Review: 4.5 STARS
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 26, 2014
Great villain, lovable side characters and amazing main duo - that is It's Not Over. Steamy romance story full of drama and entertaining banters!Rick and Madison. He is egoistical and overconfident. She is clossed-off man-eater. What started as convenient partnership, got out of hand once feelings were involved. Can these two extremely complicated and stubborn characters save their friendship and develop real relationship?Let's face it, we have these two crazy characters whose foundations of their relationship is more than untraditional. There was nothing romantic about the way they met, nothing sweet about their interactions. Yet, they persuade me pretty quickly to be on their side and to root for them since beginning.I absolutely loved the change of overused formula when in comes to contemporary romance. Hero and heroine meet, fall in love, something keeps them apart and than HEA. It's Not Over is different. Maddy and Rick practically hate each other, drive each other crazy, still they develop feelings for each other. They are perfect for each other! She likes his temper and playful attitude and he loves the fact that she constantly challenges him and never put up with his crappy behaviour.It's Not Over is very challenging book. I mean, in previous book, Rick was fun character but a "vilain". So I was extremely curious if author would be able to make me really like him in this story. And she did! Rick may be an arrogant man, but a very charming one. Chapters written in his POV were engaging, reading his thoughts and banters with others was captivating. He is truly the most interesting character created by A.L. Zaun and I would recommend to read this book just because of him.However, this book mainly focuses on Madison and her story. Yes, Rick plays more than important role but it is her family, business and past that takes the lead plotwise. Good thing is, that It's Not Over may be read on its own. Reading The Do Over is recommended but definitely not essential to understand events in this book.I really enjoyed this story and I am already looking forward to spending more time with Rick and Maddy in the future!