Synopsis: Can a romcom-obssessed romantic finally experience the meet-cute she always dreamed of or will reality never compare to fiction, in this charming debut adult novel from Kerry Winfrey.
Annie Cassidy dreams of being the next Nora Ephron. She spends her days writing screenplays, rewatching Sleepless in Seattle, and waiting for her movie-perfect meet-cute. If she could just find her own Tom Hanks—a man who’s sweet, sensitive, and possibly owns a houseboat—her problems would disappear and her life would be perfect. But Tom Hanks is nowhere in sight.
When a movie starts filming in her neighborhood and Annie gets a job on set, it seems like a sign. Then Annie meets the lead actor, Drew Danforth, a cocky prankster who couldn’t be less like Tom Hanks if he tried.
Their meet-cute is more of a meet-fail, but soon Annie finds herself sharing some classic rom-com moments with Drew. Her Tom Hanks can’t be an actor who’s leaving town in a matter of days...can he?
Goodreads | Amazon
Kerry Winfrey is the author of Love and Other Alien Experiences and Things Jolie Needs to Do Before She Bites It. She's written for many websites, including HelloGiggles. When she's not writing, she's most likely baking yet another batch of cookies or watching far, far too many romantic comedies. She lives with her husband, baby, and dog in the middle of Ohio.
Rating: ★★★★★
My Review: This was a super cute story like any romantic comedy tends to be. The main character Annie goes through all the stages of a rom-com from humiliating herself to finding her Tom Hanks. It was a wonderful light-hearted read where you learn that romance isn't everything it was supposed to be. That true love doesn't follow a script and thats ok. The pacing was very nicely done, the pages flew by and I didn't want to put down. It is a perfect book to curl up with and read all day.
Although, this book was kind of predictable it fit the story well. That even though you knew at times what was coming it didn't takeaway from the story at all or the adorableness that the story entailed.
Overall, this was a great little story to take you out of your life for 259 pages of rom-com yummies!!
Go Into This One Knowing: Rom-Com Delight
Praise for Waiting for Tom Hanks
“An endearing, klutzy heroine elevates this utterly charming romance [and] the plot’s many moving pieces add complexity. Chloe, lovable Uncle Don, and the local coffee shop’s colorful characters provide humor and heart in just the right places.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“What a total delight it was to read this book! A compelling, heartwarming, hilarious rom-com. I couldn't stop turning the pages!”—New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster
“Winfrey's sweet, hilarious novel is full of klutzy and charming characters, heartwarming moments,and laugh-out-loud one-liners. This quick read is sure to delight readers looking for an escape of everydaylife, especially fans of Mary Ann Marlow and Helena Hunting.”—Booklist
“This sweet story is a warm, favorite-sweater-wearing hug for anyone who believes that true love doesn't only happen in the movies.”—kc dyer, author of Finding Fraser
“The perfect blend of humor and romance...Waiting for Tom Hanks is a romantic comedy full of heart, humor, and a delicious dose of reality.”—Wandereader
“Just try to resist falling in love with this guy, who turns out to be fully Hanks-ian. The deluge of rom-com trivia on Annie's path to happiness will send you on a Netflix spree, and there's a great indie music playlist and jokes for D&D enthusiasts sprinkled along the way as well. Calling all girls and women downtrodden by life and love—happiness awaits!”—Kirkus Reviews
“A love letter to rom-coms in the form of a sweet love story.”—NPR
“Kerry Winfrey offers readers a fizzy rom-com with all the humor, heart, and the undercurrent of melancholy of the Nora Ephron rom-coms she pays tribute to within its pages.”—Entertainment Weekly
"Kerry Winfrey's feel-good romance is an ideal ode to the genre."—OprahMag
“If you love everything about Tom Hanks, you gotta get Waiting for Tom Hanks…”—Frolic
“An endearing, klutzy heroine elevates this utterly charming romance [and] the plot’s many moving pieces add complexity. Chloe, lovable Uncle Don, and the local coffee shop’s colorful characters provide humor and heart in just the right places.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“What a total delight it was to read this book! A compelling, heartwarming, hilarious rom-com. I couldn't stop turning the pages!”—New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster
“Winfrey's sweet, hilarious novel is full of klutzy and charming characters, heartwarming moments,and laugh-out-loud one-liners. This quick read is sure to delight readers looking for an escape of everydaylife, especially fans of Mary Ann Marlow and Helena Hunting.”—Booklist
“This sweet story is a warm, favorite-sweater-wearing hug for anyone who believes that true love doesn't only happen in the movies.”—kc dyer, author of Finding Fraser
“The perfect blend of humor and romance...Waiting for Tom Hanks is a romantic comedy full of heart, humor, and a delicious dose of reality.”—Wandereader
“Just try to resist falling in love with this guy, who turns out to be fully Hanks-ian. The deluge of rom-com trivia on Annie's path to happiness will send you on a Netflix spree, and there's a great indie music playlist and jokes for D&D enthusiasts sprinkled along the way as well. Calling all girls and women downtrodden by life and love—happiness awaits!”—Kirkus Reviews
“A love letter to rom-coms in the form of a sweet love story.”—NPR
“Kerry Winfrey offers readers a fizzy rom-com with all the humor, heart, and the undercurrent of melancholy of the Nora Ephron rom-coms she pays tribute to within its pages.”—Entertainment Weekly
"Kerry Winfrey's feel-good romance is an ideal ode to the genre."—OprahMag
“If you love everything about Tom Hanks, you gotta get Waiting for Tom Hanks…”—Frolic
Did you know that comments are DELICIOUS? Well they are and if you comment on any of these posts you could win some awesome goodies!
Don't forget to check out our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and out other social media found on the side bar!
Disclaimer: "All opinions are 100% honest and my own." Thanks to Goodreads and Amazon for the book cover, about the book, and author information. Buying via these links allows my site to get a % of the sale at no cost to you.
FTC Guidelines: In accordance with FTC guidelines regarding endorsements and testimonials for bloggers, I would like my readers to know that many of the books I review are provided to me for free by the publisher or author of the book in exchange for an honest review. If am compensated for any reviews on this site I will state that post has been sponsored.
FTC Guidelines: In accordance with FTC guidelines regarding endorsements and testimonials for bloggers, I would like my readers to know that many of the books I review are provided to me for free by the publisher or author of the book in exchange for an honest review. If am compensated for any reviews on this site I will state that post has been sponsored.
0 comments:
Post a Comment
Hateful and Unrelated Comments Will Be Deleted. Anonymous comments are invalid to enter into giveaways.