Suzanne H. reviewed on 9/22/2013 + 23 more book reviews

**SPOILER ALERT** I've wanted to read this book for quite a while, with high expectations based on reviews I've read on various sites. I was utterly disappointed. There are certain elements that make up a good book, like a good story line, dialog that is realistic and engaging, and characters that are likable. Most of all, a story has to have conflict or struggle--something for the character to overcome. This story had potential, but 99% of the conflict resolved itself in less than a paragraph--and within the first few pages. Girl and guy can't stand each other, but for some reason, they sleep in the same bed for eight years and never get caught. Girl's abusive father is done away with so easily that it's as if he never existed. Girl doesn't like being touched, flinches a lot--which doesn't make sense since this guys been snuggling in her bed for EIGHT years--and the guy is a man-whore. Everyone knows it, including the girl. But she pushes her self-respect aside and instantly falls in love with him? Plus, this author made a mistake I see often in new and self-published writers, which is having characters use pet names CONSTANTLY. Like, four or five times on a page. "Hello, Love." "What are you doing, Love?" "Love, I love you, Love." For example (those aren't actual quotes from the book). But seriously, when you have a conversation with someone, how often do you say their name? Rarely. You both know who you're talking to so using names is unnecessary. Even pet names. This drove me crazy. Nothing happened in most of the scenes. The dialog was pointless. I started skimming after the first few pages and never bothered to finish the book. It may have redeemed itself in the end, but I wasn't willing to waste my time trying to find out. Instead of this book, I suggest reading My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick.

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