Lori’s review of The Officer Says, “I Do” by Jeanette Murray.
Captain Timothy O’Shay is on pre-deployment leave in Las Vegas when he meets Skye McDermott. For once, Tim lets loose and the two hook up. But in the morning, Tim wakes up to discover he’s married to a woman who’s the polar opposite of what he always envisioned in a wife.
But Skye is sure that this is fate, and that they are destined to be together. Can she convince him to stay with her before he’s deployed?
This was an enjoyable read. A story of opposites attracting, when a strightlaced, yeah, kinda boring on the outside man meets a hippie free spirited woman. I liked how Tim was willing to really think about things and stood up for his wife when questioned by his friends, his parents, and his coworkers. And I liked how Skye, in turn, tried to be who she thought he wanted by toning herself down.
Of course, their confusion could have been avoided if Tim had just opened his mouth and told Skye that he liked her just the way she was, but not doing so fit his personality. He’s a thinker, an analyzer. So until he had it all worked out in his head, he wouldn’t talk.
Also? Hated both the CO and his wife, but pretty sure I was supposed to. They definitely represent old school military (which I’m sure still is rampant among higher ranks), and their attitudes made sense in that role. But I still hated them.
Also, loads of sequel baiting here with Tim’s sister and his best friend, but I’m looking forward to reading it.
3.5 out of 5
This book is available from Sourcebooks Casablanca. You can buy it here or here in e-format.
Ha, totally agree with the sequel baiting. I just wish we didn’t have to wait any longer because I think their book is going to rock.
I liked this one, but I hated the ending. It seemed like she just went back to everything she had been running from. :/