Book Review: Playing James

Title: Playing James
Author: Sarah Mason

Review: I have nothing bad to say about this book except that it has a dumb cover and a title that’s almost completely unrelated to the subject matter. Other than that, it’s great. Holly Colshannon is a newspaper reporter who’s stuck on the pet funerals beat, wondering if she’ll ever have the opportunity to do actual journalism. When the crime reporter bails for a gig in London, she gets her big chance—she’s assigned to replace him. Unfortunately, things begin to go awry almost immediately when the PR woman at the police station cooks up a scheme to enhance the department’s reputation. Holly is to create a newspaper “diary” featuring Detective Sergeant James Sabine—chosen because he’s going to be married in 6 weeks and so the department wants to “protect” him for his big day. Holly and James are to spend every working day together, and mix like oil and water. Holly’s accident-prone. James is impatient and abrupt. James’ fiancée, Fleur, is the perfect lady. Holly’s boyfriend, Ben, is an easy-going rugby player. What could possibly go wrong?
    It’s not predictable. It’s fun, a quick read, and surprisingly thoughtful. And even if you think you know how it’ll end, you don’t. So there.
    It's a 9. Check it out from a library or buy it - you will like it.