Review: heartfelt & emotional
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 30, 2014
This story is heartfelt and inviting.  It’s also a very emotional novel.  Michaels definitely put me through the ringer.  I really enjoyed the pace of this novel.  It was neither rushed nor lagging.  It was simply a nice, quiet ride through the convergence of these characters’ lives.  It was so easy to lose myself in.  Michaels melds narrative with description, allowing you to see the world surrounding this story as the characters themselves see it.I thoroughly enjoyed the characters in this novel.  The main characters were exceptionally well yet realistically developed.  It was nice to see characters that weren’t polar opposites interact in such a romantic (and antagonistic) manner.  You can see both the similarities and differences in their backgrounds and how it causes them to act and react the way that they do throughout the novel.  Also, neither of the characters remain static throughout the novel.  They grow based on their experiences, without ever changing who they are intrinsically.  The supporting cast of characters is also quite remarkable.  I appreciate that they never overshadow the main characters without simply becoming placeholders in the novel.Overall, this was a very emotionally charged novel that has captured my heart.  I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to romance enthusiasts and it has definitely sparked me to look further into Michaels’ work.Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.