Review: Leo is Prince Charming! Great romance read!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 11, 2014
Sometimes you crave a light-hearted, drama-free read to offset the extremely intense ones. Draw Me In will satisfy that need for you. This novel is a sweet mixture of charming romance, interesting culture, and ridiculous humor.The prologue does an excellent job leading the story off. I got some background information while meeting Ian and Julie. I decided I need to visit Italy and their amazing vineyards. Julie discovers male perfection might actually exist in real life. It was a really great starting point for this romantic journey.Julie is a bit stuck. She’s an extremely talented artist but has no job prospects. She practices her talents in the foam of delicious caffeinated beverages while working as a barista. Julie’s love life is also lacking and non-existing. She’s still day-dreaming of that handsome stranger from eight months ago in Italy. Thankfully Julie has an amazing best friend/roommate who always lifts her spirits. Ian also pulls through in finding her dream job…with her dream guy!Leo swoops in and takes charge. He is totally the knight in shining armor. The slow approach in the coffee shop was a great re-introduction and it really takes off from there. Julie doesn’t know why Leo would want her but she doesn’t question it for too long which made me smile. Even with typical insecurities, she has a shining confidence.Julie is hilarious and her inner dialogue made me double over with cackling laughter. Sometimes her digressions got a bit out of hand and became distracting though. Her zero-filter and ability to laugh at her embarrassing displays made Julie a strong heroine. I enjoyed her quick wit and fun personality. Julie is definitely someone I would be friends with.I mentioned that Julie discovered male perfection in reality and Leo earns that description. He is the perfect package and the type of hero romance novels are known for. I loved his gentle and caring personality. Leo is extremely romantic and had me swooning all over the place.Julie and Ian embark on this journey together. It started as work but almost immediately becomes play. They are a beautiful couple and experiencing their love was glorious. There was always something happening and plenty going on to keep you entertained. Leo’s endearing sentiments are enough to keep you flipping the pages but there is so much more.I learned a lot about art, wine, Italy, slingshots, and undeniable connections. The exquisite details and descriptions brought the story to life. This Italian fairytale is truly what dreams are made of. You’ll definitely enjoy the trip!4.5 Diamonds