Warning: This book includes mature content such as: sexual content, and/or drug and/or alcohol use, and/or violence.
Dear Bridget I Want You by Penelope Ward, Vi Keeland Published by Selfpublished on 18 September 2017
Genres: Adult, Comedy, Contemporary, Romance
Format: Kindle
Source: Kindle Purchase
Dear Bridget,
I'm writing this letter because it's highly doubtful I'll ever garner the courage to say this to your face.
So, here goes.
We're totally wrong for each other. You're the proper single mum with a good head on your shoulders. I'm just the carefree British doctor passing through town and temporarily living in your converted garage until I head back to England.
But here's the thing... for some bloody reason, I can't stop thinking about you in very inappropriate ways.
I want you.
The only reason I'm even admitting all of this to you right now is because I don't believe it's one-sided. I notice your eyes when you look at me, too. And as crass as I appear when we're joking around about sex, my attraction to you is not a joke.
So, what's the purpose of this note? I guess it's a reminder that we're adults, that sex is healthy and natural, and that you can find me just through the door past the kitchen. More specifically, it's to let you know that I'm leaving said door cracked open from now on in case you'd like to visit me in the middle of the night sometime.
No questions asked.
Think about it.
Or don't.
Whatever you choose.
It's doubtful I'll even end up sliding this letter under your door anyway.
--Simon
Dear Bridget, I Want you is a fun and sexy read – and it was even more so because I buddy-read it with my blogger wife, Brandee @ Bookworm Brandee.
Lexxie: OMG! She had a fish-hook in her butt-cheek. You canāt even make that up, right? And how she asked Simon for a real doctor or a woman LOL. And the fact that it wasnāt all fun and games made it that much more realistic to me. Plus, as you said, their romance was very cute.
Brandee:Ā I’ve had a fish-hook stuck in my finger…I can’t imagine it being stuck in my butt! And I would be mortified to have a hunky young doctor be the one to treat me! bwahahahaha
Lexxie: Yes. Writing things down can feel both intimate and give you more courage. Because you donāt have to watch the other personās face while youāre writing a letter. And you might not even get any feedback at all. I think I loved Bridgetās first letter the most. Since she didnāt really plan on actually giving it to Simon. Ever. But Iām glad he got it. Because thatās just too cute.
Lexxie: Oh, the twists of their tragedies, and especially Bridgetās tragedy just cut my heart in two! I seriously felt like I had been stabbed at one point. Because *shakes head* that was just tough to read. And to see how they hadnāt really made peace with what they had been through, but finally found a way to do so was beautiful. I was totally smacked in the face with the curveball. Even if I expected *something* to be up with that – because that lawyer was just fishy. And I was SO angry at Bridgetās Ā«Ā friend Ā« Ā and Ā« colleagueĀ Ā». Like, why would she interfere like that?
Lexxie: I thought Brendan was awesome. And he was present enough – especially thinking about how Bridget wanted to shield him. And seeing Simon actually stepping up and being great with Brendan was heartwarming.
Brandee:Ā I didn’t think about it like that but you’re right…Bridget was very protective of him. That makes sense. So yeah, he was present enough. š
Lexxie: I totally felt the same, wifey! It was a great story š
About Linda @ (un)Conventional Bookworms
Linda is an English as foreign language teacher and has a Master's degree in English Language and Literature. She's an avid reader, blogger, compulsive one-clicker and a genre omnivore. Ever since she learnt how to read she has been seen with a book or two in her hands everywhere she goes.
Yay! I’m so happy we buddy read this, wifey. What’s next on our buddy-reading schedule?!? š There *has* to be MANY books we both have on our shelves that we haven’t read yet. Let’s figure it out.
Happy Friday! I hope your week has been good, that you’re enjoying your new wheels, and that a certain little furry friend has decided to remove wood from his diet. š Miss you and love you!! {{{BIG HUGS}}}
We must have hundreds of books in common – I will get on this as soon as I can š
My little furry friend has NOT decided to remove wood from his diet *shakes head* hopefully, there will be no more emergency visits to the vet!
Miss you and love you, too! {{{BIG HUGS}}}
“giggle -snorting” SOLD! I love romances that make me laugh.
Karen @ For What It’s Worth
haha Karen. It was really well done, and the mix of humor and more serious tropes was good, too.
Twitter: kimbacaffeinate
Oh my, you both made me want to devour this one!
It was so much fun, Kim! I’m pretty sure you’ll have more than a few laugh-out-loud moments, too.
Twitter: Mollykatie112
You all just made me want to read it again! I read it when it first came out. I don’t remember all of it though and can’t really remember the letters. I love that you all agreed about everything and both enjoyed it! I think I gave it 4 stars as well.
That means our job is done, Lorna š I can totally understand not remembering everything, but those letters, though š
Twitter: nadz1809
I started reading this one, but somehow I go distracted and never finished it. I need to get back to it.
That happens to me sometimes, too. I have to be in the right mood š If you get back to it, I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as Brandee and I did!
It’s been SO LONG since I actually laughed out loud for a funny read. This book sounds so sweet, and it’s nice that the characters were able to relate to each other. Congrats on a successful buddy read, Lexxie and Brandee! š
It doesn’t happen all that often to me, either, Aimee. Thanks š
Twitter: Mlsimmons
Sounds like a really cute story. Glad you both really enjoyed it.
It was definitely cute, and also very funny.