Review: Lots of fun, Love this new British author
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 4, 2012
After reading Here Be Sexist Vampires, I simply had to continue the experience of this story teller.  Seeing as this was the only other book available, I downloaded it and started to read.  This is a very different story altogether, not a paranormal romance, but the writing style, wit and humor, make for a very entertaining and excellent story.Jaxxon Carter has not had an easy life.  After her mother's suicide, she and her older sister Leah, were placed in foster home after foster home and none of the situations were good.  By the age of 14, Jaxxon loses not only her best friend and biggest crush, another foster kid, Connor Mckenzie, but also her sister as they come of age and go out in the world, leaving a very tender hearted Jaxxon unprotected and by herself.  As a beautiful and early bloomer, Jaxxon has always been the target of male obsession and considering her age, most of it very unhealthy. By the time Jaxxon becomes an adult, she's lost her tenderness along with her innocence and learns that letting people into your life is nothing but asking for trouble.  When a modeling scout sees Jaxxon bartending one evening, he knows he's found the face and body for Allure cosmetics. Although skeptical, Jaxx gives it a try hoping there's a better living than her poverty ridden existence and becomes a celebrity virtually overnight, attracting not only her one time love, Connor, but also the sleeze that she thought she left behind.This story ended up being much more raw and gritty than I had anticipated, but was still engaging and read in a single sitting.  Although technically a love story, Jax and Connor's story is not particularly romantic as opposed to fun and physical.  There's a lot of sex without as much emotion, save for obsession, and Connor's caveman tactics ultimately ends up detracting from the overall impact. There are fantastic secondary characters and overall, the book displays development and growth from each of those characters.  There's some British to American English translation that was a little distracting, along with definite editing challenges, but if you get beyond that, you'll find a very satisfying read. I'm extremely impressed by this author overall, especially how I feel invested in her female leads, and definitely look forward to future stories.