Adventure. That's all Aislinn 'Ash' Brannock wanted in her life. Her dad and two brothers - all cops - got to see it all, but their over-protectiveness made her feel like she had been locked away in a tower with three fire breathing dragons watching her every move. Yes, it was that bad. The only silver lining? Lucas Shade. Her brothers' best friend growing up, and apparently the only man she will ever love because let's face it, none of the others even come close. After an unfortunate mistake lands her back in her father's home, her world is turned upside down and Lucas is there in a tightly wrapped package of serious with a big red bow on top. Life just got interesting, but it comes with a price, one she never wanted to pay.
Detective Lucas Shade never had a real family, but the Brannocks took him in as one of their own and he never took it for granted. Ash was a big reason for why he stuck around, but in order to save himself the beating of a lifetime from her two older brothers, he kept his feelings for her hidden. When the case he has been working on for months takes a turn, Ash could become the leverage the bad guys have been waiting for, but keeping her invisible may destroy everything Lucas has worked so hard for. Good thing Ash is the only person he would give up everything to protect.
I'm going to start off with a negative on this one so that I can leave you with a positive.
I didn't like the style of writing. I kept getting confused because it was written in third person so to speak. It confused more on Lucas's POV because there was confusion with who he was. Seriously, never been so confused reading a darn book.
All that said, I loved the story plot and the characters. I loved Lucas from the minute Ash opened the door and their connection to each other. I read a few reviews before reading as I've never heard of the author before now and I will say how can a 28year old virgin be unbelievable? Not everyone jumps into bed with someone or feels like it's something they need to be rid of just to fit in. I know people who are that age and yes a virgin, it doesn't make it wrong, it just makes them sensible. I bet majority of people regret who they lost their virginity to, not many at 28 could say the same.
Anywhoooooo, I loved the brothers and have already downloaded the next one. I just hope the writing will be different but I can't see that happening. Once an author starts a certain way they keep to what they know so to speak.
The other thing was the big clue left. I don't want to give to much a way but it confused the hell out of me because of the he word used so many times. I got confused on who put what where and why etc. It didn't make a whole lot of sense and i did read it a few times and nothing.
The ending is mind blowing. I was hoping for a little something more, but even still, it ended brilliantly. There a few sneaky surprises and a whole lot of guessing, but its worth it. It ends with a sneak peak as to what to expect in the next book. Hence the reason I've bought it :)
Enjoy guys
3* It would have had five had it not been for it being misleading. I just felt it took that edge from the book, the one that makes you want to read it all over to feel that rush you get when something happens.
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