{"id":35152,"date":"2018-08-09T11:00:36","date_gmt":"2018-08-09T15:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=35152"},"modified":"2018-08-09T11:35:34","modified_gmt":"2018-08-09T15:35:34","slug":"arc-review-the-chase-briar-u-1-by-elle-kennedy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=35152","title":{"rendered":"ARC Review: The Chase (Briar U, #1) by Elle Kennedy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Buy:\u00a0<\/strong>Amazon<\/a> \u00a0| \u00a0iBooks<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Kobo<\/a> \u00a0| \u00a0Nook<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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4 stars!<\/p>\n

After a situation at Brown University, Summer transfers to Briar University and finds herself without a place to live. Her only option is to move in with some of her brother\u2019s friends who are in need of a fourth roommate. She knows it will take some getting used to living with hockey guys, especially since Fitzy is one of them.<\/p>\n

\u201cI remember Fitzy,\u201d I say as casually as I\u2019m capable of\u2014which is not casual at all. Even I can hear the excitement in my voice.
\nWho can blame me, though? Fitzy is short for Colin Fitzgerald, and he just happens to be THE UNICORN. The tall, sexy, tattooed, hockey-playing unicorn of a man who I might have a teeny-weeny itsy-bitsy crush on.
\nOkay, fine.
\nA big motherfucking crush on.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Fitzy is Summer\u2019s brother\u2019s friend and though he actively fights his attraction to her, it\u2019s apparent they have a connection. Add in another roommate who wants her for himself, a difficult advisor, and a creepy professor, and things are bound to get complicated!<\/p>\n

The Chase<\/i> is another Elle Kennedy sports romance that is fun, sexy and sweet. With an addictive plot and endearing characters, I couldn\u2019t put it down.<\/p>\n

Summer is strong, feisty, fun, and relatable. She is an extrovert who lights up a room and stands up for what she believes even if it puts her in the limelight. I connected with her and the challenges she faces. She\u2019s misunderstood and her insecurities made her real.<\/p>\n

I put on the cavalier, nothing-in-life-ever-ever-gets-to-me voice that I\u2019ve perfected over the years. It\u2019s my armor. I pretend that my life is a beautiful Victorian house and hope that nobody peers close enough to see the cracks in my facade.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I love that Summer goes through wonderful growth and self-discovery. She\u2019s far from perfect and totally dramatic but I loved her nonetheless.<\/p>\n

Fitzy is sweet, hot, and a total nerd in a sexy way. He is an introvert that doesn\u2019t like the spotlight and I understood why. He grew up with parents who liked drama and drama seems to follow Summer but he doesn\u2019t want any part of it.<\/p>\n

Summer Dilemma\u2014the frustrating, polar reactions this green-eyed, golden-haired goddess sparks in me.
\n<\/i>Fuck yes and <\/i>hell no.
\nGet naked with her. Run far, far away from her.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

However, Fitzy soon realizes Summer is nothing like he first thought and he can\u2019t seem keep his heart out of the picture the more he gets to know her.<\/p>\n

Fitzy and Summer are good together. The banter is entertaining and the sizzling chemistry and strong sexual tension seep from the pages. It took a little longer than I expected for Fitzy and Summer to actually get together but when they do it\u2019s hot, heavy, and worth the wait.<\/p>\n

\u201dI\u2019ll never find another you.\u201d
\nHer lips part in wonder. \u201cThat\u2019s the sweetest thing you\u2019ve ever said to me.\u201d
\n\u201cI can be sweet when I want to.\u201d My knuckles graze her clit. \u201cBut right now, I\u2019m feeling dirty.\u201d I slip a finger inside her. \u201cSpread your legs so I can screw you against the wall.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

There is a little drama from both sides of the relationship and outside factors working against them but it wasn\u2019t over-the-top or excessively angsty. I liked the way things played out and feel like Summer and Fitzy really are perfect together.<\/p>\n

I have to give a shout out to the Off Campus<\/i> guys! I loved seeing glimpses into their lives and how well everyone is doing. And now that we have more of the Brair U<\/i> boys, I cant wait for the next book, The Risk<\/i>, coming February 2019!!<\/p>\n

*ARC generously provided by the author in\u00a0exchange for an honest review*<\/i><\/p>\n

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Briar U<\/strong><\/h4>\n

An\u00a0Off-Campus<\/em><\/a> spinoff series<\/p>\n

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

The Chase (#1) <\/strong>– (Fitzy & Summer)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0Amazon<\/a> \u00a0| \u00a0Paperback<\/a> \u00a0| \u00a0Audiobook<\/a><\/p>\n

The Risk (#2)\u00a0<\/strong>– (Jake & Brenna)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy: Amazon<\/a>\u00a0 | Paperback<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Audiobook<\/a><\/p>\n

The Play (#3)\u00a0<\/strong>– (Hunter & Demi)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0Amazon<\/a> \u00a0| \u00a0Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

The Dare (#4)<\/strong>\u00a0– (Connor)
\nBuy: Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

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Off-Campus<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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

The Deal (#1) <\/strong>(Garret & Hannah)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy: \u00a0Amazon \u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0 Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

The Mistake (#2) <\/strong>(Logan & Grace)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon \u00a0<\/a>| \u00a0Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

The Score (#3) <\/strong>(Dean & Allie)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon \u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0 Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

The Goal (#4) <\/strong>(Tucker & Sabrina)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon \u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0 Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

The Legacy (#5)<\/strong> (A collection of four ‘where are they now?’ novellas)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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