Review: so sweet and romantic...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 31, 2010
I didn't know quite what to expect from this story. I read mixed reviews. Wow, what a romantic story. I'll admit, it has a bit of 'harlequin-esque romance' flavor to it. Marriage of convenience, unexpected emotions ensue, then sex, then oh-my-goodness "love". The brooding hero who pushes her away. But this author, of course, added the delicious erotic flare to it and thank god, did not write a weak willed female who allows herself to be a doormat and puts up with all kinds of verbal abuse from him for the sake of his love, that she just can't live without. Rory (love that name!!) did his share of pouting and had his moody grouchiness. But through and through he was respectful and always wanted the best for her. And even as Grace was hurting inside, she honored her promises to him, gave him space, did not compromise her dignity and stayed strong throughout the entire story. Granted, their collective sense of honor caused them both to misunderstand each other a bit. That's frustrating in a story. When two people won't just sit down and talk it out! But in this particular situation, I could understand their need to hold back since they knew the 'rules' entering in to the relationship. And so-called misunderstandings were always pretty quickly explained and cleared up.I'll say 4 1/2 stars for this, not quite 5. Only because it ended too abruptly for me. I wanted to see more of them together in the bliss of newly discovered love. Maybe a little epilogue with a pregnancy announced or something. I know, I know... it was just too sweet for it to end there. And let me tell you, the way they discover their love for each other.... wow!! It was just lovely and romantic. I was pleasantly surprised and I'm so glad I read it. I even got a little misty eyed. You will love Rory and his beautiful soul....