Reviewed by Leigha on
I pretty much hated C Lo's inaugural romance, Beautiful Bastard. I was hesitant to pick up this novel, but the cover and synopsis snagged my attention. Luckily, I enjoyed it so much I just might pick up another novel by these ladies!
Holland is an educated woman with a supportive family and enviable circumstances. Despite her knowledge and opportunities, she does not feel accomplished or satisfied. It would have been really easy for Holland to come across as a privileged spoiled brat. And yet, I completely and totally understood her point of view. I enjoyed Holland learning to find meaning and momentum in her life. This self discovery propelled her to remove negative or draining people from her life, something not many books in this genre show often.
The romance between Holland and Calvin is sweet, if predictable. Their friendship builds alongside their romance. While Calvin didn't have much depth to him, he was still enjoyable to read about. The plot tended to be bit over-dramatic, particularly toward the end of the novel.
tl;dr Contemporary romance fans will enjoy this sweet romance with believable character growth set in New York City.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 9 February, 2018: Finished reading
- 9 February, 2018: Reviewed