Review: Simply Loved This Book!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 16, 2013
This was such a fun, light, sexy and sweet read. I have read other books with a similar plot but B.J. Harvey has a great writing style. She added just a little something more to Temporary Bliss that made it different.When we meet MaKenna she is in a relationship that she feels trapped in. It is not a healthy relationship but because she is away from friends and her family, she is not sure how to get out of it. However, after she experiences something so sad, she finally makes the decision to leave. MaKenna heads back home vowing to never let a man control her life again and never to be in a serious relationship with a man.When Mac returns home she moves in with her best friend Kate. I loved Kate. She was Mac's one constant in her life who was always real with her and kept Mac's head above water when otherwise she would sink. Kate would always lay it out for Mac whether she wanted to hear it or not. Their telephone calls are priceless! Some of the things they would say to each other just cracked me up!With the "vow" she plans to live by Mac connects with three men who offer her the "benefits" she needs and wants. It is simply all about the sex and nothing more. There is Noah who offers her pure hot sex, Sean who offers her sex with control and Zander who gives her sex on the wild side! Having these relationships does not make Mac a whore or a slut. There is no cheating involved. Noah, Sean and Zander all know what the deal is and none of them wants anything more.This is all satisfying to Mac until she meets Daniel ~ her superman. ;)Mac thinks Daniel is just too good to be true. He is gorgeous and just sweeps her off her feet. He is honest, kind and just all around charming. As Daniel becomes more committed to Mac, her fears begin to take over leaving no room for what her heart is feeling. Mac doesn't think she can do this. She doesn't think she can be all that Daniel deserves. Deep down she wants to be that person for him but she just can't bring herself to acknowledge her true feelings.Right from the beginning, the chemistry between the two of them is incredible. Their sexual relationship was off the charts but their relationship had the simple things too. They laughed at each other, enjoyed being with each and missed each other when they were apart. I think this is what scared Mac the most. She was falling in love with him.Even though deep down Mac wants to have that traditional relationship with Daniel, she still hasn't let go of the pain that she felt after getting out of her old relationship. She doesn't think she has it in her to be that forever person for Daniel. Though it breaks her heart, she thinks that her only choice is to let him go so that he can find that person who can give him everything he deserves.My heart broke for Daniel. He wanted her so much and truly loved her. He wanted to be all that she needed. Luckily he wasn't going to give up. He was going to give her the time she needed but he wasn't going to let her get away so easily.While separated, Mac makes a decision. Finally.....she decides she wants Daniel but first she needs to work on herself. She truly wants to be that forever person for him.This is a great book. It was fun to read and I loved all the characters. I loved how even though Mac had gone through a difficult experience she stayed strong and positive and kept a bit of humor in her heart.I cannot wait to read the next book! I think it is Kate and Zander's story!!!