Review: Odd in places, but great characters
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 31, 2014
Miranda is a 45yo widow with an autistic (grown) son.  She has known Travis for a while, but she thinks he is too young for her, and he thinks she is married as she still wears her wedding ring.  They have to work out a few issues before they are finally able to find their HEA.This book starts off a bit slow in some respects, but it is more of the small town, community-oriented romance novel slowness rather than lack of focus on the author's part I think.  It is a little odd with the more explicit eroticism, not usually paired with the slower style writing, but I found it good writing overall.Of particular liking to me was the realistic "getting to know you" phase of Miranda and Travis.  They chatted weekly for a while as acquaintances before anything romantic (other than fantasy), getting to know each other gradually.I also really liked the realistic portrayal of Miranda as a mother of an autistic son, her fears and recollections of his growing up, and her continuing fears for him as an adult.  Travis' thoughts and actions as his relationship starts with Levi (her son) are sweet.  It was good to see that side of him.It was also nice to see this hero was on the shorter side (doesn't give his exact height but he is shorter than 5'10" stated), was described as good looking but not phenomenal and had some insecurities of his own.  He wasn't abnormally tall, buff, uber wealthy or astoundingly gorgeous.  He was far from a manwhore that is popular in recent heroes.  He wasn't everyone's perfect guy ... just perfect for Miranda.So, there were some odd things, but overall I would give this 3.5 stars (rounding up to 4 there).