Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Book Review and Giveaway for Drive by Kate Stewart


DRIVE
by KATE STEWART

Music . . . the heart’s greatest librarian.

The average song is three and a half minutes long; those three and a half minutes could lead to a slow blink, a glimpse of the past, or catapult the soul into heart-shattering nostalgia.

At the height of my career, I had the life I wanted, the life I’d always envisioned. I’d found my tempo, my rhythm. Then I received a phone call that left me off key.

You see, my favorite songs had a way of playing simultaneously. I was in love with one man’s beats and another’s lyrics. But when it came to the soundtrack of a life, how could anyone choose a favorite song? So, to erase any doubt, I ditched my first-class ticket and decided to take a drive, fixed on the rearview.

Two days.

One playlist.

And the long road home to the man who was waiting for me.


REVIEW: 4.5 STARS
"I was completely immersed in his eyes, drunk on temptation, done." 

Every once in a while you get introduced to a new author that can make or break your thoughts on reading new authors; ones that can break you out of your bubble. Kate Stewart was that new author for me. This book was the very reason I LOVE triangles. The way she weaved the emotions into this story, the way she introduced us to the characters, the way she allowed us to fall in love with them, only to turn our love for them into a weapon against our own hearts? SO GOOD. Ohmygoshsogood.

Ok!! We know I love triangles, and the way this one was told, the introduction to the characters, the storyline that held me captive until the end, it was all-consuming. When you start this story, you have NO idea who is what and why, and I loved going through it this way. The intrigue alone motivated me to keep reading, but also allowed me to stop and ponder what was going on!! The not knowing is what made me pay very close attention to all the minute details Kate dropped along the way. Drive was a busy read that allowed me to fall in love with all the characters, and solidified the 'why' I fell in love with this trope in the first place. The best part about a triangle is the WHY. Always my favorite part. It brings about so many questions and makes you look deep inside as to why Stella is pulled toward Reid and Nate, each one individually and collectively. MAN!! I really really enjoyed this one!

I was quiet about posting this book at first, I admit. I posted the book as a TBR Alert/Cover Reveal on my Facebook page, but was still pretty anxious about reading a new-to-me author. I started reading it, and while the beginning was a little slow for me, it was the set up for the story that kept me turning the pages. The WAY this one was told is my favorite part. I know I have seen back and forth in books before, but I loved the way this one was more of a current situation recapping her past; coming to terms with all the choices she's made in her life. This allowed me, as the reader, to fall in love with these two men and question how it all correlated with the beginning of the book. I loved this...I truly truly did!! The beginning was ripe with contagious excitement and that kept pushing me to continue. This one was a journey that I got to take with Stella, and with all the misunderstandings growing into understandings, this one kept me guessing until the very end. I remember messaging the author as I went along, falling in love with each guy independently, and in the end, feeling that emotional heartbreak that she felt in the beginning....but it was a realization. I loved the way this one started, the way it read, and the way it ended. I seriously enjoyed the angst and the buildup a lot.

"You wonder what it would be like if we were together, if we had gone further. You still want the fairytale, but it's mine to give you and I can't give it to you if you're with the wrong fucking prince."

I can tell you right now that I was torn between both men, and that made the understanding of Stella's situation that much more gripping for me.

ON ONE HAND: I loved the strength in Nate's composure, I loved his take charge attitude, but I also loved his sarcastic and playful side. He had such an understanding for Stella that you don't see with many men, and I adored the way he loved her!! He exuded dominance, but had an insane amount of patience. He was such an anomaly. He was intense, but he was playful. He was matter of fact, but he had game. So darn sexy!!

ON THE OTHER HAND: I really enjoyed Reid's depth and the gift of comfort he always gave Stella. The way these two bounced off each other, and the way they grew on each other, the way they helped each other through the tough times. MAN. I loved their relationship!! I loved the way Stewart explained the fluidity of Reid in his element and the fact that his life choices were never simple. His decisions were not made lightly, and I hurt for him by the time I found out what was going on. But the determination he had? OMG...I couldn't get enough. So darn sexy!!

So, I could see why Stella was torn, because I was torn too!! HAHA!! Both of these men were sexy and they both offered her something she needed at the time and this is exactly why a triangle is my favorite. The emotions, when written well, are so legit and so true, it's stomach-clenching good! I loved this one. The depth of each character was written out so very well, as well as the way she told their sides of the story. I was able to fall in love with both of these amazing men without hesitation. What a problem to have...my gosh, I felt for Stella!!

"In love with two worthy kings, and I was queen of the damned."

I cannot say it enough that this was the best introduction to Kate's writing for me! I was able to read it over a few days and revel in the story little by little, and I didn't want to stop reading it. Being able to read this slowly over those few days, stopping to ponder, to discuss with my husband, and then continue on made this book that much more enjoyable. There was so much depth in these words; the meaning behind them and how she wrote this book didn't escape me. She created a beautiful and sexy as hell vision for me while I read this book. The message about music carrying her through all her good times and bad, it was so neat to read it this way. <sigh> I am so excited to read more by her.

"Looking at him, being able to touch him, it was the purest drug."
~BEE


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Kate Stewart lives in Charleston, S.C. with her husband, Nick, and her naughty beagle, Sadie. A native of Dallas, Kate moved to Charleston three weeks after her first visit, dropping her career of 8 years, and declaring it her creative muse. Kate pens messy, sexy, angst-filled contemporary romance as well as romantic comedy and erotic suspense because it's what she loves as a reader. A lover of all things '80s and '90s, especially John Hughes films and rap, she dabbles a little in photography, can knit a simple stitch scarf for necessity only and does a horrible job of playing the ukulele. Aside from running a mile without collapsing, traveling is the only other must on her bucket list. On occasion, she does very well at vodka.

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Friday, November 3, 2017

Book review and Giveaway for Exp1re by Erin Noelle


EXP1RE
by  ERIN NOELLE

Numbers.
They haunt me.
I can't look into a person's eyes without seeing the six-digit date of their death.
I’m helpless to change it, no matter how hard I try.
I’ve trained myself to look down. Away. Anywhere but at their eyes.
My camera is my escape. My salvation. Through its lens, I see only beauty and life—not death and despair.
Disconnected from all those around me, I’m content being alone, simply existing.
Until I meet him.
Tavian.
The man beyond the numbers.
How can I stay away, when everything about him draws me in?
But how can I fall in love, knowing exactly when it will expire?


REVIEW: 5 STARS
"Midnight may surround us, but I'll be damned if I let her slip into the darkness."

OK, for this being my first FANTASY genre book, I am in love. this was a WIN for me!! Honestly and seriously, I cannot wait for the second book!! To set a record, this is my first fantasy, not of this world read, and I am so excited to read more. Erin Noelle is a newer author for me. I have read one other book of hers, and I really liked her writing. It flowed and the cadence really worked for me. Knowing that this was of a different genre for me, this book was going to be a monumental undertaking for Erin for Me. I know, that sounds ridiculous, but the fact that I was willing to step outside my norm knowing how easily Erin's words flowed, this was going to be a big step for me. Let the record show, this was the best adventure I've taken in a book in a long while. I *LOVED* it!!!!

I love that this was a step into a different world for me....all the while keeping it 'real' for me. Tavian was just the person Lyra needed, and the fact that he was so strong in his convictions, so comfortable in his feelings, it made this story work for me. I read it with a smile on my face. The beginning is a serious undertaking for any heart to venture into. It's hard. It's a scary reality but to have that ONE that you are comfortable enough with, are able to connect with, it makes dealing with the aftermath that much easier. I loved that Erin was able to make this plot line SO relatable while allowing us the escape into the possibilities of the "what if" side of life. I cannot explain enough how comfortable this 'world' made me. Erin Noelle will be an easy read for me. Repeatedly. This book proved the ease in which she can tell a story and allow my mind to venture into new realities. The circumstances, the world at the time, the allowables in place that let me journey into this story, it all worked out so well. 

"The blanket of stars above us is breathtaking, but with her nestled into my chest, it's downright magical."

Maybe I was awestruck. Maybe I was pulled in wonderously. Either way, I was able to enjoy this story with a smile on my face. To fall in love with Tavian's strength, to understand Lyra's inhibitions....this story was so easy to follow and so easy to escape into: I. AM. IN. LOVE. I seriously loved this one and the journey it took me on. I couldn't put this one down....and every time I had to, I constantly thought about it. 

I have my OWN theories on Tavian and I am so curious about him, but I also know that I may be waaaay off base, but I'm good with that because I am so intrigued. I want to know more!!! It's been a while since I have been this in love with the Hero of a book this much. His strength. His personality. His confidence. HE was so easy to fall in love with and TRUST implicitly. I can't wait for more of their story. I am eagerly anticipating the second half of their story to find out how this all wraps up. I love that these two have something to learn from each other, and with their unknowns, the discovery period between these two is a fun thing to explore. I truly enjoyed this. Gosh, I am so ready for more. 

"You don't play fair with those kisses."
"Fair is subjective. I live in absolutes."

I know it's easy for people to just say,"Wow!! This was amazing!!" But for me, being such a departure for me to toe the line of fantasy, this was a BIG step for me. This will rank up in my favorites list because of the EASE of Erin's storytelling, and the flow of her words. I needed this type of story to make me remember the reason I love reading, the ability to experience something new, something so good that it made me turn the pages with wonder and excitement. I LOVED IT!! I know I keep saying this, but it's been a LONG while since I have been this excited to finish a story!!

"Anytime, anywhere. I'm all yours."
~BEE


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The image of him from yesterday, climbing out of the cockpit and taking his helmet off after
handling that F1 race car like he’d been born with a steering wheel in his hand, pops into my
head and my thighs impulsively clench together. Holy rings of Saturn. Even though he was a
sweaty mess, it was the sexiest I’ve seen him, and considering I’ve been treated to the sight of
his naked abs a few times already, that’s pretty much impossible. The way he exuded command
and control over the powerful deathtrap-on-wheels then stalked toward me like the badass he
is... yeah, I had to chant “Unavailable, unavailable, unavailable,” over and over in my head to
keep me from flinging myself at him.

“You do realize I’m the driver, right? And if my memory serves me correctly, I’ve done a pretty
damn good job of keeping you safe and sound so far on this trip, especially considering how we
started.” He glances over at me, a hint of a smile playing at his lips. “And to add to that, I think
you’re having a much better time than you thought you would. Dare I say, despite your claim
that you don’t ‘do people,’ you might even like getting to know one of your subjects. Namely,
me.”

I turn to watch the groves of olive trees lining the Italian countryside whiz by out the window,
hiding my grin. He’s right. We’re six days and three countries into this journey, and he’s done
nothing but take care of everything, including me. From insisting I sleep in the bed while he took
the couch in Barcelona, to always letting me choose where we go sightseeing and the
restaurants we eat at, to cheering me up the minute he notices my mood turning gloomy, Tavian
West is everything I could ask for in my first real adult friend... and more. I can’t deny it any
longer. I’ve got a full-blown crush on the guy.

One that will stay my little secret.


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Erin Noelle is a Texas native, where she lives with her husband and two young daughters. While earning her degree in History, she rediscovered her love for reading that was first instilled by her grandmother when she was a young child. A lover of happily-ever-afters, both historical and current, Erin is an avid reader of all romance novels. In 2013, she published the Book Boyfriend Series, which included books Metamorphosis, Ambrosia, and Euphoria. Her books have been a part of the USA Today Bestselling list and/ or the Amazon and Barnes & Noble overall Top 100.

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Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Book Review and Giveaway for A Little Too Late by Staci Hart


A LITTLE TOO LATE

For nine long months, I've been fighting to figure out how to be a single dad, how to be alone.

For nine long months, I've been failing.

When Hannah walked through the door, I took my first breath since I'd found myself on my own. She slipped into our lives effortlessly, showing me what I've been missing all these years. Because Hannah made me smile when I thought I'd packed the notion of happiness away with my wedding album.

She was only supposed to be the nanny, but she's so much more.

The day my wife left should have been the worst day of my life, but it wasn't. It was when Hannah walked away, taking my heart with her.


REVIEW: 4+ STARS
"In the span of a few heartbeats, she'd knocked the rust off me, my gears creaking and groaning to life a the mere sight of her."

Just as the title suggests, some things are just a little too late, and it's hard to stomach when they are. But with this story, Staci has taken our little hearts and run them through a little wringer. I love the way Staci tells a story. I love the way she starts off easy and light, lets us fall in love with the characters, and then painfully tears us apart, only to put us back together again, seemingly whole. At least we hope, right?

We originally met Charlie in A Thousand Letters, but make no mistake, this can be read as a complete standalone. My review can be read HERE, but to say that I loved Charlie in that book, well....my heart broke for him at the hands of a very selfish and cruel wife then. And that isn't missed at all in this story either. We hate Mary just the same, if not more -- trust me. GRRR. She makes my blood boil, and I don't like the way she selfishly handles herself.

The moments precious and the looks innocent, but when they come to a head, they are sexy as can be. Hannah and Charlie clicked immediately. When you know, you know, and there was no question in my mind that these two knew. I was feeling giddy after reading their first few interactions, and the way it made them both feel. I couldn't help but smile at the anticipation of this new reality to make itself known to them both. A touch here, a smile there....it was all these little things that made up the big picture. But with two broken worlds colliding, there was an abundance of fear and trust issues that circled their hearts, and those issues reared their ugly head at the most inopportune time and it hurt my soul! I legit felt so sad when things came to a head, leaving me frantically turning pages to get more of their story.

"You don't have to be afraid."
"I wasn't -- until I had something to lose."

That line killed me. I'm telling you, you're missing out if you don't take this journey through Charlie and Hannah's love. I could feel the fears they both had, and one major one I felt wholeheartedly was the fear of projecting those wants onto someone else, and you weren't sure that they wanted it, and that fear held you back. I loved this journey. I loved this love. I loved this story. Once again, Staci did our hearts justice with a deep and eye-opening read. Make sure to read between the lines. Feel the emotions she is feeding you because the depth of the characters and their emotions are so well written. 

"Don't say you're bad for me, not when you've shown me everything good."
~BEE


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CHARLIE

The next morning, I was up and in my office before anyone was awake, attacking my work with newfound enthusiasm and a plan in mind. Because I wanted to feel like I’d felt the night before in the kitchen again, and there was only one way to get that back.

Today, I would take a few breaks and be present. Today, I would change, work be damned. Today would mark the first real attempt. Because change wouldn’t happen on its own. I had to make it happen. And to make it happen, I would have to put boundaries in place, starting with my weekends.

I checked the clock around eleven that morning and closed my laptop, pushing away from my desk and heading up the stairs in search of my children.

When I rounded the corner into the kitchen, I found them sitting at the table with their lunches. And when they saw me, their smiles validated my grand plans with unwavering certainty.

“Hey, guys,” I said, smiling back as I walked over to them, ruffling Sammy’s hair when I passed him.

“Hi, Daddy,” he said.

Maven’s mouth was full, so she just waved, and Hannah smiled at me from the island where she was setting up a spread for sandwiches.

I snagged a grape off Maven’s plate and popped it into my mouth. She handed me another, which I accepted.

“Thanks, pumpkin.”

“Are you done working?” Sammy asked hopefully.

“’Fraid not, bud. But I thought I’d come have lunch with you. Is that okay?”

“Yeah! Want a Nilla Wafer?”

“Psh, obviously. And I thought we could play for a little bit before I have to get back to work. What do you say?”

He nodded, grinning. “We can play trucks! You be the bulldozer and I’ll be the tractor and Maven can be the monster truck and Hannah can be the ambulance because she helps people.”

“Perfect,” I said on a chuckle.

A burst of color caught my eye. A vase on the windowsill behind the table held a spray of red and orange tulips.

“Those are beautiful,” I said, gesturing to them. “Where did they come from?”

“Oh, I picked them up this morning,” Hannah said with that ever-present smile.

“Feeling homesick?”

“Always a little. But I love having fresh flowers in the house, something bright and delicate and alive. Well, maybe not alive anymore, but it feels alive, doesn’t it?”

“It does,” I said as I moved to her side.

“Can I make you a sandwich?” Hannah asked.

“Nah, I think I can manage, thanks. How’s it going this morning?”

“It’s good. We went to the park this morning.”

“I rode my bike!” Sammy crowed.

“Did you? No bumps or scrapes?”

“Nope!”

“I’m impressed. Maybe next time I can come too,” I said, hoping it was something I could deliver as I reached into the bread bag for a stack.

Hannah turned to the cupboard, returning with a plate for me.

“Thank you.”

She was still smiling, standing at my side, assembling her sandwich. It was so mundane, something completely and utterly boring, but like the weirdo that I was, I found myself watching her hands as she folded cold cuts. We worked around each other—not that it was complicated, but there was a sort of rhythm between us, a natural pace wherein I used what she wasn’t and finished just as she needed what I had. I wasn’t sure why I noticed it, but I did, and I appreciated the simple synchronicity of the moment, a breath where things were easy.

I passed her the mustard as she handed me the ham. “So, I was thinking …” I paused.

“Oh, were you?” She glanced over at me with a hint of mirth at the corners of her lips.

“I know. I almost sprained something.”

Hannah laughed gently.

“If it’s okay, I think I’d like to try to handle bedtime tonight.”

“Of course it’s okay; they’re your children.” That time, her laughter was sweet.

“Do you … would you … do you think you could maybe …”

She shifted to face me, her eyes full of encouragement.

“Would you mind … helping me?”

Hannah nodded, her smile opening up. “That’s what I’m here for. Just let me know what you’d like me to do.”

I smiled back. “I’m sorry. I know it sounds stupid. I just … I haven’t done this much on my own, but I’d like to start.”

Her eyes softened, caught by slanting light, lighting up with sunshine. “There’s nothing to be afraid of,” she said simply.

I didn’t speak.

“There’s no right or wrong, and they don’t care about anything other than you being there. It’s simple enough; you only have to try.”

“Is it really that easy?”

“It really is. You’ll see.” She reached for my arm and gave it a squeeze that wasn’t meant to be anything but friendly but held something more, something in the pressure in her fingertips and the depths of her eyes.

It was something I did my very best to ignore. But I felt the heat of those
fingertips long after they were gone, even as we sat across the table from each
other eating lunch, the tulips in the vase behind her bowing their long heads as
the sunlight illuminated them, exposing what was hidden within their petals.


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Staci has been a lot of things up to this point in her life -- a graphic designer, an entrepreneur, a seamstress, a clothing and handbag designer, a waitress. Can't forget that. She's also been a mom, with three little girls who are sure to grow up to break a number of hearts. She's been a wife, though she's certainly not the cleanest, or the best cook. She's also super, duper fun at a party, especially if she's been drinking whiskey. 

From roots in Houston to a seven year stint in Southern California, Staci and her family ended up settling somewhere in between and equally north, in Denver. They are new enough that snow is still magical. When she's not writing, she's reading, sleeping, gaming, or designing graphics.

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Sunday, October 22, 2017

Book Review and Giveaway for Move the Stars by Jessica Hawkins


MOVE THE STARS
by JESSICA HAWKINS

Lake
It was a hot summer day when I met him on the construction site next to my parents' house. If I’d known then what I do now, would I have kept on walking? Manning was older, darker, experienced—and I’d trusted him when he said the story would only ever be about us. I’d held those words close and challenged fate, but I had lost.

A part of me is still that sixteen-year-old girl squinting up at Manning, but no matter how far I fall or high I soar, I’ll always be a bird without her bear and nothing without him.

Manning
When I close my eyes, I can no longer see her. The decisions I made were to push Lake in the right direction—away from me. But now that she’s gone, would I have made those same choices?

I’d walked away like I was supposed to. I’d kept my distance. I’d bent over backward to keep Lake pure, but she’s no longer that girl, and I don’t know if I can stay away anymore. I only know I don’t want to. She’s still everything I want and nothing I should ever have, but if anyone can move the stars, it’s her great bear in the sky.

REVIEW: 5 *SPOILER FREE* STARS
BUY THIS SERIES
READ THIS SERIES
LOVE THIS SERIES
~BEE 

Ok, for real. That's what I wish my review was able to say. Because, yeah. I cannot and will not spoil anything for you, and please go in to this book completely blind. A lot happens. A lot is discussed. A lot of emotions are had. And when I say that Jessica doesn't just give the love away, I really mean it. Go into this one with an open mind, an accepting heart, and a forgiving conscience. I just finished it and I am in shock still. I’m trying to come to terms with the multitude of emotions I felt while reading it.

"That was Manning's problem. He'd turned down real love because others would judge it. He refused to accept what he deserved unless it was bad."

To note: this story was NOT all champagne and roses. This wasn't an easy trip down merrily ever after lane. It was flawed and real, heartbreaking and maddening. The pain and the depth, the wait and the torture; it was all there. I want for everyone to see their suffering, the depth of their love, and then understand that neither time nor distance was enough to take away from their amazing love story. This, for me, was full-on heartbreak within the opening pages of this book. We have a super feisty Lake and a mouthy Manning, and to say I loved it would be a serious understatement.

I truly feel.....worn out.  After finally getting the conclusion to one of the angstiest, most intense trilogies I have read this year, I am honestly emotionally worn out. I don't know how else to put it. After I finished it, I just kinda sat there and pondered what I had read. I know a lot of people don't trust all the 5 star reviews they constantly see from "super fans" of an author, but I think this one is warranted. I like to think I'm a super fan, and Jessica is my favorite author, but I think I come with explanation and understanding, as well as discussion. I would honestly love to say this was told in a way that made me think. Made me ask questions. Made me try to put myself in their shoes to better understand the reactions. I loved that I was able to be mad at Lake for her decisions, but I could also empathize with her. Your first love is the hardest to reconcile all your feelings for, whether they are anger, happiness, sadness, jealousy, fear, or complete comfort. I wanted to see it through her eyes, and I got that. I also got a better understanding of Manning's motives, right or wrong. I am so glad we got closure on some of the serious items that were bugging me.

"I didn't know it would turn out this way, Lake. Your life, and mine, nothing is how I thought it would be."

I loved that we got to see them both grow, mature, mess up, fix things, try to move on, and then figure things out. I love that Manning challenges Lake to look within to feel out her happiness. It’s not surface scratching happiness he’s looking for. It’s the depth these two have that is beyond words. Unspoken and felt with their hearts, they challenge each other and nurture each other in ways beyond comprehension. It is such a beautiful thing to see. True love at it's finest.

I know this might not be everyone’s cup of tea and I’m ok with that. But for me, their story couldn’t have been any easier or harder than how she wrote it. It needed to be this messy, gritty and raw story that made you feel the gamut of emotions. There was NO way it could have played out easily. I honestly think Jessica did this story justice.

The book was the culmination of tempting fate, and fighting fate. What do you think is going to happen? The story is told with some mind-spinning wonder, in a way that you can't help but get caught up in emotionally and mentally!!! I hope you love this series as much as I did.

"You can't come back into my life and tell me it's a mess when you're the one who created it."
~BEE

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Jessica Hawkins grew up between the purple mountains and under the endless sun of Palm Springs, California.

She studied international business at Arizona State University and has also lived in Costa Rica and New York City. To her, the most intriguing fiction is forbidden, and that's what you'll find in her stories. Currently, she resides wherever her head lands, which is often the unexpected (but warm) keyboard of her trusty MacBook.

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Friday, October 20, 2017

Book Review and Giveaway for Ruthless King by Meghan March


RUTHLESS KING
by MEGHAN MARCH

New Orleans belongs to me.

You don’t know my name, but I control everything you see—and all the things you don’t.

My reach knows no bounds, and my demands are always met.

I didn’t need to loan money to a failing family distillery, but it amuses me to have them in my debt.

To have her in my debt.

She doesn’t know she caught my attention.

She should’ve been more careful.

I’m going to own her. Consume her. Maybe even keep her.

It’s time to collect what I’m owed.

Keira Kilgore, you’re now the property of Lachlan Mount.


REVIEW: 4 STARS
"How such a cruel man can be so brutally beautiful, I have no idea."

For such a spoiler-free synopsis that we were just given, this book had SO MUCH MORE to it!! Wow. I haven't read many Meghan March books, but I have enjoyed the few I have read. This one was no different. I went in knowing it's a trilogy, so that also makes me super critical on some things because I feel like there is more to justify sometimes in the aspect of content to make the length worthy. Does that make sense? I hope so. I basically mean that I hope it's not a bunch of unnecessary drama, added riff-raff to fill pages. Thankfully, this one didn't have ANY of that. This first book was a great starter to this series. In fact, I would almost venture to say it went a little quicker than I thought it would for being a trilogy because if she covered that much in this one book, then I can only imagine what is in the next two.

I want to try and explain that I felt there was a fear driven curiosity in the heroine, Keira. She has a very "fiery" strength about her, but she also has some unexplored inhibitions. So contradictory to me, and really enjoyed seeing that side of her. I loved that she fought the very obvious desires she was having for Mount, and it was a legit crazy idea to her. For me too, but I'm on the outside looking in. She has some seriously different layers to her, and I don't think we have uncovered her true depth just yet. I want to explore her more, and being the first book in the series, that need to know was definitely procured by Meghan's writing. Her writing allowed me to go along on this journey, plausible or not, and actually get caught up in that. This is the kind of writing I enjoy....the kind that can make me believe in the storyline.

As for Lachlan Mount, for all the evil that he is, he is sexy. Yep, I said it....he's sexay. And let me tell you, the intrigue is all there. For all the things money can buy, the power that money can bring, this city, this life is Mount's playground. He has a new toy to do with as he pleases, and he will do exactly that. I loved the "no fucks given" attitude he displayed. For a man who fears no one, answers to no one, and gets everything he desires handed to him without question, what was the problem grabbing this new plaything and did as he wished? He has everything at his disposal and acts the part. But there is another side to him that we get to see and I think I am in love with it. I think. I'll get back to you on that. HA!!

"There's fucking with someone's head, and there's what Mount is doing to me."

These two characters are caught in the crosshairs of danger and lust. Between the both of them, there are some internal riotous behaviors making themselves known. I am super interested to see how this all plays out.

Was this a mind altering, amazingly busy, crazy action-packed book? Nope. It was more like a "dating show" meets the "situation room" in the aspect that we got to know each supporting character, their backgrounds and their lifestyle. March laid it out there and made it a very easy-to-turn-the-pages kind of book. I mean, to be honest, it read a lot quicker than I expected it to, and it flowed really well for me, which made enjoying it that much easier. It had some elements that felt a little awkward to me, but nothing that turned me off from the book. It wasn't a bad awkward at all, it was more of an intriguing awkward. It spawned questions in my mind, made me pay attention to the little details, and to start to form opinions about the side we don't get to see just yet.

Here's the way I see it, after a long week and some heavy reads, this one was a great read and for once, something that was a little out of the box for me, What I am about to say is ridiculous: I. Want. More. Ok? I want more. For the start of a head to head, wits to wits battle, this was a great beginning book. Meghan March's writing kept me IN the book the entire time. This really was a great introduction to a new series and I am thoroughly intrigued as to how it will all play out. I want more because I need to know how that cliffie happened!!! 

"It's humiliating that I find so much pleasure in what he does to me."
~BEE

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