Review: Nice story, kept me entertained
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 04 6, 2013
Only in the world of a romance novel will you be saved by the very man who left you pregnant after a steamy two week exotic vacation! And that is exactly why we love romances ;) Esther and Toby are both shocked when a chance encounter in a supermarket leads to a life altering event as an earthquake devastates Christchurch and levels Esther's home. She has nowhere to go so Toby offers his apartment to her and Charlie, the son he never knew he had.Toby always regretted leaving Esther behind after their amazing vacation together but her anger at being abandoned results in them both going their separate ways...until now. Circumstances give Toby a chance to rekindle their relationship and Esther decides to have a little fun since her life for the past few years has been all about Mommy-hood. She thinks she can keep it to just sex, no feelings...well, you know how that works.Toby has a game designed to help couples reignite the passion, Naughty Nights. He and Esther draw cards and role play or do the tasks suggested. It makes for some very hot scenes. My only complaint was it felt repetitive. The book could have been titled Naughty Nights instead of Six Naughty Nights. A few well done sex scenes would have been as effective in my opinion since the story itself was well crafted plot wise and had likeable characters.Both Esther and Toby need to confront their feelings, speak up and accept the person they love isn't perfect. Mistakes are human. The overarching issue isn't that big a deal in my mind. I won't spoil the ending so I'll leave it as that. The synopsis makes it sound much worse than I think it actually is.I have some issues with the cover. Esther repeatedly comments on her body and how having a baby changed it. I understand her issues, I think every mother understands. Toby doesn't mind the softness she now has in the belly and hip region which is great. However, that model is NOT the soft, mommy body Esther should be mourning. Either she suffers from body dysmorphia or the designer was playing up the erotic nature too much. A more realistic, slightly softer figure would be better suited.3.5 out of 5 starsI received a copy of this novel for an honest review