Review: Beautiful Love Story with a Suspense Thriller Twist
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 10, 2014
As a massive fan of The Killer Next Door Series I was really excited for Natalie and Mac's story. And Carlie did not disappoint she delivered a beautiful heart-warming love story with her special Carlie suspense thriller souther fried homicide twist.........Loved it.Mac and Nathalie both suffered tremendous  tragedy, losses and heartbreak. Nathalie is still suffering from her latest lost, her younger sister was killed in an a car accident, now she has no family left. Mac understands all too well what that feels like he too has no family left after losing his parents in a air plane accident."All night I tossed and turned thinking about Natalie. Her heart had captured mine the day we met and I knew I was in deep. I had  cared about women before, even thought I had been in love a time or two, but that paled in light of my feelings for her, Walking away from her had been so f-ing difficult, but I had to put her first. I wasn't going to win her heart by being a selfish brute."From the first time Mac lays eyes on Nat he feels a strong connection to her and after discovering she is currently grieving that connection only intensifies as we feels protective towards her. He just wants to comfort and show her compassion.Nathalie has lived her life closed off and non trusting never getting too close to people because she knows first hand how much it hurts when they leave. That is until she feels Mac he makes her feels safe and a level of trust even through she has not known him long."No games, no drama, only Mac and his sincere heart. He has a hold on me. He was kind, considerate, generous, loving, and I was beginning to realize I wanted him. More than I needed him."In "Given To You" something went down in Vegas between the two that left us all guessing (I did in fact guest right)They keep their new found love from their friends and date in secret, well not that much of a secret Mac told the boys but sore them to secrecy and its clear for all to see the chemistry between them and the way they look at each other.I love how they date and get to know each other Mac is on a mission to get Nathalie to fall in love and show her just how serious he is about her and forming a lasting relationship between them. Mac will leave you swooning, he is sooooo sweet and attentive he goes all out to win his women.I did however had one issue; Mac withheld something pretty major from Nathalie, I get why he did it but I personally believe in 100% honesty and transparency  but In the end action speaks louder than words and Mac's action proven beyond a draught his feelings which is all that really matters."If I wasn't already desperate for him before, his words caused me to crave him in a way I had never experienced before. I had fallen hopelessly in love with this gorgeous man and I was going to completely let my guard down and show him."With Natalie fragile trying to open herself up and live again and Mac doing all he can to provide her with a safe haven will their relationship survive when both their interfering ex's makes  and appearance and attempt to get in between them will they relationship survive?"Mac, until I met you, I had resigned myself to being alone. I was too afraid to open my heart to anyone. But the moment you held me on Thanksgiving, I was beholden to you, my heart felt bound to yours."I love Carlie she knows how to bring it and leave you wanting more. The story is fast paced with action and twist that keeps you right at the very edge of your seats until the last word. You are really able to connect with the characters, quite a few times I wanted to just reach out and give Nat a hug. Beholden to you is well written and flowed beautifully.Loved this story and I cannot wait to read more from Carlie Sexton she is awesome.