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Drive Me Crazy - Portia MacIntosh (2015)

 

Candice Hart is stuck in a dead-end job, feels miserable on her new diet, is desperately trying to be perfect, and Danny, the cute but annoying new guy at work, keeps asking her out. To be honest, she doesn't really feel like herself lately. A romantic getaway with her boyfriend, Will, is exactly what she needs to unwind. Unfortunately, her Will is her boss. And he's already married. And it isn't exactly a romantic getaway, it's more of a business trip. Still, Candice takes what she can get. She knows that Will is going to leave his wife soon. He's already told her that they've separated, and doesn't love his wife anymore. It's only a matter of time. But when Will gets a call at work saying that his wife has gone into pre-term labour, he cancels his trip away with Candice, leaving her confused and angry. In an attempt to hurt Will back, Candice invites Danny, the new IT guy, to accompany on her on this business trip instead.  Over the next week, Danny and Candice go drinking, get into some strange situations, and gradually, Candice starts to feel like herself again. Maybe it isn't too late to discover who the real Candice Hart is. This is a quick read - the beginning and ending were strong, but the middle dragged. I also had a hard time liking Danny. I found him incredibly annoying, he didn't seem to have many redeeming qualities. (CK)

Rating 6/10
 
 

Drive Me Crazy, by Portia MacIntosh, is about taking a road trip with the wrong guy. The summary says: "It was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime... In reality it was a business trip, prettied up as a romantic mini break, but the man behind the wheel was meant to be Candice Hart's boss and (married but separated, I swear!) lover. Not Danny the new guy! Not only is Candice faced with a new driver, but the office's far too handsome hipster expects her to share the cramped space inside his 'fully' restored VW Beetle, aka The Love Bug, and put up with his constant opinions about her life. Before long she is tired of playing the 'good girl' and, with Danny's help, is determined to finally show the world the real Candice Hart!"

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