Queen B’s Decree: I love Siobhan Davis’s The Kennedy Boys Series. The kind of love where I stayed up past my bedtime for her. When I saw she was releasing a new standalone story, I greedily snatched it up.
The gist of the story is a pop star in hiding (from creepy stalkers!) meets a beautifully damaged girl, and together they mend their broken bits. Before I start I do want to point out one major flaw. If Shawn is as widely known as he is supposedly is, I would think he would have been recognized. Even if the Biebs changed his haircut and wore contacts I would recognize that beautiful face. So in this instance, accept fiction for reality.
First off, the whole “I’m in hiding so I’m lying about who I am” thing. I realize it was necessary, but it always puts a bad taste in my mouth. Shawn (aka Levi) was so conflicted and guilty about lying that you couldn’t help but forgive him. He was a little bit hot and cold…on and off…here and there about their relationship, but can’t blame him. Would you want to start a new relationship when someone is actively hunting you? Thought not.
And Dakota, our heroine, is not the only one to be a little wishy-washy. And another that is not without reason – her past is kind of an awful tragedy. Reading about Shawn being her support system was some of my favorite parts; gotta love a man who emotionally supports you in all ways.
The mystery was a big part of the story, but happily their relationship and character growth was equally important. Up until the end, I was guessing about who was the stalker. I never saw it coming and I commend the author in keeping the suspense alive without trending towards the ridiculous.
Book: Incognito by Siobhan Davis
Series: standalone
Genre: Rock Star/College
Hotness: medium salsa
Plot Devices: secrets