Dust Jacket:
As if it wasn’t bad enough to be getting food from Church welfare, I had to meet one of the Ferreros—and a good-looking Ferrero, at that.
Elly Goodwin, a brilliant programmer, is so desperate for a job that she takes one from her ex-boyfriend—the same man who put her family out of business. Then she meets Ethan Ferrero, who seems too good to be true. But Elly is far too sensible to unexpectedly fall in love—especially with her ex’s brother-in-law.
But when Elly’s sister, Maren, dates the wrong guy, Elly must intercede before Maren’s passion clouds her common sense. Together, Elly and Maren must learn that a mixture of sense and sensibility is the perfect recipe for love.
Fans of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility will love this modern retelling of the classic romance novel.
My Review: 4 Stars
I loved this version of Sense Sensibility! It's fun, clean, and Austen. Though this book is LDS fiction, it sort of isn't. This book has minimal references to LDS cultural. There are very few faith promoting/doctrinal elements in the story. So pick it up if you like LDS fiction, but don't dismiss it for the same reason. This book won't be converting you. It is just a great Austen remake.
In this story, Elly and Maren Goodwin switch points of view as they deal with the aftermath of losing their father, the family business and being left penniless. The story line is a bit different than Austen's. I found myself anticipating the same timing as Austen's, only to be surprised when it is different. Overall I enjoyed the read.
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