Review: Well Done (Cinder)Ella But Too Much HEAT
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 24, 2014
(HEAT Advisory) I always enjoy retellings of Cinderella like the movie Everafter. Although this went in nicely surprising directions, Woodard built this romance from the classic construct. Ella struggles to start her dress shop to support her step-mom and sisters who aren't really so cruel as more self-centered.  A series of costume balls to honor the engagement of the Princess to her prince charming launch Ella's shop, but the she meets a charming young gentleman who, like herself, is more interested in the buffet than dancing at the ball.  Their repartee is witty and fun--they really hit it off. Romance, conflict, sneakiness and such ensues. Quite enjoyable.The downside, from my perspective, is the HEAT (i.e. graphic sexual description) of their 3 or 4 torrid interludes. I guess sex sells, and the motivated can skip over those pages, but it was just too much, IMO.