Ashley S.'s Reviews > Walk of Shame

Walk of Shame is a fabulous and very creative story as told from the college student's point of view. Don't be fooled though because, in this book. we deal with real issues and travel on a journey of self discovery and find out just how it feels when you find the "one" you were always meant to be with. It is, for a lack of a better word, wonderful.

There are many reasons why I love this book.

First and foremost is that I absolutely fell in love with the H from the second that we met him. Sure, he is a complete egomaniac, but he has character - you can just feel it as you read the words. The one liners that he doles out are amazing and it makes me wish I knew him in college. Come to think of it, I did know him in college...many times over! One thing that always amazes me with Andrea's books is that she truly connects with the characters that she writes. It's almost like she is living vicariously through them, which - especially in this case, is not an easy feat. Weston, my new book boyfriend (I guess that makes me a Cougar now, sigh), is the most fratastic guy who you originally think is an a**, but then surprises the hell out of you and becomes one of the most beloved characters you will ever read. He is perfect because he is flawed and he owns it. What more could you seriously want in a guy? Plus, he is hot as hell, so that's another check in the "pro" column!

Secondly, I love how the author makes me work for the acceptance of the other MC, which, in this case, is our h, Peyton/Penny. She definitely took me a while to get used to because of her extreme feminist beliefs. In reality I hate people like this, but this is a book after all and I shouldn't be taking is so personally, right? Well, that is where Ms. Smith comes in again. With the way that she writes, she has the power to make you fuming mad when you disagree with a character, cry when that same character is hurting, and laugh with them when they finally figure out that they have been looking at everything...and everyone the wrong way. The story behind Peyton/Penny is very interesting and kept my attention throughout.

Lastly, the book was fantastic, the writing was on point, and the sex scenes were hot with a capital "H!" I know that I will never look at clowns the same way agin!

Overall, I loved this book and will definitely be giving it a second read soon. I just hope we see Weston and Peyton again - maybe in Marcus and Eva's book?!?