"Smitten" by Janet Evanovich

I checked out an e-book copy of "Smitten" by Janet Evanovich with the help of a librarian this afternoon and have already finished reading it and checked out the next book in the series on my own - success!

"Smitten" is the second of the early romance novels featuring Elsie that Evanovich wrote before the Plum series.

The heroine of "Smitten," Lizbeth, is a mother of 2 grade school age boys who was separated from their father for 18 months and has been divorced 6 months.  She is determined to make it on her own with no help from a wealthy father in another state.  Her expertise is raising her sons but she's purchased an older home that needs a lot of tender loving care (or work!) and needs a job.  In desperation she applies for a labor job at a construction site down the street from her house where some new homes are being built.  Despite her lack of experience, one of the co-owners of the company, Matt, finds himself attracted to her and her streak of independence and gives her a job.

In the meantime she has hired her Aunt Elsie to come for the summer to watch her sons while she works.  It's a summer filled with a man flashing himself outside her window nightly and a boss who is falling in love with her.  She's falling in love, too, but wants to be sure she's not making another mistake.  She is looking for stability for her sons and a better match than her first husband for herself.

As always, Elsie contributes to excitement wherever she is!  It's another lighthearted, fun romance read by Janet Evanovich!  pazt