Ever since he moved in across the street when they were eight years
old, Darcy Barrett has harbored the crush of all crushes on the perfect
man, Tom Valeska. He's her twin brother Jamie's best friend, a good
person, a hard worker, and Darcy has never felt like she was worthy of
someone like him. Never staying in one place for long, Darcy has
traveled the world searching for something - or someone - to make her
feel the way she does when Tom is in her vicinity, but she always finds
the wrong guy, the wrong job, and too much wine...
So when their beloved grandmother passes away, Darcy and Jamie
inherit her dilapidated cottage with strict orders to remodel it, sell it,
and collect their hefty inheritance. Darcy plans on being in town long
enough to make sure the renovations start on time, but her plans to
travel overseas are put on hold when the contractor leading the
remodel is none other than Tom... And Darcy can barely keep it
together after she finds out that Tom and his glamorous fiancee have
broken up. With nothing in their way aside from their own insecurities,
Darcy and Tom finally have the time to take a chance on each other. But
with her overbearing brother, problems with the house overhaul, and
some deep-seated emotions long thought buried, Darcy and Tom both
have to figure out how much they're willing to give up to be together.
99 PERCENT MINE by Sally Thorne
is a refreshing and witty contemporary romance! While it took me a
while to warm up to Darcy, whose is the only point of view we have for
the duration of the novel, once I was used to her quirky personality I
found this to be a compulsively readable, sexy, and ultimately satisfying
novel. I appreciated that Darcy, Jamie, and Tom had grown up together,
and knew each other well enough to know when the other was hurting,
needed help, or wasn't happy. There is no question that they all cared
about one another and were willing to do whatever was needed for
each other. That being said, I also felt like, especially with Darcy and
Tom, that they were always stepping around Jaime and spent too much
time worrying about what he would think of things - be it the house
renovation or the possibility of a relationship between them. This
happens again later in the book, but with Darcy and Jamie worried
about Tom, which made sense and was nice to see after the twins seem
self-serving for a lot of the book. Nonetheless, I found myself fully
immersed in the world of this cottage remodel; it provided the perfect
"close-quarters" setting for Darcy and Tom to spend time together,
without too many distractions, aside from each other. The secondary
characters - Darcy's best friend Truly who embroiders lingerie with
sarcastic phrases, Tom's ragtag construction crew, and an adorable
chihuahua named Patty - add both comic relief and stability to 99 PERCENT MINE, but at its heart, it
belongs completely to Darcy and Tom. Aside from the time it takes to
get used to Darcy's POV, Sally Thorne's latest is a worthwhile read.
Readers and critics alike raved over USA Today
bestselling author Sally Thorne’s smash hit debut novel,
The Hating Game—which sold in over 20 countries.
Now she’s back with an unforgettable romantic comedy about a
twin sister and brother struggling over an inheritance—and
the sexy best friend who comes between them. This next
hilarious romance includes a special PS section with two
Happily Ever Afters—one for this novel featuring Darcy and
Tom and the other, an epilogue featuring fan favorites Lucy
Hutton and Josh Templeman from The Hating Game!
Crush (n.):a strong and often short-lived
infatuation, particularly for someone beyond your
reach…
Darcy Barrett has undertaken a global survey of men. She’s
travelled the world, and can categorically say that no one
measures up to Tom Valeska, whose only flaw is that Darcy’s
twin brother Jamie saw him first and claimed him forever as
his best friend. Despite Darcy’s best efforts, Tom’s off
limits and loyal to her brother, 99%. That’s the problem
with finding her dream man at age eight and peaking in her
photography career at age twenty—ever since, she’s had to
learn to settle for good enough.
When Darcy and Jamie inherit a tumble-down cottage from
their grandmother, they’re left with strict instructions to
bring it back to its former glory and sell the property.
Darcy plans to be in an aisle seat halfway across the ocean
as soon as the renovations start, but before she can cut and
run, she finds a familiar face on her porch: house-flipper
extraordinaire Tom’s arrived, he’s bearing power tools, and
he’s single for the first time in almost a decade.
Suddenly Darcy’s considering sticking around to make sure
her twin doesn’t ruin the cottage’s inherent magic with his
penchant for grey and chrome. She’s definitely not staying
because of her new business partner’s tight t-shirts, or
that perfect face that's inspiring her to pick up her camera
again. Soon sparks are flying—and it’s not the faulty
wiring. It turns out one percent of Tom’s heart might not be
enough for Darcy anymore. This time around, she’s switching
things up. She’s going to make Tom Valeska 99 percent hers.
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