Review: Good plot, good chemistry, but felt too melodramatic
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 06 24, 2014
I enjoyed Channing's bookHis For The Takingso thought I'd give this one a try. The writing is good and the plot is fine, but it seems like Channing tried to make the book more exciting by adding melodrama. Here's an example of Martha speaking with her cousin Jude:"I've got to go. I can't stay another moment. I cannot face the cruelty this country has forced me to endure.""You would leave Chole so close to her time?""She doesn't need me, no one does. I'm just here to witness your happiness. A happiness I will never, ever know."Ugh! Can Martha feel any more sorry for herself? I showed this excerpt to my husband and his comment was to quote the song lyric "I left the cake out in the rain. And I'll never have that recipe again." Ha!In addition to the melodrama, Martha was too wishy washy about what she wants. Despite all of Martha's positive attributes, for me personally, she isn't a heroine I could respect or enioy reading about. Overall, I didn't dislike this book, but I didn't really like it either. It's not bad, but it wasn't my cup of tea. If the story line appeals to you and you like the sample then you may enjoy it more than I did.** Clean story with nothing beyond kissing.