Reviewer: Christy
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Yona Zeldis McDonough writes beautifully!
“Two of a Kind” is the story of two people who have two very different lifestyles that have the opportunity to bring their families together in hopes of finding love again.
Christina Connelly is a dedicated mother, decorator and business owner. She lives to support her daughter’s dreams of becoming a successful ballerina in New York. She runs her own decorating business from her home, but as her clients become less frequent, Christina worries that she will have to make changes in order to support her family. She has grieved the loss of her husband, but has not had any luck in finding a male companion, except for the friends who are her neighbors. But that’s ok with her – she just wants to enjoy life and be the best mother she can be.
Jordan, Christina’s teenage daughter, lives & loves to dance. She is focused on maintaining her tiny frame and improve her dance skills. After the death of her heroic father ten years earlier, Jordan is determined to do whatever it takes to make him proud of her.
Dr. Andy Stern is a successful OB/GYN who caters to New York’s most elite women. He is a doctor to the stars and is in high demand. His business is booming and he’s quite handsome, too. Andy is so focused on his career & grieving his wife’s death from a few years ago that he doesn’t seem to notice that his teenage son is becoming more and more distant. Arrogant and selfish, Andy could have any woman he wanted, but with his busy career, he has no time.
Oliver is still angry over his mother’s death. With very few friends, he finds other avenues to cope with his loneliness. All he really wants is some attention from his “famous” father, Dr. Stern. After getting in some trouble, he is expelled from school and unbeknownst to his father, goes to his grandmother for advice.
After being introduced at a mutual friend’s wedding, Andy asks Christina to help decorate his apartment. Being such different personalities, they vow to keep their relationship strictly professional. Although they are very different, they realize they have very similar needs. Both are lonely and very attracted to each other. Both have teenagers that do not want them to be together, and if that isn’t enough – Andy’s mother is determined to keep him from falling in love with Christina.
Can their need for each other overcome the obstacles that pull them apart? Can love really happen twice in a lifetime for both Andy and Christina? And what about their individual families – will they ever be able to blend and bring them all together? Coming together isn’t quite as easy as it seems for these two, and with all of the bumps in the road, do they even feel it’s worth the trouble?
“Two of a Kind” is a beautiful story of hope, love, forgiveness and healing. Yona Zeldis McDonough’s writing flows smoothly and effortlessly. She gives each character personality and writes so cleverly that each one comes to life. I enjoyed this book very much, and would recommend it to anyone who has ever had a second chance at love.
