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3.5 sweet and simple stars

This book was so freaking sweet! And as much as I love an easy, effortless romance, this book just goes to prove what a fickle reader I am. I hate unnecessary drama, and random stupidity by a character will absolutely kill a book for me. This book has none of that. Absolutely nothing. It’s sweet and swoony and easy, with no drama, no problems, no issues. And I’ve gotta say, I was kinda bored :\ I’m a huge fan of Kristen Proby. I love her formula, I love her characters, I love that I can pick up one of her books and know I’m going to get a thoroughly enjoyable, sexy romance with little to no angst, and I was so looking forward to reading this book but for some reason it just didn’t have the ‘oomph’ that I needed. I definitely enjoyed it, I just didn’t love it as much as I was hoping.

The set up for this book began in Listen to Me, book #1 of the Fusion series. Cami LaRue is one of five best friends who own and run a highly successful restaurant (Cami is the financial whiz of the group). She has been in love with her lifelong best friend’s older brother, Landon for as long as she can remember. And as if the best friend’s brother trope isn’t enough, Cami and Landon were also the best of friends, making this a friends-to-lovers romance as well. Beautiful!

Landon is a navy pilot and in the last book he was injured when forced to eject from his plane. This book finds him home and recuperated but grounded for life. He is understandably devastated, but when Cami comes knocking on his door to welcome him home and see if he’s ok he decides to make the best of his being at home by re-establishing the somewhat lost connection he had with his old friend. And it’s not too long before he finally gains the courage to finally make a move on the girl he fell for when he was way too young for him.

Landon has always wanted Cami, and now that they’re finally in the same place, single and of age, it’s time to act on those feelings. Landon is wonderfully sweet and romantic. He is open and honest, thoughtful, gentle and affectionate, and he brings the sexy as well. Honestly, this is the man you would want to marry. He never puts a foot wrong – there for Cami when she needs him with a foot rub, ice cream or a flick chick, and he even respectfully makes himself scarce when she has girl time. He’s an absolute gem. And the swoon! OMG the swoon is sensational! Of course Landon is all about expressing his feelings, and the romantic declarations are gorgeous.

“I’ve watched you from a distance for years, caring for you, worrying about you, thinking of you… I’ve felt pulled to you my entire life… I couldn’t explain it, and I couldn’t wish it away even when I tried. You’ve never left me. I’ve carried you with me always.”

And it’s not just him! Cami sees her shot with Landon for what it is – her chance at the man she has always loved and the happy ending she has always wanted, and she’s not about to do anything to screw it up. She follows her heart and throws herself right into their relationship. And even when there is drama, it’s all handled quickly, with messing about or stupid behaviour. Their relationship is effortless, their love is beautiful, and their story is sweet as pie.

“I get lost in you,” I whisper, wishing I could see her face, but not wanting to move her.
“Mm,” she says. “But it’s the kind of lost that’s like being found.”
I blink, processing her words, and know, in this moment, that there will never be anyone else for me.

This is the perfect book to read if you’re stressed out and want a drama, angst, problem-free read that will leave you with a smile on your face. I really liked the characters and I enjoyed their romance, I just would have liked a little bit ‘more’. More of what, I have no idea. Just… more.

I still enjoyed it though, and looking forward to Kat’s book coming up next.

3.5 stars.