Review: The Autumn Review for Unafraid
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 6, 2013
Unafraid reminded me of a fairy tale in a lot of ways. You have this girl who wasn't shown a whole lot of love, except from her brother. Because of her troubled home life, she was labeled throughout town as a slut. In reality, she was different. She wanted love, attention, and acceptance. Then, a boy comes into her life. He's wealthy, lives a charmed life, and has a heart of gold. He doesn't see the girl the way others do. He sees something special and he wants to win her heart.When I met Brit in Unbroken, I immediately liked her. I saw the wounded girl. She's got sass, but she uses that as a shield. She wants a better life. She's trying hard to find a career in fashion. But because she has no formal training, she keeps getting shut down. She feels like she's constantly facing rejection, whether it's from family, town's people, or within the dream career she chases. Then, the one person who's ever made her feel special comes back into her life. Brit's skeptical of Hunter's intentions. They had one special night together years ago, but she took off before he could leave her. She thinks he's just looking for a repeat, but Hunter wants more from Brit. He wants all of her.I really loved Brit and Hunter together. I do think he was just the kind of guy she needed. I also think that Brit was good for Hunter. He's never really been into the superficial life he's grown up in, but Brit really helps him to see what's important. Hunter has had his share of guilt and grief to overcome. She's there for him. Hunter is also trying to find his way as he brings back his grandfather's horse ranch. This is what he wants to do with his life and his wants Brit by his side.Overall, I really liked Unafraid. I was happy to see Brit get her happy ending. She definitely deserved it. Hunter is such a great guy, so I couldn't be happier for them both. I guess the only thing I would have liked to have seen to make it better for me was a little more relationship development. They had a past and they did spend time together, but maybe if I had seen more detailed moments in their 'getting to know you' phase, it wouldn't have seemed that their love came so quickly. I'm not saying it was insta-love, I just needed a bit more. That said, I was happy with the ending. I'm looking forward to seeing more of the Beachwood Bay group and I'm anxious to read the upcoming novella that will be out in December.This series is about a family that struggled through hard times, but they find that love does prevail in the end. If you like stories like this, definitely check this series out. I'm definitely enjoying it and recommend it.Quotes:~It's the kiss I've been waiting three long years to taste again, but it's like nothing I imagined. Sweet and soft, hot and slow.-Loc 526~"Look around, Hunter. If I'm blinded by the past, then you're trapped by it! You'll never be free from this, not until you realize it's not your fault. But you won't leave them, will you?"-Loc 2942~"Since the very first night I met you, I've known, you're different from everyone I've ever known. You're so brave, and strong, and beautiful. You make me believe in the good in the world.--That there's good in me too."-Loc 3406