Review: Impressive Debut Novel!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 27, 2014
First, it is only fair that I confess I am a grammar Nazi and the fact that this debut novel didn't trigger my obsessive need to find and throttle the author and editor is a HUGE plus side. :) With my dirty little secret now exposed, I can move on and tell you that Talk to Me is a wonderful story with fully developed characters, suspense and enough emotional pull to tug at your heartstrings. I especially liked the secondary characters - our heroine's family and hero's close friends. Not only is there a romantic love story to be read, but there is the underlying story of familial love that is just as endearing. And those nephews and neice! I adored them!The journey from acquaintances to friends to lovers is real and honest. The drama and suspense isn't overdone or strung out as I've seen in other books, it is perfectly blended with the other aspects of the story. The characters are easy to relate with and come across as real people you know or would like to know. Emily is independent, strong and truly knows herself, faults and all. She is my favorite type of heroine in a book. Mac is just as likable and you cannot help but want to wrap the man up in a huge hug!Stephanie Reid has written a fabulous debut novel and I'm looking forward to reading the next Protector Series book!