Review: A Surprisingly Good Read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 10, 2012
This is not the genre I usually read because of past disappointments, but this book really surprised me.  I actually enjoyed it!  The book is flawed, but I read a James Lee Burke novel at the same time, and it was also flawed, and he's a master.  The premise was interesting and carried out nicely.  The characters are well constructed and very appealing.  She's got quite a cast of characters and sub-plots going in this book, but never once did I stop and say, "Huh?  Who the heck is that, and what's happening?"  I appreciate that a great deal--take my money but don't waste my time.There's also a very nice touch of humor added to the angel, who will be returning in this series.  I'm actually looking forward to the next book, and that's unusual for someone who doesn't usually read romance or paranormal novels.  He's very likeable and someone worth spending time with--a good-natured angel doing serious work without taking himself too seriously.Also surprising was the romance.  Hot, steamy, and wickedly good without tipping over into the lurid.  (I'm still blushing.)  There's a lot of love in this book, including love of the landscape, horses, a certain kind of lifestyle, and between individuals.  Stepping into this novel is like stepping into a believable world of ranches and food and waterfalls and animals and romance that wrap around the reader and take away the outside world. What a delight.The formatting is also better than the usual eBook, and that's always a pleasure.  The story flows without interruption from more errors than story.I had a casual acquaintance with Eve on FB, which is why I gave it four stars.  If I'd stumbled on this book without any acquaintance with the author, I would have given it the full five stars.  I just want to be fair and not get into some of the games that take away from this new world of self-publishing.  I've read a LOT of books by others I've met on FB, and I just don't write a review if they're stinkers.  It's not worth compromising my integrity, and it doesn't do the writer any good.  But with this book, I can honestly say that it's worth the time spent reading it, getting to know the characters, and the anticipation of the next book. It's such a relief to have something to look forward to with pleasure rather than dread.