Review: 4.5 Star Review
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 17, 2014
4.5 Star ReviewThis book is the second in Fine's Finding Fate series. For those that read the first book, you will remember Daren. What I found interesting about this story is that it takes place during the first book rather than as a continuation of the first book.We get Daren and Kayla's story this time around. The best part is learning more about what makes this bad boy tick. If you recall, Levi was not a fan of Daren in the first book, but after reading this one, you come to appreciate him much more.Kayla's father, whom she has not had contact with for a few years, has passed away and she needs to return back to the small town where she spent her first few years of her life and summers growing up. She is not surprised that her father left his home and his possesions to the town, but she is shocked to find out he did leave her something. All she needs to do is handcuff herself to the town cassanova and go on a scavenger hunt with the hope that there maybe some much needed money at the end of the trail.What I loved is the evolution of Daren and Kayla's feelings for each other. There is no question that they can barely tolerate each other in the beginning due to some misconceptions. Kayla's dad was clever though and if forcing the two together they find out more about each other, get some wonderful life lessons from the grave, misconceptions are obliterated and love blooms.There are some difficulties along the way, including some shady guy coming after Kayla, but nevertheless it is a sweet journey. The book reminded me slightly of one of my favorite reads this year, The Will. Though similar, I found this book different enough to still be enjoyable and definitely worth the read. As I loved the supporting cast in the first book, I was glad to see them come back for parts of Kayla and Darren's story. I wonder if there will be more books in this series.Thanks to the author for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.