Review: Just Okay
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 08 5, 2013
After reading "Vanilla on Top," the first book in the "Walking on the Wild Side" series - which by way I absolutely loved (sizzling hot too) - I couldn't wait to get my hands on "Avoiding Mr. Right."After finishing the novel, I was left with a feeling of emptiness. I didn't feel it reach in and grab hold of my emotions like the first one. While I did enjoy the story, something just didn't work for me and I think it's because of the female protagonist, Carla. She really rubbed me the wrong way. I guess you could say I wasn't a fan of hers. On the plus side there's Andy, the hot, sexy, gorgeous male lead who I absolutely adored. Regardless of all the sexual escapades throughout (which I didn't mind at all), I didn't feel the emotional connection between the two. Andy is so laid back, relaxed, genuine with his feelings, and Carla is the complete opposite. She's so abrasive, unfeeling at times and in my opinion quite rude as well. Is it just me or did anyone feel the same?  I know she does this to avoid ever getting hurt, but as the story progresses and her walls come down slowly allowing herself to feel for a man, I still couldn't feel her emotional connection to Andy; together I just didn't feel the chemistry between them. I also think the story was rushed as it's quite short. Not to mention there were issues that weren't addressed. In the end, a quick and easy read that some will truly enjoy.