This was a totally unique love story between two unconventional people. Freda Wilson, Fred to her friends, is an outspoken and funny culinary graduate who lives in Dublin and works two jobs. When she meets her new next door neighbor, the beautifully handsome and magnetic Nicholas, she definitely wants to get to know him better. He says he's moved to town to perform regularly at a friend's bar after spending years working his way around the world on the nightclub circuit and invites Fred to see his show. She's surprised to learn that he performs as Vivica Blue - he's a drag queen! However, that doesn't prevent her from still being smitten with him, and when he asks her to be his assistant, she can't wait to get to know him better. When she learns that he's straight and loves the ladies, Fred can't believe her luck. But she's got body issues (she says she's a size 10 but thinks she's fat), a big mouth, and a terrible track record with men. Nicholas doesn't seem to mind as he's constantly telling her how attracted he is to her. Could they possibly make it work?
I really liked this book - it was funny, heartbreaking, and romantic, with a bit of suspense thrown in. Fred is a great character, and its her voice that's telling the story. She's very self deprecating and doesn't take life too seriously. Nicholas is intriguing, charismatic, and a bit of a mystery. The fact that he's so in touch and comfortable with his feminine side makes him an unusual lead for a romance, but it totally works. I wish there were a sequel! 358 pages (Kindle edition).
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