Review: ...See what it's like to go against your instinct.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 03 29, 2014
“Picture this year like an alternate reality. A parallel universe. Your instinct has always been to wait, to be careful, to be sure. You don’t have time for that in Scotland. You only have time to enjoy, to live. See what it would be like to go against your instinct. Live a little, Brooks. You might enjoy it.” (Sam to Jordan, If Only, A.J. Pine, 2014)It has been two years since Jordan had a man in her life; a problem she hopes to remedy while attending college abroad in Aberdeen, Scotland. Jordan Brooks is on a deadline, one year in Scotland for college, one year to find a man, and one year to try being a different Jordan Brooks. Things start off smashingly, while on the train to Aberdeen, she meets Griffin, he is sweet, sexy and charming and as she states “A man whore with a heart.” (If Only, A.J. Pine, 2014).She also meets Noah who is irresistible (he kisses her while trapped outside the train’s loo), drool worthy gorgeous, and witty, only problem is he has a girlfriend *le sigh. So there is boy drama, who should she chose for her fling? Griffin who is available or Noah who is definitely unavailable. Decisions, decisions.I read this book over the course of two evenings and I felt that it flowed smoothly, the relationships were relatable to real life, the dialogue was fun to read and the characters were well developed. I adored the fact that Jordan was a literary lover who quotes The Great Gatsby.“I’m suddenly aware that my lack of success in the male/female relationship department might have something to do with my preference for boys made from words.” (Jordan, If Only, A.J. Pine, 2014)If you are in the mood for a witty romance with a bit of a love triangle I suggest you give If Only a read, you won’t be disappointed.This was a complimentary book, gifted to me from the publisher, for an honest review.Deliciously Devoured,La Revenant