Review: A Unique Love Story that Avoids Conformity
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 29, 2013
Hello, Love (A Modern Love Story) by E Journey is a contemporary romance. This book is independently published and is a 2013 release.Greg is a business man, he took over his father's business and Greg takes his job very seriously. He is very wealthy, with his life going in all the right directions. He is engaged to a stunningly beautiful woman, and is putting his playboy image behind him.All of Greg's plans get waylaid when he meets Elise. Greg had been consulting with Elise's father, an economic professor. Greg has been invited to dinner regularly by Dr. Halverson. When he finally meets Elise, she makes an impression on him on impact. She is studying to become a lawyer and isn't at all interested in Greg or his playboy image. She is rather cool towards him, actually.But, when Elise gets the chance to dine with her parents, she often found Greg was a guest. The two bonded over a conversation about books, and the relationship developed into a friendship.But, right before Greg is about to be married, the two come face to face with the reality that they aren't really just friends. Now, Greg will have to make a painful choice. Get married to the woman he doesn't really love, or call off the wedding and pursue a relationship with Elise.Naturally, with a set up like this, things get a bit sticky. It takes Greg and Elise quite a while to admit to themselves that there is a connection between them other than friendship. As Greg's wedding date gets closer, he spends more and more time with Elise, as though he is trying to spend as much time with her as possible before the marriage.Elise is fine with that, just so long as the boundries stay in tact. But, once those boundries are broken, Elise finds herself in a terrible position. Not only will her life be forever changed, but she may also be in danger. It seems there a few people that are not too happy about the love match between Greg and Elise.Is this a modern love story or could we possibly put this one in a romantic suspense genre as well? Technically, it could be, but mostly it's a love story. Two people make huge sacrifices to be with the person they know they belong with. Real, true love is never easy. There are often hurdles to jump and both of these people could have taken a much smoother road. But, they chose a life together despite the obstacles they would face as a result.I really enjoyed the style the author used in telling this story. I was engaged all the way through. The characters grew and developed with changes in their lives. Yes, it's is a different style and is a unique love story, but, I think we need more authors that chose avoid conformity.One other note: The cover art is a sketch, and is also unique.Overall I give this one an A.