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It Had to Be You
by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
I really didn't warm to the hero Dan. He was an unlikeable ass, and treated the heroine Phoebe like dirt most of the time. That said, I loved the story.
Phoebe's terrible experiences as a child and adolescent so clearly shaped her identity as an adult. It was a tragedy to see her feeling the need to use her clothing and a sex-kitten persona as a shield to protect herself. Over the years she seemed to have lost herself in the process. The stipulations in her father's will forced Phoebe to confront her fears and she is such a strong heroine for being able to do so.
While dealing with some very heavy subject matter, there was just as much fun and cheeky banter to lighten the mood, so I didn't feel completely depressed as I read.
Eventually Dan redeemed himself, but it was a near thing for me. I'd definitely read other books about the Chicago Stars football team.
As an aside, I found it interesting how much emphasis was placed on fearing HIV/AIDS and homophobia in places throughout the book. I realised how much things have changed since this was written in the early 90's.
This book contains a sexual assault.
This book contains descriptive love scenes.
Phoebe's terrible experiences as a child and adolescent so clearly shaped her identity as an adult. It was a tragedy to see her feeling the need to use her clothing and a sex-kitten persona as a shield to protect herself. Over the years she seemed to have lost herself in the process. The stipulations in her father's will forced Phoebe to confront her fears and she is such a strong heroine for being able to do so.
While dealing with some very heavy subject matter, there was just as much fun and cheeky banter to lighten the mood, so I didn't feel completely depressed as I read.
Eventually Dan redeemed himself, but it was a near thing for me. I'd definitely read other books about the Chicago Stars football team.
As an aside, I found it interesting how much emphasis was placed on fearing HIV/AIDS and homophobia in places throughout the book. I realised how much things have changed since this was written in the early 90's.
This book contains a sexual assault.
This book contains descriptive love scenes.