Helpful Score: 1
This book turned out to be very different from what I was expecting, and has once again reinforced the old adage about not judging a book by its cover-- or title -- or publisher. The title and cover suggest a romantica or erotic content, but the book is in fact a mystery/suspense, light on the romance. This didn't turn out to be an issue for me- I think it was actually a strong point in this novel that the romance was not the main focus but rather the long time friendship of the main character and her two BFFs. That said, it was difficult getting into this novel at first, and there are a number of plot holes and inconsistencies-- apparently the MC and one of her friends were on the super express plan through college and grad school to get PhD's in their chosen fields and the third friend is a female pro boxer and financial analyst. The author is apparently also a stand up comedienne, and I could see that in some of the set ups and situations the MC encounters. With a bit more polishing, there were moments here that could have been laugh out loud hilarious. I didn't love, love, love this book, but it ended up surprising me and engaging my interest in the story and characters so that if the author ever came out with a sequel (and I hope she does) I would pick it up.
