What do we have here?
1. A heroine who isn't a missing Victoria's Secret runway model. She's a woman with some REAL issues (not falling prey to a meltdown because she can't find a swanky dress to wear to the next dinner party that Mr 'Ooo he's so hot my panties just disappeared into thin air' is going to attend). But, someone we actually have a chance to get to know as a person, and actual character with depth, because every thought the hero has about her isn't layered with how ridiculously awesome her T&A are. In the words of a lovely blue Avatar, he *sees* her. Mmmm...how delish!
2. A hero that I would definitely consider a bad boy, but manages to somehow escape the shallow a-hole stigma. In other words, a hero that I can appreciate for much more than his tatts and muscle. I mean, don't get me wrong, I love me some tatt and muscle, but I'mma need more - and he gave me more. Ooo you gave me much more, Jack!
3. A story!!! That sounds ridiculous considering I'm writing a review about a novel. But, there have been many a book that I've read that had characters thrown together with dialogue, but no actual story. You close the book thinking wtf did I just read?? This one has an actual STORY that plays out! Throw in a little romance, some mystery, some drama, some comedy - you pretty much get a little of everything with this one. It delivered.
But, the biggest plus for me was that the plot was so unique for this genre! And, you know, this is the first time I've come across a bad boy that wasn't a manwhore (but he was still bad*ss)! YES!!! *high five* Abigail!!