Review: Stiff writing and poor editing make for a tough read
Rating: 2 out of 5
Date: 04 27, 2014
First off, I have to admit I did not read the whole book - I made it through the prologue, chapters 1-2, and then skipped to the last chapter & epilogue.  I was bored even by that. The storyline is incredibly predictable and the dry narrative left me feeling nothing for the characters.The prologue involves Faith seeing Zac & his assistant, but then in chapter 1 (which supposedly takes place the next day) there is a reference to Faith using the security card personally Zac provided the night before, yet Zac is suprised she's back "early" and his assistant also makes a similar comment.  The description for this book says it's a re-edit of an earlier edition; clearly more editing is called for.The writing, while not downright atrocious, seems formal and often phrases don't quite flow.  For example:"When his father passed away, he was suddenly forced to play the role of the owner of Hayden Holdings.  When everyone had behaved like a ravenous wolf, trying to get a piece of the company, Faith had stayed by his side." [location 262]"He came from a long line of ancestors with loveless marriages.  They didn't start out loveless, but they always ended that way.  So the last thing he was going to do was to get into a relationship with Faith; that was a sure way to lose her." [location 272]"As Zac pulled Faith into his arms, her knees gave way and she crumpled.  Zac supported her weight and wrapped his arms tightly around her.  His own heart was still palpitating, and he couldn't speak.  He wanted to ease the trepidation raging through Faith's body, but his mind was blank." [location 4351]Yes, it's a freebie, but I still wouldn't recommend it.