Two for Trust

I'll admit I've always loved this plot line since I started reading Harlequins way back in high school. Finch is being bold and has no idea who he's tour companion is. There is the predictable series of ups and downs as they get to know each other. This is a sweet no sex story.

I do love the Dreamspun Desires series. I've said it before...I love it because it reminds me of reading Harlequin's as a teenager.

I really enjoyed the premise of Two For Trust. That Finch decided, after being turned aside by the evil doctor at his work, to take himself on the adventure of a lifetime by taking the trip to England that he'd been dreaming about. This all despite the fact that he had to quit his job in order to do it, he was brave enough to jump on a plane and not look back. Meanwhile, serious, but sweet, Benedict found excuse after excuse to keep Finch near him, and not let him leave the country. Not really know what it was he wanted, he at least knew he didn't want Finch to leave.

Finch was nerdy, and dorky about history, and it was adorable as could be. He didn't care that he was seen as a geek for knowing all the little things he did. He loved everything about where he was going, and what he was seeing, and wasn't afraid to show it. Still presenting that courageous front, of being willing to step forward and try something new. The two men certainly made "opposites attract" a perfect phrase.

One thing I really liked about the book that was original was the setup in the chapters. For about 3/4 of each chapter it was told from Finch's POV completely. Then at the end, the last 3-7 paragraphs or so, it was from Benedict's POV. It moved the story forward in a different way, gave the reader a little mystery that would unravel in the next chapter, and was nice to see how Benedict was moving forward. I really enjoyed the originality of this idea.

This one was probably a little two sweet for my normal tastes...(small spoiler ahead), as the two don't really kiss until about 85% into the book. It doesn't have to have sex, but the back and forth was a touch more than I normally like. I never was sure that Benedict actually wanted Finch, until the very end. He was truly the stoic Britishman. It left me feeling a little frustrated at times in the book.

All in all, a book I enjoyed...and all the English historical and geographical information was amazing! I now want to go have high tea in England, and explore every little thing (which I do any way during travel).

3.5 pieces of eye candy