Review: Fun Story Book Romance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 22, 2013
If ever there was an adult version of the Three Little Bears then it would be something like this. This book was just so much fun to read and it reminded me a little of another book that I read a few weeks agoA Weekend-Long Affair: Sensually Romantic Adventure. I know its a little strange comparing a sensual romance to a PG book but the plots were slightly similar. It was just the 'twist of fate' idea that mimicked each other. I am still a little undecided as to who told a better story.In this book, Honey Stevens finds herself in the wrong place at the right time. What was meant to be a mean spirited prank by some local boys turned out to be a blessing in disguise and she ends up falling head over heals for the complicated Trevor Baron. In 'A Weekend-Long Affair' there is a more positive spin where Sue and Graeme are deliberately brought together by the cheeky act of Sue's cupid playing friend Karen. Romances like these two show us that some of us need that little behind the scenes third party working their magic so we can find our true love. It all too true that the people we choose for ourselves often turn out to be the absolute opposite of what we need. This is proven when Honey fought with her fiancé and decided to clear her head by taking a business trip. This is where fate comes in to set things in motion. The mean boys who tampered with the houses certainly did not intend to give her exactly what she needed, but they did.My one and only true complaint (and I know this sort of goes against a lot that I have said) the story was a bit cheesy. I say this only because I can't really see a man going crazy over this book or even surviving through the first  few chapters. Its very female oriented because of the fairy-tale style writing. Women (and we should admit this) tends to fall easily for these types of romances with the happy endings that make you feel all fluttery inside. I am guilty of this and thats probably why I read the book. Also I found that maybe Honey could have gotten those little boys back for their foolishness because even though she got more than she expected out of their prank it could have all easily gone terribly wrong. But thats just me and I am clearly nothing like Honey because her character was more forgiving and understanding that I could ever be.I was reasonably pleased with the plot of this story. It had a lot of humor as well as romance. Honey's character was very likeable and I disliked Christian right off the bat. The idea that Trevor had a few demons made him lot like a bear with a thorn in his paw. He just needed a gentle hearted Goldilocks to be patient with him and remove the thorn so that he can shed his grizzly exterior and reveal the kind softer side. The challenge for Honey was for her to get him to let go of his past and indeed bring his heart out of hibernation. The more I read was the more I realize that the story really needed this obstacle so that the victory in the end was more worthwhile.This was a nice read very clean but if you are looking for a more spicy version with some teasing literature then check out the book I mentioned earlier which is targeted for strictly grownups.