JUST ONE OF THE GUYS
Kristan Higgins
HQN Books
ISBN # 0373772998
August 2008
Contemporary Romance

Some days it's just not worth the effort of getting out of bed, for Chastity O'Neil, this is one of those days. It's bad enough having dinner with Jason, and choking on a mushroom. Does he notice Chastity is having a problem breathing, no, he is too intent on breaking up with her, his reason, she is not attractive enough for him. Funny thing, Chastity isn't that upset about the break up. She comes from a large loving family, being the youngest and the only girl, she finds it difficult to have to compete with her brothers. All she wants, is to find Mr. Right, get married, and have some kids. Will anyone ever measure up ?

Trevor James Meade has been a close family friend to the O'Neil family. Since third grade, he has been an official O'Neil. Since his own family was so broken up, he has come to admire this fun loving, compassionate, loyal family. After a romantic weekend with Chastity in college, he comes to the conclusion, he doesn't want to loose the love and friendship he has come to know. They decide the best thing for both of them is to remain friends. After all is said and done, can he let her marry another, or will he step in before it's too late?

JUST ONE OF THE GUYS is an amazing look at love and an overcoming of insecurities. Kristan Higgins gives us warm loving characters, and a laugh out loud story line, showing you don't need to be small and petite. The family interaction plays a big part of the story, with a dog that is just too funny. JUST ONE OF THE GUYS is a keeper.

Reviewed by Gloria Gehres
Rated 4 1/2