Review: Great humor, steam and romance - but do depth at all (which is okay!)
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 27, 2014
Plot in 3 sentences: Chloe Kincaid is a masseuse who is almost destitute due to a bad divorce and health bill from her grandmother, but her luck turns around when she meets her ultra sexy neighbor (and Marine pilot), Michael McCade. Michael and Chloe strike a deal where she moves in with him (a win-win situation for both) until she gets a new job. They fall in love, HEA no cliffhanger (cute epilogue)I know that I keep using the phrase, 'romance light' over and over again. But this is another one. But it works.There is hardly any depth to these characters. They hardly even talk to each other - they talk about having sex with each other, but not much beyond that. But for some reason, it seems to work. The author creates situations, throws the H&h; into them and they seem to work together well and come out unscathed. Whether it's meeting the parents, or reacting to her moving his furniture around w/o asking. They do not react badly - they work it out.In fact, even though there is no depth to the characters (there was no character development with dialogue), and we are given cursory glances into their past - it just wasn't meaty. But it's okay. The book was entertaining enough that I am looking to read more from this author.What was strong about this book?- Humor. Sometimes I laughed out loud. Just the first chapter was awesome. Chloe is quirky, impulsive, messy and fun. Michael needs her in his life. There is humor sprinkled throughout this book - funny and very sweet.- Michael. Stud. Hot. Alpha-male. Yet, he is almost childlike in his newfound affection for Chloe. It's so endearing. The juxtaposition of hot studly marine and a sweet somewhat insecure guy that is courting his roomate is adorable.- Chloe. She is a bit of a wreck, but she is honest, beautiful, hard-working, talented person.- The overall plot wasn't deep, intricate nor super engaging. It was just about watching two people become lovers, friends, then get their HEA. No major villain. No big plot twists.Nothing. And it was not missed. (remember? light romance?)- But they seemed to have sex a lot.What wasn't super strong ?- The need for Chloe to always remind Michael about her one foot that is out the door. That she was going to take a job elsewhere. That got annoying. Why was she so scared about making a commitment. This is where being a 'romance light' gets a little difficult. Because there was little character development, I never could feel Chloe's fear nor her insecurity about falling in love again. Just felt a bit contrived and annoying. I found myself rolling my eyes when she gives into her fears and hauls butt out of the state. Ugh. Annoying.Overall - it was a fun, sweet read. Don't expect much except in terms of depth, but if you go into this with expecting light and easy - then for most of the book, you won't be disappointed.