Review: Very Enjoyable Read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 3, 2013
Story Rating 4.5 StarsHero Rating 5 StarsHeroine Rating 3.5 StarsRomance Rating 5 StarsHeat Level 3.5 StarsStory Ending Rating 4 StarsOverall Rating 4.5 StarsThis was my first read by author Robin Covington and also the second book in The Boys are Back in Town series. Coming into a new series and reading book 2 first, worried me a bit, but I soon realized that it didn't matter at all, because this book can be easily read as stand-alone.This book captured my attention right from the start and had me flying through the pages. The story line was easy to follow, we got a glimpse into the main character's pasts, how they met and how this spark had been kindled into a scorching flame between them.Usually I read books where the heroine falls in love with the hero first and is vying to get his attention. In this book it was Lucky who found himself wanting Taylor more than anything and trying to win her heart. I adored Lucky, he was the perfect man, and being a retired Marine, he had that protective alpha edge that I love in my heroes. He was strong, honorable, loyal, sexy, and not afraid to put his life on the line for the woman he loved...OH MY!! The things Lucky said to Taylor to get her to stay with him, to have a go at having a real relationship, is the stuff that good romances are made of.Taylor was reluctant to stay with Lucky, because she grew up with parents who had a messed up marriage, and she had her own fair share of bad relationships. I kept thinking how foolish she was being, I mean this was Lucky, her first love, the man she wanted her whole life, so why throw it all away for some lonely life and career, away from this amazing man. I swear I wanted to reach in the book, smack her upside her head and ask her... WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH YOU?!?! This story was so emotional and I shed quite a few tears, because of the heartache Lucky was going through.There were a lot of very sensual, hot love scenes, although I would not categorize this as an erotic read. I could TOTALLY feel the love that Lucky and Taylor had for each other, it leapt off the pages. When all was said and done, these two were perfect for each other!!There was also some action in the book that added a lot to the story line. It kept it interesting and moved the plot along, so there was never a dull moment, which is always a plus.At the end there was an epilogue...YAY!!! I love when we get a little something extra at the end of a book, and we see the characters living their happily ever after.