Review: 3.75 stars-of heartbreak and romance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 4, 2013
The Other C-Word is a new adult, contemporary storyline that focuses on one woman's struggle and desire to be accepted for who and what she is.  Marley Mason is a beautiful, young woman with some major demons in her past and it is those demons that control her present life.  Enter Rick Randy, the man hired to fix the problems at Marley's company and the man who is hoping for something more from Marley Mason.The storyline follows Rick and Marley's growing relationship with another but also highlights Marley's inability to get close to the men in her life.  As with many similar storylines in this particular genre, our heroine has some issues of control, both in and out of the bedroom, but her reasons stem to a horrific childhood - as the ghosts continue to haunt her nightly dreams.The secondary characters are likeable and relatable.  We get to meet Marley's sisters and her extended family.  There is plenty of humor; daily `dish' sessions and their mother is a former groupie with the Grateful Dead. But there is also a quiet acknowledgement that all is not well with Marley and with it comes the realization that each member of the family is willing to sacrifice on order for their beautiful sister to have a normal life.The relationship between Marley and Rick begins at the airport under one of the most humorous circumstances and continues to grow with each day and encounter. Their attraction to one another is immediate; the sex is sensual, desirous, hot and you can feel the need especially during their one week `wait and see'.  There were definitely some funny moments and plenty of sexual tension. But their relationship is also emotional and complicated as Marley continues to push Rick away at every opportunity, fearing that the truth about her past will show her in a different light.If you are a fan of the HEA (which I know we are all) THE OTHER C-WORD is a wonderful and fabulous read.  There is humor, passion and anger, heartbreak and falling in love.  There is also the potential for a few more storylines-let's hope M.K. has a few ideas for the future.