After all the hard work will Janey and Frank dance their final pole dance?
Time of My Life by Lauran Heffernan is spectacular. Ms. Heffernan spins a new take on Dirty Dancing by reversing the roles. This book is the second in the Oceanic Dreams series.
Janey
Janey is our Johnny with a few differences. She is an ex-stripper who now teaches pole fitness. Janey’s best friend is Penny who gets knocked up by Robby. So, it still has that whole Dirty Dancing vibe. Janey is still really poor and struggling to get by.
I like that Janey has the confidence to admit to being a former exotic dancer to the students in her pole classes. She also empowers other women and is a good friend to Penny.
Dr, Francis Hanson
Francis is our Baby. Frank meets Janey when she is in line to return to the Oceanic Aphrodite. Janey is knocked down, and Frank is there to assist her, he even wraps her ankle for her. You can tell that he is smitten with Janey from the beginning. Frank also helps with the Penny situation.
I like that Frank is a man of his word and that he trusts Janey.
Frank has a sister named Lisa, who is very snobbish. Nellie replaces Neil, with a bit more pizzazz. Max is in charge of the talent. So, keeping with the Dirty Dancing theme. There is even a stolen ring. But you have to read about Janey’s re-entry to the cruise ship after she is fired. It is awesome.
5 Stars for Time of My Life by Lauran Heffernan
My rating for Time of My Life by Lauran Heffernan is five stars. The gender switch is a fresh, well-written retelling. I think it is fantastic, and I love it.
If you are looking for a quick romantic summer read, I recommend Time of My Life by Lauran Heffernan. Now, I am on to the third book Circle in the Sand by Tracy Krimmer.
About the Series
Legend says a person with an open heart will meet their true love within a day of boarding the Oceanic Aphrodite. Siggy’s on the run, Liv’s taking her first vacation in ages, and Holly just wants to get to one million subscribers. But each of them finds a bit more than she bargained for. Will these 8 Sassy Singles sail off into the sunset with their matches or abandon ship?
The Oceanic Dreams series is a set of eight romantic comedy novellas, all set on the same Caribbean cruise.
Other Books in the Series
To find my reviews for the series, click the links near the top of the page.
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Also, check out my interview with Laura Heffernan HERE.
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Happy Reading!
This review was originally posted on Baroness' Book Trove