Review: Top2BottomReviews
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 7, 2012
The initial description of this story really, really appealed to me, until I found out that it was one of the new Dreamspinner Presses Bittersweet Dreams title (see above). I thought `nuh uh, not me... no way can I read a romance that doesn't end happily.'But somehow I just could not escape the appeal that it held for me; there was just something about it that wouldn't let go. So when the opportunity arose I decided I was going to be brave.I am so very glad that I was because, yes, while this story left me with tears streaming down my face, the story and the characters were pure, unadulterated and heady MAGIC! And, even now, a few days later, I can still feel the emotional pull of Max and Richard's short but amazing story. I also expect that that effect will last for awhile.Sue Brown, who is a new-to-me author, is now not only on my `To Look For' list but also my `To Be Bought' list... and for those of you in the know, that's TLF and TBB... which join TBR (to be read). Whatever; Ms. Brown now has a book in my TBR and anything by her that I see I will be snapping up as soon as possible!Knowing what we know, from the very beginning I shouldn't have felt any liking for Richard Armitage at all, but dang it, the man is sweet and...just so darned likable.It's easy to see why Max would fall in love with him, but anymore I will not say because truly discovering for yourself how this story goes is more than worth the bittersweet element.Not only did I really, really like Richard, but I fell in love with Max--and I dearly hope that we will see more of him. I know EXACTLY what would happen. And seriously? That never happens. I'm just not someone who can write--or at least imagine--a different ending. But there's something about Max that just calls out to me.And if even we never are treated to a happy ending for Max, well I'm still hopeful that he will find `the one'. He's far too wonderful a man to be alone and yes, he does give his heart easily, even when he *knows* that there's no hope. But that just shows what a loving heart he as.If it sounds as though I was left feeling slightly infatuated with Max? Well, yes I was and, frankly, I dare anyone to read his story and not be just as affected.And to Sue Brown I say, Brava! You made a believer out of me and for that I'm very grateful.Reviewer: Kathy