Review: fantastic treat
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 24, 2013
I was pleasantly surprised with this book because it was an unexpected treat!  It was a nice change of pace for me because I usually favor dark and edgy reads but this was light and funny but with just a pinch of angst.I do think the relationship of Xander and Katrine started off too quickly and it felt a little insta-love when there should have been more push and pull between them.  Their attraction starts off in the workplace and as it progresses, there's a lot of PDA happening in the office.  I'm all about fiction and suspending my disbelief but that setting should have allowed for the thrill of the chase.  Those were the only two concerns I had about the story, the rest I absolutely enjoyed!!What makes this such a refreshing read is that it's about a woman who is starting over.  She's not a freshman in college.  She's over 30 who is a divorcée with a son and she's testing the waters with Xander and it's a huge gamble because she's also entering the workforce again.  Not to mention he's her boss, yes it's a little predictable but just go with it.Katrine is surrounded by a wonderful group of friends and that includes her sister.  Some of the best dialogue comes from them spending time together and it felt so real, because those are the same exact conversations I've had with my girlfriends.  It was during those moments I was snorting with laughter and I was completely lost in the story.I thought the ending was absolutely perfect which made this read such a fantastic surprise because in life nothing is perfect and no one recovers from being hurt overnight.  What you can expect from this book is really good writing and a fluid story.  This is Nikki Mathis Thompson's debut novel and I can't wait to see what's in store for us next!