Authentically, Izzy by Pepper Basham

 Book Excerpt:

"Dear Reader, My name is Isabelle Louisa Edgewood—Izzy, for short. I live by blue-tinted mountains, where I find contentment in fresh air and books. Oh, and coffee and tea, of course. And occasionally in being accosted by the love of my family. (You'll understand my verb choice in the phrase later.) I dream of opening my own bookstore, but my life, particularly my romantic history, has not been the stuff of fairy tales. This is probably why my pregnant, misled, matchmaking cousin—who is more like my sister—signed me up for an online dating community.

The trouble is . . . it worked. I've met my book-quoting Mr. Right, and our correspondence has been almost too good to be true. But Brodie lives across an ocean. And just the other day, a lovely author and professor named Eli came into the library where I work and asked me for a coffee. So, again, I feel like a rom-com movie with a foreboding disaster nipping at my heels.

But I've played it safe for a long time. Maybe it's time for me to be as brave as my favorite literary heroines. Perhaps it's time to take the adventures from the page to real life. Wish me luck."

Title: Authentically, Izzy
Author: Pepper Basham
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:
"Authentically, Izzy" by Pepper Basham

My Assessment:

The author presented this novel, "Authentically," which was told in 'letters, emails, and tests,' in a beautiful, exciting romance that will keep one's interest till the end. What will happen when 'Izzy's matchmaking cousin Josephine signs her up for an online matchmaking service?' How will this turn out for Izzy as he gets to know Brodie as they get to know each other? Be ready for many laughers as the reader continues to turn the pages. I especially like the 'Lord of the Rings references because I am a Lord of the Rings fan.

'Authentically' will present a creative, heartfelt, romantic read with an intriguing premise. To get it all, pick up this good read to see how well this author brings it out to the reader.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.