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What was your overall opinion of the book?
I felt this was a classic
romance novel following the romance formula perfectly. With many other
romance novels, keeping to the formula ruins the storyline, but this
was an exception to that. The pacing was perfect, the dark moment of
angst between the hero and heroine was minimized, and the love between
Brandon and Angel play out perfectly.
Was there anything you particularly liked about the book?
Yes. I thought the
corporate overlay and idea of both Angel and Brandon running automobile
companies was done well. They treated each other as respected, yet
untrusting competitors, and through developing a personal relationship,
also developed a business relationship as partners instead of
competitors. The story arc to make this happen was realistic and very
well done. I also loved how sensitive and caring Brandon was to Angel’s
needs and challenges from being deaf in one ear.
I also loved that Brandon, who was a true lady’s man and a most eligible bachelor, saw in Angel the characteristics he sought in a long-term relationship, even though he did not realize it at the time. And he followed his heart, even though he was confused by why Angel was kicking his hormones into high gear!
I also loved that Brandon, who was a true lady’s man and a most eligible bachelor, saw in Angel the characteristics he sought in a long-term relationship, even though he did not realize it at the time. And he followed his heart, even though he was confused by why Angel was kicking his hormones into high gear!
Was there anything you did not like about the book?
Only that it proved me
wrong in that a great romance storyline can fit the romance formula
perfectly and still be a great story!
What did you think of the long-lasting family feud between Angel and Brandon’s family and how it impacted their relationship?
The family feud that went
on for three generations certainly makes it challenging for Angel and
Brandon to trust each other, and this tension added to the intrigue of
them being able to fall in love. And of course, there were other family
members involved who made it even more challenging! However, as the
current leaders of their respective companies, they both were strong
enough as leaders and as people trusting their romantic interests to
not let the previous generations dictate the outcome.
What did you think of Brandon and Angel?
I like both a lot. Both
had flaws, but flaws they were aware of and dealt with well. The were
both strong people and able to overcome the family feud and also
overcome being competitors to build a stronger joint automobile company
and a stronger relationship. I loved Brandon’s caring and treatment of
Angel as his girlfriend and then-lover and let Angel call the shots,
and I love how Angel trusted and was the one who initiated their first
sexual encounter. Up until that point, the few kisses they had were
electrifying to both.
Any other thoughts on the book?
I loved reading an
intriguing corporate storyline and witnessing the negotiations of the
two parties and how both Brandon and Angel did what was right for their
companies and right for each other. I also thought the sub-plot of
Angel being deaf in one ear and how that wove into and strengthened the
story was well done. This story arc worked!
What is your next read?
Bait by Madison Faye
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A lovely review Steve, I really enjoy Kate's stories they are filled with emotion :)
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Helen
Kate's books are awesome.
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