Review: Cover & Synopsis sucks-Book is good
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 6, 2014
I bought the book in spite of the cover and blurb.  I was not disappointed and agree with Ms. Goodman's statement that the story held up, but can't comment on Christian's former characterization as I was deep in the toddler years when this came out.  I see glimmers of West and Breckenridge in him and since they are two of my favorite heroes, I was quite, quite happy!  After all there will probably never be another Restell Gardner, I've almost accepted that.Never one to dawdle about, Ms.Goodman literally tosses the reader in to the middle of the story.  It is one of the many things I enjoy about her work.  That her writing is atmospherically perfect and her ear for dialog so eerily well-paced is forgotten as you are completely drawn in to the story.  Ms. Goodman had not hit her stride in witty, dark dialog in this book, but you can hear the development underway. Her secondary characters are fleshed out and worthy of being in the story.  The villains here are predictable. But that's OK, there are times I like me some plain ole bad guys in fiction.  She chose NYC for this tale and it works well.  The formula demanded of writers Back in the Day is a bit more obvious in comparison with the formulas currently followed by writers.  I enjoyed spotting them.  This in no way detracted from the story itself or my enjoyment thereofheretoforewithin.Frankly, their interaction prior to him finding her in hiding later in the book did not truly justify the declarations that so swiftly follow.  Fortunately, there were still chapters to go, mysteries to solve, bad guys to nail and TIME for the declarations to become realistic.  And that's why this book has such a high mark from me.  The sex was rushed, the Romance was not.  The second half of the book was perfectly paced, the hero redeemed himself and the heroine obtained dimensions she lacked.  It is totally worth the read and price, I recommend it for when you're wanting a little edge to your romance.Read my complete review of this book at Pagetraveler dot blogspot dot com