Review: Fairytale Romance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 27, 2013
I loved this story so much! Don't get me wrong, its no secret I love me some New Adult, but it was so refreshing reading about mature characters  and be able to connect with them over breakfast duty, school pickups, dreaded illnesses and constant interruptions. Just because this story is overly domesticated, its still full of heart pounding chemistry and the butterflies new love ensures.Gwyn Jacobs is not prepared for what happens when she meets megastar Gareth Connors. An instant connection brings these two together in what ensues to be a rollercoaster ride of emotions.  Gwyn can't deny her attraction, yet she has so much at stake, and protecting her children from pain is her main priority, even before her happiness.  But Gareth isn't easily deterred, and what starts out as a budding friendship, turns into the epic love affair of both their lives."Mommy?""Yes, my love""If Gareth was our daddy, he wouldn't leave us like our first one did."I just need to discuss Gareth, or rather 'gush' about Gareth. He was a total surprise, not at all what I had expected from him, and It was such a pleasant surprise. I loved the way he found his was around Gwyn's home, his first meeting with the kids was so natural, my heart fluttered. And when he did the dishes, WITHOUT be prompted? WOW! Almost a contradiction, a mega Hollywood star who is up to his elbows in bath grime, WITHOUT being asked. Gareth is such a gentleman, so kind and considerate, but let me assure you, he smoulders as well. Holy Hell, some of the stolen moments between him and Gwyn, HOT! my heart fluttered quiet a bit. I loved that the family side of things was so natural for him, that meeting Gwyn and blending seamlessly into her family was as natural as breathing. He was so confident, he knew that he wanted a future with Gwyn and was willing to wait for her to catch up. I loved that, a man willing to fight for what he wanted."I know you're scared," Gareth continued, "and I know you're worried about your kids. But I also know what we have between us is too big to walk away from. I'm forty-two years old Gwyn, and I have never felt about anyone the way I feel about you."I connected with Gwyn, a single mother of 3, making a life for herself and her kids. She's scared, terrified really. After her ex just picks up and leave (after their twins were 1 MONTH OLD!) her main mission was to make sure her kids were happy. When Gareth comes along and fits so well into their family, she freaks out. All the questions and doubts rule her thoughts.  What if he leaves? The kids will be devastated. Its too hard, he's a movie star. He lives on the other side of the world. Although no matter how much the mind makes sense, the heart wants what the heart wants, and such is the crux of the story, will Gwyn's fears ruin her chance at love?"If she left this man now, before anything had really happened between them, she would already face an unfillable hole in her life. But after a weekend in his arms? She drew in a jagged breath as anticipated anguish flooded her soul.How would she survive?"A special shout out needs to go to Gwyn's kids, who wouldn't fall in love with them? especially the twins. There's a whole lot of great supporting characters that add to the 'realness' of the story. Sandra the infallible best friend and Sean, Gareth's cousin, each added their own specialness to the mix."Did I miss it?""Miss what, sweetie?" Gwyn asked. She rolled her eyes at Gareth's exaggerated attempt at seriousness, and then gave in to her reluctant grin."The Kiss"Her smile dropped into oblivion. Gareth stepped neatly into her stunned silence to rescue her. "I thought you said kissing was gross.""That's what Katie says," Nicholas informed him. "I wanted to see for myself""I see" Gareth quirked an amused eyebrow at Gwyn, waiting for her to respond. [...}"It's not that gross!" Nicholas yelled, presumably at his sister in her bedroom. Then, in a cheerful, only somewhat quieter voice, he called over the upstairs railing, "Thanks, Gareth. You can stop now."The story flowed beautifully, and I was engaged the whole time. There are all the elements that make a great story, chemistry, drama, relatable characters. I was really invested in their relationship, I got a little teary a few times, especially at the pinnacle, towards the end. And the ending? Big, Fat, Silly, satisfied grin! I loved the way it played out. I would of loved an epilogue, simply because I'm a sucker for them. I'm giving it 4.5 Olives. It was a marvellous, fun, easy read.