Review: A powerful punch!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 9, 2014
Reviewed by ShylaBook provided by the publisher for reviewReview originally posted at Romancing the BookThis short packed a powerful punch! Ms. Probst did a stellar job of building up the mystery and tackling a very tough issue, abuse. Watching her characters overcome the bad things that had befallen them was inspiring. I felt like I knew them and I was there for every low and high. I appreciated her reminder that no matter what happens you can pick yourself up and move forward.I admired the hero, Rick Steele right off the bat! After walking in on his soon to be wife with the groom’s man he left town, sewed his oats, and realized he needed to fix himself from the inside out before he jumped in another bed or relationship. That’s a hard thing to do when you’ve been knocked on your rear. Did I mention he was also, tall, golden, blonde and deliciously chivalrous? Yes, that part surprised me as well! He’s participating in the One Night Stand Dating service as a favor for a friend because he was requested for the female client, Tara Denton.Where can I start with Tara? My heart bled for the poor girl who’d been through events so horrific they left behind physical and mental scars. Uncertain, embarrassed, and self-conscious she’s convinced she’s hideous and undesirable. I cheered as Rick showed her otherwise. I could go into more detail but then I’d be ruining things for you, and I don’t want to do that. This is a beautiful story about healing, growing, and gaining a true sense of self. The sex was steamy, but it was the emotions behind it that made this a must read.