Review: Very enjoyable
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 7, 2010
Originally posted at: [...]Love at first sight, as dreamily romantic as it sounds, poses a huge challenge to Laurel and Julian. She is after all, dedicated to a whole other calling. And let's face it - sometimes the sexual attraction is not accompanied by emotions on the same scale, but in this case, right from the kick off, we all want it to be truly an affair de' heart. Not that there aren't the physical interludes; and the impact of the first is simply hystericalThis is less about an internal struggle to accept the demands of her own heart, as I kind of expected. Rather she's hysterically appalled at her own feelings and behavior! This is a very unserious look at a romp gone wrong and the amazing attraction to one sexy, super-naughty (and determined) man. Laurel has an unexpectedly interfering family, gets no sympathy on her personal challenges - no matter where she turns, she doesn't get the support she thinks she needs at the time. One titillating incident just leads to the next.I will say that the bouncy point of view will annoy some to no end; Dawning does it rather quite abruptly and unapologetically though it somehow suits the speed and overall irreverence of this work.Snappy dialogue and dizzying details keep readers as off kilter as poor Laurel and just as enthralled with Julian.This is a quick and fun read; but make no mistake - even with all the humor, the center of Sister Laurel & the Atheist is a heartfelt romance. Very enjoyable.