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Fantastic Romance with Great Character Development, September 18, 2009
This review is from: She's Got It Bad (Harlequin Blaze) (Mass Market Paperback)
I have to admit that I don't read a lot of Harlequins, under the (mistaken?) assumption that many of them aren't any good, but I decided to give this book a try after reading a strong review on AAR. I'm so glad I did! This is an excellent contemporary romance, with tight, evocative writing that flows, characters who are fully fleshed out and interesting, and a straightforward, engaging plot.
Zoe and Liam are both damaged, and although sometimes you might want to shake some sense into them (Liam especially), their growth takes time and makes sense when it happens. It was a nice twist that in the beginning, it's the heroine that's messed up, although as the book progresses we see that Liam has issues, too. The characters struggle believably to deal with their feelings, intense attraction, and fears, and you can't help but root for them. I also enjoyed the supporting characters and the realistic look at both a tatoo parlor and a bike shop.
My one complaint is that the ending felt rushed; this book could easily have been 50 pages longer, although I imagine Harlequin has strict page limits.
Nevertheless, this one is worth seeking out if you love contemporary romance.
Grade: A
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
exciting contemporary Australian romance, April 11, 2009
This review is from: She's Got It Bad (Harlequin Blaze) (Mass Market Paperback)
In 1997 in Melbourne, Australia when Zoe Ford was fifteen years old, seventeen year old Liam Masters moved into her family home following the death of his mother. Zoe fell in love almost instantly with the new border, but though attracted to her, Liam knew this was not right at this time. Instead, he left the Ford home as soon as he could so as not to betray his guardians or his friend her brother Tom.
A dozen years later, Liam is a self made millionaire who creates customized motorcycles. He obtains a nude painting of Zoe and decides to find her as he still wants her. When they meet up, he is shocked that the cute sweet teen who could turn him hard with a look is long gone replaced by a tattoo artist; apparently she fell apart after Liam left her hot and bothered. They remain attracted to one another, but will that prove strong enough in their late twenties when it failed when they were teens as her goal is to make him need it worse than she did then and does now.
This is an exciting contemporary Australian romance starring two refreshing lead characters and a strong support cast that brings the locale alive. Zoe steals the show as a unique female star with her prickly yet caring personality. Liam knows he did the right thing twelve years ago although it was the hardest (pun intended) choice he ever made, but still regrets leaving her as he never foresaw the consequences on her. Readers will appreciate this brisk second chance at love.
Harriet Klausner
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sarah Mayberry always delivers, May 11, 2009
This review is from: She's Got It Bad (Harlequin Blaze) (Mass Market Paperback)
Sarah Mayberry is one of my favorite Blaze authors and she proves it again this time around. Zoe is a very unlikely heroine, but I really liked her edgy side. Liam was to-die-for...delicious! They had great chemistry and both helped save the other for a nice balance in the end. If you ever see the name "Sarah Mayberry" on the cover, buy the book immediately!
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