Review: loved this book
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 24, 2013
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review*I really liked this short story; I can't believe I used to have an aversion to books less than 200 pages. I guess I was just reading the wrong ones!This novella was just under 100 pages but I felt it had a lot of detail for a short story. We meet Dylan, the typical rich play boy who has a string of women desperate to hang on his arm. The only woman who turned him down three years ago is Hayley who became his best friend, although she has been harbouring a secret crush since.Although this is your typical story of playboy meets the girl and changes his ways, the way in which the author told this story made me love it. Dylan was more than the hot shot player. He has family issues and the deep sense of disappointment made known at every opportunity by his father.Hayley, has her own issues to deal with, she is an up and coming model with only one problem; she can't cope being in the spotlight. I liked this element of the story, highlighting Hayley's anxiety and the help that was available to her.I think what I liked most was the relationship between Dylan and Hayley, they started off as friends first and foremost so there was a deep level of care there already. I didn't mind that it was another story about striking a deal to have a fake relationship only for them both to realise their feelings went beyond fake. I loved these characters so I was rooting for them throughout!This was great short story, with lots of detail and good characterisation. I am glad I have discovered a new author and will look out for future releases. ~Ava