Review: cancer changes for the bad and good
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 25, 2013
19y.o. college student isn't sure why popular frat-boy Hero is taking an interest in someone as bookish and ordinary as her, when there are other willing females at his beck and call. He's known for to play fast and loose among the many college girls calling on him. The night she finally frees herself to have fun with Hero, she gets some bad news about having cancer. It surprised her that Hero actually wanted to stick around and help her get through her needed medical procedures.  She's not sure where their relationship stands. When she wants to go further physically, he limits their involvement. But he's constantly by her side and seems to care about her welfare. What's keeping him from going further?This was a sweet romance overall. Just needed more emotional oomph, which would've made me empathize with heroine's mixed emotions more and feel Hero's desperate attempts to show her that she mattered. My reading was emotionally even throughout, despite the difficulties Hero and heroine were going through. Hero was a real sweetheart, even though he didn't start out that way.  He showed her over and over again that he wanted to be part of her life and that what he felt for her was special. His actions and constancy was what made this romance sweet. Heroine was confused, insecure, and scared. She was likeable, though, in her focus, independence, and simplicity. But her constant pity party and her inability to appreciate what Hero was doing for her became grating. Somewhat understandable but still grating. She did snap out of it later, which helped put their romance on more stable ground. There was character development on both their parts, especially Hero's. Sexual tension was on and off due to her medical condition. Sex scenes were fine but came later. Liked the epilogue, which again showcased what a sweet and loving man Hero was.Recommended.**A pictorial & more detailed review is on my blog  ...  movesme.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-only-one-magan-vernon.html*ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.