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ROMANCE BACKSTAGE - Kim Shaw Harlequin Kimani/Romance July 2009 |
SYNOPSIS: Ambitious Raven Walker is determined to become a Broadway star. Dru Davis is a player with a no-strings approach to love. But the passion between them may have Raven craving a life beyond the footlights, and Dru longing to give up his freewheeling bachelor life.
SERIES ROMANCE |4| Keren Childers
REVIEW:
Raven is adamant about nothing getting in her way
of her dreams of being on Broadway. That includes the handsome, sexy and
powerful producer Dru Davis. Raven does her best to avoid Dru at all costs. Can
she be strong enough to
withstand him? Or will he eventually win her over?
Ms. Shaw introduces two characters that are unique and talented. Both have
withstood some challenges in their lives. Raven has always dreamed of dancing in
front of an audience. She set her goals and stood by them. I admired her
aggressiveness of knowing what she wanted to do and sticking to it. Dru is a
business man and looks for ways to take his business to the next level. Not
being selfish, he feels his woman should be on the same page with him. And while
I think some women would love for a man to take charge like that, Raven is not
quite that woman. Both can be stubborn and eager to have their way, to say their
relationship goes through some rollercoaster rides is an understatement. Raven
jumps to conclusions at times without seeing the full picture. Dru needs to
communicate more in making decisions that concerns both parties.
The story takes place in New York. You definitely get a feel of what Broadway is
truly like in this story. New York is a fast pace city where dreams can come
true.
The secondary characters definitely give the story the twists and turns it
needs.
I don’t think anyone will forget Sapphire; Raven’s long lost sister and of
course Raven’s best friend Carley. Can you say catfight?
I felt overall that the story was good. It moved just a little too slow for me
in the beginning, but it was hard to put the book down after that. I recommend
reading this book.
reviewer@romanceincolor.com | 28th August 2009