I'd probably give this 4 1/2 stars if that was an option, but I have no problem rounding up. I really, really liked "Attachments." It's definitely a rom-com, but didn't seem formulaic at all. It takes place in 1999, and I felt kind of nostalgic when the author described the character's outfits and popular songs and movies at the time.

I loved the three main characters, Lincoln, Jennifer and Beth. Lincoln is a wayward guy in his late 20s who takes a job as an "internet security officer" because he's not sure what else to do. He works at a newspaper, so most of his co-workers are journalists, including Jennifer and Beth. This was especially fun for me since I too am a journalist. I like reading about characters I can relate to. And at almost 27, I'm close in age to these three (they're all 28), so that helped even more. Anyway, Lincoln's job is to monitor his co-workers' emails, and he becomes particularly intrigued by Beth and Jennifer's exchanges, leading to somewhat of an infatuation with Beth, whom he's never even met. It sounds like it may be creepy, but it's not. It's incredibly cute and romantic, even if not very believable.

I want to believe something like this could happen in real life. And hey, maybe it could. But probably not. At any rate, I thought "Attachments" was very endearing and I liked it a lot. It was funny, sweet, charming and just irresistible. It's also a very quick read, which was only a downside because I didn't want it to be over. Do yourself a favor and pick up this book. I really don't think you'll regret it!