Review: A romantic, funny modern romance with a lot of sugar and spice
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 1, 2013
Ravenous is the sweet, romantic story of Erin and Jesse. Young love can be a beautiful thing, but in their case, adulthood brought around some tough decisions. Erin thought their love would continue to thrive in their small home town of Holbrook, but Jesse wanted more - a better life and more opportunities. When Jesse left for Sydney, Erin remained behind, heartbroken. Eight years later, Jesse is back for a family party his mother is throwing, and Erin has been asked to do the catering. The sparks between them never faded despite the heartache, and staying away may be impossible once they get a taste of what they could have. But the obstacles that once separated them still remain.Erin and Jesse were such a sweet couple, and I easily fell in love with them and empathized with them. I understood why neither of them wanted to give in even if it meant being able to be together. I definitely got the feeling that Jesse was more confident in himself and what he wanted, whereas Erin decided to stay behind more out of obligation and because it was comfortable and safe.I loved the plot because it was engaging and it dealt with a believable, modern day relationship and the problems that some couples have to overcome. What is more important? Ones roots, familiarity, love or a career? What is worth the risk and what isn't? There were times I wanted to grab Erin by the shoulders and shake some sense into her, but her reactions and feelings were paced to the story, and the author did a great job of making her character go through the motions on her own. Jesse. What can I say about Jesse? Other than I want him in his chef's uniform, tied to my bed. He was HOT! Though I'm not sure why he waited eight years to try again, I think it was important for the story to have Jesse in a successful place in life, and it allowed Erin to come to terms with her own feelings or have others point out her stubbornness which eventually leads to my favorite part of the story which was the ending. So good!If you want a feel good romance with a bit of sugar and a nice dose of spice, this novella is for you! Grab it, gobble it up, and it will leave you feeling satisfied. I've had two helpings already and there's room for more. (Okay, so I meant that I have read this twice).Rating 4.5 rounded up to 5Disclaimer: I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley for the purpose of an honest review.