The Ex Factor

This author seems to have a predilection for writing books that tackle serious, weighty subjects but are soft romances. (I say, after reading two books by this author.) This works moderately well for me. The romance in this book is nice and soft and sweet. It's also sort of slow burn and sort of not. I mean, they take until the 60% mark to kiss on the lips (prior to that there was one affectionate head kiss) but they are having sex by the 70% mark.

To me the first is completely explainable. Daniel just got out of an abusive relationship - in fact, is actually still in one at the start of the story. He doesn't need passion right away, he needs companionship, friendship that grows into something more. This part is lovely. But I'm not the sort that thinks slow burn ends with the first kiss. After that kiss, the relationship moves very fast, in my opinion, and, after how long it took to get there, was very surprising. And, I cannot deny, somewhat unwanted. (I think they have sex three times in thirty percent. But I did finish this book two days ago, so that memory might be a little...inaccurate.)

I have...very mixed feelings for this book and...am still not sure this is an author for me.