Review: Very poorly written.
Rating: 1 out of 5
Date: 06 8, 2014
The strength of this book is that the main character, Jennifer, actually has some pretty great ideas for the company she works for. If I recall correctly, Noelle (the author) is a former Hollywood entertainment exec, and this is really reflected in the book.Beyond a poorly developed plot line, the characters are immature, whiny and irrational. Jennifer was oblivious to the issues with her fiancé initially and then she repeatedly breaks down over Blake's actions without speaking with him to clarify details. Jennifer also seems to have an eating disorder because she loses her appetite almost every meal. Which would be fine except it's not part of the storyline. It's just annoying.*minor spoiler alert*The sex is an odd combination of dull and weird. There are scenes with the characters getting really turned on by food that is distinctly unsexy. Like matzo balls. There are scenes with the characters get really turned in front of their families. At one point Blake has to run out of his family dinner to jerk off at his parents' home, and later in the series Jennifer orgasms in front of her parents. Blake's grandmother repeatedly makes references to his manhood, which is talked about so often it's practically a character in the book. He calls it Mr. Burns. Which just makes me think of the Simpsons, even though I've never watched a whole episode. Not sexy. A lot of the sex is also just really unrealistic. Like feeling "throbbing Mr Burns" through two snowsuits"? Finally, there is a lot of "ramming", "wasting" and "exploding" happening.Throughout the book, Noelle refers to other erotic books and authors. No problem. I thought it was a strange and cheap plug, however, when she had Blake reading one of her books.At two points, Blake says "Call me gay". First because he became fond of Spongebob (whom Jennifer loves... to a point that is creepy for anyone over 7 years of age). Second, because he was reading erotic romance novels. Straight novels. I found that mildly offensive, not to mention grossly inaccurate. I'm doubtful that many gay men are attracted to Spongebob, nor read much straight smut.I can't figure out the reviews for this book. They don't ring true to me. Don't waste your money.