Review: Where's the buildup?
Rating: 2 out of 5
Date: 04 17, 2014
Charla Taylor was looking for a change when she took on the job of being an in-home caregiver to Jack, an older man with dementia. He’s filled with crazy stories that she assumes are fiction due to his Alzheimer’s. When he passes away two years later, one of his only requests was that she deliver a letter to a man named Liam Murphy. Little did she know that his request would change her life forever.Liam Murphy is a bounty hunter by day, and a bartender by night. When Charla delivers the letter to him, it’s one that turns his world upside down and he enlists her help in uncovering the secrets that Jack was harboring. The only thing is, these secrets could very well cost them both their life.I had a fairly difficult time really getting into this book. First and foremost, I am all about the buildup between characters, which this story seemed to lack. No, really. After the first day of meeting Liam, Charla is already telling herself not to fall in love with him. And on the second day, he’s telling her that he’s in it for the long game."I want to know every single inch of this body. I want to know what’s in your head. I want to know what you’re feeling. I want to know what you want."That’s the day after they met each other. Seriously? No real chemistry, no buildup, and an insta-relationship style read. Well then. Not my cup of tea, but maybe I’m in the minority.This book also deals with Mafia connections and story lines that I was unable to find believable due to the fact that this Mafia seemed to be more talk than they were action. Maybe it’s from all of those movies that I've seen, but I’m under the assumption that the Mafia doesn't exactly play around.All in all I would give this book 2 stars. It was a quick read and easy to follow, but it just wasn't for me. Please don’t let this discourage you giving this book a try. I am fully aware that I can be a bit pickier than most, which is why I stated the two key components that left me unable to connect to the story myself.**This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review. This review is based solely on this book, 'Liam: Branded Brothers', and in no way reflects my feelings on the author herself.**