Review: Fun Characters, Great Story, Lovely Romance -- A MUST READ!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 17, 2014
Because of You is the first book in a while where I truly felt a connection to the characters, and not just the hero and heroine, either. I grieved with them, cried with them, laughed with them, and worried with them. In short, I truly loved this book!This is not just another military romance by any means. Scott tells a story that I am confident is very true to real military life, the trials and troubles, pain and difficulty returning home, physically damaged or not. My heart was aching during much of the book, for one character or another.I loved watching Shane and Jen together. They fit each other so well. They both had something to learn from the other, they both helped to heal the other in one way or another.I loved the humor the most, I think. Often it was the small things, the unexpected jokes, that really had me laughing. And more often than naught I was laughing at Vic (Carponti). I may have fallen for Shane, but Vic stole a piece of my heart, too. :)Ah Carponti, how I love you! :)But he wasn't the only one with a sense of humor. Jen had one as wellI loved the catheter scene. Oh my, that sounds way dirty and odd, doesn't it? But just trust me on this. It's funny. And perhaps a bit sexy, because, hey, even though it is suppose to be purely medical, what sane woman, who's lusting after this sexy man, could play cold and detached while holding his penis in her hand? Erect, I might add. Though really, I would think that having one in, and then pulling it out, would kind of discourage such a response....5 STARS! Emotionally gripping (and at times emotionally draining), Because of You was just what I needed to help get me out of my reading rut. I know I will be reaching for this one again, and I can't wait for Scott's future books--especially Trent and Laura's book. :) And I'm begging for a short story on Carponti. I want more Carponti! :D~ * ~ * ~For my full review, including favorite book quotes, please visit my blog, TBQ's Book PalaceI received this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion.*Note: This review was originally posted on my blog March 2013TheBookQueen