Review: Amazing Characters in a Wonderful Tale
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 13, 2013
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.Meant for Her is a prime example of what makes a romance great. The characters in this novel leap off the pages. By the end of the story, I knew them so well, they seemed like friends. No amount of action scenes, murders, or sex can accomplish what a well developed character can. I'm not saying that the plot is boring, but what really mattered in this novel were the characters. The plot took a backseat to them.Sierra is more than a ray of sunshine, she's the whole freaking sun. I'd say no one is that sweet and good if I didn't personally know someone like that. She can read people, which I think comes from the simple fact that she cares. When she meets Evan, she recognizes his dark despair and feels an overwhelming urge to help him. It doesn't hurt that she's madly attracted to him. I loved Sierra, rooted for her, wanted her to be happy. If Sierra wasn't happy at the end of the book, I think I would've been extremely irate.Evan is in a dark place since the death of his mother. It's just been him and his mom for so long, and now he's all alone. He's terrified of setting down roots anywhere; of making friends that he might come to care for since his heart couldn't handle more loss. Evan is one of those strong males with a soft interior that makes me melt. He's a third baseman, so it goes without saying that he's athletic. Evan's also an animal lover, another endearing quality in a man. When he realizes he's falling for Sierra, he wants to push her away, but something within keeps fighting. Be sure to Google Alaskan Klee Kai if you're not familiar with the breed so you have an idea of what his dogs, Beck and Miller, look like. He named them after his favorite beer, priceless.As I said earlier, the characters in this novel are fantastic. It's not limited to the main characters either. So many of the secondary characters are well developed and interesting. There's some suspense and mystery; someone has been sabotaging Evan's gear and his property, and Sierra is seriously creeped out by the petsitter, Geoff. This book is a bit on the long side, but it reads very fast. I ended up on the elliptical for an extra ten minutes without realizing it because I was so engrossed in the story.I highly recommend Meant for Her to everyone 18+ (due to mature content and language) that enjoys a character driven romance. I've added this one to my favorites list on Goodreads. Add it to your to-read list. You won't regret it.You can find this review and many more at [...]