Review: Perfect!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 5, 2013
I absolutely loved this novel. The writing style was catchy, it had me hooked within the first couple of pages. I finished in the same day I started, and to me that's always a good sign. I love that the story wasn't the least bit rushed and didn't carry on for way longer than needed, as some novels tend to do. I especially appreciate the fact that it wasn't oversexed, when I start rolling my eyes and sighing out of exasperation b/c there's yet another furniture breaking sex marathon I tend to lose interest. And yes there is such a thing as being oversexed.After a heartbreaking miscarriage and the realization that her marriage isn't what she had hoped it to be thanks to her cheating cold hearted husband. Martha decides a move and a fresh start is exactly what she and Blaine (her husband) needs. And what better place to start over then in a town called New Hope, South Carolina. So Martha packs up her stuff and heads off to this new destination to find the perfect home and await her husband's arrival. However, a text message declaring that he's filing for divorce changes her plans. Now she's determined to live her life w/o taking anybody else's orders, and to do what makes her happy. With the help of Joe Masters, a man with a past of his own who she's been warned to stay away from (b/c it can only end badly), she rediscovers herself and begins to live the life she's always wanted/deserved.I loved the development of Marti's character throughout the story. She starts off kind of weak and eager to please, then slowly starts to develop a back bone and takes back her life. I'm completely drawn into stories that involve starting over and making changes so I really loved this one. Even though Joey is supposed to be a "womanizer" his actions prove otherwise. He's actually just a damaged hopeless romantic slowly falling for the equally damaged Marti. Before they even realize it their friendship turns into so much more. I adored the way they acted around each other, hugging & holding hands w/o giving it a second thought or feeling the need to label what they are. The small town feel of New Hope is so heart warming, I loved each of the supporting characters, especially Keely and Laurel. I can't wait to see where this story goes and what happens with Marti and Joey in the next installment.