Firstly thank you to the girls at The Hot Bed (Simon & Schuster) for sending me a copy of this book to review. I’ve had it for quite a while but I’ve finally gotten round to reading it.The story is all about pianist Brooke and fisherman Chance.The beginning of the story sets the emotional tone for the book. Brooke has just went through a pretty horrific ordeal surrounding the death of her family and she’s moving to Alaska to have a fresh start but one that still has ties to her family. The emotions are high and you really empathise with Brooke in the beginning of the story. I really like the way that Brooke is determined to move on albeit in Alaska.Chance is the hero in this romance. From the first moment that Brooke and Chance connect – when they’re still strangers to each other – you know that their relationship is going to be deep and intense. I liked Chance’s character although at times found it quite difficult to find his age realistic. Their relationship is definitely one that draws you in and it is romantic however I felt like I had skipped part of their story and had to go back just to make sure.There is an element of danger running in the back of the storyline which relates to the death of Brooke’s family and it culminates in Alaska. I found it to be quite rushed and I thought it wasn’t overly realistic to be honest.The story would have been just as good without the plot twist as it wasn’t particularly well executed. This book caught my eye with its Alaska setting and gripping prologue. I enjoyed the Native American fisherman Chance and his background and perspective shown through the alternating POV, but the writing was somewhat disjointed and hard to read at times. Halibut fishing and Alaska got lots of detailed description, but the love story felt uncomfortably rushed and unrealistic. The serial murder unveiling was so out of left field that it was laughable and added nothing to this story, ultimately nearly ruining the ending even though there was a sweet HEA. Not quite sure what to make of this book....
not my favorite book by marts eros. was ok, but lacked the depth her novels usually carry
—pixie_loves_you
Beautiful story! Loved the characters and especially Brooke & Chance's relationship.
—Natalie
3-3.5 STARS
—kim
