Review: Shawna's Survey Review of Now and Again
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 7, 2013
Now and Again is Brenda Rothert sophomore novel for the Now series. This here is Emma Carson's sister Layla story, which I am happy to say I actually enjoyed more than Emma's story in Now and Then.Layla Carson is a powerful force to be wreckin with. She's all business, no games, and sometimes a bi*** on the outside. On the inside, in private she's a little broken by the unfortunate choices she's made with men. Deep down she only wants the same things that any other woman wants...to find someone to love her the way she deserves.Now and Again starts off where things left in Now and Then. The relationship between Layla and Emma are still a tad uneasy and sometimes awkward. Although, I feel both ladies are making an effort to be more civil with each other.While working on her most recent case Layla finds herself in ex-marine Ben Montrose now Chicago Investigator office. Let's get a few things clear he is all man. Alpha type that has a way with his hands. I absolutely loved the fact that he was more than willing to stand up for Layla's honor. Case in point when Cole was being a major douche. -- Like really. Really. Where did this blatant disrespect come from. On some small level I think that he may have been jealous of what Ben and Layla had--.After a few encounter these to developed some intense chemistry, but being who they are neither wants to give up control. So they come up with a comprise to share. That's when things not only get interesting but also even more intense between these two. The story is told from a dual POV, which I absolutely love so much.The romance between these two dominant spirits was not as instant as the initial attraction they felt for each other. Considering they both had very thick walls that needed to be broken down.I would really like to give many thanks to Ms. Rothert for creating a story with characters that were so enjoyable and relate. Allowing the story to flow so that I did not want to put my e reader down. Now and Again hands down more intriguing than Now and Then. I am keeping my fingers crossed that I will get more of Ben and Layla in the near future.**Huge thanks to the author for providing me with an arc copy in exchange for my honest opinion**Please check out my blog at shawnasurvey dot blogspot dot com. Follow me on Twitter @shawnasurvey.Like me on Facebook at facebook dot com / shawnasurvey