Review: Lovers reunited
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 06 1, 2013
Roping Love was a very short and sweet western romance about reunited lovers and second chances. The story begins with a look at Carrie's life in the present. When she takes her nephew to the All American Quarter Horse Congress, she has an unexpected and unwelcome run-in with her first and only love, Chance. In the beginning we get Carrie's side of the hurt and betrayal she felt after giving her virginity to him, only to find that he had disappeared from her life the next morning. There is a flashback to that night, with a tender love scene (nothing too graphic), and then we're back in the present with the distinct feeling there was no closure and unfinished business. Not that they would admit it, but their love never died, it just got buried under anger, hurt and misguided good intentions. While I did enjoy the plot, I didn't connect with the characters like I wanted to. The majority of the story was more like a narrative summary of their history, showing me more than telling me anything. Despite that, I liked the story, and I did come away feeling satisfied with the conclusion.Rating: 3 to 3.5Disclaimer: I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.