About the Book

For a hopeful and hopeless romantic, it’s love at first sight—with a little twist—in a hilarious short story about finding Mr. Right by the USA Today bestselling author of The Hating Game.

Rosie Whittaker and her sister are up for some Galentine’s pampering at a day spa. Getting locked inside a flotation tank is so Rosie. Enter a firefighter hero determined to pry this luckless pearl out of her high-tech shell. All Rosie has to go on is a dreamy voice and a flirty sense of humor. Remain calm, Rosie. This could be what you’ve been waiting for. Is this the man she’s waited for her whole life?

Sally Thorne’s Rosie and the Dreamboat is part of The Improbable Meet-Cute, irresistibly romantic stories about finding love when and where you least expect it. They can be read or listened to in one sitting. Let’s make a date of it.

Review

For the most part, I had a good time with Rosie and the Dreamboat. It was lighthearted and delivered exactly what was promised—a cute, quick Meet-cute. Rosie and Leo’s meeting wasn’t ideal by any means, but they made the best of the situation, with effortless banter and easy chemistry. Although, there were a few times when the dialogue felt a little too cringey and immature for my taste.

The biggest issue that I had with the story was the revelation about Rosie’s past. While in college, she had been locked in a car trunk by bullies. I don’t think that was given the emotional weight that it deserved. Also, because of her trauma, it felt unbelievable that she hadn’t been freaking more.

Final Thoughts

Despite some flaws, Rosie and the Dreamboat was entertaining and enjoyable. Rosie and Leo’s chemistry exceeded my expectations.