Review: Great all-around read!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 9, 2014
I must admit that I was very sceptical at first because I have never read a romance written by a man before. I love reading espionage and murder/mystery by men because I think that they have a grittier feel to them that a woman cannot write. Conversely I never thought that a man could write satisfying romance/erotica. Sounds sexists, but there it is. However (comma) SD Hildreth blew me away with this book. I loved it. The author wrote about touchy subjects, but without bringing the reader through a swamp of misery and depression. The subject of domestic abuse with addressed, dealt with, and everyone moved on. It wasn't forgotten, but rather learned from. It helped to empower heroine, Kace. And Shane was a fabulous bok boyfriend if ever there was one; strong, intelligent, and  compassionate yet uber-alpha when times demanded. I particularly LOVED the quirks that Kace and Shane had. It made them realistic and enjoyable. And despite what some of the reader said I think that the author did a FABULOUS job with the romance/erotica/love scenes. No, hey didn't have sex by page two, and their story was stronger for it. It happened right when it should have. And the boxing scenes were the perfect balance; not too technical and not something that was just skimmed over.  I know it might be too much to ask, but I hope Mr. Hildreth is thinking of writing for their best friend Mike (Ripper)- he was a doll, and what he did for Kace (which was a great scene) means that he deserves a HEA as well.Kuddos and bravo, Mr. Hildreth. I give raspberries to those that panned this awesome book!