Review: It definitely put me in the Christmas spirit!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 18, 2011
Ileana Dupree had definitely fallen on hard times after her cheating boyfriend abandoned her with an expensive apartment she could barely afford after being laid off. With bills steadily piling up around her, Ileana decides to become a highly paid escort. As luck would have it, Ileana's recent assignment is to keep Casey Logan company for Christmas.Casey Logan is a jaded, reclusive man haunted by the past. As the days go by, Ileana sees that beneath the gruff exterior, this recluse gave her the best gift to be had - the gift of love. Will Casey be able to see a good thing in front of him, or will his past stand in the way of true love?All I Want for Christmas Is You by Dahlia Rose is a story that is exactly what's needed to get into the holiday season. Casey Logan was absolutely the perfect Byronic hero. He came off as strong given his handicap. I dare any reader not to want to reach out and comfort Casey. Ileana was not as fully fleshed as her male counterpart; however she is to be admired for trying to persevere given the circumstances. I found this story to be a lovely read, as two jaded people are bestowed with the most pure gift of all - love.All I Want for Christmas Is You by Dahlia Rose is a splendid read that leaves the reader with a warm, fuzzy feeling. After putting the book down, I couldn't help but turn to my husband and kiss him. I absolutely loved the scene between the two characters in Times Square. The only thing that could have possibility detracted from this delightful read was that the minor characters appeared to be two dimensional. More interaction with these characters and the main characters would have created better pacing, as the plot tended to lag in certain areas. Nevertheless, I greatly enjoyed this story by Ms. Rose. It definitely put me in the Christmas spirit!G LochReviewed for Joyfully Reviewed