Review: Romance with Minimum of Mystery
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 10, 2012
One might think that a book which begins with a young woman being bashed multiple times over the head would be a mystery or crime novel. It isn't. It is a romance with just the barest minimum of Who Dun It. Only near the end does the author remind us that somebody hit the heroine over the head with intent to murder (and the hero as well--but only to ward off a rescuer). The heart of the story and the bulk of the content is the romantic tale of a seriously injured person getting help from her would-be rescuer as she exits the hospital and begins the tough road to recovery from the damage done to her brain. The path to true love is hindered not only by the results of her injury but equally importantly by the inhibitions from which the guy suffers after having been taken to the emotional and financial cleaners by a recent girl-friend. The subject is dealt with humorously and with some tenderness by the author. One feels the frustration of both parties to the relationship, particularly when one of their bosses shows an interest. Somewhere at the three-quarters mark, the couple is reminded that someone had sought to kill her and might try again. The author doesn't make much effort to have us take this part seriously beyond the romantic implications.If the idea of a light romantic comedy intrigues you, this is a book you should enjoy. If you are looking for a light mystery, you might be disappointed.