Review: A Quick, Simple Read
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 04 12, 2013
Though predictable, it's still a cute and simple story with two very likeable characters that sizzle. I love how Ian and Roxanne met; Ian not knowing that Roxanne is his sister's best friend; and Roxanne not knowing he's her friend's big brother. As much as I liked the characters and the plot, I felt that the story was rushed, and that there were some issues that were never resolved. The way they broke up was just ridiculous, especially when they declared their love for one another just an hour prior to breaking up. Ian does have some issues because of his tours; still more insight would have helped me understand him better. His relationship with his parents was never resolved; mind you I thought his mother was off her rocker. As to what he's going to do for a job, nothing is mentioned. Roxanne's issue is that she doesn't believe in love; boiled down, she's been burned a couple of times with her past relationships; and her mother's four failed marriages only reinforces her beliefs. Yet we're to believe that after being with Ian for only two weeks she tells him she loves him; she beats him to it in fact. Talk about being rushed and a little unrealistic. There was one issue that just didn't make sense, nor was it realistic: Ian demands that she not unbuckle her seatbelt while he's driving - which makes total sense. However, a minute later Roxanne and Ian are having sex while he's driving. Really? And they say texting while driving is dangerous (cue eye-rolling). Realistic? A big fat no.In the end it's still a good story with a lot of sexual chemistry. I just feel there was too much missing, not enough substance to it that could have made this novel so much better. To each his/her own.