Review: Great Debut novel
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 7, 2014
I really have to say bravo to Nikki Groom for this fabulous debut novel.Nikki has created a new book boyfriend named Mr King, I’m sure it won’t be long before he’s a household name. He’s suave, debonair and handsome (I want him!!). He’s charming, sexy and witty (I want him!!). He’s kind, strong and protective (I want him!!).Yes I liked him a lot, I also liked the female lead character Arianna, even though she had suffered trauma she still had some energy and fight left in her and I liked the way they fit together and complimented each other. This book had me reading at a very fast pace, it flowed beautifully and it was an easy read. The way Nikki built up the scenes had me anticipating and it was very clever of her. She didn’t rush into the sexual side of things, it was a slow flickering burn waiting to ignite and when it did she portrayed it perfectly. It was hot and sexy but it felt real and not overly done, formulated just right to give you that heat and feel that tingle inside.I got through this at whippet speed, the banter between the support characters was delightful, the bouts of humour tickled me and I would love to see more stories coming alive in Nikki’s head through these characters. This novel definitely had lots of content but if I have to be extra critical my only complaint would be that I would have liked more angst earlier. But that’s just me, I’m kind of sick and twisted like that.I knew this was part one and would end in a cliffie, but I felt like this was just the beginning to what could be a tremendous series. For a new author to come up with the quality and style of writing that Nikki has done in Holding Aces I can only take my hat off to her and applaud. I look forward to seeing the next instalment and hope I don’t need to wait too long.If Nikki progresses the way I think she will I can definitely see another best selling british author in the making and I’ll be willing her on from the sidelines.