Short Military RomanceThis book wasn’t bad but I can't say it was very good either. While it did have potential, I just never felt any sort of connection to the hero or heroine. Their relationship and chemistry just seemed forced. I never even got what their attraction was for one another, etc. There wasn’t must action and it seemed to drag at times, even for a short book. The plot was easily predictable as well. I don’t think I'm going to continue this series from here. They are getting where they all feel too similar for me with the "insta-love" thing going on in each book. My Review:Overall.... 4.0Performance... 4.0Story.... 4.0I only listen to audiobooks while I'm doing my household chores each week and honestly, I try not to spend too much time in those chores each week. As a result, it can sometimes take me over a month to get through a full audiobook. That's a bit too much time to invest, but that's where this audio was perfect for me. I'm a romantic suspense girl and with just over 3 hours of audio on the unabridged version of this story, it was perfect for me. And in this book, that shortened story worked for me simply because Kell and Charlotte have their history behind them. Kell loved Charlotte for years, but she was married to his best friend. A best friend that she found out was cheating on her after his death. In the midst of the confusion of her husband's death, they got swept away with desire and had a one night stand. Kell wanted it to be so much more. Charlotte couldn't handle that and fled. Then she had a baby...Kell's baby. This story takes place when that baby is three months old...so basically a year after their single night. Like I said, I'm not sure if this shortened story would have worked for me without their history. Charlotte also realizes that she did Kell wrong by not getting in touch with him when she got pregnant. I love that she owned up to that and instead of bristling at Kell's edicts, she agrees that he has some valid reasons for his demands. That was such a turnaround from most hidden baby stories and I liked the change. Also, the high drama of the situation (she stumbles on a murder) makes their sudden closeness even more believable. I liked this one. I think the narrator did a great job on the audiobook and I love the short time needed to commit to this book. I plan to listen to more of the Red Stone series this way. I hope they all play out as well for me. I think that they will.
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I love this series...I ate each book up like candy...thank you Katie!
—RedEyes97
Sweet story, but way too short. Didn't have time to fully develop.
—sha
