Review: Can't please everyone!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 6, 2013
Somebody gave this a two star review? Shaking my head and wondering why.Susan R. Hughes writes a sweet story. Predictable? Aren't most romances? We all know they go to the "happily-ever-after" that's why we read them. We want an ending that leaves us with a good feeling.I've loved all of her books. There's not one rotten apple in the bunch. They are well-written and easy to read. Grab one and curl up for a few hours. Be prepared to be whisked away. When you reach the end, you will be happy and also slightly sad because the story has ended.Hughes talent is in taking nice characters that you'd like in real life and putting them together. She doesn't create larger-than-life heroes for her male leads, she creates men who might be your brother or your best friend's brother or maybe the guy you wish you knew. They are not chest-beating alpha males! Then she pairs them with women who also possess the same qualities as your best friend.She writes well-developed characters, interesting situations, and then spins her magic to create a story that will keep you turning the pages as you are transported into their lives. I don't want my heart racing as I read a book. I read to escape the stress of real life, not add to it. I want to read to relax. AND I'm not looking for a heat level that will crisp my screen.Hughes doesn't hide the natural feelings between a man and a woman, but she doesn't toss it in our faces and make us squirm as we read it. Need a gentle escape from life? Grab a Susan R. Hughes book, your favorite beverage, and snuggle in for a read that leaves you with that warm fuzzy feeling that love provides. Secret Vow is going to leave you wanting more from this author!