the little bookish

4 stars

It is a short story that I finished within hours and it was a good read. I quite liked the connection I was having with Miranda because I understood well what she had been through. The past that haunted her and it changed her into different person. The lost ability to trust. Oh hell, I knew that feeling very well. In contrast, I felt a little connection with the Gavin but I admired his determination to make up his wrongdoings.

The romance was mild but filled with intense sexual tension and lust. I was okay with one steamy scene but skipped others as I got bored. I felt it lacked of chemistry. Perhaps, this is just me.

I got problem with the opera thing because I don't do opera. I liked the Sinatra-quoting part because somehow they're inspiring. The foodie stuff was amazing too because it made think about food and got me hungry. The best is when all the Lucianos gathered plus Miranda, fun happened and made me laugh.

Recommended.