Me Tarzan -- You Jane

by Camelia Miron Skiba

[Cocktails and Books]

Me Tarzan—You Jane by Camelia Miron Skiba is a modern day story of a plain Jane who falls for the movie star. Jane Sullivan’s job as a makeup artist puts her in the crosshairs of Lucas Oliver, cover model extraordinaire. As a widowed single mother she’s only looking for anything other than to take care of her four year old, not worry about a model who strikes her as a playboy.

I enjoyed reading about Lucas and Jane, two very different people that shouldn’t have fit together. I must admit I prejudged Lucas as well, because he seemed like a bit of a playboy, but he was able to redeem himself. He was able to show his willingness to do the right thing, even if it killed him, and I respected him for it. He was able to move Jane past the wall she had formed following her husband’s death, and his interaction with Ella, Jane’s daughter, were priceless. I could not imagine being put in Jane’s position, but I admired her tenacity and fortitude despite everything going on. There were some parts that I felt could have been flushed out, but don't let that deter from the great book. All in all, Ms. Skiba was able to weave her modern day fairytale with enough twists and turns to keep it interesting.

Reviewed by Lucy for Cocktails and Books