Review: An OK read... Cute but a few plot holes...
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 12 4, 2013
***Nicky's Review3 StarsCharacters- They were very sweet and likable.Plot/Storyline- The story was pretty good but one the biggest source of drama was very random and somewhat unbelievable.Steam Factor- There is some steam but don't go into the book expecting detailed and gritty sex scenes. The sex is very sweet :)Cover- Its a pretty cover but I believe the couple on the cover are supposed to be Grady & Emmalynne but Grady is 32 and this model looks way younger than that.Cliffhanger- No. This is a standalone novel with a HEA :)Overall-I enjoyed this book and it's story but some parts fell flat for me and left me feeling ok about the read. I didn't get that adrenaline rush I look forward to after reading a knock your socks off book but if your looking for a cute story with a HEA then this may be your book :)Ok... Let me start off with what I did like about the book.  Emmalynne was a very relatable character of 5'4", size 12, red curly hair, and glasses.  It was a breath of fresh air to read about a heroine who isn't perfect.  She also has a heart of gold and would give anyone the coat off of her back.  Then there is Tessa, one of Emmalynne's best friends who IS your perfect blond haired bombshell but her personality, attitude, and loyalty to Emmalynne makes you love her and not even be slightly jealous of her. The other half of Emmalynne's best friend circle is Toby.  He is hilarious!! He's the gay guy you always wished you had as a friend.  He's honest, funny, and super loyal to Emmalynne too. Tessa and Toby are great supporting characters to Emmalynne's character. Grady is the new guy in town. He is sexy as hell, an ex Special Ops Officer, and is tired of playing games (his ex is a piece of work). He's looking for a beautiful sweet girl to love and he finds that in Emmalynne. He also falls in love with Tucker :)Emmalynne is very self conscious and has low self esteem due to her verbally abusive ex husband (he died).  She is left to take care of her son Tucker but I believe she was sort of relieved with how life dealt her cards. Her ex, Bryce was very verbally abusive and degrading so she was left with a bad outlook on herself and a strong commitment to making life great for her son.Emmalynne's blindness to her actual beauty keeps her from realizing that the new guy in town, Grady, is actually interested in her. This is kind of where I lose steam.  Emmalynne is constantly thinking that she is not pretty and whatnot but she has THREE yes THREE men vying for her attention.  I get that when you have been put down so many times that you become blind of these advances but come on!! One guy actually becomes OBSESSED with her, which leads me to my other gripe with this story.This overly possessive and obsessed guy comes out of nowhere.  He is part of the band for like a split second and suddenly he lays claim to her, becomes violent to her and others around her, and is super psycho.  There's no rhyme or reason to his obsession. It's just too random and convenient for the story. I think it would have sat better with me had there been a slight back story even a short story like they went to school together and he was obsessed with her from afar and took his chance when he finally entered her circle. It was just so random but his harassment is throughout the book and is the main source of drama in the book so it made it hard for me to dismiss.All in all it was a cute book but it fell flat for me and could have been better had there been less holes in the plot and more rhyme and reason to situations. I would recommend this book to someone looking for a sweet read with lovable characters as long as they can look over the plot holes.Favorite Quotes:"I loved purses. I especially loved big purses. I seemed to have everything but the kitchen-sink in my purse. Although, with how huge my purse was, it could easily be arranged. You never knew when you may need something and I have a ninety percent change of having that item in my purse. That being said, it usually took me ten minutes plus to find anything in the darn thing.""I was supremely agitated and I didn't even think baking would soothe my nerves. Nope, baking could wait until morning. This called for drastic measures. I needed my Kindle and a new book boyfriend. PRONTO! Now I just had to dig through my purse to find it. UGH!""'Grady, you've never told me what your tattoo meant.' 'Well, the hands are obviously God's hands and the dog tags were all men on my team or unit which I lost at one time or another. This tattoo is to remind me every day that I'm alive. I could have let the depression take over after getting my injury, but these dog tags and the men inscribed on each one are a constant reminder to overcome my battles, and relish the fact that I'm alive. I am not a hero, but I see it as my duty to live, for them.'"