Book Review: Dangerous Impressions by Lisa Aldridge



My Rating: 5 Stars

 I really enjoyed this book! Not only is it fun because I'm familiar with the area where it takes place, but it is a sweet romance set amidst adventure, mystery, and suspense. Madison Bloom is is a very relatable main character, what with personal shortcomings, a dysfunctional family, and general feelings of self-doubt.  It is very fun and very clean--there is no language nor passionate displays of affection. Madison's relationship with her boyfriend, Nathan, is both supportive and uplifting. There is one scene where Nathan's shirt is unbuttoned, but there is nothing sensational about it. This book has a little of a Cinderella feel where the underdog hits the relationship jackpot and in turn she learns to see her own self-worth. I give this book five stars because of its engaging plot,  squeaky-cleanness, and good character development.



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