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Absolutely, freaking LOVED IT!!!

I read this in a day, unable to put it down. And I don’t think any review I write can fully represent how much I loved it, but I’m giving it a try. There was just so much about this book that I loved – it’s funny, romantic, swoony and sexy, it’s got drama, and there is a sensational cast of characters.

But most of my love can be summed up in two words – Braden Carmichael. HOT DAMN!!! The man is perfect, absolutely perfect! He’s a fiercely protective Alpha, who also has a soft, romantic, swoony side. He’s also sex-on-a-freaking-stick, with a bit of a dirty mouth and is clearly talented in the bedroom. He’s witty, funny, gorgeous and passionate and he does that one eyebrow raised, arrogant smirking thing *melting*. And for a pleasant change, he’s also got it completely together (it’s nice to have a hero who is not a bad boy or deeply traumatised). Oh, and he’s Scottish, so the accent just tops it all off! Perfection!

“You’re good with the words, I’ll give you that.”
“I’m good with my hands. Will you let me give you that?”

“Babe, nice lingerie is for seducing a man. I’m already fucking seduced.”

Our hero and heroine meet early on in the book and there is instant, freakishly intense chemistry between them – “Our attraction was nuclear. I had never known anything like it”. This leads to some brilliant banter, funny moments, more banter and even more chemistry until it all explodes in THE HOTTEST first kiss I have EVER read. O.M.G. My kindle was steaming! Things progress pretty quickly into a very hot, very passionate, yet playful ‘fuck buddy’ agreement. There’s heaps of steam, gorgeous tender moments and scenes that had me laughing out loud (the entire conversation when they went out for dinner was hilarious!). And it is clear to all that there is more to it than that.

“After last night, there’s no denying the promise of what’s between us. I’m not backing off, so rather than coming up with a new defence – which I’m sure I’d find highly entertaining – just give in, babe. You know you’re going to eventually.”

Our heroine, Jocelyn (Joss), is messed up. She is very independent, driven and intensely protective of her past. She has major issues letting people in, and I loved how the story of her past and the extent of her trauma is slowly unravelled throughout the story. She does have some annoyingly stupid moments, and her reluctance to open up to Braden goes on for a bit, but it’s all part of her dealing with her past, and I love how Braden never gives up on her…

“I know you love me, Jocelyn, because there’s no fucking way I can be this much in love with you, and not have you feel the same way. It’s not possible.”

SWOOOOON!!!

The side characters were awesome – Rhian and James, and particularly Ellie and Adam – and their stories were a huge part of the book. The developments with these characters had a major impact on Joss, and I loved watching it all play out.

There’s a gorgeous epilogue that will make you squee, and my only complaint with this book is that I want more! I highly recommend this book to anybody who loves a great romantic story.

5 awesome stars!