Goodnight Tweetheart [Paperback]

I couldn't put it down because it's a fast read once you get used to reading the tweets. It actually starts out feeling like you're reading a play narration except with only dialogue. But as you delve into it, it feels more like you're a voyeur on someone's facebook posts and profile messages. You want to keep turning the pages to find out what else happens between the two main characters and what other jokes and ridiculous pop culture and book references these two will exchange. Parts of this will make you sad and parts will make you cheer for Abby as she lets go of a previous relationship and learns to move on and face life's challenges and find the strength to let people (in this case Mark) in. I think the ending was great because it allows you to think about it. This is a good read and it almost made me wake up my hubby so I could tell him the great story I'd just read.

I'm a Medeiros fan, and this is a leap away from her usual historical romances. It's a novel told in epistolary fashion, consisting almost entirely of tweets. And for those of you living under a rock and don't know what a tweet is (*insert grin*), tweets are the 140 characters less you'll find from users of Twitter. For those of us who adore Twitter and the way it allows us to interact with others quickly, you'll love the fast-paced dialogue of this book, reminiscent of "The Gilmore Girls." Full of pop culture references and iconic witticisms, I found myself laughing at author Abigail Donovan as she connected with Mark Baynard.

Abby hasn't been able to move on from chapter five of her novel after experiencing smashing success with her debut novel. The pressure is getting to her, and as part of her daily ritual of avoiding her writing, she joins Twitter. The first person to tweet at her is Mark, and Mark is far more interesting--and inspiring--than anything else Abby has had contact with recently.

Mark and Abby start a funny flirtation, going on "dates" via Twitter and chatting late into the night with direct messages. But Mark has a secret he's keeping from Abby, and Abby has some of her own demons to contend with. Will they overcome their obstacles to finally meet?

You'll have to read to find out, but this novel is certainly not a chore. If you're looking for a quick, funny, upbeat, tender story of two people learning to live and love again, this is your novel.

Abigail Donovan should be finally finishing her second book but is afraid that she will not be able to write another bestseller. So she is stuck at chapter 5 and has been for years. When her publicist sets up a twitter account for Abby things begin to change. Her first tweet is answered by someone named MarkBaynard and soon they start to "meet" regularly on twitter. Both have similar tastes in movies and tv series and their discussions never get boring. In contrary Mark manages to get Abby back to believing in herself and her writing ability. They even have virtual dates and get to know each other pretty well. But just when Abby is ready to take the next step and meet Mark in real life he confesses that he lied about important parts of his life.
Will they ever get a chance to meet in real life?

"Goodnight Tweetheart" was a fascinating and emotional book. It made me smile and then cry (more often than I usually like while reading).
The first part of the book is full of witty remarks and all in all very entertaining. I had to laugh a lot and enjoyed getting to know Abby and Mark. I loved the pop culture references and the way Abby and Mark greeted and said good bye to each other in their tweets.
The use of twitter and tweets worked perfectly for me and Teresa Medeiros' way to write them was wonderful. I often struggle with the 140 characters you have in twitter and wish that I could be so eloquent, witty and precise like Abby & Mark when tweeting. I don't think that you have to use twitter to understand what's going on or to enjoy the book. However it's a plus if you know a bit about tweeting. Large parts of the book are tweets however there are also text passages and these are used to show what happens in Abby's life.
In the middle of the story the atmosphere suddenly changes. Mark confesses something that alters everything. I assumed that something about Mark's story wasn't true but never would have guessed what exactly. I actually understood his reason to lie and in the end it helped Abby to start anew and enjoy life again. Abby's way to deal with Mark's lies felt right to me and I liked that in the end she went after what she wanted.
I don't want to reveal too much about the story but some parts are so sad however there's always hope. The book has an open end and you can be sure that my imagination started to write a wonderful Happy Ever After for Mark and Abby right after I read the last sentence.

cover
Love the cover because it's pretty and fits perfectly to the story.

final appraisal
"Goodnight Tweetheart" is a book I loved reading although it made me cry. But it also made me smile a lot and I was always excited to read the next sentence and to learn more about Mark and Abby.
I was fascinated by the light-hearted first part of the story and also by the serious second part. In my imagination Mark and Abby will get a beautiful Happy Ever After because they deserve it.