Review: Something a little different
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 25, 2013
I've read all the Savannah Martin books to this point, but I wanted to post this review on the first book for those considering starting the series.  This is a series where the major characters begin in one place and then grow and develop with each book to end up in a different place.  There are steps along the way that are frustrating, annoying, and yes (as others have noted) offensive in various ways.  I was raised by a Southern Belle mother so I'm very familiar with "the rules" and the perplexing comfort level with racist attitudes as part of "southern culture".  Although I was offended at times and occasionally rolled my eyes at what was proper for a "lady", I found the characters and storylines compelling enough to want to keep reading.  Since I could relate to the attitudes because of my own family experiences, I found the progression of the characters interesting and in some cases ironic.  You're not always going to love the characters at any given time.  These aren't necessarily comfortable books at times, but I enjoyed them and I'm invested in what comes next.  If you're open to a romantic suspense series with a more complex and thought-provoking continuing story, I would definitely recommend this series.