Review: Can't Get Past the Mother Thing...
Rating: 2 out of 5
Date: 11 9, 2013
Other reviewers said they thought they wouldn't be able to get past the relationship between Daniel and and Stella's mom, but were able to.  I can't see how you could, considering it was a big part throughout the majority of the story.  I would have had an easier time if it had been something that was past or started and quickly ended.  It's hard to imagine that a daughter wouldn't have issues with it.  But then again, Stella was dealing with issues and it makes sense that she would attach herself to someone.  I felt like it could've been anyone, Daniel just happened to be Mom's pet artist at the time.  It was also very weird that it was never an issue or discussed between the main characters.  I can't imagine how awkward that would be if we were to believe in the HEA.  "Grandma, remembers your Dad fondly, kids."  It was so downplayed as just another cougar that it weirded me out.  I don't think it should've been hashed over and over, but at least some discussion or doubt about it causing issues.It was painful to read about Stella's panic attacks.  The author did a frighteningly good job placing you in her head when she has them.  And yet, I didn't feel a true connection like I did when I read the first book with Caleb and Romy and it doesn't have anything to do with him being a gigolo.  (just sexing the mama bear).  I can't put my finger on it, but I didn't feel any real depth to the main characters, or at least Daniel.  There wasn't anything truly striking about him that differentiates him from the next...not like Caleb.  I actually thought he was weak, especially with how it ended with Liza (cowardly).The author can write, make no mistake. But I was not a fan of the story line.I give it a 2.5.