Reviewed by Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading on
From the moment I read the prologue I was hooked. It was a great start to the story. It sets the tone for the remainder of the story. This is where we are introduced to Jen Casey a high school English literature teacher. Here we see her with her best friend discussing how the male protagonist, Brent Maddox, was clueless when it came to dating and choosing the right woman. (Now this was coming from someone who has never had a serious relationship). Her friend dared her to email Celebrity Magazine with the hope that they would forward the email to Brent. The purpose of the email was to provide him with some sage dating advice. Now being a woman who was addicted to taking dares, she took the challenge and did just that and oh what an email it was.
"Dear Brent,
No doubt it’s the teacher in me, but when I saw the article about you in the June issue of Celebrity Magazine, I had to write. Because, you know, education is my life. That makes it almost impossible for me to turn my back on anyone as desperately in need of remedial instruction as you seem to be. Funny, you’re the last person I’d have expected to need tutoring in this particular subject. When we were classmates at Donnerton High, you earned a perfect 4.0 in romance for four years running. I’m not sure how you dropped so many grade points since then, but I am sure the ABCs and 123s will come back to you with a little help from your friends. So, let’s get started".
Alas, things did not go has planned. Instead of the email being forwarded, it was published. The outcome as a result made for a fun and entertaining read. Many times I found myself laughing out while reading.
It was a joy to read about the characters. They were likeable and relatable. Initially Jen came off as a snob. She was very judgemental when it came to wealthy persons. However, as the story progressed we see her finally accepting that she had been wrong in her perceptions. The chemistry between Jen and Brent was off the charts. Brent was bowled over by Jen. She was unlike any woman he had ever dated.
What I liked about this story was that they took time to know each other before taking their relationship to the next level. If you are one of those readers who love romance stories that contains explicit love scenes then you will be disappointed. However, it should be noted that in spite of this the story is one that can be enjoyed no matter what. This just goes to show sex is not required to make a romance story enjoyable.
This is my first time reading the author’s work and I must say I was impressed with her writing style. The story flowed and was easy to follow. The pace was well balanced and all the scenes blended well together. I can’t wait to read more from this author.
N.B. This is the first book in the Golden States Hearts trilogy and it can be read as a stand-alone.
I received this book to review through Beck Valley Books Book Tours, all the opinions above are 100% my own.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 10 May, 2015: Finished reading
- 10 May, 2015: Reviewed