Review: Lesson Learned! 3.5 stars
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 06 7, 2013
This was a 3.5 star read for this debut.It featured a 30-something year old Melanie St. John, who decided to divorce her abusive, vindictive husband after enduring years of emotional abuse. She took her 2 year old daughter Blakely and went back home to Texas to start over.As Melanie began her journey as a single mom, she had to reflect and understand her many choices as a young and nave girl that "let" things happen to her as opposed to taking charge of her own life. She decided to provide a more stable environment for daughter and be a better role model.Unfortunately, she was still embroilled in a soap opera-ish community and lifestyle. It was like a combination of Dallas & One Life to Live. Nothing like angry, rich oil tycoons making sure some woman doesn't ruin their family name and take their money. But Melanie learned how to stand on her own two feet and fight, so there was good growth by the end of the book. It also made title make sense to me, that sometimes we choose to be stupid, or blind in our relationship. So I am glad Melanie decided that she will no longer be stupid by choice.My few issues with the book: It needs more editting. Also, the characters lacked real emotional depth. This book almost seemed like I should be laughing more (a satire) at the way these hoity toity socialites were living. The writing was easy to follow and I read it in one sitting. So it was entertaining, though a little shallow in the romance department.I would recommend this book to romance lovers who want something light and fun to read.*Copy was given to me for an honest review*