Review: The Best of Us: Wayne Brothers #1 is a quick read
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 03 20, 2012
Ursula Gorman's "The Best of Us" is an easy-to-read contemporary romance that centers on the relationship between Carly and Daniel, the novel's two main characters. The prologue, which details a few things that happen 8 years before the events of the main plot, presents how Carly, as a high school student, is an important part of the Wayne family even though she is not related to them. The prologue also sets up Carly's feelings for Daniel Wayne. The main plot focuses on the investigation and aftershocks of the murder of Jenna, the only sister to the 4 Wayne brothers. It is her death that causes Carly to relocate to Landon Falls. As the plot progresses, Carly and Daniel's relationship becomes more serious, especially after Carly herself is assaulted.The strength of "The Best of Us" is how the plot easily and quickly flows from one scene to the next. The characters are believable and likable. And even though the mystery of Jenna's murder is not hard to figure out, it was still entertaining to see how the murderer was finally apprehended.Now on the constructive side, the novel could have used a bit more proofreading. And, too often than not, the conversations/dialogue of the major characters, even though they are presented as being in their mid to late 20's, made me think that they were still in high school. Lastly, the details of the relationship involving one of the detectives investigating Jenna's murder seems to have none to little impact on how this detective is working to solve the crime.Overall, "The Best of Us" is a pleasant read and I wish Ursula the best with the next volume of the series!