Review: Well Done
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 8, 2014
Right off the story drew me in and had me rooting for Veronica (Ronnie), John, and his adorable children. The story line and subplot is about how you can't chose who you love instead love chooses you. To start we have Cave Man meets Indy woman. LOL these two had me talking to my Kindle telling John to chill the alpha act (the guy's crazy in love) and telling Ronnie to ease up on going it alone with a baby. A couple  times I wanted to give Ronnie a wake-up shake. LOL. Both know what they want but realizing what's most important, they learn to overcome the past, compromise where they can & accept what they can't change for the sake of their love and John's children.Throw in the personalities of John, Ronnie, Phil, the kids, Pete, relatives, neighbors, and town folks and this is a story with rounded characters to know and mostly understand their actions. Wonderful grandparents, and Ronnie's dad gave John the best support and advice that John took to heart. Holley has created an engaging story of desire, regrets, big time denial, unmet needs, distrust, prejudice, and a lotta secrets. The characters do figure things out their way, which makes for a lively, enjoyable read that is never boring or predictable.This novel is sure 'nuf for grown folks at a reasonable price (unlike many over priced IR books--grrrrrowl). So buy this full novel, cosy up with your favorite bev or snack, and enjoy!5 STARS (with two snaps and a twist)<<<SPOILER BELOW<<<>>>SPOILER<<<The subplots were done well, but some need more info, one being Landon & Phil. Add John's convos at the picnic and then at home as he learns his son Landon is gay. Need Ronnie's convo with Phil who broke their trust, didn't show restraint, messing with her man's 19 y.o. boy and he a 29 y.o. playa. Have Landon & Phil tell John & Ronnie how they feel about each other.Mention how John offers an olive branch to Landon and that he tells Pete & Liss about their brother and Phil. With kids there will still be questions especially from Pete after he sees the PDAs and ask, "Daddy why is brother Landon rubbing Phil's head in his lap and making googly eyes?" These suggestions I believe will help finish this subplot.