Ok, let’s start out with the most important fact. I don’t read romance. Like I have never read a romance book before this one. I’m in a facebook group where we support each other by reading each other’s stories.
Now, with the disclaimer out of the way. I honestly read the first couple of chapters rolling my eyes multiple times. Not that it had anything to do with the quality of the story, just not my genre.
And then something strange happened. I started wanting to read, no, needing to read it just to find out what happens. I became intrigued with the characters and cared what happened to them.
In short, I got hooked.
The whole premise of this story was interesting to start. The concept of going on seven first dates and not being allowed on a second date until they were all finished was unique. But that wasn’t the only draw. The characters were likable and believable. The dates were varied and didn’t really repeat each other in outcomes. The author also did a good job of describing characters in a conversational style that didn’t seem forced.
I will say this book is not for the kiddos. There were some ‘spicy’ scenes that were descriptive, to say the least. I’d call it ‘R’ rated but not ‘X’. But at the core of the story was a lonely woman looking to find a man to spend some time with and maybe the rest of her life. A worthwhile journey to undertake.
In the end, I really enjoyed reading this story. I think it’s tough to get much higher praise than that.