Review: This was my first 5-star book for 2014!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 14, 2014
OK, now I have never been to South Australia, let alone the Fleurieu Peninsula, but if it looks half as gorgeous as it is described by Victoria Purman in Nobody But Him, I will definitely have to find my way to my next western neighbour state.I’m a sucker for second chance romances – I love the idea that two people, once connected by chemistry and love, can find their way back together. Nobody But Him explores the unexpected reunion of formerly teenage lovers, Julia and Ryan. I loved that their connection was still obvious to them, but also that they didn’t immediately jump straight back into sexytimes. Both are strong, determined people, and you wouldn’t be out of place to say a little stubborn either!  The push and pull between them is simply delicious and I just knew that once they got their act together, they’d be explosively good (which they were!).As I said earlier, the setting is a character all of its own. The beachy, relaxed feel of the town and the way in which it is described in the book brings back memories of seaside trips and holidays. I read this in summer here, so it is absolutely perfect as a beach read.The human supporting characters have a life and colour of their own as well. In this story, we meet Lizzie, Julia’s ever-helpful and happy friend, and the deadly charming Dan. As I know it, these two are featured in the follow-up to this, Someone Like You. From the hints that you get in Nobody But Him, their story is bound to be fascinating.This is a wonderful story, and I cannot wait to read more from the pen of Victoria Purman!