Review: Delightful Romantic Read!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 8, 2014
I love a story that mixes adult heat with a truly delightful story! Tempting Love by Melanie Shawn has its share of drama, tears and insecurity, as well as the evil ex making a most unwelcome reappearance. The best part? NO major ANGST and WHINING! Sure, Haley has been in love with Eddie forever, and of course, Eddie treats her like the best friend she is, the one person he can count on to take care of his young daughter. Haley wants more, she is no shrinking violet, just a warm-hearted and caring person who knows who she wants and will settle for nothing less. Eddie has a rep to maintain from his bad boy days, when not being the best father ever, he tends to sample half the female population, a one night stand at a time, after being burned by Emily’s mother, he has sworn off serious relationships until Emily is an adult. Suddenly, he sees Haley in a new light, as a woman, who is OFF LIMITS, or is she?Melanie Shawn, you can write! This light and airy romance is refreshing, a little spicy and full of the kind of emotion that doesn’t cause angst-filled depression. She cleverly details the joy of family through loyalty, humor and the day to day things small town families do. Never once did the story bog down with some massive info dump and never once was I lost because I hadn’t read the previous books, although I plan to rectify that soon! The journey to that last page was pure reading bliss thanks to a great plot, and amazing characters!