Review: Great concept, OK book.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 03 9, 2013
2.75 starsMelody, a driven and strong willed woman, is working hard to maintain her status as a principal flutist in the orchestra she is currently playing in. She is determined to find a man who is not a musicians since all her previous attempts at a relationship with fellow musicians have fallen flat. In comes Wolf, a handsome German conductor brought in to the fold to add much needed funding and make the orchestra a profitable one. All of Melody's plans fall to the wayside when she meets Wolf, especially after spending some personal time with him. However, her status as principal flutist in the orchestra is threatened and she believes it's best to stay away from the sexy conductor. Try as she might she can't stay away and just when things are looking up, a series of events come to play that bring her doubts and hesitations to the front and threaten the new found love she has found with Wolf.When I read the blurb for this book I was instantly attracted by the concept that was presented and was looking forward to reading and enjoying this title. I won't lie to you and say that I loved it because it actually didn't live up to my expectations. I am not a fan of the insta-love concept, but I can usually overlook it just as long as the connection and chemistry between the characters is palpable and feels real. This is not the case with Wolf and Melody.I believe that the story would have been more enjoyable and the connection between these characters more believable if they had not gotten together so soon after meeting. Especially since both questioned and denied their attraction to each other constantly. Although Wolf and Melody's interactions were entertaining and enlightening I can't help but think that they needed to get to know each other better before making their declarations of love.Aubrie Dionne's writing was engaging, especially her musical references. I enjoyed these and what they added to the story as well as the secondary characters that were introduced and the other events that were brought to the page. I liked how both Wolf and Melody had doubts about pursuing a relationship with each other because this was what made their characters real to me. So for me to see them dismiss those doubts so easily really put me off of their relationship.I received this title from Entangled Publishing through NetGalley in exchange of my honest opinion.