Review: Quick, Sexy Read
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 03 25, 2014
3 1/2 Sultry Stars***I was gifted a complimentary copy by the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review.***Taming Romeo by Rachelle Ayala was a sweet, sultry romance. Evie has recently moved back home re-evaluating her life after taking a break from medical school because of her break up with her boyfriend. One day she is working at her parent’s Filipino restaurant when her old high school boyfriend, Romeo, comes in. He is now a movie star and hotter than ever. She definitely doesn’t want him to see her since she hasn’t seen him since dumping him before prom. She runs out of the restaurant and hides in a dumpster, but he discovers her after a coconut lands on her. All her old feelings are still there, and it appears Romeo feels the same. But, can they let go of their pasts to find a happy future together?There were several things that made this book enjoyable. First, the love scenes were HOT!!!! I loved the chemistry and romance between the two of them. However, I loved the family dynamics and an insight into the Filipino culture. And, oh my God, the food!!!! YUM!!! I loved the characters, and yes Romeo oozes SEX. But, honestly, my favorite aspect of the book was Evie’s sense of humor. I knew from the first paragraph in the first chapter when she says she could pass as a mourner at a rock star’s funeral because she is dressed in a black apron over her black barong shirt worn over black pencil leg jeans. The infamous running scene had me laughing out loud. Holy cow, this girl was hysterical, and she was someone I could see as a friend.The only downside I saw to the book was the ending. It just seemed a little rushed to me, but that didn’t ruin the book for me. It was a light and enjoyable read, and I always like learning about a different culture. I would definitely recommend this book and look forward to seeing what Rachelle has in store for me in the future.