Review: Great Story of Second Chances!!!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 9, 2013
***I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.***Wake Me Up is a heartbreaking story of abuse and second chances. Emma has fled her home in England to the southern part of the United States to escape the mental abuse of her mother. Little does she know how much her life is going to change especially when she meets undercover detective, Aiden. He helps her escape a potentially dangerous situation she finds herself in when she goes to a bar the first night in town. Aiden becomes an important part of Emma's life after this first meeting.The book is not your standard boy meets girl, and all is right with the world. Their romance and chemistry moves very quickly, but there are huge obstacles that they have to overcome. And, it won't be easy! Emma is a very complex character, and there were times she really got on my nerves with her hot and cold attitude with Aiden. I just wanted to shake her, and tell her, "Look at this awesome, loving man standing in front of you who wants to save you. Are you an idiot?" However, I realized this was what she had been conditioned to do. This became very evident to me when she made the statement about love."Love is such a petty thing, Aiden. It destroys."At that point, I hurt so bad for her! She was being torn down by the woman who was supposed to protect her with her life, her mother. I liked the comparison made with the eagle in relation to her situation. I LOVED Aiden and his family. He was a broken man as well losing his sister the way he did. But, he had such a loving family to get him through that, and they were so open and accepting of Emma. I also liked the dual POV's; I enjoy knowing what's going on in both characters' minds.While I really enjoyed the book, I felt like it ended too soon for me. I am hoping this isn't the last we will get to see Emma and Aiden. I feel there is so much more left to tell about the two of them, especially Emma. She hasn't overcome all of her issues by any means. However, in my opinion, the author was staying true to Emma's character. There is no way she could tie up all of Emma's issues so quickly...that would not be realistic. I am looking forward to reading more from this author!