Review: A magical bus tour
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 15, 2014
An outstanding reading experience! Join Liz Carmichael on her band’s tour bus with her brother Conner and Uncle Bruce, the driver, along with two best friends and band members, Jarrett and Rhett – and oh yes, let’s not forget that gorgeous hitchhiker (or was he?), Cannon Blackwell, who they picked up in a roadside park.It was by a stroke of luck that I stumbled upon S.E. Hall’s “Evolve” series. I loved each book in that series and it’s still one of my favorites. Would my luck hold with her latest release? Instinctively, I took the chance – and yes indeed – I am feeling pretty dang lucky right now! What a special and delightful way to spend the day.On the magical mystery tour, Liz was the leader of the pack. She set the standard high. Her expectations were equally high. There are rules and she expects them to be followed. And she has solid reasons for her actions. There’s family drama and torn relationships. Her mother is dead and her brother suffers permanent damage from injuries he received but no one knows how -- or at least no one is saying how. But Lizzie is also an unselfish giver who shows maturity well beyond her years. She’s loyal and loving to those few she trusts and calls friend. The way she is with her brother -- who she calls her “Beautiful Boy,” is unforgettable and heartwarming. Conner will simply steal your heart – each and every tiny piece. The relationship between Conner and Lizzie is simply sweet magic.An almost insta-love develops between Lizzie and Cannon. They are on a bus in close quarters for hours and hours on end. He’s a special quality of male species. Who could blame Lizzie for latching on to him! But she made him work for it! Cannon Blackwell was a complete surprise and an exceptional delight. He was easy to love. Together the relationship between him and Lizzie equaled a knock-out romance – heated, passionate but believable. Laugh-out-loud moments between them kept me smiling ear-to-ear. It was almost fairy tale quality with a few sharp edges.S.E. Hall writes deep feelings and emotions that come alive on the pages. This story was excellently paced and paired with humor and real life situations that made for one lively tryst. I found it to be a magical and memorable book that touched my heart and I hope you’ll share its specialness, too. You can count on this one to be a sure-fired winner!I’m positive I’ll be reaching for anything this author writes from now on.