Review: Fantastic Read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 29, 2011
I'm scarred, I'm scared, and I have nowhere else to turn.Sounds kind of ominous. For Darren White, life is scary. He's got a secret and if the world finds out, he'll be toast. Lucky for him there's George and this crazy little thing called love.When I open a book by Andrew Grey, I know I'll be entertained. The dialogue is witty and flows well. The descriptions are exciting and drew me right into the story. Oh, and then there are the characters. Mr. Grey writes characters the reader won't soon forget. I haven't. I came into the story wanting a good time, with a little heart-string pulling, and I got so much more.Darren is a guy I couldn't help but root for. I won't give away any secrets, but the guy's got a lot going on and he's overwhelmed. He's realistic which is relatable. He's like guys I know--clumsy with emotion, but when he's got game, he's got game. And then there's George. I taught school for a while, so I quickly identified with him--trying to make the best of what life's handed him and still make a difference with the fourth graders he teaches. Reading about him made me smile often. I have to give him props for patience. Being a teacher, he's got the patience of a saint anyway, but I liked how he was kind without being pompous with Darren.And when these two men get together for more than a chat over coffee? The pages sizzled. I immensely liked the build-up. Mr. Grey writes love scenes that aren't graphic but I can feel the emotion as if I were one of the players in the room. It's that intense.If you want a read with equal parts heat and heart, you need to read Crunch Time. 4.5 cherries all the way.Originally posted at Whipped Cream Reviews.