Review: Quick and easy read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 19, 2014
Willow is a woman in love and couldn’t be happier in life. All of that comes crashing down, however, when she walks in on her fiancé cheating on her. Hurt and embarrassed beyond belief, she quickly leaves town and finds herself in Lake Jackson, Texas – a place that will take her completely by surprise.Parker is someone who never has to want for anything. He has the money to do what he wants, when he wants, but even that is not enough to make him happy. Often bitter and angry, no one can really make him feel – until he sees her. He is drawn to Willow and he’s not sure why. Confused, he often lashes out at her, pushing her away. Will the two be able to find common ground together, or will their differences be enough to drive a permanent wedge between them?Willow was a sweet girl that drove me batty at times. She spent a lot of time in her head and that made me feel a bit disconnected occasionally as it seemed to slow down the pacing of the story.Parker was a bit more complex. This novel is a part of a series and this was Willow’s story. I’m curious to see where Parker’s story is taken next as I want more of a look into the easily angered, emotionally scarred character that I saw here. There were times that I wanted to reach into the story and smack him for some of the things that he did and said, but then there were times that I just wanted to hug him. Hey, I’m allowed to change my mind.The side characters were some of my favorites, especially Angel, Riley and Tanner’s daughter. She was just plain adorable and there’s a scene in which she finger paints with her ice cream in a place that she really shouldn’t. It brought a smile to my face. I freaking love that child.Taking Flight was a quick, easy read that I enjoyed. There were some things that drove me a little crazy with the pacing as I felt that we were given just a bit too much insight at times, but that could just be me.