I Owe You One

This book is much more than a romance. There is plenty of romance, but the book is mainly about a woman who learns how to love and support her family while also asserting herself.

Fixie Farr's name is appropriate. She feels compelled to fix things, whether it be a coke stain on a chess board or her family's financial issues. She just can't help herself. The only problem is she does not know how to stand her ground and say what really needs to be said to the people in her life. She's a bit of a “doormat.” However, through her interactions with a new man in her life, Seb, she begins to develop a backbone.

I really enjoyed some things about Fixie's character, while other aspects annoyed me. I love how much Fixie loves her family and how devoted she is to the family business. I also love her willingness help others. On the other hand, I found myself often frustrated by how easily she allows herself to be manipulated by those who supposedly love her. She is often ridiculously naive, and she tends to misread situations. As a reader, I was constantly wanting to knock some sense into her.

The romance in this book is okay. I don't particularly care for either of the love interests, to be honest. However, the other aspects of the story kept me engaged and satisfied.

Overall, I am giving this one 4 stars because I enjoyed the read and I found the main character interesting.