Review: Super cute concept, really sweet execution
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 21, 2014
I am a huge fan of Vivian Arend's, so when I saw she had a new series starting with Elle Kennedy, I was ready to be entertained. I'm used to retired military set-ups as private security, private investigators, bodyguards, bouncers -- you know, stuff with guns and muscle.But as dream date consultants? Wait, what?It's adorable. These guys put to use their surveillance and networking skills to find out everything about the woman (or man) needed to pull off the perfect romantic date, be it from someone who missed an anniversary, is struggling with connecting, or is just trying to give their special someone the perfect moment. They're also pretty good at helping with advice, too.Turns out one of the things that make them so successful also makes them really, really great partners -- they listen. They pay attention! They notice things and think about other people.I loved the story in this, and was glad that the Big Misunderstanding was handled in very adult ways (and the reasoning for it was pretty understandable, too -- goodness knows people wait a few dates to mention they have kids or cats, so the fact that the person was under surveillance is there too!).In true Vivan Arend style, the romance is sweet and caring, the sex is steamy and develops the relationship (and when it doesn't, is off-page), and the secondary characters are fully-fleshed and fun and I definitely hope to see them starring in their own books soon.