Review: LOVED this book!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 11, 2013
I have been NOT so patiently waiting for this book for a while and I am more than happy to say that I loved it. The story was beautifully written and for me was a stress free read that I finished in one sitting.Here's the thing...... I love the bad boys, I really do..... BUT there is something about a GOOD guy that really strikes a cord with me. I guess it's the fact that I myself have a good guy and I can totally relate to the whole love at first sight theme of this story because that was exactly how it happened in real life for me.Any way, Mark Reed is exactly that... A Good Guy. He is sweet, patient, considerate, giving, understanding and let's not forget sexy in an understated way. As an extremely successful businessman Mark knows what he wants and what he wants is the shy, nervous, and self doubting Megan Madden.Ok, so I started chapter one and was quite surprised by Megan's situation..... I so wasn't expecting that. When I saw the beautiful book trailer and saw the name Lucy, I immediately thought 'other woman', it was not what expected at all.Megan has been hurt pretty badly in her recent past and has managed to deal with everything and move forward with the help of her best friend Jenny. Their trip to London to finalize Jenny's wedding things throws Megan and Mark together and while Megan is very cautious they began a relationship that hovers between friends and a couple. The way Mark treats Megan is really sweet and lovely, he completely accepts her situation and embraces it, not a lot of men would do that, but he sees something special in Megan and does what he needs to do.There is no groping, steamy sex scenes or really heavy drama in this book, which may disappoint some but honestly I found this story a breath of fresh air. It is a pure and beautiful story of love and romance.I loved the fact that while based in London it is written as an English person would speak, meaning proper and without slang, (my in-laws are English so I get this).I thought Annabelle was a great character and wished we saw more of her, she had a deep love for Mark having raised him since he was a baby and she seemed to be a very wise woman. My favorite line from her was...."everything happens for a reason. You must believe in it and trust that it will work out."I really hope we see more of Annabelle as the series continues.I really would have liked to have had the whole situation with Rich and the kiss explained, why exactly did he do it???And as for Karen.... Well any sane women would have reacted the same way as Megan did but I'm glad that Mark explained things and it showed growth on Megan's part when she listened and they worked things out, obviously her trust in him has grown. Although I'm wondering if this will be the last we hear from Karen.When we get to the end of the book Mark and Megan confess their love for each other and then little Lucy arrives. It was the sweetest moment for Megan that any mother can relate to...."I hold her against my breast as she begins to cry and it is the sweetest sound I have ever heard. She is here, no longer a 'Bump' but a baby. She is real, she is mine and floods of tears steam done my face".Absolutely beautiful!!!The final chapter is from Mark's POV and he comes to a life changing realization, and while there is no cliffhanger, I can't wait for the next book to see where there live's are about to go.With believable and lovable characters and a beautiful story, I congratulate L.Chapman for a great debut novel.