Kristie J’s Review of His Perfect Imperfections by Natasza Waters
Contemporary Romance published by Natasza Waters 2 Sep 15
This book came to my attention when it was recommended by a friend on GoodReads. I read the synopsis and it sounded intriguing enough to give it a try. Looking at the reviews at both GoodReads and Amazon, I feel like such a Grinch only giving it a C+, but, alas, I’m not enamored of it. It starts out very good and I was all set to give it an A, but as I went along, some things that hadn’t bothered me when I had begun, started to bother me more and more.
It’s a simple problem actually; the hero is just too good to be real. There is no imperfection in his perfection and I need some kind of imperfection…somewhere in my hero/heroine. Yes, his profession is an issue, but he gave it up after knowing the heroine for only a couple of days and when he told her what it was, it didn’t faze her at all. So take that away and he’s just too cool for school – or too good for me to buy into anyway.
First off, he’s gorgeous looking, nary a hair out of place. He’s rich beyond belief. I can’t imagine his previous profession paying that much money – but then I don’t know that much about it. I’m deliberately not saying what he does/did, as it would be a spoiler and I know many people don’t like them.
He is unbelievably kind and patient and understanding with Mika, when a normal guy would get a bit impatient with her reticence at being willing to make any kind of commitment, considering everything he has to offer her.
He has a mansion with a gorgeous scenic view and an adorable dog that is pretty much perfect, just like Cain. After a while my teeth almost started aching from his sugary perfection. And, yes, I feel terrible bitching about a character being too flawless – but there it is.
I really like Mika, though, and while she does hold Cain at arm’s length, I could understand why she does, considering the reasons. I imagine it would be a nightmare living with what she has lived her whole life with.
I love her support network; all her friends and how they all look after each other, and I appreciate how they encompass Cain into their group. He really does seem a bit lonely.
Even though I’m only giving this a C+, I still recommend it, because my beef with the book is an odd one and I don’t want it to keep anyone from reading if this kind of thing doesn’t bother them. The story itself is good, Mika makes for a great heroine and Cain – well – *chuckle* a great hero.
It’s not often I recommend a book that I give a lower grade to, but there is always an exception and this is one of those.
Grade: C+
Summary:
Mika rents a quaint cottage on a seaside estate. With a group of amazing friends and her disease in remission, she’s happy. In a world spellbound by beauty, she hides the scars of her disorder beneath baggy clothes. Perched on the cliff, her mysterious landlord lives alone in a stately glass house, although his home is transparent, there’s no penetrating the blue abyss of Cain’s eyes or the coldness of the striking man who disappears for days at a time.
Women are Cain’s business. The fantasy he sells has made him a wealthy but empty man. Within a short time, he’s lured by Mika’s beguiling spirit. When life cracks its whip at her, he’s there to catch her. Discovering her secret, he teaches her passion, but it’s her love he desires, not her flesh. To keep her, he’ll have to confess his past sins and convince her that beauty is more than skin deep.
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