When a spoiled socialite is forced to live like the other half, will she also find her other half?
When spoiled socialite Cassandra Davenport takes things one step too far, her grandfather gives her an ultimatum—prove she can live without her famous name and riches or give up her place in the family legacy. With nothing but a hundred dollars, her tiny dog, and a car that should’ve died in the … and a car that should’ve died in the eighties, she heads to the family cabin to prove she’s more than just a pretty face with a trust fund.
Local fisherman Jake Alton doesn’t know much about the woman who showed up at the rundown shack next door, other than the fact she’s putting a damper on his solitary and secluded lifestyle. Even though he tries to avoid this intruder to his sanctuary, the beautiful woman proves impossible to ignore.
As Cassandra struggles to adapt to her new rustic lifestyle, Jake struggles to keep his wounded heart out of her hands. But even though they try to resist each other, these two opposites do more than attract… they collide.
The Other Half is the first romantic comedy in the Door Peninsula Passions series. While each book can be read as a standalone, they will be most enjoyable if read in order. These light-hearted romances take you throughout the Door County Peninsula and are filled with laughter, romance, and passion!
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I admit, Katherine Hastings was a new to me author but I’ve been converted. The Other Half was funny and oh so romantic. Cassandra was so spoiled in the beginning and I loved the character arc she went through. Jake was dreamy and I wanted to switch places with Cassandra so many times just to be in the same room as that guy – lol.
If you love rom-coms that are both funny and heartwarming than The Other Half is for you! Katherine Hastings is now a one-click author for me.
Katherine might just be one of my new top favorite authors! This is my second read from her and I couldn’t get enough and loved every second of it! Cassandra has spiraled out of control after the death of her parents, and when it’s gotten to be too much, her grandfather gives her an ultimatum of living like most people do along with many stipulations in order to gain her inheritance. Upon arriving at her destination, it’s a complete culture shock to her and through that shock meets her neighbor Jake. As Cassandra navigates life with how most people typically live, Jake becomes more than just her neighbor who saved her and she is torn with telling him who she really is. But when her identity becomes known regardless, will Jake forgive her even after his sordid dating past? There was so much about this book that I loved; from Cassandra’s internal struggle and character growth to the entire premise of the storyline. I can’t wait to see where Katherine takes Jo’s story next!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
This is the 1st in a new series form this author, and what an entertaining read this is! Cassie’s life is spiraling out of control, and her grandfather issues an ultimatum that she find out the hard way how the other half live. Jake is a fisherman who just want solitude, and he has that until his new neighbor arrives. This is a well written wonderful romantic comedy, which is fun, light-hearted, humorous, and an all round entertaining read. I look forward to reading more in this addictive series, and recommend for all readers.
I love this book. I was totally hooked and drawn in from the beginning to the end. The story, the characters, the whole thing.
Great read
The Other Half was a sweet, and fun rom-com. Cassandra is a rich girl that is trying to get back on her path and Jake is just trying to recover from previous heartbreak. Their relationship is full of laughs and instant chemistry but can have some ups and downs. I am looking forward to future books from this author set in this world.
I admit it….I did nothing but read this book today….I couldn’t put it down once I started reading it this morning so the housekeeping and errands went to the wayside! lol I so enjoyed this story, it had me laughing and crying, sometimes at the same time!!!
Socialite Cassandra Davenport is a mess and has disappointed her grandpa once too many times so he has decided to send her off to a small village in which she will live in a dilapidated cottage and will have to get a job to earn a living. She must prove to him that she can be responsible in order to take over his multi million dollar company.
Local fisherman, Jake Alton, is still reeling from finding out his best friend slept with his fiancée and vows to never let love into his life again. Then he meets Cassie when she starts work as a bartender in his favourite bar and tries everything to resist temptation but that isn’t happening!!
I loved Jake….he had me at “Eat the carbs, Cassie, eat the carbs”!! lol A man after my own heart:) I also loved the humor in this story, especially when Jake called Cassie’s dog Poppy….”Muskybait”! I was also curious about the song he plays on the Jukebox, “Let Me Down Easy”, so I found it online and played it while reading the story…perfect!!
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The Other Half, Volume 1 of the Door Peninsula Passions series by Katherine Hastings, is a must-read for any rom-com fan!
Cassandra fills her time with partying, doing drugs and spending money while she waits for the reins of the family business to become hers. But when she’s cut off and given one last chance to prove she’s worthy of the legacy her grandfather built, her life isn’t the only one that takes a turn.
Jake’s life of peace and solitude is completely disrupted when Cassandra drops into Door County. He’s a hardworking, honest man who enjoys his solitary lifestyle. And while the interruption isn’t welcome, he can’t help but be intrigued by how vastly unprepared she is for this new life.
As part of the deal with her grandfather, Cassandra can’t rely upon her new neighbor – no matter how perfect he is – for too much help. She can’t even use her real name! She’s got to learn to survive on her own with a few bucks, a rusty box of a car, a tiny dog that can fit in her hand, and no job skills – the perfect recipe for disaster!
With Jake’s painful past, he’s happy to sit on the sidelines while Cassie’s new life unfolds. And that would be a lot easier to do if she wasn’t so easy on the eyes.
Cassie and Jake couldn’t be more opposite which makes the collision of their lives highly entertaining. But the one thing they have in common is the desire to break down the other’s barriers while keeping their own intact.
The Other Half will have you laughing out loud as Hastings rebuilds each of their lives, one awkward and unexpected encounter at a time.
I received a free ARC copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Cassie’s life was spiraling out of control and to help her regain it, her grandfather threatened to cut her off by giving her an ultimatum. She had to learn how the other half of society lived and to do that she had to live among them with no help from her friends or family. Up for the challenge, her first encounter was with a snake and then Jake. He thought she was out of place but as the two got to know each other, they helped the other overcome a lot of heartache but will he be as forgiving when he finds out about the real Cassie?
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She is a rich spoiled rich girl but she has just got into too much trouble. her grandfather tells her to prove herself with her famous name and money. She goes to the family cabin where she has a neighbour who wants to keep to himself. Will she cope? Will they get to know each other? See how they get on
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Sexy, sweet, drama, emotional and so much fun!! I devoured The Other Half in two days. This is a new author to me but definitely be picking up the next book in this amazing series. Happy reading!
Living on a budget could be fun?
This witty tale also has a serious side and I enjoyed both. Cassie tries to block the pain she feels by using drugs, alcohol, and acting like a bad girl. Then the hammer drops and Cassie now has to face her problems and do a little growing up. Jake, the hottie next door well things have got interesting. The characters and where this story takes place is what made this so interesting to read. I really enjoyed every minute I spent reading. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
An enjoyable read. I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book, but I found myself enjoying it alot. I enjoyed reading about the characters and the storyline kept me interested. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series.