The Dating Charade by Melissa Ferguson is the
romantic story of Cassie Everson and Jett Bentley. Cassie, 33. Is the director
of Girls Haven, a center for disadvantaged girls, has been dating through an
app with no great prospects until Jett Bentley finds her profile. Jett remembers
Cassie from high school although he doubts, she would remember him. He sends
her a message anyway and they are brought together by the scheming plans of her
best friend, Bree. Soon their lives are thrown in chaos as Cassie takes in
three sisters from a terrible situation and Jett is saddled with his niece and
nephews as his sister suddenly shows up. In the chaos of their lives, a series
of misunderstands and miscues leads Cassie and Jett to believe that the other
doesn’t want children. Will they be able to finally clear the air? Will they be
able to adjust to their new lives?
The Dating Charade started out as a great story, then
facts about the characters’ backgrounds and plot points changed. It felt like
the author didn’t remember she presented the information already and different
information. For instance, Jett’s full name is presented one way in chapter 5
and presented another way in chapter 18. Then Cassie recognizes a character as
a former date in chapter 5 and has the same recognition in chapter 23. It did
start out great with drama and tension with the potential of a great romance
but the misunderstands and miscues between Cassie and Jett were frustrating
plus the lack of continuity was distracting. The story just fizzled for me. as
the book is also marketed as a Christian romance and the only thing that makes
it “Christian” is that the characters go to church at one point. In Jett’s
case, he goes to church to get a couple hours of peace and quiet. I do not
recommend The Dating Charade.
The Dating Charade
Is available in
paperback, eBook, and audiobook.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions
expressed in this review are completely my own
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