If You Were Mine - By Melanie Harlow, Book Review
SYNOPSIS
Theo MacLeod wasn’t supposed to be the one. Tall, dark and handsome suits me just fine, but the cocky grin, know-it-all attitude, and mammoth ego? No thanks. I only hired him so I wouldn’t have to sit at the singles table again. It was just pretend. He wasn’t supposed to kiss me. My heart wasn’t supposed to pound. We weren’t supposed to spend the night together—the hottest night of my life. One night turns into a snowed-in weekend away, and even the blizzard of the century can’t cool the fire between us. I can’t get enough—of his smile, of his body, of the way he makes me feel. We’re nothing alike. He’s a daredevil, and I’m a nervous Nellie. He’s a drifter, and I want to put down roots. He’s an opportunist with a checkered past, and I’m a Girl Scout volunteer. But none of it matters when I’m in his arms. I know he’s made mistakes. I know his wounds are deep, and he doesn’t trust easily. I know he doesn’t believe he could ever be enough to make me happy, but he could. All he has to do is stay.
Hello friends and lovers,
Theo and Claire are very interesting characters, especially Theo. Their chemistry together is pretty real and almost explosive. Claire is more of an insecure character who seems to have very high standards, yet she hasn’t been able to find someone. Maybe high standards isn’t the best way to describe it. She’s really sweet and there isn’t a reason she shouldn’t be able to find a man. It’s funny, because she meets Theo through a find a date type of ad, because she found herself in an awkward situation where she needed a “boyfriend” date for a wedding. Theo, he’s damaged goods. But he is quite hot! Theo has a few secrets that he doesn’t want Claire to find out.
Below are highlights of what I liked and didn’t like. All opinions expressed are solely my own.
What I Enjoyed:
Theo’s relationship with his family. He is so full of love and it’s nice to see what he is really like when he’s truly comfortable.
The chemistry that Claire and her friends had. I like how the author’s writing style was set up to learn about Claire’s lack of date through them.
Claire and Theo, I enjoyed each time they did get together. It was fun, sexy, and overall great!
What I Didn’t Like:
Claire and Theo’s love was a bit overwhelming at first. Normally I enjoy that, however I wouldn’t have minded a little slow burn with their love.
Rating: 💋💋💋💋/ 5
4/5 stars! It’s a great story and am officially a fan of Melanie Harlow’s books. Time to find the next one written by her!
Steamy Rating: 💋💋💋💋💋/ 5
Claire and Theo were off the charts with their steamy sexy moments! I mean, at one point I remember saying out loud, “Damn Claire! I thought you were a goodie two shoe!” 🔥 🔥🔥
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Originally published: February 25, 2017
Genres: Romance novel, New adult fiction, Contemporary romance
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