Review: Honest review given
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 12, 2014
I enjoyed this book, but it is not perfect. There were a few too many typos in the copy I had, and there were some scenes I think could have been better, but for the most part it is a good book, and I think most people would enjoy it.It features Monica Michaud, a beautiful thirty year old teacher who was raped when she was a virgin at the age of seventeen. As you might expect that kind of threw her off men for a long time. After many years of counseling, and a casual sexual relationship with a sensitive friend who has recently moved away, Monica, with the urging of her outgoing sister, Ana, is finally ready to try meeting men again. The two of them go to a local bar and Monica runs into handsome former military man, Victor Ciccone.The two of them hit it off instantly, and they exchange phone numbers. They begin a very passionate affair, and Victor rocks Monica's world. But Victor is a man who has secrets, and he tells Monica up front that he is not interested in a long-term relationship, even though he really likes her. He vaguely tells her he has family responsibilities most weekends, but would like to see her when he can.Monica accepts these terms, taking what time he is able to give her. But soon she wants more, and it seems that Victor wants more too, but he continues to hold himself back.Eventually all secrets are revealed.This book is a complete novel, but there is another novel, Afraid to Love, that focuses on Monica's older sister, Ana, and her relationship with the handsome bartender she meets the same night Monica met Victor. I really liked Ana in this book, and look forward to reading her story. In fact, most of the minor characters in this book were very well drawn. I especially like Victor's platonic roommate, and good friend, Kat. I would love to read Kat's story one of these days.I really liked Monica and Victor, and I think you will too. Victor is damaged in his own way, but sparks fly when the two of them get together. The sex is hot and heavy, but not overdone. If you want a quick complete erotic read, then you might want to check out Fire In His Eyes