Review: Great Read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 17, 2010
Originally posted at: [...]Out and proud Sebastian thinks he's seen it all until he finally meets Bella's brother and is thrown for a loop. Sebastian is an outgoing, gregarious, fun loving guy who's BFF's with his best girl Bella. Bella and Sebastian met at college and have been side by side ever since. Through bad boyfriends and unfortunate clothing choices, the two are as thick as thieves. So when the chance comes up to bunk at her brother's house for the summer before heading off for Sebastian's second doctorate, the two friends jump at the chance. Little they did realize that summer would change their lives.Bewitched By Bella's Brother is another great story from Amy Lane. This one is a contemporary romance that is pretty sweet with the only tension from Sebastian's commitment issues. The writing is great with a lot of fun banter and the friendship between Bella and Sebastian is really touching. They are catty, bitchy, and loving with each other. Bella's brother Asa has an adorable son Jordan and is openly bisexual. He's immediately interested in Sebastian but the two gradually fall in love. There is physical chemistry but they build a fulfilling emotional connection as well. Too often in books the characters have sex immediately and live happily ever after but this story shows that happening gradually and is all the better for it.The story is incredibly quick to read and I definitely was sorry to see it end. It's funny, witty, entertaining, absorbing, cute, and romantic. The sex between Asa and Sebastian is pretty hot but the dynamics of the family as a whole, including Bella and Asa's mother, father, etc, make for a well rounded cast. Sebastian is the star though and well worthy of the spotlight. The only hiccup in this engaging story is Sebastian's empty insistence on following his plans regardless of everything else. This keeps the tension in the story but the obvious happy ending is hanging over this conflict in neon lights so I could have done without it.Other than that, Bewitched By Bella's Brother delivers a thoroughly enchanting story from start to finish. This feels like a real love story and one you'll just adore reading. Asa's son Jordan threatens to steal the spotlight with his antics but he's just one of the cast that's likely to vie for reader hearts. Pick this up and choose your favorite. With as wonderful as this is, you're bound to have a tough time choosing.