Review: A Lackluster Story
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 30, 2013
Maybe I'm just becoming jaded from reading about this family. I know I ask a lot of quality from the authors I read in romantic fantasy ... especially when the price is higher than other contemporaries. Given all that, I was a little disappointed with this installment. I didn't write a review right away, because I didn't want to be critical again. But, here goes.The development of Jimmy Mack's character doesn't make sense. It is too fast! Putting a gun to his father's head over a woman he just began a relationship with? He needs more time to develop his feelings with a new mother and father figure after losing his natural mother, IMHO.What's happened with Reno and Trina? Is he losing sensitivity with his wife? His thoughts and actions don't seem to balance anymore for a man in love, and that is what endeared this couple with so many of the readers. More vulnerability from the heart for his wife needs to be shown for his wife along with what he does for her. I know he saves her life, he makes babies, he tries to keep her healthy, he allows her to work on a lark, etc., and most of us would hope for only that much! But, this is fantasy, so a little more adoration beyond sexual gratification, is needed! I want to see more Reno TELLING Trina how he feels about her. Little tidbits of love coming from Reno would really enrich the endearing relationship even more for the readers. He doesn't have to be perfect, but should be close to it in a fantasy ... just sayin'!Otherwise, keep 'em coming, Ms. Monroe! You're a cut above!