Review: Alright PNR :)
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 06 7, 2014
3-3.5 starsThis was a likable story. I liked Lisa and David and the story was alright, although I wanted to like it more than I actually did. This is the first story I've read by this author and based off this I'm unlikely to try more of her work in the future (unless maybe it's a freebie). FYI...there are editing mistakes in the story.Lisa is a BBW elementary school teacher. She recently moved to town after a bad relationship almost ruined her. Her Ex was the kind of jerk that tried to make her feel like he was doing her a favor to date her and then made her life a living hell when she wouldn't take his crap and broke up with him. Lisa moved to get a new start and is very happy with her new home and job. She only wishes she could find someone that would appreciate her as she is.David is a Kodiak bear shifter. He has a job and family but hasn't found his mate yet. He has been having to fight off his brother's girlfriend's sister, April, who seems determined to have David whether he wants her or not (and it's not). David isn't happy about unexpectedly getting pulled in to being a chaperone at his nephew's dance but he soon changes his mind when he meets his nephew's teacher.David and Lisa meet at the dance and David is smitten immediately with both he and his bear wanting nothing more than to drag Lisa off and claim her as theirs. Unfortunately, since she's human and doesn't know about shifters, David can't exactly follow his instincts. David does get Lisa to agree to a date the next night but their date doesn't make it out of the house...only getting as far as the bedroom. While they're having fun, David accidentally lets shifting in his eyes show and Lisa realizes he's not human. She demands to know what he is and David tells her. I actually liked the way Lisa reacted since she started asking questions and didn't freak out. She accepts it and agrees to go out with David again the next day. Unfortunately, the next day, David takes Lisa to a family picnic which wouldn't be a bad thing except that April is there and makes it quite clear she wants David. For some reason, David thinks it's best to stay away from Lisa and let her get to know the women of the shifter family. He also doesn't push April away when she tries hanging on him...I think it was because he didn't want to be rude in front of Lisa but I think that would have been better. April's sister takes advantage of Lisa being alone and says horrible and untrue things to Lisa which chases her off. David is left feeling like the idiot he is, realizing he really messed up and has to try to get Lisa to forgive him. Lisa does forgive him (a lot quicker than was believable for me) and they're together again. Then Lisa almost dies in horrible accident and it becomes apparent that someone is trying to kill Lisa. There's some drama while they try to figure out who the culprit is (and another attempt is made on Lisa's life) but things get worked out in the end and David and Lisa start their HEA.This was a cute story and I liked Lisa and David (although some of his actions in the story didn't exactly make sense but I fault the author for that and not the character). Overall I liked the story but there were parts that didn't work for me.Exapmles of the typos:"...a whole new need built in her like a raging wildflower.""...nipped at the hard little pebbled causing Lisa to draw in a sharp breath.""Give me you seat honey.""...but the super thing figure sauntering in to the house made Lisa feel like a huge cow.""I don't even like for her""In human terms, it means we are married or life."