Review: Surprising depth in this well-written story.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 21, 2012
Sydney Scott Wells is a formidable force in the courtroom, but insecure about the rest of her life. John Appleton used to be a lawyer until his wife's death caused him to slow down and spend more time with his kids. Powerful career woman, laid-back business man with a family--emphasis on family. Can they make it work?There was a lot of interior monologuing, but it was handled really well, giving us insight into these two well-rounded characters. I identified with a lot of Sydney's insecurities; not surprising that she never felt she measured up considering how she'd been raised. With a father pouring all his dreams for the son he never had into Sydney's life, it's easy to see why she had a hard time connecting with her feminine side. I loved how patient John was with showing her how she looked to his eyes. Their first love scene made me melt; it was so sweet and so *right*.I also appreciated how the author deftly handled emotional scenes with two people whose livelihoods thrived on control without sacrificing realistic reactions. Yes, a lot of the conflict could have been avoided if they'd just *talked* to each other more, but I appreciate that not everyone is as open and honest as my husband and I are. =)Very enjoyable read and highly recommended.