Review: Enjoyable read, plenty of sexual chemistry, but would have liked more romance, more story
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 07 24, 2012
I really wanted more from this story; there was a lot here that I liked, even loved, and I think that is why I was left wanting more from a few things in this romance. I loved that this hero is older, 36, and the heroine 24, and I so wanted that to be more of an issue, or just something the hero would think or dwell on. That always adds a lot of attraction to me, but it really didn't play much into the conflict of this story, or even into his attraction to her.I also liked how the author set up both characters. She managed to add a certain depth and interest to Ella and Rob, and this made me want to know more about them. I definitely wanted to see them together more. There are several sex scenes, all very well done and very hot, as Rob and Ella secretly meet at work for some break-time sex. All of that secrecy, that naughty and forbidden feeling, was delicious. I wanted more of it! But I also wanted more of Ella and Rob talking with each other, getting to know each other, developing that attraction into something more. I think this is my biggest regret about this story: not seeing Rob and Ella be more to each other, spend more time together in situations other than sexual.As for the conflict, you can tell from the blurb just what's going on, how Ella will feel betrayed or lied to. And I have to say I wanted more there with that, too. More about Rob's reasons. I do feel as if he treated Ella a bit badly. Although I'm not really believing the way she found out about Rob's 'secret', it seemed too contrived, but her resulting anger was very enjoyable. Why do I love to see a man get a tongue-lashing? Oh but I do. So, there is a grovel scene to enjoy, maybe small but still there.The story has a fast clip to the conclusion, and once there, I was left wanting more for these characters, more for myself, because there was really a lot here to expand on. And that frustrates me a little. But overall, it's an enjoyable read, a quick read with loads of sex appeal, the sweaty and urgent kind. The sexual tension and attraction between Ella and Rob is almost palpable, very strong and heady. If you're looking for some hot sex with two likeable characters, this does it. If you're looking for a definite and believable romance, this might leave you expecting more on that score. Although not expecting declarations of love, I still wanted to believe and to experience a deeper connection between Ella and Rob.