Monday, May 18, 2015

Laura’s Review of The Game Plan (Neighbor from Hell, #2) by R.L. Mathewson



Synopsis

Spend the next 40 years in prison or break her lease early?

Normally she’d be able to say that this one was a no-brainer, but things have definitely changed since she was forced to move in across the hall from Danny Bradford.

A lot of things……

She wanted to get through one day, just ONE day without Danny Bradford doing something to test the limits to her control, but with that damn smile of his and his habit of leaving her contemplating manslaughter, she didn’t see that happening anytime soon.

He loved his family, but some days…….

It was too much, but that was okay, because his small neighbor living across the hallway provided him with endless hours of entertainment. Not on purpose of course, but did it really matter as long she made him smile?

What I Loved
          I haven’t read a Neighbor from Hell story in a while and The Game Plan reminded me so much of why I love this series.  The Bradfords are up to their crazy antics again, and this time its Danny Bradford that is torturing his poor unsuspecting neighbor Jodi. What I love most about these books is the fact that I literally have to catch my breath from laughing so hard and this story was no different. 

         Danny Bradford definitely takes after the rest of his family with his crazy obsession with food and his love for tormenting his neighbor.  I love the scenes that begin with Bradford visiting a restaurant and end with complete chaos and another ban.  I love Danny’s relationship with his family and how no matter what his brothers and cousins support and watch over him.  I love that although there are some pretty funny scenes with each family member giving each other a hard time, they stick together and support each other during tough times and
are always there.

          My heart totally went out to Jodi, she’s a girl who has been burn pretty badly in the past and is trying to piece her life back together.  I love how even though she’s a shrimp physically can be a fierce fighter when she needs to be and when shit hits the fan she is there to fight for the people she loves.  Of course I loved the chemistry between Jodi and Danny, and I love that Jodi made Danny work for her trust and love.  Danny might be one hot ex-marine but he still needs to work to get on Jodi’s good side after all the crap he’s pulled.


Not So Much
          I love books that switch point of views because it offers a more well rounded story, but there were times that I wish the scenes were told from the other person’s point of view.  There were some scenes that felt limited to me because they were told from the wrong person’s point of view.  It sometimes created holes in the plot and skipped around a little too much. 

          As much as I love this series and the Bradford men, this story was a little repetitive after a while.  The overall plot followed the same exact pattern as the other books in this series and by this point it would’ve been nice if there was a variation, maybe adding a new twist. The constant self-loathing from Jodi was tiring as well after a while and slowed down the plot. As much as I really liked Jodi I was done with her constantly questioning herself and Danny’s intentions. 


To Sum It All Up!
          I’ve truly missed the Bradford family, they have me cracking every time I open up a new book and The Game Plan was no different.  I love the carnage this family creates anytime they travel together or dine out.  Also, it was so wonderful to see my favorite Bradfords Trevor and Jason again, and to see just how crazy Trevor’s children have become.  Danny comes from a huge immediate family and I can’t wait to see what happens to rest of his siblings because I’m sure it will be just as funny and adventurous as all the other book.  Danny and Jodi’s sexual chemistry definitely lead to some pretty steamy sex scenes which definitely added a very hot element to the book.  The attraction between these two was undeniable and it was great to watch Danny go after Jodi aggressively and show her what a good man has to offer. 

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