Review: Sweet Yet Sensual Read With a Great Hero But Annoying Heroine
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 02 7, 2014
The Horizons series continues with this romantic tale of opposites attracting.  It's a quick read that ultimately gives a satisfying HEA but you don't get too deep of a look into the character's lives along the way.  What readers do discover is that Carolyn is a bit superficial.  Her family places great importance on things, so money is a necessity with marrying into it being the most expected way of getting ahead.  Marriage isn't for Carolyn though as she doesn't find it easy to commit to anything.  She feels as though she peaked in high school and has been flitting from job to job trying to find a place where she fits.  When she's forced into dealing with the truth about her self-esteem issues she reverts back into the world of superficiality which made me dislike her weakness.Mason grew up the odd man out where school was nothing but a place for bullying by kids and discouragement for being different by teachers.  This has led to his dislike of the school system, though he finds himself drawn to Carolyn against his better judgement.  Mason is a free spirit and immensely likable for his down to earth ways.  He's encouraging to Carolyn and supportive of her talents and makes her feel worthwhile apart from her superficial family.  He's worthy of the title hero and made this story worth reading in my opinion.The romance between these two evolves quickly with Carolyn putting up roadblocks along the way, again showing her weakness.  The sexual tension is there from the start but starts off with a love to hate theme.  Mason helped Carolyn grow up and was the more mature in their relationship as he took their time together more seriously.  From start to finish this was a sweet and sexy romance with a heroine that I didn't care for but a hero to die for.  Those looking for a quick yet satisfying read will find just that between these pages.