Review: Some problems but overall very enjoyable read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 23, 2013
The writing style is engaging and I really liked the story, but it could use an editor for formatting and word usage issues.  For example, the word palatable was used instead of palpable.  It was an error that got a good laugh, as the meaning using the word palatable would have not been what the author intended. The author repeatedly made a statement and then went back in time by minutes or hours, which was confusing.  First one then happens, then we are suddenly back to before that happened.  I don't know if this was intentional, but it was definitely something to get used to.  Probably not a good way to construct paragraphs.  This seemed to be less common in the later parts of the book. The biggest detractor from my enjoyment, personally, was the erratic use of italics.  I don't know if this was an e-book formatting issue, but the italics just made no sense.  I think they were supposed to indicate thoughts, but all thoughts were not italicized, even in the same sentence.  Also, many "non-thoughts" WERE italicized.So, why four stars?  Despite these issues, I did think that the story was generally well written - the pacing was well done (although the point at which she fell into his arms did seem a bit sudden for all the resistance up to that point), and I found the story engaging.  Will likely read the next books in the series.  I give the author a HUGE thumbs up for actually wrapping up the story instead of leaving it hanging like so many series do.  This is a stand-alone book, not just the first part of a story that's been spread over three books.