Big distractors in this book were the length and the heroine, Lauren Southall. Felt the story would have drawn the reader in more with more of a story line. And Lauren just plumb got on my nerves.
Lauren has been divorced from Tim but we never see them interact. Why not? That could have added more to explaining her indecision when it came to entering into a relationship with Noah Reeves. We also never see her interact with Gary from accounting who is interested in her. I guess that would have given me more insight into her character.
I was so tired of her anger toward Noah for his seduction of her on two fronts. He gave her what she wanted and then she gets mad. Her reasoning is not supported by what she witnesses and feels. On page 193 she sees that he's in pain and still does not believe that he loves her. And all the little silly tests she puts him through were very juvenile and she was correct in stating it. I guess most of this would be elimated with more character devolpment.
Metaphors and similes tripped me up. For example, on page 96, "like a tin can for recycling." Lauren does not appear to be one who is overly into the enivornment because she uses a straform cup. Another one was on page 126, "Her heart revved up like an F-22 engine..." Nor does she have anything to do with the military. Why not metaphors that have to do with cooking since she is in the resturant business?
On page 163, the phrase, "staying beyond the orgasm" is good. But when it is used again on page 170, takes away the emphasis of it.
And I really got confused when Lauren finds out that Noah is Mr. Mysterious. Noah uses crude words. Noah, has been using crude words throught out the whole book. Why is so a big deal? On page 193, he uses an ugly four letter word. Is it only ok when he uses crude words during sex, but not in everyday conversation?
I was also confused by the discussion between Lauren and her sister, another character we never see. I read it five times and still don't get it. But I think that may be my problem. If someone can explain it, I would really appreciate it.
I was not as upset with Noah seaking into her home. Seems sort of odd, but hey, I read romance and there are some other stranger storylines than this.
I will give this author another try. I think this book was rushed.
Lauren has been divorced from Tim but we never see them interact. Why not? That could have added more to explaining her indecision when it came to entering into a relationship with Noah Reeves. We also never see her interact with Gary from accounting who is interested in her. I guess that would have given me more insight into her character.
I was so tired of her anger toward Noah for his seduction of her on two fronts. He gave her what she wanted and then she gets mad. Her reasoning is not supported by what she witnesses and feels. On page 193 she sees that he's in pain and still does not believe that he loves her. And all the little silly tests she puts him through were very juvenile and she was correct in stating it. I guess most of this would be elimated with more character devolpment.
Metaphors and similes tripped me up. For example, on page 96, "like a tin can for recycling." Lauren does not appear to be one who is overly into the enivornment because she uses a straform cup. Another one was on page 126, "Her heart revved up like an F-22 engine..." Nor does she have anything to do with the military. Why not metaphors that have to do with cooking since she is in the resturant business?
On page 163, the phrase, "staying beyond the orgasm" is good. But when it is used again on page 170, takes away the emphasis of it.
And I really got confused when Lauren finds out that Noah is Mr. Mysterious. Noah uses crude words. Noah, has been using crude words throught out the whole book. Why is so a big deal? On page 193, he uses an ugly four letter word. Is it only ok when he uses crude words during sex, but not in everyday conversation?
I was also confused by the discussion between Lauren and her sister, another character we never see. I read it five times and still don't get it. But I think that may be my problem. If someone can explain it, I would really appreciate it.
I was not as upset with Noah seaking into her home. Seems sort of odd, but hey, I read romance and there are some other stranger storylines than this.
I will give this author another try. I think this book was rushed.
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