Running is not my thing.
Well, let's be honest here; physical activity is not my thing.
So I admit I was a little dubious diving into this story...I mean, it seemed there was a chance it would extoll the virtues of jogging, and make me remember I should be actually DOING something, not sitting reading.
Um, not so.
I sat.
I read.
In fact, I devoured the entire book in two sittings.
This is such a lovely, believable story with the characters masterfully drawn, dealing with their real-world problems and doubts instead of the 'fluff' that often permeates romance. In fact, the characterization is so excellent, and the scene-setting so vivid, I'd say this veers to being Women's Fiction. Okay so, really HOT women's fiction, because-those sex scenes!! *fans self*
The absolute standout feature, though, is the dialogue. There is not one instance where the dialogue becomes contrived or unnatural. In fact, I suspect the author must have eavesdropped and recorded conversations!
All up, a lovely story and I suspect there is a character in there who may star in book three....??
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Fierce passion or long-cherished dreams...she can't hang onto both.
Chasing a big-city art gallery job, Laurel detours to Eugene, Oregon to help her spitfire great aunt into assisted living. While on a run, she’s harassed by a group of teens until a tall, broad-shouldered hottie rescues her by pretending to be her boyfriend--with a kiss that makes her wish it were true. But she's only passing through.
Their fierce chemistry burns up the sheets—and the couch, the shower, the woods...but falling in love could cost Laurel more than she’s willing to sacrifice. She can't stay in Eugene, and he can’t leave. His only hope is to convince her those big-city lights have nothing on her inner sparkle.
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Australian Romance Author Laney Kaye on Goodreads