She met the
Golden Boy during a cold rain and was immediately captivated by his beauty and
charm. Little did she know that he would be Mr. Jones, her college professor. Oh,
how the freshman blushed with embarrassment. Still, her infatuation lingers on
for the young 25-year old psychology teacher.
Throughout
the semester, Finley continues to run into Mr. Jones, catching his eye with
shy, fumbling retreats. She is basically the epitome of the quiet, studious
college student, which would relate to many readers.
Strange how
it all turns totally Mission Impossible.
It was unexpected and just seemed a little offsetting for me. Suddenly, it’s
just the two of them, stranded and on the run. Alone, in a cold cabin out in
the middle of nowhere—of course, they would get closer. I mean, the two were sharing body heat.
Well-written
for the most part, this is a story of a sensual infatuation in the midst of
treacherous survival. But for a naïve introvert like Finley, this was all a
shocking surprise that only kept on getting worse. It seems Mr. Jones wasn’t
what he claimed to be. All of a sudden, the reader is thrust into politics,
terrorist groups, and conspiracy theories. What? I liked how this book started,
but then about half-way through, it was kind of losing me with its mysterious
complexities, the story deviating from the two main characters and going from
one harrowing situation to another. Even though it was a fast read, it was
still a lot to take in.
I understood
the author was going for this political/psychological thriller romance, which
might suit some readers, but I just feel that I would’ve enjoyed it better if
it was a tad more simplified.
My rating: 3 stars
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