Review: The Autumn Review for Just for the Summer
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 11, 2013
I really love reading these Bliss novels. They're quick easy reads that truly are enjoyable. I haven't found one I haven't liked yet. Just for the Summer was no exception. It was fun, flirty, sweet, and a great family story.Dani's story broke my heart a little bit, but I felt that Matt complimented her well. Even though her past was traumatic, she has healed and lives a "normal" life. Matt also has relationship wounds, but is optimistic that he will find love again. He wants to find a stable relationship and someone who will love his son as much as he does.Watching Matt and Dani's relationship develop was fun. They have a flirty and sometimes, snarky banter with each other that made me laugh. It was a tricky situation that they were in. Dani never expected to fall for her son's father.  I kept thinking to myself..."How do you have that conversation?" Couldn't even imagine. I wanted them to become a family so badly. I was thrilled that Sam loved Dani and they developed a great relationship before he even finds out she's his mom. It was such a sweet little bonus.Overall, I really enjoyed Just for the Summer. I laughed more than I thought I would. I went in thinking  this one might be a bit more serious and there were some intense moments, but it was really a fun read. I definitely recommend it.Quotes:~"Know what's nice about this kind of device? It's very flexible. I can measure around curves and corners.""Very important," she agreed."A good carpenter has to worry about width and length and measure correctly so things fit together properly." -Loc 737~"I'm going to officially make you forget your name and lean how to scream mine." He received a give-me-a-break expression, which he probably deserved for his lame line."Just what I like. A shy man who doesn't exaggerate his abilities."-Loc 1784~"Tell me what you like," Matt said.As if she heard a starting pistol, Dani leaped into his arms.She wrapped her legs around his waist. "Just do a bunch of stuff and I'll let you know if it's working."-Loc 1814