Review: Interesting Read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 18, 2013
Second chances are a wonderful gift.Mary "Stormer" Phillips is a beauty queen turned Marine grunt home on leave. Staying with her parents, whom she missed terribly while deployed, she's beginning to feel smothered after a short time of close contact. While on a run, she stops for a cup of coffee and by chance ends up face to face with an old friend.Kyle Stewart was the typical nerd in high school, but this nerd has made good. Now a successful software designer, Kyle has found a confidence sorely lacking in his early days. When he recognizes Mary in the coffee shop, he takes action to make up for things he regrets not doing in the past.These two were as cute as can be. Mary was down to earth and very kind, and Kyle was warm yet sure. It was hard not to root for these two to make it. At several points in the story I found myself saying, "Aw..."The only thing keeping this from a perfect 5 out of 5 was I just wanted a little more. Being part of a series, it's likely we'll see a glimpse of these characters in a future tale, but there were unanswered questions I wish I knew the answer to. Mary had gotten her new orders, but the envelope was never opened - I was assuming we'd find out by the end what those orders were. And while the end was happy, it seemed to end abruptly. I wanted just a little more resolution.That said, the love story was awesome and the sex was hot. These are two people who are perfect for each other. They probably always were, but their life experiences brought them to a place where they know appreciate who the other person is much more than they otherwise would.I recommend all the "Always a Marine" stories, and this installment is a must!Originally posted at Long and Short Reviews