Review: Fabulous read! Can't wait for more!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 28, 2014
This was a book that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. Not only for the romance, but also because of the blending of cultures that was made evident through Arif and his behavior. I really liked Aly, she was not a confident woman in anything that she did except her work. That she is very passionate about and will stand up to anyone for. Arif comes into the story as someone who is thinking that Aly needs more self-confidence in herself as a woman, but continually second guesses himself as to his motivations. Both Aly and Arif have their own agendas going into their trip. Aly is not happy that Arif has insisted he accompany her, because she believes it's better to go alone since her team leaders have a sudden reason to leave.I loved learning about the difference in cultures between the West and the East. Some of the things that came out of Arif's mouth were enough to make a girl swoon, even if that was not the intention. For Aly, she has to fight hard to keeep it together and in her eyes, not make a fool of herself. Arif, meanwhile has been learning about what it is that Aly does and has taken a definite interest in Aly despite himself and his intentions. Eventually, they both come clean with what they're hiding from the other which leads to a night of passion for them both. Unfortunately, Aly overhears somethings the next morning, which leave her doubting Arif yet again. Arif, for his part is feeling a lot of things about Aly and when she abruptly leaves, he's confused as to why. There are a few more bumps along the road, but they finally come together in the end. I loved the endearments that Arif would say to Aly. My favorite was "heart of my hearts". Beautiful. I am really looking forward to more in this series, not only was it romantic, but also suspenseful in parts, and the sensuality that Alexandra brought to this was off the charts. I loved it!!