For this to be D.B. Seider's debut
book, Congrats to you girl! It all came together so well, and I
adored it. It had a good plot, a lot of humor, great characters,
enough “nerdi'ness” to bring the nerd out in me lol, mystery, and
some steamy sex. Just the right amount of everything! =)
Science/Cancer research is basically
Dr. Stacey Jamison's lifeline, she's very involved with her work and
doesn't really have time for a social life, which means long hours in
the lab. Sure she notices the new incredibly handsome rising star Dr.
Henry Chan who's moved in down the hall a few months ago. But she
automatically assumes in his frame of mind, he thinks he is
“all-that” and then some. I love how D.B. Has Stacy word it..
“Most of the male
faculty acted like card-carrying members of the old boys' club. Men
who thought they knew more and were more capable scientist by virtue
of possessing a Y chromosome and a penis.” – LOL
Until while on one of
Stacy's many late nights working in the lab things go “bump in the
dark” … In the dark room. Her and Dr. Chan's first real one on
one was pretty comical. She was trying develop some film in an
ancient processor that has been known to act up often, well this
night it did. Frustrated after trying to fix the jam, she kicks it,
curses it, all the while not knowing that she's not alone until Dr.
Wonderful asks what that machine did to her.. Lol, I loved it.
Then after embarrassing turn
of events, she goes home to her roommate Jo, an up and coming artist
and relays her night to her. It's then been decided that Stacy needs
a night out on the town. This is where we see the red pumps on the
cover come into play. Since Stacy is indeed a Dr. and a loner she
always strikes out when it comes to men. So her friends find fun in
placing bets to see how long it takes her to scare them away. Sounds
like some good friends right? Her roommate Jo is convinced that it's
her shoes, so she makes her put the red heels on, Stacy heads back up
to the bar and starts slamming shots of Tequila, then guess who
approaches her? Dr. Henry Chan, and the way he sticks up for her to
her friends for the cruel prank is awesome! Every woman needs a man
like him at her side.
I really like how D.B. sort of turned
the tables and had the woman oblivious to the man trying to get her
attention instead of her pining to gain his for her. I liked
everything about the book and thought everything came together quite
nicely. I especially like what she has Henry think of Stacy in the
middle of the book when she finds her confidence and things steam up
between them.
“Confidence and
initiative were sexy as hell in a woman.”
I love that.
I will definitely
recommend this read to a friend and can't wait for more!
I agree. I thought the dynamic between Henry and Stacey was unique and well done. Nice review!
ReplyDeleteThank you ! =)
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