Review: Beautiful Story w/wonderful characters
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 10, 2013
Lovely was just that...Lovely!  Such a refreshing story told in the guys point of view which I really liked.  This is the type of story that could be made into a movie.  I adored all of the characters.Ash (Ashton) Taylor is an excellent athlete, loving brother and responsible son.  He's the type of son that all moms wish for.  After his father passed away from cancer, Ash took on the man of the house role.  He gave up his baseball scholarship and decided to stay home and attend the local college.  Ash is the oldest of his sibling; Colt and Deliliah.  They all attend the local college and are living at home.  I loved that these siblings all decided to stick together for each other and their mom after their dad's death.  I really enjoyed the family's interactions and just the true love that they shared for one another.  But Ash feels lost and knows there is something missing from his life.Then Ash meets Cara.  Cara is a book worm who works in a library.  She's cute and quirky but hides behind her glasses.  She also likes to lose herself in fictional characters (don't we all!).  Ash sees something special in Cara, even though she tries her best to not be recognized.  Ash does all he can to get her attention.  Cara has some trust issues and does not allow anyone to get to close to her.  This includes Ash.  But Ash is persistent and eventually Cara allows Ash into her heart.  These two are very cute together.  He shows her that she's beautiful which in turn gives her confidence.  Cara shows Ash that he can lean on and depend on her, which is foreign to him since he's always been the person to take care of everyone else.This story is so much more than about Ash and Cara's love story.  It's also about family.  Ash is the type of guy you would want to bring home to your mother.  He's caring and a true family man, but ladies, he also sings and is such a romantic.  I found some of my favorite parts were the interactions with Ash, his mom and siblings.  This is such a beautifully written story that will make you laugh and cry.