Review: Nice addition to the Colorado Mtn series...
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 11 5, 2013
Zara/Ham’s story was a bit slow to get started due to several misunderstandings on Zara’s part. I did like Reece/Ham… a true KA alpha. Sure he’s bossy, possessive and sometimes just darn sweet but his protective traits are a stand out and made him a keeper. Although Ham’s intentions aren’t clear to Zara that he’s in this relationship for the long haul early on, the rest of us had that one figured out a lot quicker. So much so that I’d like to have given Zara a serious nudge to get with it and go for it. Once settled in though, they were a solid loveable couple, just made for each other.Zara’s past isn’t revealed until later in the bk. She’s a survivor from a traumatic, abusive childhood. As details get revealed I was drowning in sympathy for this girl. For me this bk picked up steam about half way through as Zara’s family issues rear up front and center. There are some surprises (no spoilers) that come about as the drama of the story unfolds. That’s when it hooked me.I wasn’t crazy about Zara’s nickname for Reece – “Ham”. I was glad when more of the side characters showed up and called him Reece as that’s who we read about in “For You”. Zara referring to him as “Ham” made him, at least in my mind, seem to be a completely separate character.Speaking of side characters, some of the loveable ones from The Gamble are featured. Some I didn’t recall with as much detail as I would’ve liked. Also Reece/Feb’s brief relationship in “For You” had some focus. My bad for not going back to give those bks a re-read first. Also have to give a shout out to KA for giving us Tate fans a grin by mentioning him, if only briefly. Sigh…thanks KA!Overall this was a nice addition to the Colorado Mountain series, but I’ll always hope the next one appeals as much as Sweet Dreams and Breathe. Just sayin’.ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.