Review: Great and interesting characters, humor, romance and whole lot of chemistry
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 22, 2013
4.5 stars rounded up because I LOVED GibsonI loved this story!Gibson is a player. A 'love them and leave them' type of guy who doesn't do love, Gibson is happy to play the field until an unexpected, but powerful kiss leaves him stunned and in search of his Cinderella. He doesn't expect Daphne to be the girl behind the unforgettable kiss, but once he unexpectedly locks lips with her he knows that she's his missing Cinderella.I so enjoyed Gibson's confused, surprised and conflicted behavior once he started seeing his best friend in a new light. His thoughts and emotions were all over the place and although he was determined to make a go at a relationship with Daphne, his 'player' persona was so ingrained in him that he made the biggest mistake of all - he treated her as he treated all others.Daphne was tired of waiting around for Gibson to notice her, so she went at him first. Albeit, it was during a blackout and he was clueless as to the woman who had kissed him, but at least his reaction was partially worth it. She knew he didn't see her as anything more than a buddy, but she still couldn't get over him. I admired her for taking a chance on him when he asked for a chance to make something more of their attraction.Like her, I was disappointed at Gibson's failure to treat Daphne as someone special and not another conquest. I felt for her. Her hopes of them ending together were shattered but her strength of character showed through when she at least attempted to move on.Christi Barth did a great job in bringing Gibson and Daphne together. Although their attraction to each other was undeniable and their chemistry sizzling hot, I mostly enjoyed their banter and honest interactions. It was a treat to see Gibson open up about his past and how it shaped him. I also enjoyed how their connection jumped-off the page and continued to grow as the story progressed.My favorite part? How it all came together in the end. I was not expecting the added conflict Barth threw into the story and I loved the chaos it caused and its resolution.Friends to Lovers is the third book in the Aisle Bound series and a great addition at that. It had all the elements I have come to expect from Christi Barth - great and interesting characters, humor, romance and whole lot of chemistry!I received this title from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange of my honest opinion.