Review: A great way to end...
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 12, 2014
Reaching the end of this book was bittersweet. I knew the series had to end at some point but I wasn't ready to actually experience. It was hard to read the last line of the book, knowing that this was the last of Dutch and Gina. I  have followed their saga for two years, I have become invested in their drama, their passion, their dynamic interactions with the people surrounding them. I enjoyed how when the world conspired against them, they managed to topple their adversaries, standing strong, standing together. Gina's strength, tenacity, and intelligence has listed her in the top ten of my book heroines and Dutch...no words for that man. Even though their drama suspends belief in the  biggest way, it was still entertaining.I have to say, I liked this book more than any other in the series. Here we finally see the ramifications of Dutch's decisions. Yes, he's had his fill of scandals, women, and debauchery but in For the Love of Gina, the conflict isn't outsourced, it is the epicenter of Dutch and Gina's relationship. I was glad that this wasn't another  one of  "Dutch's crazy women wreaking havoc" type of conflict. The pain inflicted wasn't so much from what  others had done to Gina but what decisions Dutch made in the spirit of protecting her. I instantly got why Gina's reaction was so explosive and it lends to the reality of relationships. Failing to communicate will be the downfall, plain and simple. Assumption is the mother of destruction. And distrust will sully the foundation of any sturdy union. I was also glad that Dutch didn't try to strong arm his way back- although he issued some strong ultimatums- he finally understood that he had to give Gina some space to process what was going on. For a moment, I thought I was witnessing the ending of a potent relationship and that alone was enough to keep the pages turning well into the morning.This was the first Dutch and Gina book that resonated with me; the emotions were there, the sizzling scenes were scorching, it wasn't overly dramatic- it was the perfect way to send off this series. Aside from the occasional misspelled word, this was an enjoyable read.The characters have evolved, grown and their tumultuous journey was what kept the pages turning. In short, this was a phenomenal ride.  The last line in the book was the saddest, not for the words but what it symbolized. The end of a moment in time, solidifying the beauty of what a good book is all about. There is no doubt that I'll revisit this series but I will miss the anticipation of a new President's Girlfriend installment.Great work, Ms. Monroe. Great work.