Author: K. Bromberg
1st Date of Publication: May 8, 2013
1st Date of Publication: May 8, 2013
ISBN: 9780989450201
# of Pages: 326
# of Pages: 326
Genre: New Adult
Age Rating: 17+ (Sexual Content and Language)
Book Description:
Rylee Thomas is used to being in control. But she’s about to meet the one man that just might make her enjoy losing it…
I am the exception to the rule.
In a world full of willing women, I’m a challenge to the roguish and achingly handsome Colton Donavan. A man used to getting exactly what he wants in all aspects of life. He’s the reckless bad boy constantly skating that razor thin edge toward out of control, on and off of the track.
Colton crashes into my life like a tornado: sapping my control, testing my vulnerabilities beyond their limits, and unintentionally penetrating the protective wall around my healing heart. Tearing apart the world I rebuilt so carefully with structure, predictability, and discipline.
I can’t give him what he wants and he can’t give me what I need. But after a glimpse beneath his refined exterior into the dark secrets of his damaged soul, can I bring myself to walk away?
Our sexual chemistry is undeniable. Our individual need for complete control is irrefutable. But when our worlds collide, is the chemistry enough to bring us together or will our untold secrets and battle of wills force us apart?
Setting: Los Angeles, CA, in 21st Century
Point of View: 1st person- Rylee Thomas
Rylee Thomas is used to being in control. But she’s about to meet the one man that just might make her enjoy losing it…
I am the exception to the rule.
In a world full of willing women, I’m a challenge to the roguish and achingly handsome Colton Donavan. A man used to getting exactly what he wants in all aspects of life. He’s the reckless bad boy constantly skating that razor thin edge toward out of control, on and off of the track.
Colton crashes into my life like a tornado: sapping my control, testing my vulnerabilities beyond their limits, and unintentionally penetrating the protective wall around my healing heart. Tearing apart the world I rebuilt so carefully with structure, predictability, and discipline.
I can’t give him what he wants and he can’t give me what I need. But after a glimpse beneath his refined exterior into the dark secrets of his damaged soul, can I bring myself to walk away?
Our sexual chemistry is undeniable. Our individual need for complete control is irrefutable. But when our worlds collide, is the chemistry enough to bring us together or will our untold secrets and battle of wills force us apart?
Setting: Los Angeles, CA, in 21st Century
Point of View: 1st person- Rylee Thomas
Goodreads Rating: 4.31
My Rating: 4.50
Part of the Book that Caught My Attention: Both
View on the Cover: The cover looks scandalous. Why is she holding a checkered flag? Why can't her face be visible? This is the first novel where I have seen a female on the cover instead of a couple or only a male.
View on Title: Who or what is driven? Why is who or it driven?
View on Title: Who or what is driven? Why is who or it driven?
Pros:
- The main characters are very interesting because they're very good at putting a public face when deep down they are messed up and their minds are obviously all over the place when either alone or just the two together.
- This novel tells Rylee's messed up past and why she can't let herself love or be loved or even enjoy herself with the opposite gender. She is strong as she clearly struggles with the decision whether to give in to heart or mind. She is very sassy and doesn't really let people tell her what to do while being compassionate to children who don't have a home or family.
- Colton's screwed up past isn't revealed, but I bet we find out about his crazy past in the next book. Colton is a man who is successful and obviously spoiled but he channels his anger through his driving. He seems like he just wants to enjoy life as much as he can to cover up his pain. He is also great with kids and making them comfortable as he interacts with the foster kids Rylee takes care of.
- This novel really focuses on the issue of kids who live in foster homes. These kids don't have parents, have to rely on other adults to be temporary parents, and the home isn't completely their permanent home. Their lifestyle bleeds into their school and social lives as they have acted out in school or don't feel like they are enough. Colton was once a kid who was adopted from a bad place in life.
- Since I read the ebook, I didn't know this was a series while most of the novels in this genre are either stand-alones or companions. The ending seemed extremely abrupt and horrible if the reader didn't know it was a series. It was a pleasant surprise to find out that there will be more about Rylee and Colton.
- I did some digging and found out that this is both a series and a companion that also has its own series, which I am excited to read.
Cons:
- The pacing was very erratic. It was fast and then slow and then fast again. It felt like a roller coaster that would make you extremely sick if you weren't used to reading stuff like this often.
Other Recommendations:
Wrong by Jane Aston
My Skylar by Penelope Ward
For You by Kristen Ashley
My Skylar by Penelope Ward
For You by Kristen Ashley
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