Review: Steamy, plot-driven romance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 15, 2014
I really enjoyed reading Public Affairs. Watching Val and Nate try to salvage the reputation of the cancer research hospital where Val works as the head of PR after a major amount of their donated funds is stolen by one of the doctors had me on the edge of my seat. Knowing how much good such an institution can do (and yes, there is an a similar hospital in Buffalo, the Roswell Cancer Institute--Val's CCC even borrows their tagline--"Cancer can't win", which was very cool) and how much it depends on various types of funding, I shared their frustrations as one supporter after another seemed to be lost. How could they possibly fix the situation?On top of all of their work frustrations, the romance between Val and Nate was nicely developed and believable. The Nate of my head isn't quite the one that shows up on the cover, but I honestly can't blame Val for her workplace distractions no matter which version of Nate walks through her office door. Nate's grand gesture at the end was nicely done, and the ending was satisfying.Whether set in my hometown or not, I'll definitely be reading books by Ms. Carr in the future.Rating: B+/4 starsI received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.