Romeo, Romeo

by Robin Kaye

Book Overview

"A sparkling new voice If you love witty dialogue, great characters and a lot of fun in your books, this is the writer for you " "- Maureen Child, USA Today bestselling author" Rosalie Ronaldi doesn't... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402213395
• ISBN13: 9781402213397
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 1.0" x 4.2"

Customer Reviews

Frantic, Fun, and Fiesty Romance Novel -- A+++

I read a lot. Really. And, A LOT is probably understating it, but this is the first novel that has motiviated me to write a review. I would recommend this novel to anyone who would like a fast, fun story that is nearly impossible to put down. Even before I was 100 pages into this book, I was already telling anyone who would listen (the manicurist, my husband, my friends, my co-workers) the basic plot and how much I enjoyed the writing style. I won't restate the plot, but I will say this is just a good ole CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE. No vampires, witches, aliens or time travel -- thank goodness, just a great story and great writing. Can't wait until Ms. Kaye's next novel is published. It won't be soon enough.

Review

Rosalie Ronaldi is a very career-driven, independent woman. She doesn't really have time for men, much less her dog, Dave. You could tell this by the way Rosalie's house looked when you stepped inside. Rosalie believed that if you ate over the sink than you didn't have to contend with dirtying a dish. Nick Romeo is not your typical guy but when he meets Rosalie, he is dressed as a mechanic. He decides to let Rosalie go on believing he is a mechanic. Rosalie never thought it would happen that she would fall for guy that she doesn't mind having around. Before Rosalie can comprehend what is going on; Nick has moved in. Rosalie has started seeing the benefits o having Nick around. He has cleaned her house and is even bring her breakfast in bed! Robin Kaye has a winner on her hands with Romeo, Romeo. Mrs. Kaye infused this book with tons of laughs, romance, and plain old goodness. Every once in a while women need a guy to take care of them like Nick. Nick is a great man to have around. He is tall, dark, and Italian. One of the stars of this story was Dave. He acted just like a person. This is one author you will want to keep your eyes on for a long time to come. I can't wait to read more of Mrs. Kaye's sense of humor in more of her books.

An outstanding debut novel that romance readers will adore!!!!!!

Dominick `'Nick'' Romeo is a successful man who has everything to offer a woman. He owns several car dealerships and knows how to make a woman scream his name in bed. But Nick isn't looking for a wife. He typically dates women for about a month and then moves on to the next girl. Almost every one of his past girlfriends just wants to be wined and dined and spends all of his money. None of them love him for him; they just love the idea of being with The Dominick Romeo. Rosalie Ronaldi is a corporate turnaround expert, Italian, and is constantly hassled by her mother to settle down and make some babies. Rosalie has been dating a guy named Joey for about two years and their relationship is going nowhere fast. The only reason she is even with him is so her mother would leave her alone about finding a husband. Rosalie isn't interested in getting married anytime soon and likes her life just fine how it is. Sure her house is a mess, she doesn't cook, and her best friend is her dog named Dave, but that's ok! Everything in Rosalie's life is neutral, not that exciting, not that thrilling, that is until she meets Nick Romeo. After Rosalie becomes stranded on the side of the road with a flat tire and no spare, Nick pulls over to help her. He is immediately attracted to this feisty woman who is cursing in multiple languages and kicking her car. When Rosalie assumes he is a mechanic, Nick decides not to correct her and attempts to ask her out on a date. Maybe if Rosalie thinks he's just a regular Joe she will like him for him and not for what he has in the bank... Nick and Rosalie form a pseudo relationship. They make a deal that there will be no strings attached and nothing serious will come of this, but quickly their own rules fly out the window when they start to fall in love. The only problem is Nick still hasn't told Rosalie who he really is and as time progresses he becomes more afraid of revealing the truth. When Rosalie's new corporate turnaround turns out to be a job that Nick always coveted, things get a little bit dirty. How will Rosalie react when she finds out the truth about Nick? Will she still want to be with him after knowing he isn't Nick the mechanic but rather the rich and famous Dominick Romeo? Will their relationship end with heart ache or will Rosalie finally get her happily ever after? Romeo Romeo is author Robin Kaye's FABULOUS debut into the romance genre. I haven't read a straight romance (without vampires and fangs) in SO long and it was such a delight to read. There's plenty of humor, witty dialogue, sexy chemistry, and a very compelling storyline that readers will adore. After opening Romeo Romeo and reading the opening sentences, you will immediately be hooked. `'Rosalie Ronaldi made a successful escape from the insane asylum. Okay, so it wasn't a real insane asylum; it was her parent's Bay Ridge home. But most days, it could pass for the Sicilian version of Bellevue. `' Romeo Romeo is a fun book in the same vein as Stepha

Romeo, Romeo...Where For Art Thou, Nick Romeo?

Robin, Robin...you've given us what every woman wants - a man as good in the kitchen as he is in bed. Nick Romeo is a hunk of a hero not to be missed. The Italian family had me laughing out loud, Dave the dog adds to the yum factor and Rosalie's antics kept me turning the pages. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, have recommended it to friends and am anxiously awaiting book 2 in the Domestic God series. Brava!

Fun storyline.

Dominick Romeo is Brooklyn's version of Donald Trump without the comb over and oh yeah... he's hot and rich! Nick owns numerous car dealerships throughout Brooklyn which is how he came to be driving a wrecker home, in coveralls over his business suit, when he came upon Rosalie Ronaldi on the side of the road with a flat tire and no spare. Being the nice guy that he is, Nick offers Rosalie a ride home promising to have her car fixed by the next day. Nick doesn't exactly lie to Rosalie about his identity but she has no idea that she's riding with a self-made millionaire and agrees to a dinner date the next night. Nick's relieved that Rosalie has no idea who he is because now he knows that Rosalie won't be after him for his money like so many of the revolving girlfriends he's had in the past. Rosalie is a turnaround expert who temporarily takes over as the CFO of failing businesses to bring them back to life. Rosalie's new project is the one dealership that Nick has always coveted but could never buy out. Now Nick knows that he has to come clean about who he really is before Rosalie finds out the truth. Somehow he just can't bring himself to do it because he knows it'll bring an end to their relationship and somehow Rosalie has made it past his "tough guy who runs from marriage" exterior and into his heart. The resulting story is a heart-warming tale told with a lot of hot sex and sarcastic humor. I laughed at the tables being turned on Nick when Rosalie kicks him out of her bed and sends him packing because one of her rules is to never let a guy spend the night. Kaye's writing is a refreshing change from the typical contemporary romance. I could see all the characters as real people showing real feelings with an ending that is truly believable unlike many stories where the characters don't fit the happily ever after ending that's par for the course in contemporary writing. I highly recommend this read to all romance lovers.