec?! - Hopelessly Devoted Bibliophile

Media Type: Print Book
Title: What the Heck, Dec?!
Author: Elizabeth Dudak
Publisher: Orange Hat Publishing
Pages: Paperback; 264
Release Date: March 29, 2012
Source: Author
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Genre: Romance / Contemporary

HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart

Recommended to: Readers who enjoy a good, quirky romance with great characters.

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Marti Karnawski is waiting in the front office of Noteah Middle School trying to land first her teaching position, not a man. Yet one casual glance at Declan Reed – the school’s droolicious social worker with bad boy looks and cocky attitude – and she can’t help but fall head over in heels in crush. The fact he returns her interest, despite the other woman on his arm, poses a problem. Marti spent a lifetime trying to forgive a philandering father and understanding a mother in constant denial. She will not be the other woman – not even for one Declan Reed. Now all she has to do is convince her heart.

First off you should know that romance novels aren’t usually my thing. However, every now and then one catches my eye and I give it a shot. I’m happy to say that What the Heck, Dec?! was one of those random reads. Even happier, it turns out that it was a great choice! I thourougly enjoyed it!

Still not convinced? Think romantic comedy, because that is what unfolds between these pages. Martina (Marti) Karnawski is one feisty female lead! From the moment I first met her, I knew I was destined to love reading about her. Witty, sarcastic, and downright scandalous at times, Marti is a pleasure to follow! Trying to land her first teaching position is hard enough, even navigating the two Dawns was tough, but getting by while there’s a smoking hot guy in your periphery? Now that’s torture!

When Declan comes into the picture, things get spicy. One of the things that makes Marti’s point of view so much fun is her blatantly honest, and always humorous, descriptions of things. I know I had a crush on Declan Reed, so I can see why Marti did too. The story that develops between these two is pure book candy! Add in another gorgeous guy for Marti to swoon over, and you have a recipe for fun!

This is good old fashioned chick lit at its finest. Great characters, smoldering scenes, and tons of witty observations that will have you giggling out loud. As I said, I’m not generally a fan of this genre. However Elizabeth Dudak’s book had me chomping at the bit for more! Marti alone makes this read entirely worth while. If you’re a fan of romantic romps, give What the Heck Dec?! a shot!

FTC Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. I was not monetarily compensated for my opinion.

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