Review: Not a SATISFYING Love Story.....
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 06 29, 2014
Okay, honestly, I enjoyed reading this story, but mostly because I liked this author’s writing style, not that she writes realistically instead of romantically.  For those of us who like a hero that never touches another woman after finding “the one”, this story is a disappointment.  Byron and London share a fantastic sexual encounter, but continues to have meaningless sex with other girls afterwards, making sure that London can hear.  London is obsessed about her overweight body and the reader constantly reads about her expansive behind and thighs, which is a mood killer during the sex scenes.  I am not kidding, the reader is CONSTANTLY reminded that she is not thin.  All other aspects of her personality are very strong, not embracing her body doesn’t make sense.  And finally, London’s best friend is the fantastic gay guy whose sexual conquests are almost on par with Byron’s.London doesn’t want to live at home for her sophomore year at UCLA and convinces manwhore Byron to give her a two month probation as his roommate.  He discovers she is unlike other girls he’s known and starts to fall for her.  London is convinced that Byron could never want her after being rejected by her last boyfriend, a guy who had a girlfriend and used her.  She talks like a guy, and refuses to throw the type of drama girls normally go through with guys.  Her best gay friend, Macon is her lifeline and he calls her “baby” and is ALWAYS there when she needs him.  He is also very wise about love.So the whole book is the miscommunication between Byron and London as they try to fight their feelings for each other while everyone around them knows they are perfect for each other and that they should just wake up.  The ending is quick and disappointing as none of London’s fears are put to rest, she just follows her heart.  Maybe there will be a book 2 that tells us if it works out.If you are looking for a romantic love story, this isn’t it.  It is also hard to read about Byron’s many sexual escapades while London is in the apartment having to listen to it all.  While realistic, most romance readers like to keep their fictional goggles on and never see the hero with anyone other than the heroine.  Actual manwhores are not swoon worthy and girls that pine after a guy who will do other girls are doormats.  It was an addictive read for .99, but it was not a satisfying love story, in that I would read it again.  If you like realism more than fiction, this will delight you.  If the other way around, it will leave you sad.Some hot descriptive sex, profanity (f-word)Would I/Did I buy it?  Yes (.99)Would I read it again? Probably notWould I recommend it to friends? Sure