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The only word to describe this book is: beautiful.
Kadrienne or Kade, Davenport is a hotshot in the world of VC
in Silicon Valley. Jennifer Spencer is establishing her own start-up.
They bump into each other in Maui where they are attending a
tech conference. Romance novel impossibilities…which we so, so wish would
happen…see them sharing a suite for one night and then spending a day together.
Neither knowing much about the other.
A concatenation of circumstance leads to Kade becoming a temporary
board member in Jen’s company. And then more.
The bare bones story doesn’t sound vastly different from any
other romance novel. But the skill of the author Heather Blackmore is unparalleled…especially
in this book.
Blackmore creates one wonderful character in Jen (we wish we
had a Jen in our lives) and a very realistic character in Kade.
Despite her professional success, Kade’s growing up years
have left her distancing herself from people and especially relationships. At
thirty-three she hasn’t been in a single relationship. Jen negotiates the
minefield of self-protective arsenal that Kade surrounds herself with to reach
her.
In such a scenario, it is very easy to slip into making Kade
obnoxious in her self-protection and Jen way too giving in trying to reach
Kade. But this is where Blackmore does a stunning job. Initially it did seem
that Kade would be a repulsive bitch, but very quickly…by their third
interaction, Blackmore abandons that depiction to make Kade more open but
guarded. She is actually relatable and likable. Similarly, Jen is mature, open and
fearless. But not a doormat or a pushover. She is stronger and more positive
than that.
This is a book with a wealth and depth of emotion. Of
positive relationships. Of how to work on and create positive relationships. Of
course, with a lot of attraction and great sex.
An awesome book which we strongly recommend.
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