Series: Hope #1Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Berkley
Publication Date: 1/7/14
Format: eARC
Pages: 320
Source: Publisher
Rating: 3 stars
Veterinarian Emma Burnett won't let anything or anyone sidetrack her from her job as new owner of the vet clinic in Hope. She let a man distract her once, with disastrous results. But when Luke McCormack brings in his injured police dog, Emma can hardly ignore him. Despite Emma's best efforts to keep things strictly doctor and owner of the patient, Luke's one hot distraction.
Hope Flames was a good story. It was fine. It had sweet moments, sexy moments, and it had a lot of fun moments. I liked it, had absolutely no issues with it....
Hope Flames just didn't stand out for me. I'm not sure why, other than the fact that I've read so many books with a similar feel in recent months. We have a good girl heroine who's afraid to love again. A good guy hero who's a commitment phobe but totally up for hassle-free sex. The two connect, are intensely attracted to one another, but because of commitment issues, fight it. There's a big moment that wakes them up to the opportunity for love, they take it.
Looking back at what I've just said, I know I must sound terribly trite with this review, and I don't mean to. I'm just being perfectly honest and that's it. Hope Flames was enjoyable. I liked Burton's writing. And I will say that I did enjoy the humor. I just wasn't sucked into the story. I may look back on this book in the future and feel differently. I hope I feel more enthusiasm because honestly, there wasn't a thing "wrong" with it. I do know that the sneak peek of book two has me interested. Many readers will love it. I was looking for a story to completely pull me in and that just didn't happen. I still say, give it a try.
Hope Flames just didn't stand out for me. I'm not sure why, other than the fact that I've read so many books with a similar feel in recent months. We have a good girl heroine who's afraid to love again. A good guy hero who's a commitment phobe but totally up for hassle-free sex. The two connect, are intensely attracted to one another, but because of commitment issues, fight it. There's a big moment that wakes them up to the opportunity for love, they take it.
Looking back at what I've just said, I know I must sound terribly trite with this review, and I don't mean to. I'm just being perfectly honest and that's it. Hope Flames was enjoyable. I liked Burton's writing. And I will say that I did enjoy the humor. I just wasn't sucked into the story. I may look back on this book in the future and feel differently. I hope I feel more enthusiasm because honestly, there wasn't a thing "wrong" with it. I do know that the sneak peek of book two has me interested. Many readers will love it. I was looking for a story to completely pull me in and that just didn't happen. I still say, give it a try.
Favorite Quote:
"Oh, for heaven's sake. Haven't they seen two people kiss before?"
"Not like that, apparently," Jane said, stifling a laugh.
"This is ridiculous. I wasn't mauling him. I even left his clothes on.:
"So what you're saying is, you wanted to strip him down, straddle him, and have your way with him in his police cruiser, but you used restraint. Or was it that you used restraints on him? Do tell."
Emma glared at Chelsea. "You are not funny."
"To the contrary. I crack myself up all the time."
"Oh, for heaven's sake. Haven't they seen two people kiss before?"
"Not like that, apparently," Jane said, stifling a laugh.
"This is ridiculous. I wasn't mauling him. I even left his clothes on.:
"So what you're saying is, you wanted to strip him down, straddle him, and have your way with him in his police cruiser, but you used restraint. Or was it that you used restraints on him? Do tell."
Emma glared at Chelsea. "You are not funny."
"To the contrary. I crack myself up all the time."
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