Review: Pretty Good
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 05 21, 2014
I liked the story of local Izzy and tourist Noah falling in love. It was original, fast paced and emotional. I was a little surprised at the admission of love so quickly because of both character's relationship history, but it seemed genuine due to the first night they bar tended together. I knew their major conflict would be over The Grove, but didn't expect the news to be broken to Izzy by someone other than Noah. Great twist.I do wish Noah's perspective was given along with Izzy's so the reader could see/hear his thoughts, emotions, etc. first hand instead of through his conversations with Izzy. Also, some of the phrasing is redundant and somewhat juvenile. For instance, the term "lady/feminine parts" being used to refer to Izzy's vagina is immature for any sort of erotica. I understand it's difficult to find words or phrasing to refer to sexual organs but it just didn't flow. I do think that the second and third sex scenes were much, much better than the first, as if a ghost writer was called upon to make it read with a more erotic feel. The reader could feel apart of the scene instead of being told what happened. I wish the epilogue wasn't written in italics because that usually refers to thoughts or dreams. It makes it seem like the wedding didn't actually happen.Despite all of these issues I do believe this is a great, fun, passionate, and interesting love story. I love how well Noah and Izzy fit together. Most readers will be able to enjoy this with a less critical eye and revel in the romance that unfolds.