Now or Never
A Irresistible Series Standalone
by Stella Rhys

A Contemporary Romance

 

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Blurb

He’s ten years older. My brother’s best friend.
And for the next two weeks, he gets to have me in all the ways he’s ever wanted.

HOLLAND
The last time I saw him, he still called me kiddo.
But fast forward five years, and more than a few things have changed.
He’s still Iain Thorn. He’s still my brother’s best friend and the painfully sexy man I clearly never stopped wanting. But me?
Apparently, I’ve grown up in more ways than he can resist.

IAIN
I’m going to hell for looking at her like this.
She’s too young for me. Too sweet and naive.
She has no idea what I would do to her.
But since the day she walked back in my life in that tight little dress, I’ve felt myself caving. I said I’d never in my life get involved with Holland Maxwell.
But since I’m already going to hell, I might as well make it worth it.

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Review

3.75 stars!

“You were made to be mine…And I was always made to be yours.”

Holland has had an unrequited crush on Iain since she was thirteen years old. There is a ten-year gap and she has always been seen as the kid sister of his best friend; however, when he sees her all grown up working in the bar he frequents, he can’t stop thinking about her. She has always been off limits but what if they could have one night to get over the attraction they clearly have? Could they walk away in the morning or will their hearts change everything?

This book delivers a smoking hot romance that has just the right amount of humor and heart to bring on the feels. There are hidden truths that leave you guessing until the end and a little bit of angst to keep you rooting for this couple.

I loved Holland. She had a difficult and lonely childhood and she has worked hard to get to where she is today. She grows into her own and is confident and independent. I love that she takes her life into her own hands and admire her strength and determination.

I’d endured twenty-two years of being treated like the most pristine little doll. I’d specifically moved to New York to escape that life, and if last night’s screaming outdoor orgasm was any indication, I did enjoy being treated the opposite of fragile.

Iain is a successful sports agent and has no trouble getting the job done. When he sees Holland for the first time in five year he is caught off guard. The surprise feels genuine and he’s not exactly happy to see her. But now she’s caught his eye and it is exhilarating. Holland’s crush has come back full force and Iain can stop thinking about her in the naughtiest of ways.

Holland and Iain’s chemistry is sizzling and the sexual tension is off the charts, especially with their push and pull banter. Add the fact that technically she is still off limits, it only intensifies everything and makes every interaction delicious. When they decide to give in to their desires for one night in an effort to get each other out of their systems, they find it lights a fire between them and they can’t keep their hands off of each other.

One touch is all it takes to send them into a frenzy. It’s hot and thrilling and mostly physical. They think they can keep it casual by putting a time limit on their agreement but the more time they spend together, the closer they grow.

He was making me feel adventurous and alive in every way I’d hoped and prayed for when I was anxiously planning my move to this city and waiting in secret for the day to finally come.

They remember the past, their friendship, and what they truly mean to each other. They have a connection and, though it takes a while to uncover the truth, it deepens as they open up about their pasts.

Iain comes across as a total jerk to Holland in the beginning and it took me longer to fall for him. Every time he changes him mind about what he wants, I got another dose of whiplash. I knew there were secrets and a reason for his hardened heart, and I was desperate for them to rationalize his actions. He has a lot of guilt and pain on his shoulders and it really made me feel for him when we finally get the backstory.

Holland is a breath of fresh air that Iain didn’t know he needed. I love that Holland helps him work through it. She is there for him even when he pushes her away, and I loved that she believed in him. Her feelings were authentic and she never gave up on him.

In just a few weeks, she’d turned me upside down. Obliterated the stability of my long-practiced routine.

I really enjoyed the secondary characters. Lovers of Hothead will enjoy seeing Drew and Evie again and getting a glimpse into their life as parents. I also loved Drew’s relationship with Iain, and I enjoyed seeing Adam and AJ’s interactions making me desperate for a book featuring them.

There are a few things that brought my rating down a bit. I love brother’s best friend romances but I was expecting a bit more off limits feels. Some of the actions seemed a little out of character making me question some of the motives. There were also some angst that I think was unnecessary. However, overall, I did really enjoy the story making Now or Never is a steamy addition to the Irresistible series.

*ARC generously provided by the author and Give Me Books Promotions*

 

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About the Author

Stella Rhys is a romance author who lives for baseball season, Irish coffees and Love Island UK. She was born and raised in New York and when she isn’t writing, you can find her with her family and friends, scouring the city in search of her next book-inspiring adventure.

 

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