Review: A Man Like Mike by Sami Lee
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 8, 2013
I've read several of Sami Lee's erotic romances and have highly enjoyed them. When I discovered A Man Like Mike was a sweet romance rather than an erotic romance, I was curious. So, after reading A Man Like Mike my verdict is that Sami Lee can write a great romance whether it's erotic or PG-13 sweet.When Eva's best friend and her husband passed away due to an accident, Eva is named guardian of their ten month old, and completely adorable, baby boy Bailey. She doesn't quite know what she's doing, but she's learning. Then Bailey's uncle, Mike, shows up insisting to be part of his nephew's life and to help take the load off of Eva. Living in the same house quickly has sparks flying between Eva and Mike.Yet, none of them is ready to take the plunge. Then a sensual kiss is shared between the two and there's no going back. Mike is more than willing to discover where the chemistry will lead them except for Eva. She is stubborn as a mule and has built a great wall to ward off people. She doesn't rely on anyone, especially for emotional solace. Her past of neglect and sense of feeling worthless has trapped her into feeling that she isn't worth the effort it takes for someone else to care about her. Plus, she is out to prove that she'll never be like her mother with Bailey. Having many issues to deal with, Eva constantly pushes Mike away.At times, I wanted to hug Eva and/or shake her. But, I understood where she was coming from and was glad that she finally let down her guard when it counted the most. As for Mike...where can I find a man like Mike? Seriously, he was an awesome all-around hero. He was a fun, loving guy who was not only sexy with an Aussie accent, but can cook and is great with a baby *dreamy sigh* His patience and gentleness towards Eva's standoffish demeanor was another plus in my book. Oh, and how can I forget Bailey? Bailey was as adorable as any ten month old baby.Overall, A Man Like Mike was a heartwarming, sweetly romantic and an equally emotional story. I read this in one sitting and finished it in the wee hours of the morning because I simply couldn't put it down. I found this to be an easy, fast, and enjoyable read and would recommend it to any fans of romance.