Review: Contemporary Romance With a Dash of Spice
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 16, 2012
Justified: Due and Just is the first book in the Justified series. It introduces several characters, but focuses on the brewing relationship between Caleb, a sexy corporate exec, and Danielle, a smart, exotic marketing exec. Even though they have an immediate attraction, they are also both dealing with the fallout from toxic relationships that just won't go away.What I liked the most about this story were all of the twists and turns that the would-be lovers go through on the road to getting together. I wasn't sure I would like Caleb at first (he's a real jerk in the first scene), but he becomes very appealing, and acknowledges his bad behavior later on. The more you learn about his atrocious ex-girlfriend, the more you understand why he was so harsh. I liked Danielle's character the most. I could really relate to her ups and downs, and I could understand how it feels when you have a monster of an ex that you obsessed over suddenly want you back. You know he's a monster, but there he is, all of a sudden ready to give you what he never would before. Those are tough choices. Plus - he's also dead sexy as well!As far as the heat level for this book, it is more of a sensual romance. It is very traditional sex, that is no more explicit than the average mainstream romance these days. So if you like your romances less focused on the sex, and more focused on the character storyline, this would definitely be a good choice.If you like contemporary, interracial romance with smart, sexy characters that have real emotions, than I would recommend this book. Extra content from the second book, Just Desserts, is also included.