Review: A Sweet Romance
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 7, 2012
I'll be honest that while I read a decent amount of romance novels--I'm not incredibly well-versed in Middle East modern culture so I can't really speak to that aspect of other reviews.As for the story itself, it was a novella--very, very short and meant to just encapsulate moments in a relationship, and I think it did that well--especially for a prequel to a series. The characters obviously came from different cultures and had different expectations for what was entailed in a relationship, but as Raj spent more time with Angelina, he realized what he felt for her was stronger and more real than just the need to dominate and rule.Is it an accurate portrayal of a Sheikh and an oil-baron's daughter?  I have no idea. On the other hand, I didn't look at the cover and expect a documentary based on a harsh reality where perhaps women aren't valued as they should be. If you did, well... you might need to reevaluate your book-choosing paradigm... I'm just sayin. I was looking to escape for a short space of time in a world I don't live in with a romance that might be more of a fantasy. I got it.  This was a quick romance with genuine heart and just enough words to make me believe.My favorite line in it was: "There are simple kisses, Angelina, and then there are the kinds of kisses we shared that night. And they are not the same thing."