Review: Swoony Romance!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 26, 2014
I started reading UP TO ME the day it came out and quickly lost myself in the world of Mayhew Manor, a modern-day castle on the shores of Seneca Lake in wine country. Let me tell you, I am dying to take a swim in the perfect-for-making-out rock-lined pool in the Manor, I would kill for a big cup of coffee at the General Store, and I WANT A GLASS OF WINE from the Manor vineyard. I also wouldn't mind some spirits from the distillery, owned by a small town hottie and excellent hero bait. Yes, indeed, Christi built an engaging small-town world, and I can't wait to visit it again!If you like your books heavy on the romance, you'll love UP TO ME. Although the hero and heroine indulge their senses and don't shy away from admitting the down-and-dirty realness of their attraction, the actual full-on naked stuff happened later in the book than I was expecting. At first I was impatient. The hero, Graydon Locke, is an amazing kisser. My mouth watered as I read the make-out scenes. I wanted them to do the deed! But then I was charmed by the old-fashioned, delightful romance going on before my eyes. *sigh* I kept racing ahead (because I'm a dirty bird) but I may have to read it all over again. Just so I can appreciate how well it was put together, anticipate the next books, and swoon over the truly perfect last sentence. Swoony romance, real heat, and a charming small town world make this a fantastic read!