Cooper's Charm
By Lori Foster
Release Date: July 31, 2018
Ebook Available from WV Reads!
3 Stars - Another light, summery romance from Lori Foster than lacks some of the intrigue of her older titles. The two sisters Ridley and Phoenix try to resist the charms of a couple alpha males Cooper and Baxter. An easy, lazy read here with a smooth story and a fun, warm atmosphere great for the beach or a long weekend.
Foster's writing style is tried and true, no change here. Her dialouge is still natural, her descriptions sparse but detailed, and her characters are down to earth. I just didn't find much to get excited about here and found it so similar to her 2020 release The Somerset Sisters (though this one came first). Except this time the sisters are more alike in personality. Phoenix is struggling to overcome a random attack that left her untrusting and jumpy. Ridley is more grounded, yet no less reluctant and scarred. Both are sweet, creative, and self-sufficient. The men are confident men who are avoiding commitment for various reasons.
A few minor things about this book got on my nerves. Both sisters have body issues and I generally avoid stories with this trope. They think they're thick/chubby while the heroes are excited they're a "handful" of woman or whatever. It's just an over-used character trait to me in romance that adds little to the story. At least Phoenix wore glasses. The guys end up testing the sparkly waters of a relationship with these girls they find hot, amusing, and in need of protection. I could have done without Cooper's wife's ghost sort of skirting the edge of the pages where she's mentioned. And with the set up of both sisters having possible enemies lurking made me wish for more suspense. But there was a little at the end. Plus the sister bond Foster writes so well is here, and there's a sexy scene or two to appreciate. Throw in an adorable puppy in need of a home. This is a good read overall that maybe just didn't fit my mood the day I picked it up. Plenty of favorite tropes are here for the enjoyment of both long time fans and newcomers to Foster's work.
(NS)
No comments:
Post a Comment
Please keep comments respectful and geared towards the review, new arrival post only. The library does reserve the right to remove any negative posts that it deems inappropriate.