A deliciously funny and wickedly sexy novel of love found (finally!) and love threatened (inevitably) by the families who claim to love us best. Romeo Cacciamani and Julie Roseman are rival florists in Boston, whose families have hated each other for as long as anyone can remember (what they can't remember is why). When these two vital, lonely people see each other across a crowded lobby at a small business owners' seminar, an intense attraction blooms that neither tries to squelch. They're not sure what fate has in store for them, but they're not about to let something as silly as a generations-long feud stand in the way of finding out. That is, not until Romeo's octogenarian mother, Julie's meddling ex-husband, and a cast of grown Cacciamani and Roseman children begin to intervene with a passionate hatred that matches their newly found love, stroke for stroke. Think Montagues and Capulets, think wise and witty and thoroughly modern. Julie and Romeo is a love story for the ages. All ages.
Terri G. (Harmony1204) from BOW, NH wrote on 2/10/2008...
I LOVED this book. It's a take off on the Montagues and Capulets from Shakespeare, but this Julie and Romeo are in their 60's and it's their kids who want to keep them apart. This was a really fun read.
Judith H. (crazybooklady) from THOMSON, GA wrote on 11/3/2007...
Julie and Romeo by Jeanne Ray is the modern version of Romeo and Juliet. The adult Julie and Romeo in present times has an ex husband, flower shops, and grown children to deal with. The family has been fighting for so long the main people are not sure why they are fighting and the elderly matriarch doesn’t want to tell. Will the star crossed lovers in modern times find a happy ending or are they doomed to repeat history?
It is an easy read with funny characters. After reading it, I was looking forward to more of Ray’s books.
Mrs L R. (cyall8tr) from SPRING, TX wrote on 8/19/2007...
COTTON CANDY
Here's your beach read - nothing to tax your sun-drenched brain. If you liked Moonstruck the movie, you'll enjoy this.
Amy L. (catlover) from N FOND DU LAC, WI wrote on 9/30/2005...
A love story for and about grownups. It's really funny and very satisfying.