{"id":4968,"date":"2012-01-09T20:26:50","date_gmt":"2012-01-10T04:26:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=4968"},"modified":"2017-03-08T12:48:36","modified_gmt":"2017-03-08T17:48:36","slug":"review-thoughtless-thoughtless-1-by-s-c-stephens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=4968","title":{"rendered":"Review: Thoughtless (Thoughtless, #1) by S.C. Stephens"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Review<\/b><\/h4>\n

The ULTIMATE angsty, love triangle book<\/b>.<\/p>\n

I have just finished my 3rd\/4th (?) reread of this book, and I love it more every time.<\/p>\n

The story begins with Keira Allen and her boyfriend Denny moving to Seattle from Ohio. He has just graduated College and scored a great job, and she, being the supportive and loving girlfriend that she is, happily transfers Colleges and moves across the country so that she can be with him\u2026 especially as they get to live together for the very first time. They have a room lined up in the house of Denny\u2019s childhood friend, Kellan, the singer in a local rock band, and who is sexy, drop dead gorgeous and quite possibly the biggest man-whore in town. The three of them get along brilliantly, Denny starts his dream job, and Keira finds work waitressing at Pete\u2019s, the bar where Kellan and his band, the D-bags, regularly play and hang out.<\/p>\n

And then it all starts to change. Drawn to Kellan from the very beginning, Keira stars to have feelings for her boyfriend\u2019s best friend. It starts small, but lots of little moments together (\u201cMornin\u2019<\/i>\u201d\u2026 SWOOOOOOON) lead to something a lot more meaningful, and when Denny has to leave town for a bit, the flirting ramps up, the playful touching is suddenly not so playful, and the UST builds and builds until it all explodes.<\/p>\n

Hot damn! The chemistry between Kellan and Keira is freakishly INTENSE, and they can\u2019t seem to stay away from each other. There is a very powerful attraction and deep feelings on both sides, but Keira is still very much in love with and devoted to Denny.<\/p>\n

The rest of the book is absolute rollercoaster as Keira is torn between two amazing guys, both of whom love her deeply. While Denny is very much a part of the story, the focus is very definitely on Keira and Kellan as they tease, play, love, hate and fight, trying to deal with the fiery passion between them.<\/p>\n

His eyes were smoldering in a way that made me weak. \u201cYou wreck me,\u201d he growled, crashing his lips back down to mine.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And that passion is simmering constantly, and not just the sexy stuff (although that is definitely there too!). Honestly, I think this book has some of the most EPIC fight\/make-up scenes I\u2019ve ever read. The emotion is just poured into the pages, and you can feel it like you\u2019re experiencing it yourself. And it\u2019s literally gut wrenching.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis was supposed to be innocent, Kellan!\u201d I spat at him.
\n\u201cWe were never innocent, Keira. How na\u00efve are you?\u201d he said in the same tone, moving against me again.
\n\u201cGod, I hate you\u2026\u201d I whispered, tears of rage stinging my eyes.
\nEqually enraged, he stared right back at me. \u201cNo, you don\u2019t\u2026\u201d
\nHe did it again, not quite as slow this time, biting his lip and making a noise that sent electricity through me. I could barely catch my breath\u2026
\n\u201cYes I do\u2026I hate you\u2026\u201d I whispered again between pants.
\nHe pushed against me again and groaned, cringing at the intensity of it. Fire burned in his eyes. \u201cNo\u2026you want me\u2026\u201d
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\n\u201cI hate what you do to me.\u201d \u2026
\n\u201cYou love what I do to you.\u201d He ran his tongue up my throat, licking the rain from my still-damp skin. I shivered. \u201cYou ache for it,\u201d he whispered.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And later\u2026<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat does it matter anyway\u2026she wanted me, you didn\u2019t. What do you care if I—\u201d
\n\u201cBecause, you\u2019re mine!\u201d I yelled back at him, quite unintentionally \u2026
\nThe immediate silence after that was deafening. Kellan\u2019s face paled and then slowly, got very, very angry. \u201cNo, no I\u2019m not! THAT\u2019S THE WHOLE FUCKING POINT!\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

OMG!!! THE EMOTION!!!!<\/p>\n

My heart broke for each of these characters and all that they go through, and even though I wanted to smack Keira so many times for her indecisiveness, I can see how she was torn between these two fantastic guys. I just wanted her to MAKE A FREAKING DECISION, WOMAN!!!<\/p>\n

Keira\u2019s friend and workmate Jenny and her sister, Anna, are great characters, giving excellent advice – \u201cIt’s okay… it will be okay. You’re just young. You\u2019re young and inexperienced, and Kellan is hotter than all fuck.\u201d<\/i> And of course there are the rest of the D-bags – Griffin is slutty but hilarious, while Matt and Evan are both quieter, but very caring guys. And although we don\u2019t spend a heap of time with them all together, we do see enough to know that they are a very tight-knit group who are very much supportive and there for each other, despite their constant ribbing and teasing. Love them!<\/p>\n

And Kellan Kyle. OMG. Is there are more perfectly tortured, bad boy rock star in contemporary romantic literature? I think not. The man is sex on legs, and totally drool-worthy! And when he shows his vulnerable side, I swoon like an idiot! One of my favourite book boyfriends EVER, he is absolutely amazing, and bone-meltingly romantic…<\/p>\n

\u201cI want you and only you and I can\u2019t bear the thought of sharing you. I\u2019m sorry.\u201d He looked down sadly. \u201cI want to be with you in the right way \u2013 in the open. I want to walk into Pete\u2019s with you on my arm. I want to kiss you every time I see you, no matter who\u2019s looking. I want to make love to you without fear of someone finding out. I want to fall asleep with you in my arms every night. I don\u2019t want to feel guilty about something that makes me feel so\u2026whole. I\u2019m sorry, Keira, but I\u2019m asking you to choose.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

\u2026<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat if I don\u2019t choose you, Kellan? What will you do?\u201d<\/em>
\n He looked away, a tear rolling down his cheek. \u201cI\u2019ll leave, Keira. I\u2019ll leave, and you and Denny can have your happily ever after.\u201d \u2026<\/em>
\n I fought back a sob. \u201cAnd you? What happens to you in that scenario?\u201d<\/em>
\n \u201cI\u2026get by. And I miss you, every day,\u201d he whispered.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

*sniff*<\/p>\n

An absolutely heart-wrenching read that is totally realistic, and takes you from epically swoony romance, to heart pounding hotness, to absolute devastation and back again\u2026 and again. I sobbed so many times while reading this, both happy tears and sad, and I absolutely loved it!<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to be someone\u2019s everything. I want fire and passion, and love that\u2019s returned, equally. I want to be someone\u2019s heart \u2026 Even if it means breaking my own.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

5 sensationally emotional stars.<\/p>\n

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

\"Thoughtless\"<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\"Effortless\"<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\"Reckless\"<\/a> \u00a0\"Untamed\"<\/p>\n

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

Thoughtless (#1)<\/strong>
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0\u00a0Amazon<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

Effortless (#2)
\n<\/strong>Review<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0\u00a0Amazon<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

Reckless (#3)
\n<\/strong>Review<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0\u00a0Amazon<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

Untamed (#4)<\/strong>\u00a0(Griffin’s book)
\nBuy:\u00a0\u00a0Amazon \u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0\u00a0Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

Thoughtful (#5<\/strong> (Thoughtless<\/em> from Kellan’s POV)
\nBuy:\u00a0\u00a0Amazon \u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0\u00a0Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

Painful (#6)<\/strong> (Effortless<\/em> from Kellan’s POV)
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Wonderful (#7)<\/strong> (Reckless<\/em> from Kellan’s POV)
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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