Review: Well Delivered!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 14, 2012
I have read all of the author's previous books and this new one didn't disappoint. Her writing style is light, entertaining and engaging. The 1st chapter pulls you in and the heroine's personal tragedy gives you the reason for all her choices, brings you closer to understanding them. The subject of publishing was very interesting to read about. The hero is passionate but almost a bit too volatile.[Possible spoilers ahead- read at your own risk]Since 'Daydreamer' is one of favorite novels, I was unable to stop the comparison between Libby/Jude and Jayne/Luke. I felt that the relationship between Jayne and Luke was a bit underdeveloped when thinking of Libby/Jude- I get Jayne's reasons for falling for Luke but his almost fall flat (we mainly learn of them through Gus and Blanche) and I would have preferred more interaction between them.  Jayne and Luke's chemistry is not as intense (and I'm not talking about the sex or lack thereof- you can have GREAT chemistry without explicit sex scenes), and the gap in the relationship when they are apart makes it a bit harder to accept the way it progresses. I did like very much the way they meet- the tempestuous beginning just cements the attraction they are bound to feel for each other.There is one thing I wish would have been better explained- the issue of Luke's resentment towards being assigned as Jayne's editor. Tullah hints to it, even Luke himself talks about it to Jayne, but the reason for it never comes (or maybe I missed it in my hasty reading?). Maybe I'm over analyzing it, but I pay attention to details to a fault (mea culpa).All in all, 'Plain Jayne' is a delightful read that I highly recommend, especially to Brea Brown's fans. And I loved the cover too, very professional and appropriate!