Title: Breaking The Silence
Author: Katie Allen
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Publisher URL: http://www.jasminejade.com/
ISBN: 9781419919534
Genre: Contemporary
Nymph Rating: 4 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs reviewer: Rose Nymph
William Jackson never thought he’d be able to live a normal life or do the things normal people do. After suffering such a traumatic childhood, he’d resigned himself to solitude. Moving from town to town for work suited him fine, as it meant no ties and no potential to get hurt. Will hadn’t meant to get attached to his new house in Minnesota but there’s just something about it that feels like home. Of course, the daily glimpse of a beautiful stranger walking her dog might have something to do with it. One of these days he may even get up the courage to introduce himself but until then, he’ll make do with watching from his bedroom window.
Oblivious to her silent observer, Jenny Fitzgerald is having a tough time herself. Sure, she has her job, which she enjoys despite the ever increasing unwanted attention of Evan. She has good friends and her dog Rosie is always there to greet her with affection when she gets home, but her bed is feeling very empty; the lack of dates weighing heavy on her heart. When Jenny bumps into a handsome blonde stranger one day while out walking Rosie, she’s instantly drawn to him. He may be a quiet, shy guy but Jenny just can’t take her eyes off him and they are soon walking Rosie together. With Jenny and Will’s friendship going from strength to strength, they’d be forgiven for thinking they’d finally found what they were looking for but someone’s been watching them and isn’t prepared to sit by and watch their happy ever after.
Breaking The Silence is a very well written, erotic romance story with interesting and endearing characters. The build up and anticipation of a relationship has always been my favorite part and it was wonderful to read as Will and Jenny’s friendship deepen and progress; their lives joining together. The sex scenes are plentiful and absolutely scorching. Jenny’s a likable woman whose friendship with colleague Christian adds some relief to the intensity of the story. I was intrigued by Will’s past as the author successfully built a character with substance and depth.
My only real criticism is that the plot seems disjointed at times. To begin with, the focus is fully on the budding relationship between Jenny and Will and how Jenny helps Will out of his shell. However, if it wasn’t for the reader advisory warning about a violent, near-rape scene, I would have been very shocked at the turn of events after their relationship had been established, as it was so out of synch with the atmosphere created in the beginning. Although what happens to Jenny does help her connect with Will in the end and was sensitively dealt with, I felt this aspect was rushed. This didn’t interfere with the enjoyment I got out of Jenny & Will’s relationship though.
Author: Katie Allen
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Publisher URL: http://www.jasminejade.com/
ISBN: 9781419919534
Genre: Contemporary
Nymph Rating: 4 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs reviewer: Rose Nymph
William Jackson never thought he’d be able to live a normal life or do the things normal people do. After suffering such a traumatic childhood, he’d resigned himself to solitude. Moving from town to town for work suited him fine, as it meant no ties and no potential to get hurt. Will hadn’t meant to get attached to his new house in Minnesota but there’s just something about it that feels like home. Of course, the daily glimpse of a beautiful stranger walking her dog might have something to do with it. One of these days he may even get up the courage to introduce himself but until then, he’ll make do with watching from his bedroom window.
Oblivious to her silent observer, Jenny Fitzgerald is having a tough time herself. Sure, she has her job, which she enjoys despite the ever increasing unwanted attention of Evan. She has good friends and her dog Rosie is always there to greet her with affection when she gets home, but her bed is feeling very empty; the lack of dates weighing heavy on her heart. When Jenny bumps into a handsome blonde stranger one day while out walking Rosie, she’s instantly drawn to him. He may be a quiet, shy guy but Jenny just can’t take her eyes off him and they are soon walking Rosie together. With Jenny and Will’s friendship going from strength to strength, they’d be forgiven for thinking they’d finally found what they were looking for but someone’s been watching them and isn’t prepared to sit by and watch their happy ever after.
Breaking The Silence is a very well written, erotic romance story with interesting and endearing characters. The build up and anticipation of a relationship has always been my favorite part and it was wonderful to read as Will and Jenny’s friendship deepen and progress; their lives joining together. The sex scenes are plentiful and absolutely scorching. Jenny’s a likable woman whose friendship with colleague Christian adds some relief to the intensity of the story. I was intrigued by Will’s past as the author successfully built a character with substance and depth.
My only real criticism is that the plot seems disjointed at times. To begin with, the focus is fully on the budding relationship between Jenny and Will and how Jenny helps Will out of his shell. However, if it wasn’t for the reader advisory warning about a violent, near-rape scene, I would have been very shocked at the turn of events after their relationship had been established, as it was so out of synch with the atmosphere created in the beginning. Although what happens to Jenny does help her connect with Will in the end and was sensitively dealt with, I felt this aspect was rushed. This didn’t interfere with the enjoyment I got out of Jenny & Will’s relationship though.
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