Female lead was immature, weak, too damaged to be sympathetic. She ruined the story. Male lead was way ahead of her in maturity, values etc. Too much contrast. ( )

Hard Compromise is a count your blessings story. A reminder that not everyone has it easy materially or emotionally. Ms. Beck told a tale of strength with a sensual vulnerability that is not found in many romances. Sassy and sexy Laurie is a tough girl with an uninhibited personality but her exterior hides painful insecurities that have haunted her since childhood. I don't get angry often but Laurie's mother had me seeing red. Neglectful, hateful, manipulative and mean spirited user are polite ways of describing a person like her, but I have a ton of less polite ones. The contrast in upbringing, social class and outside forces may have proved a stumbling block for Laurie but Ethan was made of stronger stock. He saw her worth even if she didn't and that's the greater gift of all. Having someone lift you up in the darkest moments. Keep tissues handy. ( )

This night was one super-hot scorcher to remember. Unfortunately, it was not just for the impulsive one nightery of mindless passion with hot as sin Ethan Booker. On top of the internal glow, she was melting at the fact that the one thing in the world she worked so hard for was taken away from her in one night. Burned to the ground. Now Ethan, might I say again, sexy as sin Sheriff has a proposal for her that she may just want to take him up on.

I had a good time reading this one. I was all ready for a sexy, sinfully delicious sheriff. Oh yes, I got that. Then I also got Laurie. These two have waited a long time to act on feeling, desires, impulses. Whatever you want to call them. To have someone else want to step in a make a mess of it all. It was sweet, sassy, sexy, and just plain delightful.

There was enough of the read to get enjoyment, not feel confused, have questions answered, and get a good feel for both Ethan and Laurie. What’s next in the Compromise Me series? ( )