Sex in the Sticks is a strange story. Valentine (aka Val) has had it with the metrosexual male population of New York. Since she is a trust fund baby she can do whatever she wants, and after a suggestion from her cousin, decides to test out the male population in Alaska. Surely they will appreciate her?
Val is probably the most difficult heroine for me to like. First, she is 31 and has no real job. She is living off her family money and while thats great for her, I have no idea what that life is like and I cannot feel an ounce of sympathy for her at any point. Oh, her dates don't pay attention to her and fawn all over her? Yeah, thats not a New York metrosexual man problem. But, that Val thinks she is so extraordinary that men should be more thankful to be on a date with her. I really couldn't find anything redeeming about her other than the fact that she doesn't hide who she is or pretend to be less shallow or egocentric. So, she gets to Alaska and is LOVING all the male attention. Yep, thats the story. Yay, the male population of a town that only has like 3 women is throwing themselves at her. Seriously? How am I suppose to like her? I might have been more forgiving if she were in her early 20's. But she is 31. By then, you should be past this type of narcissism.
Logan is the town sherif and is a very normal guy. He is an ex-military cop who decided he loved Alaska and when he had the chance to move to East Merritt, he took it and hasn't regretted his decision. He finds Val beautiful for sure and he does go a bit out of his way to help her out a few times. He openly admits its because she is gorgeous. However shallow Logan may be, he isn't unlikeable. I didn't exactly swoon over him though. Perhaps this makes Val and Logan perfect for each other. They are both shallow.
So, will Val fall in love? She said that isn't what she wants but will the Alaskan men change her mind? Will Logan give everything up to be with Val in NYC? Will Sassy get eaten by a bear because Val brought the tiny dog to Alaska and didn't pack a leash? The plot centers around how this will end for Val when Alaska was only suppose to be temporary. Honestly, by the end, I was unsure I cared what decisions either of them made.
- POV: dual 1st
- Tears: no
- Trope: fish out of water
- Triggers: no
- Series/Standalone: stand alone
- Cliffhanger: no
- HEA: yes