Review: What a great book!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 5, 2014
I had never read any of Lila Ashe's books before reading this one, and let me tell you how impressed I was by her writing skills. This book was totally amazing. It was so good, that after writing this review, I plan to run back over to her page and download the rest of the series. That should tell you how much I loved this book.Things I loved the most:1) Lexie was a very strong person, she was no one's push over by any means.If one of those big hunky guys did something they shouldn't have during a run, she got right in their face and set them straight.2) That Lexie & Coin were great friends, way before they got together romantically. And who wouldn't love that gorgeous hunky Coin? His personality alone won me over. He had personality in spades, he was funny as all get out, and he had the looks to boot! Through in the fact that he was a great father, and you have one heck of an irresistable combination.3) That she grew up being a daddy's girl, and even after his sudden death she hung tight in her job.4) That Lexie wasn't portrayed as your normal drop dead gorgeous, tiny built, Barbie doll typed woman that most romance writers of today write about.5) That Lexie's mother wasn't your typical Susie homemaker--they fought constantly about Lexie's weight issues, and her mother was ruthless and very condescending towards her. So much so in fact; it's a wonder that Lexie wasn't permantly scarred by her mother's words and actions. Many parents try to mold their children into what they want them to be, rather than letting them live the lives they want for themselves.6) Coin's father was abusive to both him and his mother, but he was strong enough to finally break that cycle of abusive behavoir. Was it realistic? I think so. I can from a simuliar expenience growing up, but it was from my mother. I have 4 siblings, and we all chose to live a different life style. I am happy to report that we all succeeded in doing just that.. So I assure you.... It can be done, if you want it bad enough.I loved the fact that Ms. Ashe tackled so many difficult subjects in this book, without glossing over one single detail.There were funny moments, heartfelt moments, and moments that left me teary. IMO- This was the whole ball of wax, it had everything it takes to make it a great read. The story itself will be with me  for a very long time.The characters were so believable, the story lines were great, and the story just flowed so effortlessly. There wasn't one single time during this whole book, where it became boring, or became repetitious.If I could have rated this book a ten, I would have. It was just that good.I would highly recommend this book to everyone.