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A review by conniejoy529
Her Best Shot by Shannyn Schroeder
2.0
Layla is on her way to South Padre Island to enjoy the very last spring break of her college career when her car breaks down in nowhere Georgia. To make matters even worse, her wallet with all of her cash and credit cards was stolen the same day. With no money for car repair, or even food or a place to stay, Layla was lucky she met Phin, who was more than willing to share his bed with her.
Phin makes his money by being a full time pool player and a part time mechanic. Growing up in a Gypsy family, he has never really had a place to call home, but he's always dreamed of it and has finally decided now is the time to settle down, he just needs to win one last pool tournament.
Phin thought he had it all figured out, but his feelings for Layla through his plans out of whack. Layla only has a few months left before graduation and an awesome job lined up, but the pressure to succeed is sometimes overwhelming. When she learns about Phin traveling lifestyle, and spends time with him, she begins to think that maybe that's the right lifestyle for her.
In just a few days Layla and Phin develop intense feelings for each other, but soon they realize that they each want the kind of life that the other has had. When Phin realizes how much Layla is willing to give up, he knows he must convince her otherwise, even if means ruining their relationship. But when faced with a second chance, Layla and Phin must find a way to meet in the middle.
This was a fairly short novella. I usually love novellas because i can get a complete story in one sitting. This one felt lacking to me. I felt that the end of the story was rushed, and I didn't feel as though Phin and Layla had actually resolved their issues. This wasn't a believable HEA for me because nothing had really been worked out.
Layla was just so immature, I find it really hard to believe that someone with literally weeks left of college and a potentially good job would give it all up, after thinking about it for less than a day. I also found it kind of creepy that she just decided for herself that she would not only move into Phin's place, but also "follow him" where ever.
I didn't like the way Phin "broke up" with Layla at all, it certainly doesn't seem like the actions of a guy who supposedly has deep feelings for someone. And most of all I can not get over the fact that all of this took place over the course of a few days (okay there were a few months that they didn't see each other, but still the total time they actually spent with each other equaled about a week). It just didn't do it for me.
Phin makes his money by being a full time pool player and a part time mechanic. Growing up in a Gypsy family, he has never really had a place to call home, but he's always dreamed of it and has finally decided now is the time to settle down, he just needs to win one last pool tournament.
Phin thought he had it all figured out, but his feelings for Layla through his plans out of whack. Layla only has a few months left before graduation and an awesome job lined up, but the pressure to succeed is sometimes overwhelming. When she learns about Phin traveling lifestyle, and spends time with him, she begins to think that maybe that's the right lifestyle for her.
In just a few days Layla and Phin develop intense feelings for each other, but soon they realize that they each want the kind of life that the other has had. When Phin realizes how much Layla is willing to give up, he knows he must convince her otherwise, even if means ruining their relationship. But when faced with a second chance, Layla and Phin must find a way to meet in the middle.
This was a fairly short novella. I usually love novellas because i can get a complete story in one sitting. This one felt lacking to me. I felt that the end of the story was rushed, and I didn't feel as though Phin and Layla had actually resolved their issues. This wasn't a believable HEA for me because nothing had really been worked out.
Layla was just so immature, I find it really hard to believe that someone with literally weeks left of college and a potentially good job would give it all up, after thinking about it for less than a day. I also found it kind of creepy that she just decided for herself that she would not only move into Phin's place, but also "follow him" where ever.
I didn't like the way Phin "broke up" with Layla at all, it certainly doesn't seem like the actions of a guy who supposedly has deep feelings for someone. And most of all I can not get over the fact that all of this took place over the course of a few days (okay there were a few months that they didn't see each other, but still the total time they actually spent with each other equaled about a week). It just didn't do it for me.