Time of My Life by Laura Heffernan

Item: Time of My Life
Rating: 5
Author: karenbaron

Posted August 5, 2019 by karenbaron in #SummerReadsWithTheBaroness, Review, Romance, Series / 0 Comments

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy from the Author. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Time of My Life

Series: Oceanic Dreams #2
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Published by Wild Rose Creative Content on June 3, 2019
Genres: Romantic Comedy
Pages: 142
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Also in this series: I Saw Him Standing There , Circle in the Sand, I Thought It Was You, I Will Follow Him, Take a Chance on Me , Shut Up and Dance With Me, The Best of You

Janey’s never felt this way before, but staff is forbidden from dating passengers. It's only one dirty dance...
Legend says everyone who boards the Oceanic Aphrodite finds love. Janey’s on the ship to teach pole fitness, not for romance. Then she meets Frank. He’s everything Janey isn’t–refined, classy, rich–but his good looks and charm make him undeniably appealing. Unfortunately, he’s also a passenger.
When Janey’s partner can’t perform in the end-of-cruise talent show, Frank offers to fill in. He’s never done pole, but she's got time to teach him. As they grow closer, Janey finds herself hoping the legend is real–but if she gives in to temptation, she could be out of a job.

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.