Review: Fun Romance Story!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 26, 2013
Originally posted on The Canon! {[...]I'm already a huge fan of Ms. Feldman's work and The Bargain only proved my feelings right. There's no messing around: from the first page, Feldman introduces the reader to her protagonist, Shannon, and her longtime high school crush on her boss, Drew. I loved Shannon's personality: spunk mixed in with a little insecurity and a good heart. She immediately drew me to her, especially since we watch most of the novel unfold from her point of view (the entire book is written in limited third person, which lends a little extra to the narrative itself).Even though both Shannon and Michael fit into a basic romantic stereotype, I felt that Feldman pushed the characters until they broke the mold. Michael is the dark-haired, reformed bad boy, but the goodness of his heart slowly shines through. I enjoyed the sparks between Shannon and Michael - they consistently felt real and vibrant.Final Thoughts: I loved everything about this book, from the moment Shannon flips through her high school yearbook to when she steps into the bar. This quick, easy read jams in my favorite things about romance novels and lets me drift away from my life into their world. Each character was vivid and memorable (especially Shannon and Michael) and I loved reading their story.