This is my second book by this author and I must say she is quickly becoming a favorite. I like her style of writing. She has a good sense of humor and a great feel for romance in her writings. I look forward to reading more by her. I think this story would make for a great "Hallmark" movie!

Brooke Valentine is a determined, "I can-take-care-of-myself" young woman who has had to care for herself and pay off her late grandfather's medical bills by selling some property next door to where she lives. The construction is almost complete and the story opens with Brooke's car tire running over a nail from the construction site and getting a flat on her way to work. She decides to get her motorcycle out and almost hits a construction worker, wrecks her bike and finds herself in the hospital in serious condition.

Travis Cooper is the owner of the new house being constructed and Brooke wakes up in the hospital to see Travis sitting there beside her. Since he feels partially responsible for her being there he offers to cover the costs and helps Brooke home when she is released. Brooke doesn't know what to do with Travis as she hasn't been around men that don't usually want something from you if they are nice to you. Brooke is actually pretty clueless when it comes to men. Travis thinks he is just helping a poor helpless girl, definitely not someone he would ever be interested in romantically.

Brooke finally finds a job at a small bakery shop and meets owners Riley and Jazz, who help Brooke out a lot and they become good friends with her and later with Travis. Travis ends up helping Brooke out of a few more "jams" she finds herself in and watching this friendship develop into something more was hilarious at times and very romantic at others. Brooke really had no self-confidence in herself and thought she could never be "good enough" for Travis. Travis was endearing with his cute little nicknames he kept giving to Brooke. It was fun watching them both and Riley and Jazz had fun watching them too. It was just an all around good story, one that had you eager to keep reading and see what would happen next. I found myself smiling alot as I was reading and just enjoying myself. I would have given this book a 5 star easily but a few of the "kissing scenes" were a little too detailed for my liking. But the ending was worth it all!! If you want to sit back and watch a wonderful romance blossom, then I highly recommend you read "Not His Type". Enjoy! ( )

Brooke Valentine has not lead a charmed life. She's always had to struggle. Her grandfather basically raised her but they never had much money for nice things. Brooke's grandfather left her his house and his land but he also left her his medical bills and back taxes. She's going to school but she's also working two miserable jobs to try to pay everything off. She's even sold all the land except a half acre and the house that sits on it. Her new neighbor is Travis Cooper. He ex-military and runs a security firm out of his house. The one he built next to Brookes. While leaving for school on her motorcycle, Brooke has an accident. Travis is right there to help. She looses both jobs as a result of the accident and now finds herself being chauffeured around by her handsome neighbor. She's not sure why he's being so nice to her. Anyone can see he is way out of her league. Travis is attracted to his cute, spunky and stubborn neighbor but in a sisterly way. So why does her lips continue to draw his so strongly. She's not his 'type' of girl. When Brooke starts a new job at Babycakes Bakery, Jazz Valenzuela, her boss and friend, thinks she has a way of making Travis jealous so he'll finally admit his feelings for Brooke are more than friendship. But what will happen when Travis finds out it was all a set-up?

Not His Type definitely has a place on my favorites shelf! I read the story in practically one sitting. The author draws you in from the very beginning and you just can't stop reading until the end. Her characters are full of charm and whit, along with a bit of stubbornness! Brooke was someone you felt endeared to right from the start. She's so honest and down-to-earth and truly thought little of herself. She's had to handle a lot of things on her own but never a force like Travis Cooper. I loved Travis Cooper! You couldn't help but love him. He's strong, charming, generous and very handsome! A take-charge kinda guy who is comfortable in his own skin, except where Brooke is concerned. I loved his cute little pet names for her. You'll enjoy every moment of the story and won't be able to turn pages fast enough! Oh, an ladies...as if the story wasn't delicious enough, you are treated to an absolutely delectable ending! I loved it! This would make a great Hallmark movie! Lisa Crane is a new author to me, but I will definitely be seeking out her other stories!

File Size: 368 KB
Print Length: 285 pages
ASIN: B00AK4SWUQ ( )