Hard to Love

Rating:
Summary: Steamy!
Review: If you liked the crew in Sweet Tomorrows, you'll love Sebastian and Alexandria. They are both rich, and it takes a hard fall for them to understand the true meaning of love. Of course there are steamy love scenes.

Rating:
Summary: Corporate love...
Review: Sebastian Harmon is a spoiled, pampered rich boy who has never had to do any hard work, nor has he ever taken anything seriously in his whole life. His parents realize they are to blame and finally decide to do something about it; they take an unexpected six month vacation, leaving the family business, Harmon Department Stores, in Sebastian's hands. During his six month tenure, Sebastian must improve the company's financial projections by ten percent, or he'll lose everything.

Alexandra Bramble is the founder of Jhoni Cosmetics which, without a major promotional contract, will soon face serious financial difficulties. When Alexandra's friend hears of her plight, he discusses it with Sebastian, with whom he has been friends with for years.

Alexandra agrees to meet with Sebastian, and although she is not impressed with Sebastian's business technique, the realization that she could lose her company prompts her to give him a chance. Because of their close working relationship, a mutual attraction develops. It's not all wine and roses though, simply because Alexandra has a secret that she fears will ruin her if it ever gets out. What will happen? Will Alexandra find that her fears were all for naught?

HARD TO LOVE is your typical romance novel, with a little bit of intrigue to spice things up a bit. Normally I am a sucker for a good romance story, but unfortunately this novel left something to be desired. There was nothing that made it stand out, nor did it evoke any emotions in me, other than frustration with the characters. They were shallow and pretentious, and the shame Alexandra felt because of what she believed was a dirty little secret that could ruin her good name, disturbed me quite a bit. In the end though, they manage to redeem themselves somewhat.

Reviewed by Renee Williams
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers