All It Takes by Willa Okati From the site: "Surprise -- it's a girl." Sullivan's just an ordinary comic book artist -- excuse us, graphic novelist -- if there is such a thing as an ordinary graphic novelist -- who bought an old drawing table as a hell of a bargain. Who knew the thing would be enchanted?

Now, whoever Sullivan draws comes to life. One of his cartoons, a punked-out, warm-hearted sprite named Melissa, has almost fully integrated herself into the world and become Sullivan's best friend. It's her mission in life to find him his one true love, since he's given up on looking for Mr. Right or even Mr. Right Now.

Looks like she may have succeeded. The thing is, Sullivan doesn't know that Melissa's in love with him.

And Melissa doesn't know that Sullivan has feelings for her, as well.

All it takes is a little magic…

And magic is what I found with this book.

I'll admit Willa Okati's books always make it to my 'to be read' pile. She's got a skill with the written word that I just love. I've read a number of her books but there is something about this one that has really stuck with me. I have come to expect great writing from Ms. Okati and wasn't at all disappointed with All It Takes.

The storyline is imaginative and I fell in love with the characters. Ms. Okati was able to move me emotionally within the pages of this book. I found myself laughing out loud at a few points and near tears at another. The emotional depths I found in All It Takes were an awesome addition to incredibly hot scenes.

All It Takes delivers on so many levels and is definitely staying in my 'keeper' pile.

C.L.

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