Review: Started Off Good and then...
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 06 11, 2014
I just read the Shine not Burn books and fell in love with Elle Casey's writing and thought I would give By Degrees a shot.  By reading the summary, I liked the premise and looked forward to the book.  This story is about Scarlett who is a "Normalizer" by bringing unruly celebrities in line with structure and discipline. Scarlett's assignment for this story was normalizing Tarin, a rockstar, who is in a downward spiral.  Scarlett is a strong, smart and confident business women who is certain she can help Tarin.  I really enjoyed the beginning of the book when Scarlett is first hired and the interactions between she and Tarin.  Casey does a good job in describing what an unruly rockstar would act like in this situation.  They feel the chemistry, however, it is integral for Scarlett to remain objective.  That is easier said then done with the sexy and adorable Tarin.  The middle to end of the book is where it lost it for me.  Scarlett starts giving in to her attraction and in doing that she loses some of her appeal.  Don't get me wrong, I wanted to see the sparks, but I couldn't buy into their relationship in the story.  Lastly, the end for me pretty much fell apart.  You could see it coming from a mile away.  Overall, I thought the book was just OK, but I certainly am not giving up on Elle Casey.