Review: Emotionally Captivating
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 10, 2012
Harper Fox's writing style usually turns me off. NOT this time though. This is the first time I find her writing to be simpler while still carrying the poetic sense that has been her trademark.I'm in love with it. The story has one of my favorite tropes -- the one that got away. Sam's downfall from his career, his reserved position when meeting his ex-lover, and Lauro's coldness stature brings out an angst to the story. Ms. Fox plays the yearning and the longing and the angst just the right balance. I get my heart squeezed tight several times over reading this. The description of Rome is captivating -- and I think the Italian words are done carefully (I hope. I don't know Italian though, maybe someone with the grasp of Italian language can judge it better). It's near perfect for me.The only niggles are the sub-plot of Mafia family and the ending is not a firm HEA. Still, it is easily the most memorable story from her, for me.