Review: Something Different
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 08 11, 2013
I finished MAKING THE FIRST MOVE a little bit ago and as I reflect back on it, the first thing that comes to my mind is that it felt different than anything I've read in the Contemporary Romance recently...or maybe ever. And I mean this in a good way too! Was I absolutely blown away with the story? No, but it was still pretty good in my opinion and the fact that it was different was completely refreshing!So as always, here's a quick rundown: Melanie and Raine have been each other's "plus one" to various events for the past year yet never exclusive. But now that Melanie has been promoted and is moving back to Cleveland from San Francisco, Raine decides to he wants more from her. They will not only have to stand the test of distance but also of secrets and revelations.Like I said, the story line was very much different than the usual read lately. The long distance relationship was one aspect of it, but I really enjoyed the twist of the secret that Raine has been keeping from Melanie. While not entirely unique, it was well written and had a different feel to it.  I also appreciated the array of multi-cultural characters; it added an extra element to the story that I really enjoyed. Another great aspect was that I could really feel the connection between Melanie and her sisters and mom - they were a really close knit group of girls and I appreciated that I got to feel that between them.The only thing I wanted more of was Raine and Melanie's communication and contact during their weeks apart. A lot of that time was spent developing the relationships between Melanie and her sisters or her work. I would find myself wanting more of Raine and less of Melanie's job. But when he was around and visiting, it was certainly worth the wait.  Raine is sweet and caring and you can tell just how much he cares for Melanie in every scene he's in.Overall, a nice and enjoyable story. If you're looking for something slightly different, with a close group of characters and an honorable story, MAKING THE FIRST MOVE may be the book for you!I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.