Reading Under the Willow Tree

*I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for a review*

This book was not what I thought it would be at all. I read the blurb and thought it was a PNR when really it is a very human contemporary novel. I am not complaining because generally speaking I enjoyed this.



Fallen Angel takes is about a very tough subject, one that I never really thought I would see in erotic romance. Bradley, however, treats this subject with respect and I never once thought this book was done in bad taste. In fact it was very sweet and although there are some upsetting moments is doesn’t dwell on them. This book is more about moving on with your life after bad things happen, not about the bad thing itself.



Angel is a great character; she has been through so much but manages to be full of hope and love. I liked her so much because of this. Dec is carrying around a lot of anger but really he is soft and sweet. I liked the romance between them. In the beginning I wasn’t sure because feelings were growing so quickly, but I did come around. The sex scenes were really, really great...but (and this is a big but) before they get to the sex point there was a lot, and I mean A LOT of self-pleasure going on. It felt like someone was masturbating every two pages. I am all for personally exploration but in moderation. Seriously, find some self-control people!! I am quite honestly surprised they had any energy left to have sex with each other.



Despite the vigorous self-love I did enjoy this story it doesn’t set out to upset you, which given the subject matter it could have done. Instead it is a short and sweet romance that is hard to dislike.