Anyone But You

I don't review much and when I do, I tend to focus on my favourite books. "Anyone But You" is now one of them.

I already knew that KG Macgregor is a very good writer, specially of romances. Normally, her main characters are likeable and the plots are captivating (check "Out of Love" or "The House in the Sandstone", for instance.) But in this one it is also noticeable the great amount of research done. The plots — both the romantic and the "political" — are very good. And, even when the topic gets difficult, there's a great amount of humour to make it less painful.

This one is a TOTAL winner and a joy to read.

This is KG MacGregor at her very best and a book that she should be justifiably proud of.
This book was written with a beautiful balance between environmental righteousness and big-business greed. The gruesome results of the catastrophe where delicately handled, as was the cover-up, and the growing relationship between the two women left to publicly sort out the mess exquisitely wove everything together.
I felt that her research for both sides of the debate is evident and balanced without forcing her personal beliefs down the readers throat. That made this book a thoughtful read and allowed the reader to form their own opinions.

I try to avoid topics that distress me and environmental vandalism is one of them but in this case I got over myself and give Ms MacGregor the full five stars instead of my initial four.

This is one of the best books I have read for some time. My first reaction when the story unfolded was: "Who the heck put tar sand into KG's cheerios?" Because the backbone of this book is an unvarnished report of the mechanics of corporate greed and cover-up …. and the not-so-well-armed militia trying to stave away the tyrants. And it takes someone with KG's penwomanship to weave a lovely romance into a story which becomes ever more interesting and credible - and at times outright witty - during the book. It was with great reluctance that I parted ways with the story at the end - both main characters had grown on me so much. Sweet read with a very serious background.

As our nation debates the pipeline which would run from Canada to New Orleans, and which would carry oil from tar sands, KG Mac Gregor has given her fans a novel which debates the pros and cons of Big Oil and oil from tar sands. It's two protagonists are both bright, likeable, strong women. Cathryn Mack is the Corporate Communications Director for Nations Oil, which has just had an oil spill in a pristine lake in northern Minnesota. Stacie Pilardi is head of the Clean Energy Action Network. When these two women meet, there is an instant attraction between them. . . which is threatened when they discover they are on opposite sides of the environmental issue. KG Mac Gregor always does the research needed to provide her readers with facts. She also is able to mix a good love story into her plot, even as cutting edge of a plot as this one is. Anyone But You is filled with passion, deceit, greed, and even thugs. And, it's a book I couldn't put down and which will stay with me for a long time.

Like all KG's books, this book does not disappoint. An interesting backdrop, I learned something new about Big Oil business. KG does an great job of balancing both sides of an important issue. And of course writes a great romance story!!!

I recommend this book, as well as all other KG MacGregor books.

Smart. Sassy. Fine story.

This was a good story. Although, I don’t know if I want to say that it was a feel good story because there are many instances where the reader wants to commit violence to some of the “bad guys” in this story. The reader gets a crash course into the evil oil industry and their involvement in polluting our world. I have to admit that sometimes when we pick up a book or sit in front of the TV to watch a movie, usually it's to immerse ourselves and leave behind all the unpleasant things happening around us and around the world. I enjoy when the author writes about two beautiful brave women coming together and doing their best to leave the world a better place for future generations. I also compliment an author that opens the bedroom door to allow the reader to connect with the beautiful characters.

Vivid characters, but even more than these characters was the plot, the story, the dialogue, every chapter was riveting, I gobbled this up like bowl of popcorn at a movie theatre. If you haven't read this author before you can start here with complete pleasure. The twists and turns and utterly believable surprises make this novel a complete delight. The author is a genius, I say this because making me change my mind about Cathryn Mack, who for 20 years has been a tool for a bunch of corporate creeps, is a complete professional. Stacie Pilardi had me at hello, she is passionate without being a blind know it all. The chemistry between Cathryn and Stacie was completely believable, I don't know how she did it but it worked! I love this author's humor 'Minnesota’s pristine Lake Bunyan' I don't know why but everytime I read this name I laughed.

This is a non-descript love story with limited physical interaction between the two women around which the story revolves. There are scenes that are interesting, but it is not a compelling reead.

Thorough storyline, and good characters.