Naturally, Charlie
Author: S.L. Scott
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Synopsis: Twenty-five year old Charlotte “Charlie” Barrow is caught between her
old life and the one she is beginning to build when she crosses paths with a
handsome stranger on the subway. Not looking for romance, she closes her heart
off to the possibilities of love. With a knack for mishaps, Charlie maintains
her sense of humor while befriending the kind stranger who seems to be there at
all the right times.
New York freelance writer, Charlie Adams, is forging his own path beyond the expectations of the society circles of his childhood. Rejecting family money, and fast-lane friends, he is snubbed by his family as he follows his own compass to a life more extraordinary.
Through a coincidence of events, they come to rely on each other for comfort. This is the tale of two Charlies learning to trust again while fighting their fates to create their own destiny.
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Review: This is the
first piece of work I've ever read from S.L. Scott, and let me tell you, it
won't be my last.
The story is told from both Charlies
point of views and starts out with Charlotte (Charlie) who's depressed and in a
bad spot just a couple of days after her ex-fiancé was killed in an accident.
She can't even do the simple mundane act of brushing her teeth. She's damaged
and fragile. She's definitely not looking for love at this point in her life.
She first sees Charles (Charlie) on a subway train where she's struck by his
kindness towards strangers. He notice's her too and is pleasantly surprised
when they later meet by chance at a local bar where he realizes that Charlie is
the one for him. As if that isn't indication that fate is putting these two
together, they happen upon each other on the way to two separate funerals.
(Girl) Charlie was reluctantly on her way to face her ex's family and (Boy)
Charlie was about to say his final good-bye to his beloved Great-Aunt. Both in
obvious need of comfort and support, decide to go to each other's funerals and
oddly, a slow romance is born.
A sweet story is working well until
(Girl) Charlie is invited to a dinner at (Boy) Charlie's parent's house. The
dinner is tense but things go from bad to OMG! when (Boy) Charlie's cousin
makes her grand entrance and (Girl) Charlie realizes she's the same woman who
was caught in her fiancé's bed, ultimately making him her (ex)fiancé. (Girl)
Charlie can't take it and walks out. A storm of emotions takes them down a dark
path and ultimately breaks up they're budding relationship.
Now, don't get too upset, because
both take this time to grow as people and though (Boy) Charlie knew he loved
and wanted (Girl) Charlie, she needed to realize it for herself and come to
terms with her feelings for him. Her aha! moment is so great and both
characters are so genuine in their love for each other that I actually had to
read the ending of the book twice.
I loved this book. Simply put. Naturally, Charlie isn't just a romance novel, it's
romantic sure, but it's also sweet, charming, and endearing. The romance wasn't
something that was forced or unbelievable; it was well . . . natural. I
believed every bit of this story and that hardly ever happens for me.
What makes this love story work so
well is that the characters are so great together. (Girl) Charlie is witty and
smart. She's just coming down from a devastating break up just to turn around
and now has to bury the man she was supposed to grow old with. It's terrible.
Then there's (Boy) Charlie, he's a romantic and even though he was burned by an
old flame, he never lost his ability to love and go after what he's passionate
about which comes in handy when convincing (Girl) Charlie that he's the one for
her. Their banter and dialogue is funny and meaningful. He's patient and caring
towards her, he's exactly what she needs, which makes this book so great
and memorable.
If this book is any indication of
how S.L. Scott's writing career is going to go, the world is in for a real
treat.
Overall, I give this book a five out
of five big shiny nerd glasses! I would recommend this love story to all of my
friends with the confidence that they will love it as much as I do.
About the Author: L. Scott is a former high-tech account manager with a journalism degree
pursuing her passion for telling stories. She spends her days escaping into her
characters and letting them lead her on their adventures.
Live music shows, harvesting jalapenos and eating homemade guacamole are her obsessions she calls hobbies.
Scott lives in the beautiful Texas hill country of Austin with her husband, two young sons, two Papillons and a bowl full of Sea Monkeys.
Naturally, Charlie is Scott's debut novel.
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