Review: Tasting Candy
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 08 27, 2008
Candice Warner lived in fear.  She had never known a fear so paralyzing until the day she was raped, and now it was her constant companion.  She had trouble being around strangers, but couldn't be around men at all.  She was working out with Lacey at the gym when she had a panic attack, and was mortified that Lacey's brother Blade Vaughn was there to witness it.  A group of guys tried to hit on her, and she freaked out.  He stepped in because he thought they were harming her, but was confused when he discovered otherwise.  Lacey stepped in and helped her get away without any more additional trauma.Blade had wanted Candy for longer than he cared to remember.  He didn't know her well, but had wanted to remedy that situation.  He thought he might have an opportunity at the gym, but after her episode, it was impossible.  When he asked Lacey what had caused her severe reaction, she was completely tight lipped, and told him to ask her himself.  Blade couldn't let it go, and when he found himself at her home for the first time, he wasn't sorry he was there, but only sorry for the circumstance.  He could see instantly that she was beyond uncomfortable with his spontaneous visit.  After some coaxing, he finally got her to confide in him.  Blade had never been so horrified or angry after hearing her story.  He couldn't believe someone would take advantage of someone as beautiful as Candy.  It took some persuading, but he convinced her to give him, and them a chance.Candy has lots of baggage, and emotional trauma to overcome, but what a great guy she has in Blade to help her over any hurdles.  He is loving, and most important, patient.  Their story is sweet.  Although I found this story more enjoyable than the first in this series, it ended a bit abruptly.