Review: Okay but Lacks Something
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 09 8, 2013
Kim is an early 20's woman that manages a fitness center. She has been training heavily as an athlete for much of her young adult life. When an ACL tear sidelines her professional career, she's unable to train, slowing her down, and causing her body to suddenly jolt in her long-dormant puberty stage. Fortunately, she has her best friend David by her side.David is the manager of the spa that is attached to the fitness center. He's been lusting after Kim since he met her. Unfortunately, neither David nor Kim have wanted to take the next step - which is actually admitting that there's an attraction outside of friendship. David decides that it's time to take the next step and is prepared to bare his soul - among other things, to Kim. He also bears a secret that, if he's not careful, will destroy everything he's built with Kim.One Night at the Spa is a very quick, easy read. The story is different, for sure. I'm a fan of friends-turned-lovers who get their happily ever after.  The chemistry between Kim and David is definitely present and undeniable even when Kim's little "problem" becomes overpowering.  They are best friends, professed by both Kim and David several times.There were some bumpy spots, however, that prevented me from really getting into this story. Kim's "sickness" was a huge drawback. Her issue was not the problem, but the way it was delivered. The plan that David had to make Kim realize that they were meant for each other was blemished by the fact that he was guilty of something that Kim, as of yet, was unaware of. It was like he took advantage of Kim due to her emotional state and then, knowing he needed to admit his secret, still allowed himself to have sex with her. And the unethical conduct wasn't really handled how it would be in the real world. I won't elaborate since it will give away that part.The novella has potential but there is just something lacking that didn't allow me to really connect with the characters or become completely engaged.  This is a short novella and it took me three days to read it.Review Copy Courtesy Of:  The Publisher in exchange for an honest review.