Synopsis :
Fixie Farr has always lived by her father’s motto: “Family first.” But since her dad passed away, leaving his charming housewares store in the hands of his wife and children, Fixie spends all her time picking up the slack from her siblings instead of striking out on her own. The way Fixie sees it, if she doesn’t take care of her father’s legacy, who will? It’s simply not in her nature to say no to people.
So when a handsome stranger in a coffee shop asks her to watch his laptop for a moment, Fixie not only agrees—she ends up saving it from certain disaster. Turns out the computer’s owner is an investment manager. To thank Fixie for her quick thinking, Sebastian scribbles an IOU on a coffee sleeve and attaches his business card. But Fixie laughs it off—she’d never actually claim an IOU from a stranger. Would she?
Then Fixie’s childhood crush, Ryan, comes back into her life and his lack of a profession pushes all of Fixie’s buttons. She wants nothing for herself—but she’d love Seb to give Ryan a job. And Seb agrees, until the tables are turned once more and a new series of IOUs between Seb and Fixie—from small favors to life-changing moments—ensues. Soon Fixie, Ms. Fixit for everyone else, is torn between her family and the life she really wants. Does she have the courage to take a stand? Will she finally grab the life, and love, she really wants?
This is what I say :
I would give this title a 6 out of 10. I seldom rate a book in such manner but I dont know how else to start sharing my thoughts on this title.
I dont dislike it but I dont quite like it too. Recent titles by Sophie Kinsella dont really hit the mark. Having said that, I Owe You One is quite readable.
Fixie (nickname) I cant even remember her real name, as a main character doesnt really appeal to me. I miss Samantha from Undomesticated Goddess and the author's other characters from earlier years.
Or maybe it's just me.
I am different now from when I first read Sophie's title many many years ago.
Even then I am glad for the opportunity to read this title since Sophie said a forever good bye to this world end of last year.
