Reveiw: Lost and Found by Nicole Williams

 

I’m a huge fan of Nicole Williams. From her Crash series to her stand-alone to her mini-series about a seductress, I can’t stop reading what she puts out. After reading Lost and Found, my love for her storytelling only increased (if that’s possible) and Lost and Found has quickly climbed its’ way to the top of the list of favorite books from 2012.

After numbing pain for the past five years with boys, alcohol, and all-around apathy, Rowen finds herself on a Greyhound bus to nowhere Montana the summer after she graduates high school. Her mom agreed to front the bill to Rowen’s dream art school only if she proves she can work hard and stay out of trouble at Willow Springs Ranch. Cooking breakfast at the crack of dawn for a couple dozen ranch hands and mucking out horse stalls are the last things in the world Rowen wants to spend her summer doing.

That is until Jesse Walker saunters into her life wearing a pair of painted-on jeans, a cowboy hat, and a grin that makes something in her chest she’d thought was frozen start to melt. Jesse’s like no one else, and certainly nothing like her. He’s the bright and shiny to her dark and jaded.

Rowen knows there’s no happily-ever-after for the golden boy and the rebel girl—happily-right-now is a stretch—so she tries to forget and ignore the boy who makes her feel things she’s not sure she’s ready to feel. But the more she pushes him away, the closer he seems to get. The more she convinces herself she doesn’t care, the harder she falls.

When her dark secrets refuse to stay locked behind the walls she’s kept up for years, Rowen realizes it’s not just everyone else she needs to be honest with. It’s herself.

If you’ve read any of my past romance reviews, you’ll know that I have a huge thing for cowboys. I can’t help it and Jesse has everything a cowboy-loving reader needs. He’s cute, sensitive, a hard worker and he wear’s cowboy hats...enough said. I really fell for Jesse and his downhome attitude. His country way of bringing out the best in Rowen make him so easy to love and his vulnerable and sensitive sides make for a much deeper read.

Rowen clearly has issues. She’s grown up with a mother who clearly doesn’t care for her the way a loving mom should and she’s spent her life trying to numb the pain and push people away. Her character was extremely complex and her dynamic with the country family and Jesse were so great, I couldn’t put the book down!

Lost and Found really touched my heart. It hit a place close to home (almost all of William’s books do for me) and I couldn’t put it down. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for something sweet, heartwarming and sexy. What a combination, right?

10 out of 10 - whew. it’s been awhile since I gave a perfect score!

Happy Reading :)

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Review: Crave (The Clann #1) by Melissa Darnell

Hello all! I am back after quite a few crazy weeks. I moved out of my old apartment, into a new one (with a two week gap in between, so I had some fun staying with relatives) and had so many crazy deadlines at work. I haven't had much time to read at all! But now I'm back with a gem that I discovered a few weeks ago. I had downloaded quite a few books at once last month, being all jazzed about my new Kindle. One of those books was something I stumbled upon on Goodreads. It’s a book called Crave, and I was very intrigued by the synopsis. I decided to give it a whirl, and I am so glad I did. Crave is one of my new favorite books.

Savannah Colbert is your average teenager. She’s a freshman in high school, doesn’t have an athletic bone in her body, and is regularly picked on by a clique of students called The Clann. Savannah was once friends with the kids in The Clann, but mysteriously they stopped speaking to her after fourth grade. Unable to comprehend why they went from best friends to enemies, Savannah takes solace in her girlfriends who always stick up for her. Everything is going normal until Savannah gets mysteriously sick. She passes out and wakes up five days later to the news that she’s a half-vampire, half-witch. Savannah’s parents explain that she got sick because her body was going through “the change” – meaning her vampire abilities may start to develop. Savannah learns that her mother is a former member of The Clann, which is actually a group of witches. Her father is a vampire (or incubus, to be exact) who feeds off both blood and human energy. Both The Clann and the vampire council told Savannah’s mother and father their love was against the rules, as vampires and witches had been warring for years. Savannah’s parents ignored their warnings, and the result was half-breed Savannah. Savannah is dangerous to The Clann because their blood is particularly irresistible to vampires, and The Clann elders refused to let their children around her once they learned what she was. While Savannah knows it’s in her best interest to avoid The Clann and heed her parents’ warnings about her ever-growing vampire abilities, Savannah can’t help but feel drawn to the gorgeous future Clann leader, Tristan. What she doesn’t know is that the feeling is mutual, and that Tristan has loved Savannah from a far since fourth grade.

This book was AMAZING. I could not put it down. I mean, to the extent I was cooking dinner and reading my kindle in the kitchen. I’m sure that was a sight for my boyfriend, watching me stir noodles with one hand and read with the other. I loved how the author told the story from both Tristan and Savannah’s point of view, because it was nice to see what each of their thought processes. I was also very compelled by the connection the two of them shared. It was the perfect, not-overly-angsty high school romance to add to a really awesome plot. It was very clear from the beginning that Tristan and Savannah were not going to be able to stay away from each other. One of my favorite aspects of the book is how protective Tristan became over Savannah. Savannah develops a mesmerizing daze that makes men she looks at become completely obsessed with her – sometimes violently. Tristan sees this and makes a point to put protective charms in her bags so the boys will leave her alone. Tristan manages to be protective without being Edward Cullen-creepy, which is a fine line.

I love that Tristan and Savannah are very in tune with each other’s emotions. I think the connection between the two of them was probably the best part of the book. The back and forth of will they-won’t they was enough to get your heart racing but not enough to irritate you. Every time they got close to kissing or talking about their feelings, I couldn’t help but hold my breath. I was so invested in their relationship. I could understand Savannah’s hesitation to get close to him, knowing that she might develop bloodlust and risk harming him. Crave has a good balance of romantic turmoil that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

I think Crave is a really interesting premise. In the age of vampire and witch/warlock books, it is original enough to be interesting but definitely borrows ideas about vampires and witches without going overboard. I never felt like I was reading a Twilight or Harry Potter rip off, which was great. I was concerned initially because I saw some very mixed reviews on Goodreads, but I have to say I can’t imagine why anyone would rate this book low. I've already finished the second book, Covet, and the third book titled Consume was released on August 27 (and I'm almost done). 

9 out of 10

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Review: Suddenly Royal by Nicole Chase

This book hit almost all of my absolute favorite points. Small town girl finds out she’s really royalty, hot prince, moving to a new place, finding out you’re secretly rich... all it needed was a cowboy and I would have passed out from sheer happiness!

Samantha Rousseau is used to getting her hands dirty. Working toward a master’s degree in wildlife biology while helping take care of her sick father, she has no time for celebrity gossip, designer clothes, or lazy vacations. So when a duchess from the small country of Lilaria invites her to dinner, Samantha assumes it’s to discuss a donation for the program. The truth will change the course of her life in ways she never dreamed.

Alex D’Lynsal is trying to keep his name clean. As crown prince of Lilaria, he’s had his share of scandalous headlines, but the latest pictures have sent him packing to America and forced him to swear off women—especially women in the public eye. That is, until he meets Samantha Rousseau. She’s stubborn, feisty, and incredibly sexy. Not to mention heiress to an estate in his country, this makes her everyone’s front-page news.

While Sam tries to navigate the new world of politics and wealth, she will also have to dodge her growing feelings for Alex. Giving in to them means more than just falling in love; it would mean accepting the weight of an entire country on her shoulders

For those who are close to me, namely my college roommates and fiancé, they know my go to feel good movie is ... Princess Diaries... the second one is my absolute favorite. I don’t know what it is about the story but if I’m having a bad day or I’m sick, I pop it in and the world is better. That’s how I felt about reading Suddenly Royal. It was one of those modern day fairytales that made you feel like a kid again and made you jealous that you weren’t Samantha.

The characters were awesome. The story is basically what would happen if Prince Harry found an unexpected air to the throne and she was a sassy chick from Wisconsin. I mean it’s basically every American girl’s dream right? That’s what so great about this story. It plays into your childhood fantasy of being a Princess. It could happen right?

Suddenly Royal was well written, had a cast of lovable characters and a plot that was well paced and exciting. Overall, this was my favorite New Adult this year and I can’t wait to read what Nicole Chase comes out with next....rumor has it it’s a book about Alex’s royal younger sister...eep!

10 out of 10

Happy Reading :)

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Reveiw: Never Too Far (Too Far, #2) by Abbi Glines

 

I’m a huge fan of Abbi Glines and I think I say that anytime I review one of her books. I began with her Sea Breeze series and quickly made my way through her other stories. The Too Far series is definitely not one to miss if you’re a fan of bad boys, strong female leads, drama and a whole lot of steamy romance.

He had held a secret that destroyed her world.

Everything she had known was no longer true.

Blaire couldn’t stop loving him but she knew she could never forgive him.

Now, she was back home and learning to live again. Moving on with life… until something happened to send her world spinning once again.

What do you do when the one person you can never trust again is the one that you need to trust so desperately?

You lie, hide, avoid, and pray that your sins never find you out.

In this installment of the Too Far series, Blaire is trying to figure out how she’s going to live without Rush. How can she move on with her life knowing what she knows now about Rush and her family? After the big blow out at the end of book one, we as readers think that things couldn’t possibly get more complicated than they are for Blair and her family situation...but then they do.

Obviously I’m trying to leave out any spoilers, but I loved reading about Rush and Blaire’s reconciliation. I hope there were no gasps of surprise at that revelation... I mean it’s a love story and there is a book three... come on people, you had to have seen that coming.

Rush’s pursuit of Blaire in Never Too Far brought me back to my days of reading Sandra Brown and Robyn Carr. The romances that Glines comes up with are original and heartwarming and you can help but pull for the bad boy going after his angel.

It’s hard to judge how much I liked this book in comparison to the first book because I’ve actually already finished the series. It’s a good middle book and it sets us up for an explosion of an ending. Get ready guys, Forever Too Far is all kinds of awesome!

8 out of 10

Happy Reading :)

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Cover Reveal: Hothouse Flower by Krista and Becca Ritchie

 

I'm very excited guys because I geto to help reveal the cover for Krista and Becca Ritchie's next book, Hothouse Flower! For those romance and New Adult lovers out there, you need to check these ladies out! Their first book, Addicted to You, is fantastic and I can't wait to see what Hothouse Flower will bring!

Hothouse Flower

by Krista Ritchie, Becca Ritchie

Release Date: February 2014

Summary from Goodreads:

Ryke Meadows, meet Daisy Calloway ... she’s all grown up.

Twenty-five-year-old Ryke Meadows knows he’s hard to love. With a billion-dollar inheritance, a track-star resume, and an alpha-male personality—he redefines the term likable asshole. But he’s not living to make friends. Or enemies. After months helping his brother through rehab and sobriety, he just wants to free climb three of the toughest mountains in Yosemite without drama or interruption.

And then he receives a distressed call from a girl in Paris—a girl that he has never been allowed to have.

Daisy Calloway is eighteen. Finally. With her newfound independence, she can say goodbye to her overbearing mother and continue her modeling career. Next stop, Paris. Fashion week begins with a bang, and Daisy uncovers the ugly reality of the industry. She wants to prove to her family that she can live on her own, but when everything spirals out of control, she turns to Ryke to keep her secrets.

As Daisy struggles to make sense of this new world and her freedom, she pushes the limits and fearlessly rides the edge. Ryke knows there’s deep hurt beneath every impulsive action. He must keep up with Daisy, and if he lets her go, her favorite motto—“live as if you’ll die today”—may just come true.

Standalone New Adult Romance: recommended for readers 18+ for mature content

 

About the Authors

Becca Ritchie is a carnivore of pop culture, television, film and of course YA and NA books. While in college, she worked at The CW television network and put her vampiric knowledge to good use, blogging about hit series and swooning over actors’ abs. When she’s not blogging, she writes novels and has teamed up with her twin sister for their New Adult novel ADDICTED TO YOU. Available July of 2013.

Krista Ritchie is the mind behind popular trading website YA Book Exchange and created Nawanda Files, a book blog that also features books into movies news. When not pouring over entertainment news and the newest releases, she spends her time conducting research in a genetics lab. She’s happy to join forces with her sister, harnessing their twin powers to produce the first in a New Adult series.

Author Website│Nawanda Files│YA Book Exchange

Becca’s Links:

Goodreads│Twitter

Krista’s Links:

Goodreads│Twitter

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Review: Wide Awake by Shelly Crane

I saw this book on a fellow bloggers post for the blog tour. Had it not been for the post I read, I would have never pick up Wide Awake. It just didn’t seem like my cup of tea and definitely not something I would normally pick up. I’m so happy that I did though.

A girl.

A coma.

A life she can't remember.

When Emma Walker wakes up in the hospital with no knowledge of how she got there, she learns that she's been in a coma for six months. Strangers show up and claim to be her parents, but she can't remember them. She can't remember anyone. Not her friends, not even her boyfriend. Even though she can't remember, everyone wants her to just pick up where she left off, but what she learns about the 'old her' makes her start to wish she'd never woken up. Her boyfriend breaks up with the new girl he's dating to be with her, her parents want her to start planning for college, her friends want their leader back, and her physical therapist with the hazel eyes keeps his distance to save his position at the hospital.

Will she ever feel like she recognizes the girl in the mirror?

Wow. This book simply blew me away. The story had so many levels and you couldn’t help but fall for the characters.

Emma was a great perspective to hear from. As she tried to find her way back into her normal life, we were right along with her in not knowing who she was before the coma. She was self-centered, annoying, materialistic, and that rich brat that everyone loves and you hate in high school. The interesting part about Emma’s story is that she gets a second chance unlike many of us. Emma gets a semi-clean state and she has the ability to change her perception of herself and she can chose the path she wants her future to follow. She made the story for me.

Of course, then there is the damaged and ever lovable Mason who literally teaches her to walk again. His kind demeanor and his clearly troubled past make him the best kind of leading man. He helps Emma to transition back into the life of the living and encourages her to be herself (the better version).

While the characters and their development were spot on, so was the plot. It was perfect in terms of pacing and the twists and turns I didn’t see coming. We’re treated to a surprise ending that will literally leave you breathless and I couldn’t put Wide Awake down.

Overall, this story is one of my favorites. I’m going to be reading more of Miss Crane in the future and I encourage you to as well!

9 out of 10

Happy Reading :)

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Mini Reviews: The Rocker That Holds Me, Trick, Real, and Damaged

 

 

I’ve been reading a ton of quick little eBook only New Adult romances that won’t really take up a whole day’s worth of a review. So I figured I’d bundle a few of them together, let you know what they’re about and what I thought and hopefully give you a taste of what’s out there in the eBook world of New Adult Romance!

The Rocker That Holds Me (The Rocker, #1) by Terri Ann Browning

 

Browning tells the story of a young rock and roll band who are gaining wide spread success. They have booze, guitars and all the women they could want. Including Emma, the childhood girl that they rescued from a life of abuse and neglect. Now their pseudo touring assistant, Emma gives them everything they want and hides her secret love for one in the band. Everything changes when her world is turned upside down and the boys find themselves in a situation they never thought possible.

I really liked this one. I read the story in one sitting and couldn’t help but feel happy afterwards. I’m a sucker for any story about a rocker who turns soft for the woman he loves... and who doesn’t? If you’re looking for a fun, flirty read, this one is for you! (7 out of 10)

Trick by Lori Garrett

 

Meet Gunner and Harlow. They had one summer of intensely passionate romance until Gunner stomped on Harlow’s heart and left her for greener pastures. Fast forward a few years, Harlow is back and she’s not about to take no for an answer. The Gunner she fell in love with is hiding behind his bad boy facade and she will stop at nothing to get him back.

While I enjoyed Trick, it wasn’t my favorite. I felt like the story was a little tired and the pacing was off. It was another book about the bad boy in town falling for the rich Daddy’s girl. It romance was interesting and it was a pretty steamy read but overall it was a book I quickly forgot after finishing. (5 out of 10)

Real (Real, Raw & Ripped, #1) by Kathy Evans

 

Real is about a troubled and dark underground fighting champion and a put together and strong women who becomes his sort of trainer/physical therapist. Remington is a fighter with serious problems but when he meets Brooke and he can’t think of anything but her.

This is one of those romance novels that could have been a lot more if there had been some serious editing. There were cases of “insta-love” and the almost primal need Remy has for Brooke was unbelievable, if not  slightly disturbing. I finished the book only to see how things ended, but I won’t be picking up any of the other stories in the series. (3 out of 10)

 

Damaged(Damaged, #1) by H.M. Ward

 

Damaged is about totally hot teacher Peter and his student Sydney. At a chance meeting, Sydney and Peter instantly hit it off and things get hot and heavy. Then, suddenly, Peter stops and shows Sydney the door. The next day, she comes to find that Peter is the new teacher in her department... talk about tension...

I just recently did a review for Losing It and it follows a similar line. Someone you almost hook up with the night before ends up as your teacher in the morning. While Damaged wasn’t my favorite book of all time, I really liked it. It was done way better than Losing It and while the characters were a little one-dimensional, I read Damaged in one sitting and I was happy I had read it. (6 out of 10)

All of these books have rave reviews on Goodreads.com so even if I wasn’t a big fan, they are all definitely worth checking out. If you’re bored on a lazy Sunday, these are great, quick reads to relax the day away!

Happy Reading :)

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Waiting on Wednesday (22): Consume (The Clann #3) by Melissa Darnell

 

 

 

I downloaded Crave on a whim after seeing it on GoodReads, and couldn't get enough. I finished it in one day, and proceeded to download the sequel, Covet. True to form, I finished that one in a day. The last book in The Clann series, Consume, comes out on August 27 and I cannot wait!

Tristan Coleman has survived the change from Clann magic user to vampire, much to Savannah Colbert's joy—and despair. By changing the Clann's golden boy and newly elected leader, even to save him from death, she has unleashed a fury of hatred and fear that they cannot escape.

As the Clann and the vampire council go to war, Tristan and Sav face a new threat—a fracturing of the all-consuming bond they share. To fight for peace, they must forge a new trust and risk everything to take down their deadliest enemy, even as they must run for their lives. Soon they will learn that some bonds are stronger than love—and some battles cannot be won without sacrifice.

What are you waiting on?

 

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Top Ten Tuesday: Best Summer Reads

Here on the east coast, it's a very rainy Tuesday. So what better TopTen to feature than our favorite summer reads. Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme/feature hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. Maybe our list of sunshine reads will bring back the sun for our last few weeks of summer!


1. Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling

2. Breath (Sea Breeze, #1) by  Abbi Glines

3. Crave (The Clan, #1) by Melissa Darnell

4. Unbroken (Cedar Cove, #1) by Melody Grace

5. Spellbound (Spellbound, #1) by Cara Lynn Schultz

6. Can You Keep a Secret by Sophie Kinsella

7. The Goddess Test (Goddess Test, #1) by Aimee Carter

8. Switched (Trylle, #1) by Amanda Hocking

9. Beautiful Creatures (Castor Chronicles, #1) by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

10. Tempting the Best Man by J. Lynn

This is more of a compelation that a ranked list, but Jess and I both agreed without argument that Harry Potter is always a go to read for the summer. Whether you are re-reading or remember past summers of midnight book releases and rushing to finish the lastest installment, those books will always be what I reach for on a hot summer day.

 

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Review: Just for Now (Sea Breeze, #4) by Abbi Glines

 

It’s time for another Sea Breeze book review! This deliciously steamy series is hard to put down and I’m always sad when I finish one! Now I have to wait a while for book 5 and I’m itching to hear more about Jax Stone’s younger brother Jason in the 5th installment of the series!

 Preston Drake has had to grow up fast. With a drug addicted mother who cares more about her next fix than taking care of her little ones, Preston has had to step up and take care of his young siblings. When times get tough, Preston has to turn to some pretty unconventional (and illegal) means of making ends meet for his family. With a different trashy girl in his bed every night, he’s content with the life he thinks he deserves. Then there’s Amanda Hardy. The younger sister of his best friend and the good girl he needs to stay away from. He know’s he’s not good for a girl like Amanda but when she turns on the charm, he can’t seems to stay away.

 Of course, I really enjoyed this book. It’s the age old story of boy with the troubled past falls for the good little rich girl in town who happens to be a friend’s younger sister. It’s a classic story replayed over and over, but Abbi Glines did it right with this one.

Her story telling is once again showcased in Just For Now. Her characters are engaging and likeable and I fell for Preston right along with Amanda! It was interesting reading Amanda’s perspective because she’s the younger girl, forever known as the “off limits” younger sister. Her heart has always beat a little faster when Preston’s around but the looming shadow of her brother and his past have always kept things from going that one step further.

We also get to see a lot more from our other favorite Sea Breeze couples including more from the focus of book five, Jason Stone. I can’t wait to get my hand on Glines’s next installment!

7 out of 10

Happy Reading :)

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Review: Clockwork Princess (The Infernal Devices, #3) by Cassandra Clare

I don’t really even know what to write for this review. I finished the book last night and I tried to give myself some time to process it and get a handle on how I felt before I wrote my review...here goes nothing...

A net of shadows begins to tighten around the Shadowhunters of the London Institute. Mortmain plans to use his Infernal Devices, an army of pitiless automatons, to destroy the Shadowhunters. He needs only one last item to complete his plan: he needs Tessa Gray.

Charlotte Branwell, head of the London Institute, is desperate to find Mortmain before he strikes. But when Mortmain abducts Tessa, the boys who lay equal claim to her heart, Jem and Will, will do anything to save her. For though Tessa and Jem are now engaged, Will is as much in love with her as ever.

As those who love Tessa rally to rescue her from Mortmain’s clutches, Tessa realizes that the only person who can save her is herself. But can a single girl, even one who can command the power of angels, face down an entire army?

Danger and betrayal, secrets and enchantment, and the tangled threads of love and loss intertwine as the Shadowhunters are pushed to the very brink of destruction in the breathtaking conclusion to the Infernal Devices trilogy.
 

Whew. And it’s finished. The Infernal Devices trilogy has come to a close. It took me awhile to actually start reading CP. I would start and then stop and Ih ad a hard time getting sucked into the story as I did with all of Clare’s other books. I think the reason for that is because I just didn’t want it to end. I love the romanticism and poetry in this historical fiction and so it was hard to think that the series would be over. I’m hoping Clare will dive back into the past of the Shadowhunter histories to bring us stories from different eras.

Now down to the story. I promise you this will be a completely spoiler free review so don’t worry about shielding your eyes. If you’re a fan of Clare’s other works, you’ll definitely love this one. It’s got romance, tragedy, comedy and of course demon fighting action.

While I did like the story, this wasn’t my favorite book of hers. I felt like she did a lot to fit an ending into one book and I was finding myself skimming the romantic, tedious language used at times. I felt like some of the internal dialog could have been cut and the story could have been a bit more concise. Towards the end, the story shifted perspectives so much I found myself getting frustrated (but I think that was the point). Just when we’d be about to find something massive, she’d switch to the meeting of two forbidden lovers. I got frustrated, but it served it’s purpose of making you want to read more.

Now for the ending (again, spoiler free! I promise!). I’m not sure how I felt about it. I was with Clare all the way up to the Epilogue and that’s where I’m not sure how I feel about things. We end the story in 2008, presumably right after things go down with our favorite shadowhunters in NYC. There is reference to an “adventure” ending with Herondales, Lightwoods and Fairchilds. It was a bittersweet ending and I’d love to hear what those who have read the book thought.

Overall, I’m sad to be leaving the world of 1800’s London behind but I know that I’ve got a lot to look forward to with the Mortal Instruments finale looming and a new series on the horizon. What did you guys think of the ending?

** A word to the wise: If you don't’ want the ending spoiled for you, don’t peek at the map on the inside of the slip cover... it’s a character map and ruins a lot of surprised**

8 out of 10

Happy Reading :)

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Review: Rush (Breathless, #1) by Maya Banks

 

Let me tell you. After finishing this steamy first book in the Breathless series, I cannot wait to start book 2. If you’re looking for a romance a la FiftyShades or Bared to You, look no further. Rush is a sexy and touching ride that really will leave you breathless.

Gabe, Jace, and Ash: three of the wealthiest, most powerful men in the country. They’re accustomed to getting anything they want. Anything at all. For Gabe, it’s making one particular fantasy come true with a woman who was forbidden fruit. Now she’s ripe for the picking...

When Gabe Hamilton saw Mia Crestwell walk into the ballroom for his hotel’s grand opening, he knew he was going to hell for what he had planned. After all, Mia is his best friend’s little sister. Except she’s not so little anymore. And Gabe has waited a long time to act on his desires.

Gabe has starred in Mia’s fantasies more than once, ever since she was a teenager with a huge crush on her brother’s best friend. So what if Gabe’s fourteen years older? Mia knows he’s way out of her league, but her attraction has only grown stronger with time. She’s an adult now, and there’s no reason not to act on her most secret desires.

As Gabe pulls her into his provocative world, she realizes there’s a lot she doesn’t know about him or how exacting his demands can be. Their relationship is intense and obsessive, but as they cross the line from secret sexual odyssey to something deeper, their affair runs the risk of being exposed—and vulnerable to a betrayal far more intimate than either expected.

 I really liked Rush. Gabe was your typical business man with a bondage fetish (you know, a typical businessman...) who falls for his best friend Jace’s sister. Mia has always been trying to get Gabe’s attention, but their age difference and her brother always kept her from getting what she wanted.

 Their dynamic was interesting because while Gabe was the ever domineering and controlling man, Mia held her own. She is not only feisty, but she’s independent. She’s okay with being on her own because she’s not making sacrifices for what she deserves. It was refreshing to read a romance about a woman who wouldn’t be caught dead playing the damsel in distress. She holds her ground and when things get tough, she would rather live alone that with someone who doesn’t treat her the way that she deserves. I’m all the way team Mia.

 The story is extremely sexually charged and there are some definite down and dirty situations. Rush is not for the faint of heart, but I loved every minute of the story. If you’re looking for something that will literally steam your socks off, open Rush and have an iced beverage handy!

 7 out of 10

Happy Reading :)

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