Review: More Than Words by Karla Doyle
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 26, 2012
Within minutes of reading, I knew that Karla Doyle is indeed a talented author. She had me falling for her characters within minutes. I loved Travis & Calli's first Scrabble chat which was flirty, sexy, & funny. I definitely fell for these characters after this chat (especially with the hairy mole & third arm comments). This was one of the few books that I've read that had me literally laughing out loud (and that's a good thing!).I was engaged in the story early on, eagerly reading about Calli & Travis' budding relationship. What started out as a flirty game of Scrabble online evolved into a passionate & sexy romance that just sizzles off the pages. Calli & Travis also had great chemistry whenever they were together. I also loved their interactions, especially through their dirty scrabble games & chats.Of course, what I also liked about the characters was that they had fears & insecurities. Even though Calli & Travis' relationship was no doubt a good thing, they still had obstacles to overcome before they can really be together. For example, one fear of Calli's is going out in the dark due to a brutal mugging that has stripped away her sense of safety. With that it has left her vulnerable, unable to trust completely. Then, there's Travis' insecurities. Due to his bad-boy musician persona and playboy streak, it has left him with doubts; he's not sure that those are something he can overcome and devote himself completely to Calli. Thus, these fears and insecurities caused some problems in their relationship, but rest assured that they did get their happily-ever-after. :)Overall, Karla has penned an enjoyable story with More than Words. With a well-developed plot & storyline, likeable characters, a whole lot of sexiness, and a dirty-Scrabble romance, what's not to love? This was an entertaining read from the first page down to the last & is one I would recommend to any romance reader.