Holy helluva hot book! Seriously, this book needs a warning on it, because it is hot, hot, hot and just about melted my Kindle.
The author deftly explores a marriage in which two people finally realize that they have desires that each can fulfill…they’ve just never thought to explore them. Abby has tried to forget her wild college days and make herself a better person, while Sam has always been straitlaced.
An interesting encounter at Abby’s college reunion (which was interesting on its own, because I would not recognize a single person from my college) leads the couple to question their interests. In turn, they decide to “experiment with fantasies.” And they have no idea what they have gotten themselves into.
The sexy times in this book were some of the hottest that I have ever read, but they were unique in that they were between a couple who had the ultimate trust in each other, due to almost a decade of knowing each other. It was such a refreshing change from the usual combustible 20 somethings who have no experience at all.
(Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but it’s kinda been done to death.)
I really loved that Abby and Sam approached their exploration from a base of mutual trust, and that they remained solid in their commitment to each other as each new experience made them question the foundations of their relationship.
The secondary characters were well done as well…the only person I could have used more of was Angela (the Home Depot scene was great). She kind of seemed to appear only when needed, and it would have been interesting to see more of her.
I liked how all of the characters (main and secondary) were truthful in their commentary. Mitchell’s descriptions of his life were not just there for titillation; it seemed based in honesty and reality.
I also appreciated how the author built each of Sam and Abby’s experiences on the previous one. This allowed for a very natural flow to the story, which was enhanced by the characters’ thoughts and feelings about each event.
Truly, you should grab this book. It’s a fascinating exploration of what may lie beneath the surface of a marriage.
And did I mention it’s hot as hell?
Just Past Two by Elia WintersMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I don’t even know where to start with this book. I loved the characters, I loved the character development, and I loved the entire plot. It was very evenly paced and incredibly realistic. The way the author allowed the characters to explore their feelings and emotions felt natural and was very unlike many romances of this genre. Abby and Sam were so real and honest that they could be anybody going through the same issues. I appreciated that the author wrote about main characters who were older and married (instead of the usual young and inexperienced). The author hit the nail on the head with this one. I truly enjoyed reading about their growth and experiences, and I look forward to reading more from this author. Visit my blog at Fireflies and Free Kicks Fiction Reviews for some more detailed (and dirtier) thoughts on this book. Thank you to Entangled: Scorched (via NetGalley) for a pre-release digital ARC.
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