Review: Good but not the best
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 9, 2014
I had been so looking forward to this book and I was super excited once it hit my kindle. But as I started to read, I realised it starts off soon after where 'At Peace' left off (which is Book #3). That's okay, it just meant that the characters in books 4 & 5 either wouldn't be mentioned or if they were, none of the events that happened in those books, wouldn't have happened in this book. Sound complicated? Not really. But once I got my head around it, I was fine.Loved how Cal, Vi and their girls were part of this story. Loved it. Even the 'drama' that Frankie stumbles on to didn't bother me, although it seemed to be more tame than other books.But what I didn't like was Frankie's instant forgiveness. After the way that family treated her and blamed her for what happened to Vinnie Jr, you'd think the way things were put right again would be a big part of the first half of the book.But it wasn't.Nope. Frankie glossed over the fact that she'd been hurt by the very people who were supposed to love her and have her back, didn't let them apologise in person (which they were all fine with), and was instantly back to laughing and joking around with them like the last seven years didn't happen.Gotta say, that pissed me off.Another thing that bothered me in the first part of the book was Benny. I get that he was young and stupid, but I personally didn't like reading about him being a manwh**e which is why he didn't pursue Frankie in the first place. It wouldn't have bothered me if Frankie had had some fun in her younger days too, but because she didn't, Benny's past bothered me. I know. It's ridiculous, but c'est la vie. By 40% I wasn't feeling the love for this book, but because it was KA, I figured it had to get better so I kept reading. And boy am I glad I did.The second half of the book saved this story. By 50% I was loving Benny and how he was with Frankie. Loved how he was with her. Loved reading about how their relationship developed slowly over time and he stood by her and did everything he could to let her still be her while loving her the way he did. It was awesome.And I have to mention when one particular character (from a previous book) was introduced, I flat out grinned. Huge! Love me some Commando hotness! :)All in all, this wasn't her best, but I ended up smiling by the end. And I can't wait for Book #6.I recommend this book to all die-hard Kit fans, but for those who aren't, I'd probably skip this one and read Motorcycle Man, Sweet Dreams or Games of the Heart instead (my favourites!).3.5 - 4 stars because of the second half of the book :)