Review: Characters Finally Grew on Me
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 8, 2013
When I first began this book, I honestly did not like the main character, Emma.  She came off as prudish, snobbish and close-minded.  Not to mention I felt somewhat insulted.  I'm originally from a small Midwest town and I have never acted that way.  But then the further along I got in the novella, even though I still didn't really like her, I started to think that perhaps the author was purposely giving Emma those character flaws so we can see her grow throughout the series.  By the end of the book, I started to think Emma was someone I could actually like.  She was finally becoming strong and not trying to hide behind her small-town persona.  I actually look forward to reading about her in the next installments.The other characters in the book were fine.  The main male character, Paul, has an insta-love with Emma.  I am not a fan of insta-love.  The thing that saves Paul's over reaction to Emma is the fact that Emma is not as enthralled with Paul.  That makes it seem more realistic.The sex scenes were hot, but not horribly over the top as some romances and erotica being published.  They were scenes that were realistic and I think that is what made them much more steamy.  Of course, we all know sex in public places is pretty darn hot!Overall, I enjoyed this novella and plan to finish the series.  I would recommend it my friends that enjoy the 50 Shades books.