I enjoyed how realistic this story was – it was believable, although a bit fantastic that Liam would have “found” Zoe in the manner that he did. I liked and appreciated the fact that Liam was over all self-actualized by the time he meets Zoe again.

While Liam has a few stupid moments when he won’t admit how emotionally invested he is, or accept that he wants a real relationship with Zoe, all other aspects indicate otherwise. I like that he bumbles around, yet is determined to help Zoe. Normally I hate the “I’ll save you from me/yourself” hero – but here it works because he was so young, which made it more noble, albeit still misguided. He’s a big softy, really, which is impressive considering all the hard knocks that life has dealt him. He’s old enough to have outgrown the chip on his shoulder, and has done incredibly well for himself. She’s the sex kitten, artist, brass-balled woman, but also vulnerable, uncertain, and sexless. I felt bad for Zoe, sometimes wanted to shake her so she would start caring for herself, but never did I think she was being stupid.

Mayberry did a wonderful job in making it believable, yet not mopey or annoying. However, I was sympathetic to her situation, and understand the reason for Zoe to act as she did. There was one (well, a few) bad incident in her past, and unfortunately Zoe has let that color her life. She’s incredibly sexy, warm, talented… and self-destructive. Either way, the original relationship was a great foundation for Zoe and Liam. Or (and) the fact that teen sex squicks me out. Maybe because there were twelve years in which the hero and heroine had no interaction. I normally adore friends to lovers stories, but this didn’t really feel like one. However, I still really enjoyed the book. Mayberry’s newer Blaze books have been getting a bit darker in tone. Mayberry describes in her “Letter to the Reader” where a hero walks into an art gallery and sees a nude portrait of the one woman who “got away.” It’s perfect, and Ms.

I was very excited to learn she has this new book out – and I had a hard time putting it down. Sarah Mayberry is one of my favorite authors, and definitely one of my top five favorite Harlequin/Silhouette authors. Limecello’s review of She’s Got It Bad by Sarah MayberryĬontemporary romance released by Harlequin Blaze on 1 Apr 09

Anything for You by Sarah Mayberry