Review: I Have A Few Bones To Pick With The Author
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 01 8, 2013
Let me begin by stating that when I purchase a book be it free or not I don't like to be surprised a quarter of the way in to find out it is a Christian Romance and sends very obvious strong messages throughout. Shame on me for not reading previous reviews before reading, it would have helped in this case. I have read my share of religious types of books but always went in knowing what I was about to read. Let me say that it was done tastefully although a bit to preachy for my tastes. So warning you will be reading a book that sends strong messages spreading the word throughout reguarding lieing, cheating, premarital sex, cohabitation etc...OK so be prepared for me on my soapbox about a cause near and dear to my heart so here goes.I have worked tirelessly for most of my life trying to right the wrongs done to animals and am one of the luckiest mothers in the world to be able to influence my daughters to do the same... one going into law with strong ties to the animal world and the other a future veterinarian.  I have tried to help everything from hamsters to horses so this author struck a nerve by the following scene.The H and h are speaking of a stray puppy the h had taken to the veterinarian for treatment."The vet wanted me to have him fixed , but I didn't". "I might want to sire a litter.  Also, I think it changes them too much"I loved that the author included animals in her story they always seem to enhance a book but it's not a subject to make light of. When you have the ability to reach so many people with a message why sabbatoge it and basically dismiss the concept behind spaying and neutering your pets. Why not spread a different kind of message and support birth control in pets. This comment sends the message and leads readers to believe that breeding two stray dogs is acceptable by an unknowledgeable future pet owner.  In addition, yes it changes them but in a good way....it diminishes aggresive behavior, bad habits and can save your pets life not to mention keeping the population controlled. So I say shame on you author for missing this golden opportunity to educate your captive audience.OK so putting my personal feelings aside I'll continue with my comments regarding the book itself and my actual review. I loved the title it was appropriate and catchy,  I liked the plot and felt it had great potential I enjoyed the storyline it kept me entertained and on my seat waiting to see what the outcome would turn out to be like. The characters were pretty much all likeable even the so called villain wasn't the worst I've read about. I did wish for a stronger ending it just kind of left me hanging even though it was a HEA. I prefer all loose ends tied up but maybe this will lead to a sequel. I'm obviously no punctuation, spelling or grammer queen so I can't really critique there but I saw nothing so terribly offensive. I loved having the opportunity to download it for free but with my above mentioned comments/corrections would have gladly paid $3 or $4 and been satisfied that I had spent my money well.Thank you for listening to my rants, Happy Reading, Enjoy and please please please treat your animals with love they are innocents in the world we created for them.