Review: Short, sweet and sensational!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 27, 2014
I knew this was a short and sweet one before I chose it to read. There is something lovely about these little morsels of literature - being able to devour them in one fell swoop, kind of like a macaron.Dear Stranger was exactly what I needed to read when I picked it up - it was sweet in nature, positive in attitude and - despite its petite stature - an inherently romantic tale.The concept behind the story is wonderful. If only more people were willing to spread a positive, hopeful vibe like Reese, I can't help but think we'd all be a little better for it.*I really enjoyed how the story of Reese and Ian develops. It never felt rushed or contrived, and it was so easy to imagine these two as real beings, moving together towards a future flush with possibilities.The setting played its part beautifully. Then again, I'm a Melbournite, so I'm unapologetically biased.I've had a fabulous run of luck so far this year with what I've been able to read, and judging on Dear Stranger (and Elise Ackers' previous books - which I adored), there is much to look forward to.You can see the rest of this review (and all my others) at My Written Romance dot com.Note: I was provided with an advance reader copy by Escape Publishing, an imprint of Harlequin Australia via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.