Bailout

by M M Flynn

[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

This review is for the series instead of the individual books.

My love for reverse age gap romances coupled with its premise prompted me to pick up the Booker series. The series consists of two books, Booker and Bailout. Booker of course ended with a cliffhanger and Bailout picks immediately from where Booker ended.

The series introduces Sam Booker, a professional snowboarder  and Kat Peters a Registered Nurse. Sam's involvement in a serious snowboarding accident landed him in the hospital in a coma. Kat, works the night shift and while tending to him she developed an instant connection to him. Their connection to each other intensified after he awakened from his coma. Soon these two would be involved in an intense and passionate romance. Now while Sam is an open book, Kat is closed off. She harbors secrets, which could destroy not only her career but also her relationship with Sam.

Sam and Kat's relationship started out rather strange. I say strange because it began with Sam in a coma. Now while I thought they made a great couple, there were times when I thought this is not going to work. Sam was a bit pushy at times and gets angry when things didn't go the way he wanted. While Kat  had  her many phobias and secrets. All of which placed a strain on their relationship.  The revelation of her secret would be the biggest obstacle to their relationship.

In spite of her phobias, Kat was a strong and brave individual. It took courage on her part to embrace her new life in this small town in Wyoming.

I wasn't a big fan of Sam's friends, with the way they mocked Kat because she was eight years older. Also the fact they didn't respect Sam's feelings for her made it even worse. I also didn't but into their change of attitude and easy acceptance of her after past came crashing into her present.

There was a particular part in the story that puzzled me. I am still here wondering the reason for the person involved final action. An action which worked against giving Kat the closure needed from her past. Also the story glossed over other aspects of her past and there was no evidence of her dealing with these issues.

Although not perfect, I enjoyed the story hidden between the pages of Booker and Bailout. It had a few redeeming qualities. Also Kat and Sam's connection warmed my heart.  The Booker series delivers a wonderful story of healing and love. It touches on subjects such as abuse and mental illness. This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading