Review: go one-click!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 23, 2014
Hello, Knox Wellington!!!!Oh, my. Tessa Teevan can sure write some swoon-worthy men! That’s 2 for 2 on the yummy department – Jace and now, KNOX! Hell yeah! WIN!“All I know is that you’re in my home, in my bed, and most importantly, Charlie, you’re in my heart.”Even though each book is a standalone, I do highly recommend you read Ignite, book one – Jace and Lexi’s story, first. The characters connect from book to book and there’s a general story line that makes up the series. It is in Ignite where we first meet Knox as Jace’s best friend and right off the bat we see that he has issues where relationships are concerned. I really cannot blame him. I too, would hate the thought of falling in love again after being betrayed like he had been a little over a decade ago.To say I was highly anticipating Knox’s book would not do my enthusiasm justice. I was beyond excited to see who would be the one to make Knox realize that his ex-girlfriend and current sister-in-law (yep!!) was not worth all his resentment.This books starts off in a scene we get in Ignite. The boys are on a mission in Afghanistan where things don’t go as planned. Knox ends up hurt with a broken back and arm, no less. Once back in the states, he’s told he will need help getting through the day until he is fully recovered. Hell, he can’t even shower! He is that injured.His younger brother, Cohen, (who is just as adorable, FYI) steps up to help. Unfortunately, their time is cut short since he has to go back to college just in time for finals. Before leaving, he sets things up for a volunteer to come and assist Knox.Enter Charlie. I LOVE HER. She is such a strong female character! She does not take any crap from anyone and even though she’s been hurt by her ex-fiancé, she holds her head high. She’s sweet, caring, and down to earth. Charlie is just what Knox needs in his life...whether he likes it or not. To say they get off on the wrong foot would be putting in nicely.They both quickly get under each other’s skins in the wittiest ways. Their banter and sarcasm is quite funny! Ha! They are both class-A smart asses and even though neither would admit it out loud, the sexual tension between them?? Phew!! HOT! You can totally tell they want each other.“We’re a f.....ng pair, and she doesn’t even know it yet.”Some time passes and Knox and Charlie fall into a comfortable routine. They really get to know each other. They talk about things they normally don’t share with anyone. They begin to see each other for who they really are. They realize they are more alike than they could have ever imagined.As their relationship progresses, we see Knox come out of his shell. We see him let go of all the hurt and anger he’s been carrying around for 11 years…and all thanks to Charlie’s love and support. She is there for him in more ways than one. Just as he is there for her. We see them face certain things together and grow both individually and as a couple.“This is you and me. This is us. Falling into place, the way we’re meant to. And I’m tired of fighting it. I don’t want to anymore.” – KnoxOH!!! Let me just say….the sex is smokin’ hot!!!!!!!!!! Like, thigh-clenching kind of hot. Goodness gracious!!! That man!!!! *fans self* I absolutely love his alpha side!!! Knox Wellington will be melting panties everywhere!! I would not mind -- at all -- attending weddings with him…let’s just leave it at that. ;)"Charlie, I want -- I need -- you to be my f....ing girl."*SWOON!* This. Man. ;)Well anyway…. As for the ending? I practically grinned through the entire epilogue. The book ends in true Charlie and Knox fashion!! Buh-lieve me, it’s perfect. I absolutely loved it!“You have me, sweetheart. You always will.”One HUGE plus for me about this book is the fact that we get more of Lexi and Jace’s story. On top of that, we see the next book, Inflame, which is Lucy and Kale’s story, build up. I cannot wait to see what Tessa has up her sleeve with those two!! So see? Like I mentioned above, even though the books are technically stand-alone novels, they need to be read in order. But honestly, what it all comes down to is the fact that Tessa Teevan is an author you should not miss! Her writing flows naturally and truly captivates you.I cannot recommend her books highly enough!