Review: Good contemporary romance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 5, 2014
I liked this well written story, the first one I've read by this author. There are some minor problems with editing - a few missing words, wrong pronouns, etc..., but nothing that seriously detracts from the story. The lead characters are interesting, complex, well rounded people with the supporting characters contributing to the richness of the plot and the main character's lives as fully fleshed friends and family.The banter and chemistry between Sam and Mel is well written, as is the sarcasm. The love that Sam has for his uncle Tommy and vise versa is also well done-the two tough guys trying not to get too mushy. I absolutely loved Sam the ladies man's horror at being groped on the street by strange women in response to his "Mr Right" ads, and also Mel's barely concealed jealousy at the women who were doing the groping. I also loved the descriptions of Mel's dog and his pouting at being insulted. The best thing was the HEA, for more than one romance.There are sexual scenes but they're not overly drawn out or graphic, there isn't any violence and I don't recall any profanity.Heat factor moderate.