Review: yum yum yum!!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 9, 2013
I can't remember ever reading a book that made me as nervous as this one did.  I couldn't stop looking at the percentage left and worrying if there was going to be a resolution and also my number one book need...an epilogue.  Phew, it was a close one, but the reader gets both."You're the only one I want, Cara."Ok, ladies I must introduce you to Ashton (Ash), the voice behind this book.  He has all my FBB (Favorite Book Boyfriend) traits: he can sing, he is hot, he is poetic, he cares for his family, he is romantic, and has some ink.  Since losing his dad right before he was to attend University of San Diego on a scholarship, he decided to stay and live at home to take care of his mom and two siblings.  He became the rock of the family; making sure that he was there for everyone.  Flash forward four years, and Ash seems to be barely existing, going from girl to girl, and not feeling ANYTHING.  That is, until he sees Cara in the library and knows that there is something about her.  She is unlike any girl that he has been with and at the same time seems to be unfazed by him.  Once they get together, you see that Ash completely brought out the real Cara; she finally sheds the "girl with the large glasses" persona that she hid behind.  She also brought out a different side of Ash, she was able to show Ash that it was ok to break down sometimes, and he didn't need to be strong all the time.  In turn, she also showed him that she was there for him.  Of course no book is complete without some angst that pulls the couple apart.  I have to say that I was super mad at Ash for a few pages...but boy, he really redeemed himself.  Like I said ladies, you will fall in love with him!"It's ok, Ash." she whispers.  "You can fall now...I'll be here to catch you."I am the first person to admit that I am not the biggest fan of insta-love but in Lovely, it totally worked for me.  I don't know if it's because the book was told in Ashton's POV or if I was just blinded by him, but it worked.  I am really glad that we got an epilogue but I wish we got some closure on a few other things."I want to make you smile every day for the rest of your life...I love you Cara."If you are looking for a sexy-hot and bittersweet read, then look no further!