Review: could have been better
Rating: 2 out of 5
Date: 01 1, 2014
This was a okay read. I just wish that the author was more consistent in her storytelling. The story was about a woman named Courtney who owned a beauty business, but her true desire was to be a singer. She took the safe road by taking over one of the family franchises. Her business neighbor is a former, introverted rockstar named Jeff Gold. He had been watching Courtney through the window of his store for two years, never approaching her, everyday for 2 years. They meet when Courtney enters his record store, but he is such a complete jerk that you wonder how the author was going to redeem him. Well, during a snowstorm that no one should have ever even gone in, Courtney and Jeff are both at their stores and a snowplow, plows Courtney's brand new SUV. Hence, Jeff comes to the rescue. :) He tries to redeem himself by being helpful and giving Courtney a ride home. They build a friendship before delving into the relationship arena.There were some inconsistencies in the book that cannot be overlooked. In the beginning of the book, Courtney was a daddy's girl. She called her parents for everything, but after Jeff called her a spoiled rich girl, you didn't have her parents involved at all until the end. Also, when she was describing her love for Jeff, Courtney used the line, "I think I have loved him every since I met him.", but she clearly thought that he was a jerk. (That's a quote.). Also, at the end of the story, they got married on the beach with family and friends which was cool, except for the fact that earlier in the story Courtney stated that she didn't want anyone else present except for her and the groom and Jeff totally disregarded what she wanted and invited everyone. There were too many inconsistencies that didn't reflect what the characters had previously said without giving any backdrop to the changes that were made in the story. Also, there was another man that came into the picture, but he was never fully allowed to fight for Courtney's affections. If an author is going to introduce a third person as a triangle, they should at least allow the reader a chance to either love or hate them without being obvious as far as why the heroine should choose the main hero.The story was readable, but it could have been better. The plot was good on its own without trying to add too much extra stuff in it. They were both introverts, who had family issues that they had to deal with, but the author didn't fully explore that. The problems were glossed over too fast. I just wish that the author took her time with these characters.The heat level is 2.5 out of 5. It is written, there isn't a lot, but it is written well for non erotica readers.