Review: In lust, not in love
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 07 26, 2012
This story is well-written and started with a bang (literally). I read the sample and liked the opening scene; it was intriguing. But after awhile the I-can't-keep-my-mind-off-the-thought-of-wanting-to-jump-this-drop-dead-sexy-woman/man's-bones thing became very annoying. Basically this is what goes through Claudia's head: I want him! But we're from different worlds. But I want him! But my job right now is to cater for this event. But I want him! But this event could make or break my career. But I want him! But he has a shrew of a sister. But I want him and I can't stop thinking about him!Somewhere along the way, "I want him!" turned into "I love him!". I couldn't see how. It's even more far-fetched since all the events in this story take place in the space of one day, or 15 hours (every chapter very helpfully opens with a timestamp).I thought Ned was a bit of a jerk. Claudia had told him how important this catering job was, how it could make or break her business, yet what does he do? Constantly touches her, steals kisses from her, propositions her and generally distracts her. Yes, he does help her out, but he doesn't seem to really understand the seriousness of her situation or take her very seriously. His main goal seemed to be to get into her pants, and he even admits that he plotted to make it happen. Frankly, I didn't see much in him to admire, let alone love.***SPOILER***He proposes after ONE DAY. Or rather, 15 hours -- four of those hours spent in bed together. In love? In lust is far more likely!