Review: Heat, Humor, A Little Quirkiness!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 23, 2014
When a normal undercover business assignment becomes the elephant in the room, Gray finds that not only has he found a good candidate for a business acquisition, but he has found the perfect LOVE acquisition for his heart. How far can he take this budding romance when he knows he is living a lie?Ella has nothing left in her life but the resort her parents left her, the resort that meant the world to them, that she never appreciated or wanted in her quest to be independent and blaze her own trail. The small town she lives in has its own quaint charm and that “everybody looks out for everybody” attitude. They also have a very unique tradition that means the world to Ella. Gray never had an idyllic childhood and his cold-hearted approach to business, life and relationships has finally met its match in the heat and passion of all things Ella. When the lies are revealed, how will the cards fall? What will this quirky town say about it? Will Ella’s shaky foundation be rocked back to its knees or will Gray find a way to turn fix the wrongs he’s been part of and embrace the ways of a small town?Up to Me by Christi Barth is an enchanting and mostly lighthearted read, no over the top angst, no overdone drama, just wonderful reading that tells a story of love between two people with ghosts in their pasts who come from two different worlds. She has created an almost idyllic world filled with small town charm that seems impossible to find today. Her characters are unique in their own way, while still being believable. Ella is stronger than she knows and quite possibly stronger than Gray in many ways.If you are looking for a romantic read that is filled with heat, humor, a little quirkiness and a good plot, not to mention a good set up for future romance, Up to Me will make for a nice summer escape!