Review: Bloody Brilliant
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 12, 2013
- SPOILER ALERT!! -- SPOILER ALERT!! -Absolutely brilliant! Wasn't sure what I was in for when I started this novel but a couple of chapters in - I was hooked. "Eternally North" is a smashingly well-written novel with the most engaging and loveable characters. Seriously, I wish I had my very own Tink - the most fabulous best friend any woman could have. The witty banter, catch phrases and whatever else Tash and Tink toss between them was hilarious. While this is a con-rom novel, I loved the relationship between Tash and Tink; their relationship being just as important as Tudor and Tash's story.While I loved Tink, I was surprised at how much I also loved Natasha - Tash to her friends - the heroine that's so full of spunk and good cheer. What an amusing and brave character. I loved how real she came across; that she wasn't the typical thin, tall, stunning female lead; instead a real woman with curves and large breasts, with padding around her stomach, and of average height. Nevertheless, it's her beautiful smile, her positive outlook on life, honesty, and love for her friends and family that makes her beautiful inside and out; all of which captures the attention of the male persuasion. The best part -  she loves who she is and isn't going to apologize to anyone; and tells it like it is. Like all females she has a lot of self-doubt, and we see her vulnerable side when she starts dating Tudor; and who wouldn't as he's a sexy Hollywood actor.Sexy Tudor - tall, well-built, with six-pack abs - who is absolutely enamored with Tash the minute he meets her. The sexual chemistry between them is hot. I loved when he grabbed her from the side door ready to take her right then and there; even better, when he finally gives in to his feelings and goes for it, expressing and showing his love for Tash - talk about off-the-charts hot! Unfortunately, not all is right in Tudor's world and it's the one issue he will not, under any circumstances, divulge to Tash which leaves Tash in a constant state of confusion and uncertainty when it comes to their relationship.I really appreciated the author not following the mainstream of so many other novels with the declarations of "I love you" and/or getting engaged right away, and/or the frivolous breakup most protagonists endure. Instead, the author regales the reader with a story of love that grows between Tudor and Tash, - an actual courtship that goes thru its share of bumps and mishaps.I highly recommend "Eternally North" which is a brilliant read. Tudor and Tash are terrific together; and with all the supporting characters that are upfront and center, "Eternally North" truly makes for an entertaining and intriguing story.There is a sequel in the works; however, "Eternally North" can still be read as a stand-alone; however, I'm betting that once you finish reading this novel you'll be anxious, like myself, for the next chapter in Tudor and Tash's story.