Shelter: Moon Lake, Book 1 - Dahlia West
Aug 14, 2019 15:50:43 GMT -7
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Post by Mari on Aug 14, 2019 15:50:43 GMT -7
barely 3 ⭐
Shelter by Dahlia West is now part of KU. It wasn't when it was first released and I bought it. Dahlia West is a hit or miss author for me. I'm in a minority with this definite miss. I loved that the book was set at a lakeside lodge in Idaho. I loved the hero, Grant Daniels. Grant and 2 of his friends were unjustly dishonorably discharged from the marines. Cole and Silas follow Grant home to Idaho where is family business is in decline. Grant and his friends decide to bring the failing lodge back to profitability.
Paige and her 2 ultra wealthy friends, Tallulah and Savannah, arrive at the lodge for Paige's wedding. I didn't care for Paige at all. She's been abused by her boyfriend and has no self esteem. If Grant hadn't seen the marks of abuse on Paige and stepped in she would have married her abuser. She's weak and insecure. So much so that Grant, his friends and her friends are constantly reassuring her. The romance between Grant and Paige wasn't just a slow burn it was a no burn. I couldn't get why a smart man like Grant would want someone as needy as Paige. I didn't get their relationship. I admit I reached a point that I skimmed my way to the end and IMO Paige never did grow to be resourceful like I hoped she would. I know the next book will be about Cole and Savannah and I think I'll pass. Savannah has her issues with drugs and alcohol and I'm afraid the the book will revolve around her issues. I simply prefer a stronger more self sufficient heroine in romances.
Shelter by Dahlia West is now part of KU. It wasn't when it was first released and I bought it. Dahlia West is a hit or miss author for me. I'm in a minority with this definite miss. I loved that the book was set at a lakeside lodge in Idaho. I loved the hero, Grant Daniels. Grant and 2 of his friends were unjustly dishonorably discharged from the marines. Cole and Silas follow Grant home to Idaho where is family business is in decline. Grant and his friends decide to bring the failing lodge back to profitability.
Paige and her 2 ultra wealthy friends, Tallulah and Savannah, arrive at the lodge for Paige's wedding. I didn't care for Paige at all. She's been abused by her boyfriend and has no self esteem. If Grant hadn't seen the marks of abuse on Paige and stepped in she would have married her abuser. She's weak and insecure. So much so that Grant, his friends and her friends are constantly reassuring her. The romance between Grant and Paige wasn't just a slow burn it was a no burn. I couldn't get why a smart man like Grant would want someone as needy as Paige. I didn't get their relationship. I admit I reached a point that I skimmed my way to the end and IMO Paige never did grow to be resourceful like I hoped she would. I know the next book will be about Cole and Savannah and I think I'll pass. Savannah has her issues with drugs and alcohol and I'm afraid the the book will revolve around her issues. I simply prefer a stronger more self sufficient heroine in romances.