Review: Review by Scarlett Jensen of Intoxicated by Alicia Renee Kline
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 5, 2014
This book was conceptualized with a purpose: to bring the effect of intertwined relationships realistically to the fore. Persons dating have inter-relationship issues with which each of us can relate to. In the search for love we go through phases of guilt, doubts, expectancies, one night stands, betrayal, compromise, soul-searching, mistaking of emotions, juggling of commitment to work and love, not being able to connect, vulnerability, blame, ailing relationships, physical attraction, misunderstandings, flirting, jealousy, etc.The question arises of how to deal with such emotions. The reader can learn through the faults and mistakes of the protagonists how to deal with such matters in order to have positive consequences. In any relationship we seek love, hope for a better future, understanding, compatibility, freedom and safety : a sanctuary for body, heart and soul. Will Lauren, our heroine achieve that and with whom?The story takes us through many celebrations and gifting, but not through the crucial expression of true love and the celebration thereof. That is left for a sequel.The title revolves around the physical happening of drunken-driving. Lauren's mother was a victim and killed as result thereof. Matthew who intoxicates her emotionally, was convicted for drunken-driving and served a sentence and needs to face his demons before he can get rid of them. Lauren's crush on the man of her dreams intoxicates her. A mere brush of his shoulder is intoxicating.Compliments to the author, Alicia Renee Kline for a well-developed story. It is an outpour of intoxicating issues that constitutes the life of the dating. She focusses on real life issues. With the title of the book, she underlines how intoxicated you can be when you search for love, when you are not home in the arms of a soulmate. I am sure we will see that happening in the follow-up.