Review: Great addition to the series.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 26, 2013
I really enjoyed the first book in this series, Caribbean Christmas, but this book is awesome! I was prepared not to like the hero, Harmannus (Harm) Prinsen, not at all because in the first book he came across as a complete and utter jerk. However, Jenna Bayley-Burke proves once again why she's a gifted author by turning this character into a charming, helpful and utterly loveable guy. Don't get me wrong, he's still a total Alpha with some man-whore tendencies but he has many layers and it was fun watching our heroine, Holly Hansen, peel them away.This book pretty much picks up where the last book left off. Holly and her business partner, Saskia, are relocating their bathing suit business to Anguilla. Their first order of business, a catalog photo shoot. Holly has put herself in charge of keeping the shoot on schedule and Harm away from the models. Holly thinks Harm's going to fight her the whole time, but he soon turns the tables on her and she finds herself thinking of Harm in a whole new light.These characters have a little bit of history so it's no surprise that their relationship moves at a fast pace. I was fascinated that Holly started out as the aggressor in their relationship, but I understand that it was important for her to set the pace because of Harm's reputation. I was somewhat surprised how easily Harm went along with it all and although he kept telling Holly they'd wind up together, he didn't push and he waited for her to come to him. This to me was very telling about the man Harm really is, not what the rumor mill has made him. I love how these two learned so much about each other in a short time and how they both opened up about their past lives, hurts, wants, and needs. I especially like that Harm is fascinated by Holly's business side and does everything in his power to make sure she's successful. Even though Holly has heard many not so nice things about Harm, I like that she realizes there's a lot more to him and gives him the benefit of the doubt.The one small problem I have with this story is Saskia. I was hoping that being in love and engaged to Joe would have matured her a little bit but it hasn't. Her behavior and reaction to Holly and Harm's burgeoning relationship was somewhat over the top and instead of being happy for her best friend and her soon to be brother in law she acted like a spoiled brat. I'm hoping as with Harm in this book, we'll see a different side of Saskia in the next one.This book is such a treat. I went in expecting to hate the hero and came out loving him. I adore this couple together; they couldn't be more right for each other. Caribbean Casanova has everything you want; a gratifying love story between two interesting characters, a beautiful tropical setting, witty dialog, and a surprise ending that will bring a tear to your eye and leave you satisfied.Review copy provided for an honest review.