Review: A Fun And Lovely Read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 10, 2014
Cardeno C. is one of my favorite authors, and she certainly didn't let me down with her newest, "Perfect Imperfections".A story of a rock star born into a family of famous rockers and actresses (Jeremy) and a hunky, smart and sincere bartender (Reg) he meets while trying to get a taste of "real life", incognito.On a whim, Jeremy asks Reg to go with him, on tour, and pose as his gay boyfriend. Jeremy has had only a series of relationships with models and stars "engineered" to promote both of their careers, but lacking in intimacy and affection. He wants to use Reg as a buffer - once he's "spoken for", he won't need to partake in any more staged relationships, which are beginning to drive him mad, and leave him utterly alone and lonely. Reggie agrees and, well, it's no spoiler to say that the relationship works out really, really well.The couple, together, are just lovely. And their fumbling attempts to become lovers charming to watch. Reg not only shows Jeremy how to love (and boy does he learn well!), but helps to smooth out his entire life, ensuring that Jeremy is free to concentrate fully on music - and him.They are wonderful together. In fact, the cuddling and affection are actually better than the sex. But, then again, Cardeno C. is such a talented writer, it's like watching a master paint a landscape.The only reason I didn't give it the full five stars is that the ending didn't work for me. Cardeno C. normally writes powerful and moving endings. This one just seemed to peter out after a rather mild threat to the boys' future, with the HEA definitely in the cards. It wasn't particularly moving, nor was it powerful. It was rather a rather abrupt and rather soft landing. That's my only disappointment.This book has a lovely "feel" to it. It has a lightness and good-natured texture that made my day. No twisted angst, painful suffering or recriminations. Just a lonely boy (despite being the top-selling music act in America) learning how to love.It is, above all else, a really good read.