Review: Short and sweet- Good Combination of Sweet Romance and Steamy Romance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 22, 2014
The Wrong Todd by Donna McDonald is a 2014 independent publication.  I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.Sabine is still close to her former brother- in-law and when he asked her to do him a favor by participating in a charity fundraiser Sabine goes along. It seems there is to be a bachelor auction and Sabine is to rescue a man named Todd by bidding on him .  Sabine is under the impression Todd is gay and is only participating in the auction because of his company and because he still hasn't fully disclosed his sexual preference.  But, the joke is on Sabine when she bids on Todd only to discover she bought the wrong Todd.Todd is a Hawaiian native and a celebrity TV chef.  He's hot stuff and is sought after for his looks and fame.  But, Todd is tired of all that and wants a woman that likes him for who he is really is, not the celebrity persona.  After the infamous auction,  Todd discovers Sabine's motives for buying him and so they know where they stand right from the start.  That doesn't stop Todd from planning Sabine a wonderful home cooked meal. What Sabine discovers is that Todd is really a nice down to earth guy and she finds she is very attracted to him and not just because he looks like sex on a stick.So, what's the problem?  Well, Sabine's ex-husband cheated on her and then before the ink was dry on the divorce papers he had already remarried. With two children in college and staring straight at the big  4 0 ,  and like most of us in real life, there are few extra pounds around the mid- section,  Sabine's confidence isn't very high and she's just not sure she is ready to date at all,  much less date someone younger than her and famous to boot.As the media pounces on the romance, Todd and Sabine try to keep things low key, but Todd is getting serious about Sabine.  Will Sabine be ready to make a commitment on the same level as Todd or will her insecurities prevent her from taking a second chance on love?This novel is short and sweet,  a great way to end the day or pass your lunch hour with.  A feel good story with real romance .  There are steamy moments too, but there is real depth and feeling in Todd and Sabine's relationship.  They both know they have found the right person for them and even if there are a few lingering moments of doubt these two will have their happy ever after.This one gets a 3.5 rounded to 4.