Review: B+ rating....
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 9, 2013
My Review:I wasn't sure what to expect from this book, but I really enjoyed it.Toni has just moved back to Australia from London after a humiliating divorce. Her poor choice in husband has made her question everything about all the decisions she's made. So, she's moved back home to reconnect and re-evaluate.At home is Dion. They've been best friends and basically grew up together until Toni moved off to college. He had the realization that he was in love with Toni shortly after she left, but it was too late. She was already with her husband as a couple.But Dion has made his own bad choices along the way. He's finally getting on top of his life and proving to his dad that he can be responsible when Toni comes blasting into town. The chemistry between them is out of this world, but on the eve of re-opening the family restaurant, Dion can't afford to be distracted...and certainly not by someone who he should look at like a sister. Neither one of their parents would understand, but it's hard to deny chemistry.It was an interesting dichotomy to read about a couple in Australia with very traditional Chinese parents. The book is really good and entertaining. I liked both Toni and Dion. I felt so badly for Dion because he's been heartbroken over Toni for years, but has given up on ever having her. Then there's Toni...she's never seen Dion in this light and isn't so sure that she's not making another huge mistake.This is a story about Toni and Dion, but it was also the story of their families who have run this restaurant together. It was interesting to mainly see the difference in attitudes between the two fathers. Dion's dad is tough and that's cause for a lot of stress and strife in his life. He's taking on a huge thing to reorganize and reopen the restaurant and his dad's certainly not making it any easier.I like the friends to lovers trope and this one was good. I've just recently discovered Coleen Kwan, but I really enjoy her style of writing. I'll definitely be watching for more of her books in the future.I received a complimentary copy of this book in return for an honest review.