Review: Sweet
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 11 11, 2013
I don't often read "out in out" romance books very often and I'm not the biggest fan of the bare-chested man book covers but I took a leap of faith that HER DAKOTA MAN may have a deeper more emotional edge to it than its cover portrayed and happily I was rewarded.Poppy, Kelly and Logan have been friends since childhood. Despite an unmistakeable connection between Poppy and Logan it was Kelly who ended up triumphant on Logan's arm as Poppy leaves town. Years later Kelly has met an untimely death and Logan struggling as a widower to raise their beloved son Keith has his world turned upside down by Poppy's return. Asked to hear her best friend's death bed confession Poppy cannot wait any longer to confront the past and uncover the truth and the life she could have had with her true love.HER DAKOTA MAN is a sweet, second chance romance that was easy to lose yourself in. Poppy was an interesting character, I liked the immediate connection she had with Logan and Kelly's son Keith and her willingness to show love and forgiveness despite being dealt a hand of betrayal by the one person she should have been able to trust the most. It was clear to see how much pain and distrust at the idea of happiness again that Logan felt despite the feelings he has harboured for Poppy since childhood. As the lies of the past are revealed and the tentative steps towards a life of love and trust are taken we see the effects of forgiveness and letting go of the guilt that plagues the memories of the past which was heart warming and enjoyable to read.I also liked the descriptions of life in South Dakota and the community and friendship that exists as the townsfolk don't hesitate to support each other in times of need.HER DAKOTA MAN was a sweet and sensual romance layered with emotion and an enjoyable short read.