3.5* Intriguing yet completely unrealistic for both the story and the characters. The only thing that got me going was the writing which isn't bad at all. The characters are ridiculous really, if Ian wasn't a millionaire, no woman would touch him with a barge pole, let alone forgive him so easily for leaving her without a word for 6 months. The sex scenes are interesting but too abundant and she must climax about 4 or 5 times every session. Just silly. Still the quality of the writing is worth giving it a read if the first to parts weren't split in 2 chapters per book, very annoying. Though I enjoyed the other books and anticipated this one, I only gave it 3 stars. I was disappointed. I like parts of it, but the overall feel was too wordy. It took too many words to describe the mostly non-original action. Thus taking away from the excitement. At the end of the previous book, Francisca and Ian are engaged. At the beginning of this one, it’s six months later. Ian is acting odd. Francisca feels something is wrong. Then he disappears without a word, leaving Francisca in limbo, feeling totally empty. This reminds me of the part in the second book of Twilight where Edward leaves Bella. (Same storyline). Several of Ian’s family and friends help her rejoin the world. Lucian and Elise are the best friends they could have. Elise is as wise and helpful as she was in her book. Ian’s grandparents are sweet, but their characters are kind of flat. I have no idea what Clarisse was supposed to be doing other than muddying the action. And I hate Gerald!! Though he probably was the most intriguing character in that he did get my emotions stirred. (That says a lot for how much better Ian could have been). His convoluted plans are what moves the plot along. But once back in the world, I found Francisca to be very strong. I liked how she refused to let Ian back into her life without an explanation. Taking control of their relationship. Then later she refuses to let him keep her out of the loop again. Ian was not as exciting as I hoped. He hadn’t learned anything from the relationship problems before. He was just as overly protective, exasperating and domineering as ever. The sex scenes were not as innovative and unique as I expected of Ian. And he was selfish. For example: in the bedroom where he tells her he wants to make love to her, he ends up just using her for his own pleasure. And in very unoriginal ways. I wish Ian had found something more interesting at Trevor Gaines house. There was a lot of unused potential there. Even his unexpected houseguest could have been played up more. And Ian’s struggle with his psychological problems drags a lot towards the end. Fave scenes: Francisca’s surprise at the ball, watching Ian get fitted for a suit and the preparations before police come.
Do You like book Quello Che Voglio Da Te (2014)?
I LOVE IT!! I really like Ian and Francesca's story and I never get tired of reading about them.
—jim
Una degna conclusione per la storia di Ian e Francesca:) davvero bello
—Zoja
