The Bachelor

Rating:
Summary: I Liked It
Review: I have learned over the many years that I have been reading that you shouldn't expect every book you read to become your favorite. Many reviewers have claimed that they were disappointed with this selection. They read it because Kelly Ripa suggested it. I, too, am one of those people that read THE BACHELOR because it was recommended by Kelly. I bought the book to enjoy the fluff. That is all that "Reading with Ripa" promised. The books on her list don't require companion books to explain the premise. The selections don't make great promises to lure the reader to make huge life decisions. This book is intended for a quick summer read that is light and fluffy and easy to read. THE BACHELOR comes through.

The story is fun and cute. Three brothers swearing off marriage and their mom who would do anything to get a grandbaby... It's funny and simple, the perfect beach book. Sit back, enjoy, and don't expect life-altering messages like Oprah, and you'll will love and anticipate the rest of the series!

Rating:
Summary: Put A Smile On My Face
Review: I have to say for a "Summer" read this was an enjoyable book. The premise is about three bachelor brothers. This particular book focuses on Roman. Their busy body, but good natured mother, is ready for them to settle down, get married and give her a grandchild. She fakes heart trouble to get them to feel her days are numbered.

The book is written in such an uplifting fun manner. Even though there is some deception is the book it is done in a manner that doesn't hurt anyone. There is sex in this book but it's not overly explicit.

There is also a "panty thief" sago that is entertaining even if it is pretty obvious who is doing it.

I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a quick, romantic enjoyable read.

I'm looking forward to reading the next book.

Rating:
Summary: Better than I expected
Review: I read this book because I wanted to see if Kelly Ripa could choose books as well as Oprah. I will admit that this book wasn't the best book I've ever read, but it was a good book nonetheless.

This is the story of a woman named Raina Chandler, who wants a grandchild. However, her three sons are notoriously professed bachelors, so Raina fakes a heart problem so that one of her kids will marry. After a coin toss, Roman is the one who must find a wife. He eventually chooses his high school sweetheart Charlotte, with only an obstacle or two getting in his way.

There is also a secondary plot, which involves a panty thief that goes into women's houses and steals their underwear. It was okay enough, though it doesn't take more than 2 clues to learn who the culprit is.

This is a good book that is nothing more than a beach read or a read to make the time go by, and it doesn't pretend to be anything more.

Rating:
Summary: Not all it's cracked up to be
Review: I was fairly disappointed with this book, considering all the hype it has been given over the past few weeks. Kelly Rippa, from Live with Regis and Kelly, has named it the third book in her new book club and I've decided after reading The Bachelor that I probably won't give much credence to her other choices.
The story was cute enough, although pretty boring. Roman, the lead male, was a great character, but Charlotte (his love interest) was a wimp! She wouldn't trust him and moaned about it throughout the entire book. It was a weak reason for conflict.
Even the secondary characters were dull, including Roman's mother Raina, and his brothers, Chase and Rick. I'll still give the next books in the series a chance though, mostly because I'm counting on the series getting better. Even the whole Panty Thief subplot was tedious.
I finished the book, which is the only reason it got three stars. If you're looking for something with more emotional depth, steer clear of this one.

Rating:
Summary: Light and Funny!
Review: If you are looking for a light, humorous romance, this book is perfect. The book focuses on the Chandler Boys (mainly Roman Chandler) and their desperate mother, Raina. Raina claims she has a weak heart in order to get her sons married with children. All three brothers are confirmed bachelors and are reluctant to get married. Roman is the youngest brother and by the loss of a coin toss is propelled to be the first to settle down. Which also means he may have to give up his job as a foreign correspondent. Then Charlotte, the love of Roman's life who got away, enters the picture...
This story is somewhat predictable but very whimsical. Reading this story left me wanting more, so I moved on to The Playboy and then The Heartbreaker.

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Summary: A perfect take-to-read-on-your-vacation contemp. romance!
Review: If you're looking for something heavy and meaningful, don't read The Bachelor. However, if you're looking for something light, fun and sexy, I recommend The Bachelor.

Charlotte Bronson (her dad named her since his favorite actor is Charles Bronson and even calls her "Charlie") has secretly been in love with Roman since High School. Roman also had an eye for her since those days.

It is now 10 years later and both find themselves back in their hometown. The heat and sparks that come off of them whenever they are near each other was told well enough to have me turning the pages. We all know how the book is going to end but as any well read romance reader knows, it's not the getting there that is enjoyable to read about but WHAT they do in the meantime that is so wonderful to read.

Ms. Phillips can write one sensual love story and make a pair of hand woven bikini panties the best sex tool I've read about in a very long time. If you're looking for a light and sexy love story, The Bachelor is not to be missed.

Rating:
Summary: Good Fun Reading!
Review: The Bachelor By Carly Phillips is the first of the Chandler Brothers Trilogy. This is one of the first contemporary novels I've read (I'm more of a historical romance person). This was a fun read. Nothing earth-shattering or profound. It's a cute story about a mother and her three grown sons. Mom wants all three sons to get married, settle down, and give her grandchildren. However, she has to feign an illness just to get the ball rolling with her three sons who have no interest in getting married at all. "The Bachelor" starts with the youngest named Roman. The second is, "The Playboy" the middle son, Rick, and ends with "The Heartbreaker" the oldest son, Chase. I am currently reading "The Playboy". So far so good. In conclusion, "The Bachelor" is a four stars. Only because there are some parts in the story that makes you want to roll your eyes...haa! haa!