Review: Good read
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 08 14, 2013
3 stars - Combining loving the brother's best friend with second chances - a good readWhen you have that cover along with a blurb talking about  a rugby player, I'm in.  I also really enjoy the falling for the brother's best friend thing.  But this one also has a second chance piece to it.  I was definitely drawn to it.  Oh and it's set in New Zealand! That was fun.I love Caleb or Cal - his nickname.  He's such a great guy.  His mom died of cancer and his dad was a jerk alcoholic so he's had a hard row and it's made him hide who he really is a lot.  His public image of "Abs of Steele" (His last name is Steele) is not really who he is.  The player image, the groupie image...it's how he deals.  Really, he's this guy that stops to talk to the little boy waiting after practice - not just to autograph his scrap of paper but to actually talk to him.  He's the guy that wants to be accepted for who he really is.  He's the guy who feels guilty when he accidentally hurts someone.  He's the guy that takes care of his hungover friends just like he did his dad but doesn't make you feel bad about it.  He's a great guy.  He deserves more than the sexy bimbo star struck and lusting after his abs and his money.  He deserves Jude.I struggled with Judith some.  She's know Caleb most of his life and the crush she had as a little girl turned into love at eighteen but Caleb broke her heart.  That and the fact that her mother abandoned her gave the girl some trust issues.  I get that, really I do.  I just didn't care for her uptight, grumpy side.  Clearly, she still has feeling for Caleb and she uses meanness to push him away.  I guess I just thought it went on too long.  Even when he makes promises to her, she pushes him away.  I just struggled to like her.  In the end, my opinion of her is slightly redeemed.  I was truly afraid of her last reaction but she made me happy in the end.The story is fast pasted and I read it in an evening.  I haven't read the first book in this series and it wasn't necessary but I am curious about Joseph.  He's Judith's older brother and I loved his relationship with Chris.  Might pick that one up.If you like those romance stories that include athletes, falling for the brother's best friend or getting a second chance at love, then this one may be a good choice for you. - See more at: [...]