Review: An awesome distraction!  Romance, mystery, suspense and more!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 27, 2013
Distractions is the debut of author JL Brooks.  The writing mechanics of this book were excellent.  Too often recently I have read many debut novels that have needed mechanical work.  There was nothing in the mechanics distracting in Distractions (ha!).I really had no idea what to expect when I picked up this book, but was happy to do so in support of an indie author.  The writing was sophisticated and the flow was seamless.  Unfortunately I don't think my words will do the author's justice.  This story took me further than I expected.  It was not a typical love story, romance, new adult type book.  Distractions is so much more than a romance novel.  There is true story being told, filled with mystery and suspense.  The characters developed gradually throughout the book right along with the plot.  The only flaw (if you could call it that) I found was with the dialogue.  To me it did not feel as authentic as I expected it to be."We are all pawns in someone else's game."Violet deals with self-destructive behavior her world is turned upside down when her boss and mentor disappears.  Fortunately her neighbor, Shepard is there to help put her back together.  In the story, Violet is forced to face demons from her past and that alone nearly destroys her once again.  "Distractions will be your undoing".  Violet becomes distracted by her past, particularly in the form of Connor, and depression that she nearly misses what is happening to her and around her.  Fortunately Violet never forgets that if she is not careful it could be her undoing.Twists, turns, romance, sexy men, mystery and suspense all wrapped in one wonderfully delivered package.  "I cannot promise you that it is going to be easy, but only that it will be worth it."Impressive story telling.  I look forward to where JL Brooks will take me next.  If you love good writing, then JL Brooks must be on your list.  Give it a try!  4.0 stars