{"id":10390,"date":"2013-03-19T06:32:41","date_gmt":"2013-03-19T10:32:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=10390"},"modified":"2017-01-29T13:00:04","modified_gmt":"2017-01-29T18:00:04","slug":"review-the-proposition-the-proposition-1-by-katie-ashley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=10390","title":{"rendered":"Review: The Proposition (The Proposition, #1) by Katie Ashley"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I loved this book! I love the premise, I love the writing, and I love the characters and their relationship.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Emma is desperate for a baby, and being all alone with no prospects of a man coming into her life, she is willing to do anything to make her dream come true. When the sexy, man whoring player from work, Aidan Fitzgerald, finds out about her situation, he offers to be her \u2018sperm donor\u2019. Aidan has wanted Emma since he first laid eyes on her, and after being brutally shot down by her when he made his move in the past, he is happy to be her baby daddy, as long as it remains strictly business, there are no romantic entanglements, and they try the old fashioned way. Emma is shy, and definitely not one for casual sex, but with no other prospects in sight, she accepts.<\/p>\n

\u201cA MWF sex schedule? How efficient,\u201d he mused.
\n\u201cPlease be serious.\u201d
\nA wicked grin flashed on his face. \u201cFine, pencil me in. I’ll be ready and erect whenever you need me.\u201d <\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I love how matter of fact they are about the whole situation. Although they joke about it, it\u2019s not just a \u2018wham, bam, thank you m’am\u2019 thing, Aidan is considerate and thoughtful, especially in the bedroom, and he makes huge efforts to make Em feel comfortable. You can see the friendly affection that they share from the very beginning (he even calls her \u2018babe\u2019 *dreamy sigh*), and obviously there are attracted to each other physically, and when they get together\u2026 HOT DAMN! There is some serious chemistry, and their sexy time is steaming!<\/p>\n

Desire burned in his eyes as he brought his hands up and laced his fingers around the back of his head. \u201cOkay then. I\u2019m all yours, babe. All you have to do is take me.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Damn!<\/p>\n

I love these two characters. Yes, Aidan is a known womaniser, but deep down he is a bit of a sweetheart!! And the way he changes for Emma \u2013 being there for her when she needs him, doing all he can to help her, and being completely committed to getting her pregnant, is gorgeous! I love Emma and how determined she is to achieve her dream. At the start of the book she is very shy and nervous \u2013 knowing this, Aidan constantly teases her and tests her limits – but she slowly gains confidence and starts to give back and good as she gets, and there is some fantastic banter.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou see I’ve been taking these tests to tell when I’m ovulating and when I’m most fertile. And well…it’s now.”
\n\u201cOh, so you came up here for a fuck?\u201d
\nEmma cringed. \u201cDo you always have to be so crude?\u201d
\nHe chuckled. \u201cI’m sorry. Would you prefer I call it an afternoon delight?\u201d he teased.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And later\u2026<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter all, the way to a man\u2019s heart is through his stomach\u201d \u2026
\nWhen Aidan snickered at Grammy\u2019s admonishment, Emma nudged him in the stomach with her elbow. \u201cDon\u2019t make me tell her the way to your heart is through your dick,\u201d she whispered. <\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The development of their relationship from friends to \u2018more\u2019 is slow but realistic, and there is lots of book time dedicated to them just being together – and I loved every minute of it. I particularly loved the way the dialogue is written, it\u2019s so real, and with the two of them being open with each other (about most things at least), they have some fantastic conversation. Their arrangement starts out more like a business deal, and neither of them have any intention of getting involved, but of course it all changes as their steamy bedroom sessions turn into more and they become a part of each other\u2019s lives (and families \u2013 both of which are totally awesome) and their feelings start to shift. Emma very quickly falls head over heels for Aidan, but holds back for fear of scaring him away. Aidan is shocked when he starts to feel something for Emma, and even though he is willing to try for more, he still has commitment issues. So there is still a lot to be resolved between them, but they do have some absolutely beautifully gorgeous moments together.<\/p>\n

And then the ending\u2026 OMFG that ending! I was screaming at my kindle with frustration. No, no, no! Oh God, whyyyyyyyyy!!!!<\/p>\n

<\/span>Spoiler<\/div>
My heart absolutely broke for Emma! But I\u2019ve also gotta say, as much as I wanted to kill Aidan for what he did, I kinda felt awful for him too. I think I would have been angrier with him had he been totally heartless, but the fact that he acknowledged he was being a dick, and felt terrible about it, made me feel slightly less murderous towards him.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen Aidan glanced at himself in the bathroom mirror, he shook his head in disgust. \u201cYeah, that\u2019s right, drive the stake into her heart even deeper, you fucking asshole,\u201d he muttered under his breath.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

At this stage I\u2019m not 100% sure what is driving him, and why he is battling his love for Emma so much, there\u2019s gotta be something deeper there. I can\u2019t wait to dive into the next book to see his reactions to what he has done and the resulting chaos, and then watch him get his shit together and begin the most epic of epic grovels to get his girl (and his baby) back.<\/div><\/div>\n

There is a glimmer there are the end though, with both of them gearing up to deal with the big \u2018thing\u2019, which gives me hope\u2026 and then there\u2019s this\u2026<\/p>\n

<\/span>Spoiler<\/div>
\u201cShe’s not my wife\u2026 yet\u201d<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n

…so I\u2019m really excited to see how it all unfolds.<\/p>\n

Seeing other reader\u2019s reactions to the ending was what made me wait to read this book until I knew I had the next one available. And I am soooo glad that I did!! And being the wussy, cliffhanger-avoiding reader that I am, I off to start it right now!<\/p>\n

Loved it \u2013 4.5 stars.<\/p>\n

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The Proposition series<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"The\u00a0\u00a0\"The\u00a0\u00a0\"The\u00a0 \"\"<\/p>\n

The Proposition (#1)<\/strong>\u00a0(Aidan & Emma)
\nReview<\/a>
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The Proposal (#2)<\/strong>\u00a0(Aidan & Emma)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0\u00a0Kindle Ebook<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

The Pairing (#3)<\/strong>\u00a0(Pesh & Megan)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0\u00a0Kindle Ebook<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

The Predicament (#3.5)<\/strong> (Casey & Nate)
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