Thank you to Bethany House for my review copy in exchange for my honest review. I do want to apologize for my review being a bit late - I was gone for nearly two weeks due to my grandfather's unexpected death and the book had arrived while I was gone.
I have always wanted to read a book by Mary Connealy, but for some reason any time I went shopping for books - whether online or in a store - I never picked them up. I can't say why I didn't, but it just seemed to slip my mind that she was an author I really wanted to read.
The cover is amazing - which is strange to be because I am normally not a fan of the split photo like it is, but there is just something about this one I really like. Perhaps it is that the guy is handsome (though I doubt it is only because of that) or perhaps the lady looks quite mischievous - whatever it is, this cover makes me happy.
Now I won't lie - I chose this book to review because I knew from the back cover text I would love it and I have to say I was not disappointed. Well, not totally. Part of me loved it and was entertained, but then part of me liked it yet was somewhat bored. I know - confusing, right?
Well, let me explain (be warned - potential spoilers ahead!)
The part I didn't really care for was about finding out who was causing the trouble with Luke. To me this was boring and I think why this was boring is because Vince didn't seem to show enough passion like he did with the rest of the situations that rose. Now I get it, he didn't want to be sheriff in the first place, but the fact that he agreed to be it and the fact that he swore in - well, to me that means you need to show a bit of passion for your "job".
I know he had a lot of crazy stuff dumped on his shoulders and that would cause anyone to lose focus in different parts that aren't as important, but if those were really his best friends that had been with him through everything - I would think he would be more apt to help them.
Anyway, that is basically the only part I didn't care for.
Now, onto the rest of the story -
I knew his father was going to do that as soon as he arrived - he just seemed like a snake. While I was not expecting the whole Tina's brother thing, it didn't really surprise me - in fact, if that had not have happened I would have been disappointed. Virginia Belle was a very well crafted character, but I do wish that Melissa didn't just seem to drop her like a hat after meeting... (well, you will figure it out... or find out. lol, I don't like giving spoilers.)
Vince is a great character - full of lots of charm and sarcastic wit - but I won't lie, his always being so concerned with turning out like his dad just annoyed me. Just because your parents are one way does not automatically mean you will turn out to be like them. I adored the way he spoke about Tina - both in good ways and in bad - you could see how much he cared.
Tina is perfect! I might be weird, but I like characters - especially main female characters - who are full of spunk and when I talk about spunk, I mean how Tina is. She is sassy, independent in a way, sarcastic, and strong. Her chemistry with Vince is off the charts and I swear I was going to quit reading if he didn't do exactly what he did early on. (again, I try not to spoil.)
Glynna was a good secondary character and I really loved the way she and Dare wanted to protect each other so much. I do wish I had gotten to know Ruthy a bit more because she seemed like she had a lot of spirit. All around the characters were well crafted, but my favorite easily was Tina.
So, I give this book a solid four stars simply because I didn't care much about the story unless it was about Tina and Vince's relationship. (Come on, that isn't much of a spoiler... right? Oh, well. If it is you can't say I didn't warn you!)
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