Review: Fun and light read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 29, 2013
Just great; Regina's knight in shining armor happens to be a dog.  Luckily, not *that* kind of dog--the ones that singer croon about and mommas warn of--Yves is one of the loyal types.  Still...he's a dog until they can figure out how to break the curse placed on him 900 years ago.Don't let the description fool you; this isn't an angst-filled paranormal romance with fighting and dangerous sorcery (well, except for the whole curse thing).  The basis is two people getting to know and falling for each other *despite* the curse.  Yves, aside from the fact that he was cursed and lost all that he loves, is actually a pretty cheerful (given the circumstances) and optimistic knight who happens to fall for the woman good-natured enough to temporarily transform him back into his original human form.  Regina is a normal 28-year old with normal worries and is hesitant giving her heart to someone whose future is most decidedly uncertain.Yves tries to convince the wary Regina into giving him a chance while also trying to explore the world with two legs instead of four.  The dialogue and byplay is great, and there's lots of light-hearted humor.  We get to read the POVs of both mains fairly equally, so we know what both are thinking as they try to navigate their budding relationship.  For example, when shopping for clothes, Yves wonders if his masculinity is at risk when Regina tries to get him to try on silk pants.  We also get to see Regina's viewpoint when poor Yves wakes her up to get him some breakfast (hint: she's not a morning person!).Aside from the curse, the fantasy elements are light so there isn't much of a mythology aside from our own.  The story boils down to: sexy, knight tries to win over beautiful, hesitant heroine; sexual tension rampant; and humorous interactions.  It's a great light-hearted read if you're looking for a sexy and fun romance with some paranormal elements.While I enjoyed this story and found myself smiling throughout, I wish there was a longer ending or an epilogue for better closure.I definitely recommend this book to romance fans who like a sexy, chivalrous male trying to woo the hesitant female that he unabashedly loves.  I do!!Heat level: med-high (some explicit sexual content but not gratuitous)My rating: 4 out of 5Originally posted on my blog.Disclaimer:  I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.