Review: Engaging for a Novella
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 6, 2011
I usually only read Novellas when I want to read something light and quick, not caring about depth or plot; just an escape.  I found True Heart to be full of characterization and complete with an emotionally driven plot.  Erotic writer Honey, needs a change in scenery hoping to overcome a bout of writer's block.  She meets Lone at a cafe, and overhearing her failed plans for a winter retreat in the mountains, he offers the use of a cabin on the ranch he shares with his brother True.  While True is not happy at first with these circumstances, nor with his unexpected attraction towards Honey, he thaws a bit after nudging from his brother to get to know her and reading an erotic book that she wrote.  What follows are two people with sad pasts coming together and falling in love.  I felt that although the time between their first meeting and their declaration of love was short, it was authentic and believable.  I was unprepared for the empathy that I felt towards Honey, and the tears that came to my eyes when she makes love to True for the first time.  Her anxiety was heartfelt and Trues' reaction made me fall a bit in love with him myself.  The short menage scene wasn't necessary in my opinion but also didn't deter my satisfaction with the book in any way.  I think readers looking for a quick escape with a story with a satisfying ending will enjoy this book.