Review: A Sexy Read-in-One-Sitting Romp
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 04 28, 2014
Man, I hate giving an author I usually like a less-than-stellar review but it happens sometimes that I don't like it, no matter how awesomesauce the writer (and their work for that matter) is.HIS TO KEEP has all the elements I'd want in the bones of a good story, a hot hero, a heroine that I like, great sexual chemistry, and a setting with secondary characters that round it out. But my problem was just that, HTK was sexy—Robert has made closets my favorite get-busy spot thanks to her books—but really spare otherwise. At novella length I felt like there was plenty of steamy connection between the characters but I never really felt like enough background was established to make an emotional relationship feel authentic.Aaron just wasn't fleshed out much as a character beyond his job and his crush on Marcy. I felt like I didn't know him enough to root for him as Marcy's hero. In contrast, I really liked Marcy. I have a soft spot for single parent heroines and heroes because I understand the extra element of conflict that adds to any romantic relationship these characters get involved in. I really, really wanted to enjoy HTK beyond the love scenes but as a whole I couldn't in honesty give it more than a 'just okay' rating.If you're more interested in the physical chemistry of the characters let me tell you... these two combust and it is gooooood. But if you want an equal emotional connection to result you may not feel it with this story. I wouldn't go so far as to say skip it, just go in knowing it's short and sexy more than sweet and sexy.Notes: ARC received via publisher.