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Title: THE DATING ALTERNATIVE

Author: Jennifer Woodhull

Genre: Romantic Comedy

About The Dating Alternative:

Max has crushed on Brie for as long as he's known her but the timing was never right. When he finds out they're finally single at the same time, he's poised to move from friend zone to serious dating... until he finds out she's only looking for something physical. He offers his services in hopes she'll come around. Just when things are starting to go his way, a shocking turn of events snatches her from his grasp. Now he has to resurrect the life he thought he'd left behind to help the woman he's falling in love with before it's too late.

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Book Musings :

Source : ARC from the author via Inkslinger PR
Date read : January 6,2019
Rating :4/5
Reread factor : 3.5/5

The title is what caught my attention on this one, though the blurb was the usual romance plot. Brie, the heroine was dumped just before her wedding and she decided to try out fling style dating instead of relationships. And that's how the book started.

When I began the book, I thought it was the usual run of the mill romance but as I continued I enjoyed the writing style. It really added character to the tale and kept me flipping the pages to finish it. The language was easy to read and really flowed and was natural. At no place, was it forced or artificial. That's one point which made me have fun with the playful banter between Brie and Alex. The story had the right tone, appropriate to the scenes throughout the tale. I loved the fact that the author wrote the book in both Brie's and Alex's POV which made me peek into their innermost thoughts. This added to the romantic vibe between the two.

Another point which really caught my eye was that the hero, Alex was more invested in the relationship, contrary to the usual trope of the heroine falling first in love. And I loved him for his patience and sexiness. Was he hot!? Yes! I was literally drooling, I tell you. Brie felt a bit more naive to me and she didn't measure up to Alex in my opinion. But as a couple? I adored them because of the sweetness. And on that point, I wish the author had gone with more sweet than steam. Yes the romance is again super hot and that kind of put me off a tiny bit because I am getting tired of all the sensual times though it didn't keep me from enjoying the book.

I didn't anticipate the twist near the end but it was a pleasant surprise which tied up all the threads of the plot. Other thing I didn't like was that the author was using Max and Alex in the former and latter parts of the book. I wish she had used only one name throughout the story. All in all I relished the read and I would definitely check out her other books if a chance arises.

All the thoughts noted are my own and aren't impacted by anything.

My one line review : A steamy sweet romance with playful banter between the protagonists.

About the Author:

We all need moments of escape. With all the demands on us day in and day out, we each need something just for ourselves. Perhaps nothing provides a private moment - a brief respite from every day - like escaping into a great story. When you pick up one of my books I hope you find that place that you can escape to. Explore the streets of Paris with new heroines or fly around the world to reclaim your lost love with a favorite hero. Whether it's the romance that takes your breath away or those climactic encounters that make your pulse race, I hope you find that solitary moment of enjoyment while lost in one of my stories.