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3.32 AVERAGE
3.32 AVERAGE
This is a book I must have downloaded for free and then forgot about it. I noticed it unread on my Nook and decided to give it a read. I was so pleasantly surprised, as I'd never read this author before. It's not a sexy read but a sweet romance about love and trust. The heroine was a surprise because she is an amputee who was injured while serving in Afghanistan. The hero is a small town doctor who fell in love with her years before. They have old animosity between the families to overcome, as well as the heroine's fears and insecurities. Overall this is a very good and inspiring story I'd recommend to any reader.
This isn't a great book, but it isn't an awful book, either. Let me start by listing what I liked about the book.
- Magdalena Cruz, the heroine, is a former army nurse who lost part of a leg in Afghanistan. I liked the concept of a strong female character, and I liked the fact that she isn't magically healed. She struggles with her amputation, both emotionally and physically.
- Jake Dalton, the hero. Oh, how I loved him! He's the only doctor for a 30 mile radius, and his compassion and kindness with his patients and everyone else in his life is wonderful to read. I love that he isn't an over the top alpha asshole like so many Harlequin lead male characters.
What I didn't like:
- The heroine has a stupid, long held grudge against the hero's family because of a debt her father had to his father that she believes led to her father's death. Now, Jake and his brothers were children when this happened, so it is beyond stupid for her to hold them responsible for something that they had no part of. This aspect almost made me stop reading the book.
- Magdalena Cruz, the heroine, is a former army nurse who lost part of a leg in Afghanistan. I liked the concept of a strong female character, and I liked the fact that she isn't magically healed. She struggles with her amputation, both emotionally and physically.
- Jake Dalton, the hero. Oh, how I loved him! He's the only doctor for a 30 mile radius, and his compassion and kindness with his patients and everyone else in his life is wonderful to read. I love that he isn't an over the top alpha asshole like so many Harlequin lead male characters.
What I didn't like:
- The heroine has a stupid, long held grudge against the hero's family because of a debt her father had to his father that she believes led to her father's death. Now, Jake and his brothers were children when this happened, so it is beyond stupid for her to hold them responsible for something that they had no part of. This aspect almost made me stop reading the book.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Another cute small-town/rancher romance from RaeAnne Thayne. While some heavy issues are addressed in Dancing in the Moonlight, they are treated respectfully and are just part of the characters, not what defines them. The romance goes a little fast - and I feel like the couple needed more time, but it's a book, and they are so cute together.
emotional
inspiring
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content, War, Injury/Injury detail
emotional
inspiring
I really enjoyed this book.
I liked the journey - the characters just didn't go from hate to love, it was a nice progression.
I didn't really like the sex scene... it felt like a bit of a let down after the first few really hot kiss scenes they had. And the lack of a condom kind of irritated me considering they were both medical professionals. I really thought that the baby in the epilogue was going to be their accident.
It was a sweet book. I liked it and if I come across the others in the series for a reasonable price, I'll definitely check them out.
I liked the journey - the characters just didn't go from hate to love, it was a nice progression.
I didn't really like the sex scene... it felt like a bit of a let down after the first few really hot kiss scenes they had. And the lack of a condom kind of irritated me considering they were both medical professionals. I really thought that the baby in the epilogue was going to be their accident.
It was a sweet book. I liked it and if I come across the others in the series for a reasonable price, I'll definitely check them out.
i thought this book was great! i needed an escape from life and this was a great read to dive into.
I really didn't like the heroine in this story. But I ended up disliking myself even more because I kept reading to the end hoping that she would become less bitchy and irritating. The only good thing I can say is that at least it was a quick read.
Sorry. Another sappy Sunday afternoon read. Another free Harlequin. (I just cannot resist the word free. I think I have only a few more downloaded!)
Not really impressed with this one. Ya, it kept me entertained. Ya, the story was sappy, sweet, and romantic - everything a romance book should be. However, I could not get over Maggie feeling so sorry for herself. Sure it was tough to lose her dad at a young age, but she admitted to having a fabulous mom and uncle to help her through it. I am sure it would be horrible to lose a limb, but her friends lost their life! I could have dealt with her suffering over that and all she had witnessed far better! (honestly not trying to downplay the war efforts or reactions to it, just felt it was a little misplaced) Sure it sucks when your fiancée dumps you, but give your head a shake girl, he couldn't have been anything special if he couldn't deal with a little hardship!
They kept saying Maggie was so mean to the Dalton's. Okay, she may not have been the friendliest neighbour but she was still pretty young when she left town. I didn't see her treating them too poorly when she returned.
The book however did make me smile and "aw" when Jake and Maggie finally got together - and that really is the reason you read a Harlequin!
Not really impressed with this one. Ya, it kept me entertained. Ya, the story was sappy, sweet, and romantic - everything a romance book should be. However, I could not get over Maggie feeling so sorry for herself. Sure it was tough to lose her dad at a young age, but she admitted to having a fabulous mom and uncle to help her through it. I am sure it would be horrible to lose a limb, but her friends lost their life! I could have dealt with her suffering over that and all she had witnessed far better! (honestly not trying to downplay the war efforts or reactions to it, just felt it was a little misplaced) Sure it sucks when your fiancée dumps you, but give your head a shake girl, he couldn't have been anything special if he couldn't deal with a little hardship!
They kept saying Maggie was so mean to the Dalton's. Okay, she may not have been the friendliest neighbour but she was still pretty young when she left town. I didn't see her treating them too poorly when she returned.
The book however did make me smile and "aw" when Jake and Maggie finally got together - and that really is the reason you read a Harlequin!