Review: Sweet and Sexy
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 16, 2014
Anyone who knows me knows I'm not a fan of serial type romances so it surprises me just a little bit how much I've enjoyed both books so far in Laramie Briscoe's Rockin' Country series and I think it's because even though these books don't have a defined ending, the characters are at a good place when they end; their relationship isn't in jeopardy, one of them isn't clinging to life, and they aren't split apart. Is everything clear on how life will turn out for them? No, but the reader has a good indication of what's to come with them and I think that's why I can handle these books. That and the fact that I absolutely love the hero Garrett "Reaper" Thompson heavy metal's bad boy and I've grown to adore Hannah "Harmony" Stewart country music's sweetheart.One Day At A Time picks up where Only The Beginning left off, both Garrett and Hannah have a break in their schedules and they head to Garrett's home in California for some rest and relaxation. I loved watching these two learn more about one another and seeing each other as themselves, not who they are on tour or in public. They both have moments of doubt, they have to deal with rumors, innuendo, and tabloid trash and they both have to learn to completely trust one another. Given their history with people who have hurt them in the past the last one is very difficult for both of them.I liked watching Hannah start to take more responsibility for her life and her actions. I won't say that I'm not concerned about some of her behavior and the fact that she probably needs counseling, but I was satisfied that with Garrett's help she seems stronger and better able to deal with her issues. Garrett wasn't without his moments of uncertainty but luckily he has good friends and family to help him talk through his issues and get his head back on straight.I will admit the cynic in me is concerned about many aspects of their relationship as they move forward mainly because of the speed in which they fell in love and the fact that I've lived a long life and know how hard it can be when you are separated from the one you love and that's without dealing with the paparazzi and hard core fans.Despite my reservations, I very much enjoyed this installment in the lives of Reaper and Harmony and I'm curious as to where the author will take them in the future. This series is much "sweeter" than Ms. Briscoe's Heaven Hill series but it is no less compelling. I'm really looking forward to what happens next in this saga and I'll be standing in line when the next book releases.Review copy provided for an honest review.