Review: Solid Leads, Sweet Romance, Worth a Buy
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 25, 2013
I haven’t exactly been in the holiday spirit so when I saw that Sawyer Bennett was doing a Christmas themed novella for the 12 NA’s of Christmas I was game to give it a try. As a big fan of Bennett’s Off books (Off Sides, Off Limits, Off the Record, Off Course, Off Chance) I had some fairly high expectations going into "If I Return." This charming and sweet romance exceeded those expectations and put a smile on my face.Good girl Hope has dedicated herself to her studies. When she tags along with her big sister to a wedding in North Carolina, she’s looking for nothing more than a few minutes of quiet time. When she literally stumbles into the sturdy arms of handsome soldier Jack, the two have instant chemistry. Unfortunately the two are faced with a ticking clock. Jack’s shipping out to Afghanistan in two weeks. Can they just live in the moment or will either one be brave enough to hope for a future?"If I Return" is a super solid novella. In only 83 pages Bennett creates two well-shaped leads that I fell for quickly. There is just the right smidge of angst leading into a cheer inducing HEA. Do yourself a favor and pick this up. You can’t beat the price ($2.99) and the warm fuzzies you’ll get in return.My favorite quote: "My brain says to enjoy it while it lasts, because there is no future for Jack and me. My heart? Well... it tells my brain to shut the f*** up."