Review: A sexy, sweet alpha-nerd hero!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 20, 2012
LOVE KINECTION is told in first-person from Abby's point of view, and there is a lot of humor in her character. But there's also some sadness, some distrust, and a lot of vulnerability to her as well, thanks to her cheating ex-fiance. It's been a year since that devastating break-up, and Abby's still feeling raw over it. Not to mention that today is Valentine's Day, a bit like salt in a wound. But in comes Tom, a co-worker, who apparently has had it bad for Abby for years. He makes a move on Abby, and in turn, she gets the best Valentine's ever.Mmmm, Tom. What's not to love about this hero? I honestly don't know. He's just that great. An alpha-nerd with a love of video games and Star Wars, that David Boreanaz haircut, the tall fit body complete with a sexy tat, and most of all, the sweet and tender personality that comes with all that male goodness. I mean, the first date, Tom brings Chinese takeout, his Xbox and Kinect, and his extra hot self over to Abby's house, making him the perfect guy in my eyes. She may not believe it yet, or trust in it yet, but Tom is The One for Abby.This romance pleased the geek, the gamer and the romantic in me. I loved all the geeky, iconic references to Star Trek, Buffy, D&D;, Dr. Who and more. All that made me smile and laugh even more. This is one of the sweetest and most feel-good romances I've read in a while, really like romantic bliss with all the playful banter, the teasing and flirting, the laughing in bed, and Tom being so patient and loving to Abby. And that epiolgue, I was sighing over that one, and wondering if there might be a book in store for Julie and Darren.This story felt like a big warm hug to me. It's cute, fun, smart, and just plain romantic in feeling. I can see this book being one of those I reach for when I want to be comforted by a sweet, gorgeous hero and the sure, tender romance he offers. A great debut by this author.