Review: TRY!!  Another Score in the "Escape to New Zealand" Series!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 18, 2014
I have loved all of the Escape to New Zealand series and this newest is no exception.  I especially love that all of the stories are unique and not off some cookie-cutter assembly line.  (You know which ones I mean ...)Ms. James takes a slice of human experience and weaves it into a colorful and satisfying look at New Zealand, the Maori culture and ... wait for it ... hunky, adorable, sexy, steamy rugby players!  I have never followed ANY sport in my 60+ years, but these books fueled a curiosity and then a love of the game.  (Check out full rugby games on You Tube.)  Now, I know that fictional rugby players have no correlation to "real" ones, but it's amazing how close she comes.I love how each book has taken us on a bit of a tour of New Zealand's wonders, which I very much want to visit.  Plus, she gives us a loving look at the Maori culture, which I personally find fascinating.  I also adore the Kiwi-isms and appreciate that she consistently uses them throughout the books ... making it much more "authentic" to me.  (Don't forget to check out the Kiwi Glossary at the back of the book!)Well ... a number of other people have given you the gist of the story, so I won't do that again.  Just wanted to say that I loved Hugh and Josie's story ... and I hope that there are many more to come.  After all, there are 15 guys on the paddock plus more on the bench and in reserve, so there have to be a lot more stories to tell.  Right?  =)Very much recommended![I received this book free from the publisher as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."]