Review: A nice read!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 14, 2014
This is a light and easy book to read. The romance is slow to develop, but I enjoyed the wide cast of characters and their involvement in the story. It wasn't just about Eli and Naomi, but also about the townspeople around them. It helped show other facets to their character and develop them on other levels outside the romance. Expect some emotional and touching scenes that will grab at your heartstrings.Both Eli and Naomi have some tough pasts, but they also come across as rather innocent. For Eli, this is because of his giving up his angel status just a few months before. He's still finding his way living among humans and there are many experiences he's yet to have. There are some comical moments, including his first kiss and his not knowing what to do about it. With Naomi, she had it rough growing up and has some insecurities to overcome. It takes the two of them helping each other to heal those wounds.I'm normally one for the dark bad boy types, which Eli most definitely wasn't, but this was a great book for taking a break from that. It had a wholesome and sweet feel to it. There are some paranormal elements, but they aren't strong and mostly on the periphery. The one thing that had me stumped is Eli was supposed to be an expert at helping people find love, but he seemed rather clueless when it came to Naomi. How could he give such great advice to others, yet not understand his emotional and physical reactions to the woman he was attracted to? It was just a bit conflicting for me.Despite that one hang-up, I really enjoyed the story. I'd definitely recommend this to readers who enjoy romances that aren't rushed and build slowly as the hero and heroine get to know each other. It's a great novel and I'm glad I had a chance to read it.