Review: A hot vacation read, if not perfect
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 10, 2013
I am a fan of Robin Covington's work.  Her Boys are Back in Town series is an auto-buy for me.  So, when the opportunity to get an ARC of her latest came up, I couldn't resist.  After reading this book, this one thing I know for sure - Robin Covington can write one hell of a sex scene.  The story has plenty of them, but they are completely relevant to a story about a Hollywood playboy with no experience with true love.  That is what brings Piper James into the picture.  She is a romance writer, whose book is being made into a major motion picture starring Hollywood action-hero, Mick Blackwell. Mick grew up in the Hollywood spotlight, son of a lothario, and has no experience with relationships.  In comes Piper to "coach" him about the motivation of her characters.3.5 starsI enjoyed the premise of this story and I felt that Robin Covington had fun writing it.  There is a level of authenticity when the story focuses on the trials and tribulations of being in the public eye and how good and bad press can impact a person's career. I also liked the scenes when Mick was learning to be the character in the movie.For me, the shortcoming of this book are the characters.  I did not find Mick to be a sympathetic character until the very end and that's a long way to wait to start liking the main character.  He is introduced as a playboy with a caveman mentality towards women and not much changes until he has his big revelation.  Piper, who is introduced as fairly strong minded character, devolves under Mick's sexual prowess.  I wish we had more of her spunky attitude and resistance.  It just seemed too easy.IN A NUTSHELL:Still, despite my troubles with the book, there is a satisfying ending.  I would recommend this for a summer vacation read - poolside, bathing suit on and book in hand and with an nice cool beverage. You'll need that ability to dip in the pool to cool off after the hot scenes.