Review: If you liked Three Years Later then you are going to love this one
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 1, 2013
***I received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review ***I liked both Gretchen and Joel's characters in the first book, and I was looking forward to reading this one to see if, and how their relationship would develop.Seeing Clearly, picks up where Three years Later ended Rachel best friend, and former assistant Gretchen, landed her dream job as a character on America's top soap opera Paradise Island. All is going well except that she can't stop thinking about Joel Perrin one of Rachel's clients who makes the goggles that every swimmer wants to wear.Gretchen and Joel have always been attracted to each other they, and everyone else can see that they have chemistry; however, Gretchen and Joel seem to think it's best if they are just friends even though deep down they know this is not true, and both want more."I didn't want to believe it, but something about that girl just tugged at my heart like invisible strings tied between us. I literally felt pulled to her by my chest."~ Joel"I was out of my head over heels for this guy. Something about him just did it for me, took my breath away" ~ GretchenI liked Gretchen, independent and funny, but she was indecisive, and keeps going back and forth on her feelings for Joel. Joel was a good guy he was sweet, caring, and had the alphas male qualities that I like, but I did think he was too overprotective at times. I did find myself getting frustrated at times by both Gretchen and Joel who clearly needed to have their heads banged together.I enjoyed the storyline; it was a fun and quick easy read that wasn't too high on the drama that I happily read it in one sitting. Without giving too much away, they do have their fair share of troubles that include jealousy, lack of communication and insecurities. Both need to make some sacrifices, and overcome some personal issues if they are going to make their relationship work.Told from both points of views you get both sides of the story and an insight into what they are feeling, and the reason behind some of their choices. I really liked them as a couple, and was rooting that they would get there in the end.The secondary characters were great both old and new. Loved seeing Rachel and Collin again, and that you get a snippet into their lives. Rachel is a great best friend always telling Gretchen the truth even when she didn't want to hear it. I like both Caleb and Cail great additions to the story. I loved Betty she made me laugh so many times.Overall I enjoy this book more so that the first as I felt that the characters were more developed, and the storyline was more realistic. Even though it was a short one I enjoyed the pace and didn't feel the story was rushed.I liked the ended, and I know that some people won't as it ends the same way as the first suddenly, but it did make me smile as the question I was thinking Emily's character asks, and Collin answer did make me laugh. I realized that this is Casey McMillin's format she doesn't leave you with a cliffhanger, but she does leave you wanting more.If you were looking for a quick romantic story that is sweet, and engaging then I would recommend this book. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series Second String that is Ethan and Emily's story, and knowing that Gretchen, Joel, Rachel and Collin will also be in it.Seeing Clearly gets 4 Stars from me.A few more quotes"From a marketing standpoint, he had a perfect face. From where I stood right now, I wanted to rearrange It." ~ Joel"I felt an electrical in my gut every time my hand touched his" ~ Gretchen"If anyone in this God-forsaken world can understand girls, could they please contact me and tell me what the bloody hell she just said?" ~Joel