Review: Gentle, sweet, & safe.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 07 13, 2014
This is not my favorite series of Kristen Ashley's, in fact I have been very critical of this series in the past because it is the most dry of her books.  In the other series she writes it feels as if she is more excited about the characters and location.  Indiana is just sort of humdrum.  That being said, this was probably the best book in the series in my opinion.  I like Joe & Vi's story, but this one was a bit better.Frankie is a headcase.  No joke.  I have never seen any woman who is more twisted up than this girl.  She has a messed up family and a really tragic past.  We start this story with her being in the hospital after she was shot, be sure to read Joe & Vi's story to see this.  Her head is a mess and quite frankly, the fact that Benny would even want in there is staggering to me.  Frankie wasn't my favorite character, but there were things about her I really appreciated.  She is career driven and I totally dug that about her.  Also, once she gets out of her own head, she is actually a really good person who gets walked on a lot by others, namely her family.Benny is almost too sweet.  He has a bit of an edge, but it isn't really explored.  I don't know, I guess I like my KA men to be awesome with a devil may care attitude.  That is not Benny.  This guy screams commitment, family, & love.  He is one of the quiet KA heroes.  Not sure I love that, but it worked when pairing it with Frankie's craziness!  All in all, they made a great pair.Now I love Kristen Ashley.  I always have.  But I felt this book, and this series, was just a slower, older, and a bit boring version of the Colorado Mountain Series.  I have decided that Indiana men are just not for me.  =)  But Colorado men.....The book is sweet, gentle, and truth be told, a bit bland.  But like I have said, this is par for the course in the 'Burg.  A few bright spots, Mrs. Zambino is a riot & Gus is adorable!  The epilogue was amazing, as is the KA way, but not sure I will be diving into Merry & Cheryl's story.  It is going to be the last in the series so who knows.I give this 3.5 lipsticks.~B~