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Fix-It. If anything goes even slightly awry, he goes out and purposely gets into fights with people. Mr. She didn't have respect for him.
She was worried he wanted her for her money. Carter, her friend Daphne, and everyone around her seem so amazed by her. She finds out this isn't true, but they never discussed it. I found that bit of nonsense simply unbelievable. And I quote, "Khela marveled at how good ol' Southern boy ignorance and urban sophistication resided side by side within him." Ignorance.Carter, though the more likable of the two, comes off like a school boy in comparison to Khela. This only makes the reader dislike her more as she is so undeserving.
She comes off as ungrateful for her fame and fortune and condescending to everyone around her. Because of his looks, Khela invites him to a writing convention as her date.PROS: Khela is a strong heroine. That detail must have escaped proofreaders. She's attracted to Carter Radcliffe - the man she believes to be her building's super. The author never addressed the issues these two characters had that were keeping them apart.
She seemed to think of Carter as man candy. This novel has none of those qualities. He must be one fast healer. PLOT: Khela Halliday is a romance novelist who no longer believes in love. He's concerned about being nothing but a pretty face. This issue is never really resolved.There's one point when Carter admits to reading Khela's books, but a later conversation indicates that she doesn't know he's read her books. If you like steamy love scenes, don't buy this book.
After one initial steamy scene, the rest fall flat and fade away with little detail but with plenty of flowery prose.2 STARS: I did not enjoy Mr. It was boring. Fix-It is well written.CONS: Khela is unlikeable. Even situations that seemed like they would be interesting or funny were bogged down and dull. Once it's even mentioned that he'd need plastic surgery to fix a scar, yet Khela never finds out about any of these fights. There are numerous times when his good looks are brought up and women behave like fools around him. Be it a great plot, lovable characters, steamy sex, or what have you, a book needs something to keep me interested and entertained.
Borrow this one from the library or a friend before committing to a purchase.
He went through a lot just to be with the female lead (I forgot her name too; that says a lot don't it). I was so bummed out about not enjoying this story more than I did; especially after reading the other reviews. The male charater Carter was charming, funny, sexy, and patient but also insecure when it came to his love interest. Anyways, she was annoyingly snobish, and cold but knew how to write some of the steamist love novels in her field of work. Maybe, I'll try to read it again or maybe I'll just sell it or barter it for a differnt book.
The story doesn't really go anywhere. The characters are not very likeable and unpredictable in a bad way. The 'sex' between the characters is written in a clinical unappealing manner. The reason that I am giving this two stars instead of none is that I can tell by the writing that the author has the skills to tell a story and develop charactes, she just didn't manage to pull it off here.
One of my favorite parts of the book was the 'beefcake' incident. I also wish that we could get slightly more insight into Carter's point of view regarding some of the choices he makes. Even though the female lead is black, and the male lead is white, this should hardly be classified as an 'interracial romance', and that is meant as a compliment. Carter tries to be more than that, even if it's sometimes impossible to escape. The racial differences are a much appreciated afterthought.The main characters, Khela and Carter, are also precious in a way. She has insecurities, and she is somewhat jaded. She is going through a bit of a inner struggle between what she writes, and what she actually believes in based on her own experiences.
This book received 5 out of 5 stars for me simply because it was an enjoyable, well written book. I searched all over for this book before finally deciding to bite the bullet and order it. Carter is an example of how beauty is so superficial, even to the 'beatiful people'. Also, there are certain parts of the story that I could do without such as Daphne's, Khela's best friend, weird display of jealousy at one point in the book. The title may mislead one in believing that he is just handsome 'eye candy', but he is so much more than that, and this is what creates his struggle. He's also built with flaws of his own that make you want to shake him at times. You have Khela, a woman who is very successful, making a name for herself as a romance writer. She has flaws, just like all the best characters do.
She is somewhat quirky, and has an unusual sense of humor that one could never accuse her of being 'boring' or 'typical'. The autor clearly has a sense of humor, and impressing intelligence that surpasses a lot of the IR reads out there. She inspires him, and that's why the book is so different. No one is being 'saved' here. But it gives the readers something to look forward to to watch his progression.This book is good because you have a love story here where two people actually learn and grow from each other.
It was a move that you come to recognize as being "So Khela". She is a strong, successful, black woman, but we are not bombarded by that fact. Khela is insecure, Khela can be somewhat silly, and she can be frustrating. I must say that I am not disappointed that I did. The female lead does not change the male lead.
You literally have a woman who learns to let down her guard in another man based on his actions and overall genuine spirit, and a man who is inspired to be a better version of himself by the woman he loves, and not a completely different person. When these two grow as characters, they are not completely different people by the end of the book. They are the same, but BETTER versions of themselves.The descriptions of the setting for the story is outstanding, and the humor injected at times keeps it from being whiny and depressing. Also, the ending was too abrupt considering what transpired between the two lovers.
The interracial aspect isn't used as a plot driver, which is impressive in and of itself, but it also isn't completely glossed over in an unrealistic way. If I had to criticize anything it would be for the fact that at times, the writer would get so into a description or details about certain things having little to do with the story that it may become detract or seem like unnecessary filler. What I like about the way Crystal Hubbard wrote this character is that she is not a stereotype. Both those flaws are written in such a way that she appears to be more cute than annoying.The male lead, Carter, is also beyond the typical white male interracial lead.
One word, "Mangela". Beyond that, this is a good book, it will definately make you laugh, and it's not at all hard to like the two main characters.
Khela confuses Carter's working throughout the brownstone as his actual occupation.it's not.I liked that the story did not dwell on race at all. It does for a bit. Khela Halliday is an accomplished romance author. I loved Carter's sexy southern accent, but wow, his personal demons. A job well done. Race was never an issue. It gave an insight into just how much he truly loved her.Once Daphne (Khela's bestfriend and college roommate) convinces Khela to give Carter a chance, you think full on romance ensues.
I mean they are not in high school. Jaded by her divorce, she basically writes off the idea of "Love".Carter Radcliffe knew from the moment he set eyes on Khela, she was the woman for him. But not before one leaves the other. I thought Khela was a spoiled brat. I liked how he handled his break-ups with Khela. Carter walks out on Khela twice.I thought the book was articulately written. The author is exceptional.
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