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***Arc was provided by author in exchange for an honest review***
Kassidy Marshall, the lawyer, knows how to get things done; she’s hardworking and willing to put in the time necessary to get the verdict/resolution she wants. Kassidy Marshall, the woman, doesn’t know how to flirt or really put herself out there with a guy because she has been burned twice by men who took what they wanted without any thought of her feelings.
Chloe, Kassidy’s best friend, is getting married, and she wants Kassidy to give the best man, Ryan Davis, a chance to win her heart, which is easier said than done after their first chance encounter. Before Kassidy even knows Davis’ name, he becomes “sexy hair guy” and “asshole” because of his interaction with her at a bar. But first impressions aren’t always the right ones, and soon, Kassidy finds herself smitten with Davis and willing to explore what they might have together as a couple. Can the maid of honor and best man become the couple that everyone believes their destined to be, or will Kassidy’s first impression ruin what could possibly be her own happily ever after?
Going into the story, the premise of the book intrigued me, and I liked the idea of a story illustrating how first impressions are not usually an accurate assessment of who a person really is. I even found Kassidy’s inner ramblings endearing at the beginning of the text, but her monologue of crazy got to be a bit over the top as I continued reading. Even when she was with people, the dominant voice in the room was the one in her head. And, while, at times, I felt the sexual chemistry between Kassidy and Davis throughout the story, I never felt like it grew into the love they profess to one another. There wasn’t much wooing or romantic dates; in fact, most of the time, Kassidy is with her girlfriends discussing Chloe’s wedding and the would be love connection between Kassidy and Davis. The time sequence just didn’t work for me. There was definitely a story to be told, but it felt like it got bogged down by Kassidy’s ramblings.
Overall, the story was just missing something…at times, the banter between Kassidy and Davis is awesome, but then other parts of the story distract from the main plotline. I guess I’m just not use to internal dialogue being the dominant conversation in a story. I needed more interaction between Kassidy and Davis.
3/3.5 poison apples
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For some odd reason I just stand there paralyzed, it is as if my feet are encased in concrete. I feel my breathing accelerate as I gaze into his eyes. The room is spinning and I am mesmerized. Until now I really hadn’t looked this closely at Davis. Sure, I have noticed previously that he is as hot as fuck, but something is different tonight.
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Michelle Lee lives in the heart of Nascar Country in Concord, North Carolina with her husband and daughter. When she’s not busy working, her days are filled with hanging out with her family and friends, reading, drinking Starbucks, shopping (lots and lots of shopping), and religiously watching the Food Network.
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