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Distracted

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Received this as a complimentary copy

Belinda Wright is a new author to me which is what attracted me to the book

It would make a great holiday read and book club book

I loved the dynamics between the relationship and the twists and turns made for a great read - I would highly recommend and would happily read more of this author

If you are looking for a great holiday read, this is the one for you
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The chemistry between Luna and Brent is well written. The physical attraction is undeniable, from the first page I was sucked into the romance that started in an airport bar. It was a great contemporary romance novel that included lots of love, humor, and lies. There was some confusion while reading, there was no indication to the change of whose point of view I was reading in. As I continued reading I eventually got used to the change of the perspective. The lies between Luna and Brent could have been easily avoided if they both spoke the truth. The story was a bit fast paced but I enjoyed it overall.
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It took a while to get into this book and it didn’t really happen until around three quarters of the way through. It is a slow burner and a fast ending, in my opinion. 

The characters are brilliant and well written. The fact that they are running along side each other with no idea that their paths are crossing is a fantastic twist. However, the reader realises this early on and then for the majority of the book it stays that way.
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I am giving this one 4 stars, but really wish there was a 3.5. I liked the original premise of this novel with Luna and Brent meeting in the airport and then fate putting them together after their flight. I liked Brent's character and especially enjoyed watching the changes in him as the novel progressed. What I didn't like, however, was Luna's continual dishonesty. She had numerous opportunities to set things straight and honestly, I found it unrealistic that he didn't figure things out on his own. I love stories with a HEA, but this one that I didn't agree with. Luna irritated me on multiple fronts, especially her clinginess.protectiveness regarding her mother. Her characterization was sort of all over the place, but Brett saved the day for me.

This was an o.k, read but I would have enjoyed the romance of it all much more if not for Luna. 

*Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review!
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From the first few pages I was hooked with the characters and wanted to find out how the story would progress. I was routing for the main characters Brent and Luna from the beginning. This was a fast paced story, and I would recommend a read to anybody who is looking for a light hearted romance to keep them entertained.
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For me this was a fairly well written book. It started out in an airport, with the two main characters meeting by chance, and turns out they were heading to the same place. I was intrigued at first, because this story was taking place in Reading, England. It's not often I get to read a book from my home counrty. The characters were okay, Brent being the better of the two. Lue is okay, but in places she fell a little flat. The scenes that were supposed to be hot and steamy, were actually skimmed over and quick. The POV's are from Brent and Lue's perspective, again Brent's is better, I preferred his inner monologue.

The characters had agreed this was just supposed to be a fun fling, but as we all know, that doesn't always work out. Add to that the characters jobs and neither one saying exactly where they're working. This is part of the story line, and becomes an issue towards the end of the book.

Overall, it was a fairly good fun and light read. At one point it did get a little emotional for me, so I did get a little invested in the story. Also, if you like romances that don't have graphic sex scenes, then this is a book for you. This book is also fairly well edited, with few grammatical errors.

I was provided a copy of This Book by Netgalley for an honest review.
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Talk about being sucked in from the first page.  I immediately fell in love with the characters and couldn’t wait to see where the story was going to take us.  Both Brent and Luna were very likable characters.  Loved them from the start- loved the almost instant chemistry they shared even though they were both trying not to.

Loved everything about this book.  I cried when it seemed to be over for our couple.  
This was an excellent read!!
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Hot and steamy! It's supposed to just be an interlude, fast and fun. But there is the little thing of why he is even in town.  And why did she lie about her job?  I could see the disaster coming but could not look away.  This is a fun escape read with all that steamy goodness.  I enjoyed the story.
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This short at first, I wasn’t sure about because Brent was a little cocky.  Just as Luna had said but when she set him straight but not in a bitchy way, but a humorous way.  I was hooked.

     Now her ex, he pissed me off and he wants to explain why he cheated, yeah right. Yet, in two years you never see him bring his happy ass to her when his mom lives down the street from her mom.  Not even when her father passes away.

     Now Brent and Luna have instant chemistry that they both really try to fight.  He is a “one and done” type of guy when it comes to women.  She tries to ignore the pull because she doesn’t like the corporate world type guy and he seems all business.  Not to mention her heart is still in sting mode from her ex.

     When Brent surprises her and texts her asking her out to dinner she is both titillated and weirded out.  How did he get her number but not enough not to go?  To find out how you will have to read it.

     I enjoyed the dynamics of all the characters in this book.  This was a sexually charged couple for sure but expected especially from Brent when you read about his background.  Meeting Luna sets his life on a different path of slowing down and enjoying the moment while he is with her, three weeks.  Creating his own picture of a family.

     I felt the ending was a little too rushed when he returned.  But it was all saved in the epilogue so that was good.

     I give this: 4 stars.  Provided by netgalley.com.  Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com.
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What a lovely book....i always say that i judge a book by its cover but inspite of having such a simple cover,this book surpassed all my judgy prejudices. I have to say the book has it all - a meet cute moment,an alpha hero, a remarkable heroine,a lot of cultural references, cheating exes,yoga,hot chemistry and last but nit the least a very special romantic love story. 
Okay,so first of all I would like to thank netgalley for providing me with a arc of this wonderful book by this wonderful author. This story could not have been lovlier. It starts with a meet cute encounter between corporate consultant Brent and and  our lovely heroine Luna when Luna splashed her green tea all over Brent's trousers at the Delhi International Airport. I know love at first sight right?😜. Not so much cause Brent doesn't do relationship and Luna still didn't move on from her last one. Inspite of all odds they liked each other and had an instant chemistry which to be honest is hard to find now a days. They bonded over there mutual attraction but unbeknownst to them Brent and luna both had secrets that they were keeping from each other. The love birds didn't know that Brent was the consultant who was hired by the company where Luna works and Brent thinks that Luna is a hippy yoga instructor who travells around the world. So what happens to both of these airport crossed lovers?.. Did they survive the hardship that comes with both their busy life? Did Brent overcomes his resolve to stay away from relationship or did Luna tells him about her job? What happened to these two? Did they get their happily ever after or did Brent catagorised luna forever as just a "Distraction".... Find out by reading this book. It has already been released on 27 th april!!
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A light fun read with likeable characters, a fast paced plot , my first from this author but was a great introduction to her work.


Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
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The story of Luna and Brent

A fast paced and entertaining read. Brent is only in Luna's home town of Reading for 3 weeks, so they both know there is an end date on what happens between them, but what will happen when they actually get there. 

Luna told Brent she was a yoga teacher, so what will happen when he finds out where she really works?

Looking forward to reading more from this author.
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