Review: Deliciously Steamy and Deeply Romantic
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 30, 2012
Anyone who knows me will tell you that I am very picky about my contemporary romances -- I'm far stricter on my ratings for contemporary tales than I am on historical or fantasy-based stories, if for no other reason than I'm typically more familiar with the way the world works for a contemporary story. While I initially found it a bit odd that Luke was allowed to work in a bar straight out of prison, I quickly fell in love with the setup.Mary's insecurities stemming from her family life as well as well-meaning comments from friends added a lovely amount of tension to the relationship, and Luke's own lack of confidence because of the constant judgement from others created such an interesting dynamic between the two.  The chemistry between them was scrumptious, and when they finally gave into their attraction, they lit up the pages.Recommended for fans of tortured heroes trying to get back on their feet, of sweet heroines determined to prove themselves, and of believable romantic problems and solutions.A very solid 4.5 Stars.{This title was received, free of charge via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Full review appears on The Romanceaholic}