Review: Fun Contemporary Romance with Appealing Characters
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 9, 2013
"South Beach" is a contemporary romance focusing on Laila Sheridan, who is beautiful and stylish but broken-hearted--the man she loved, Malcolm, cheated on her and broke her heart. She left without looking back (though she thinks about him often) and goes on a "femencation" with her two closest friends, Marina and Sofia. It's a luxurious getaway in South Beach, where Laila decides to throw a divorce party for Sofia, who has problems of her own.When the party lands the group of women on the news, Laila's protective older brother Graham sends in Gray, Laila's co-worker who also has feelings for her, in to handle it. While Laila finds herself drawn to Gray, Malcolm brings himself back into the mix too--he wants Laila back and is determined to prove it to her.This novel is a fun read, both quick and enjoyable. Laila is a strong and feisty lead character, well-matched by the more responsible but still sexy Gray. Her relationship with her friends and her brother add both humor and emotion to the story; the cast of characters is really what makes the story move along. The setting--living the high-life in South Beach--made me want to go sip some champagne on the beach! Recommended to readers who enjoy contemporary romance with modern, realistic characters.