Review: Book had Potential but Characters were Emotional Roller-coasters
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 04 28, 2012
I agree with another three star reviewer that this story had potential; but the characters for me blew annoyingly hot and cold continuously and the last third of the book was melodramatic- filled with unnecessary drama. The last chapter, which I agree also with the same reviewer, was super bizarre with Ben's over the top behavior and quite frankly, it really ruined the book for me. I had to actually wait a few hours to give a review so that I did not rate it an undeserved one star for cheesiness!Ben is remote and distant, afraid to love, thus putting a lot of energy into business. Kate is emotional, open, and loyal to her loved ones. So their initial meetings are interesting and dynamic in the first third of the book.  Then in the middle  they both blew hot and cold- we should be friends...no lets be more than friends...on second thought...I found Kate to be immature. They both had feelings for each other but they were conditional about it, especially Kate. Kate was also asking for consideration for her feelings constantly but never returned the favor- most annoying. So as a couple, they just really did not overcome that idea of conditional love until the very end.  But rather than make it heartfelt and meaningful, I felt the author made it melodramatic and cheesy! What happened to Ben! So three stars for 2/3rds of the book... Two stars for the rest- hopefully I can just block the last third from my memory. Book did not live up to potential.