Review: 3.5 Stars!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 18, 2014
I first met Merrick Drake in Running From Forever (The Forever Series #5) and fell head over heels. A ridiculously, hot bartender who races dirt bikes and has an amazing sense of humor . . . sign me up. While Kayla (from Running From Forever) missed out on the deliciousness that is Merrick, Amelia Driscoll was smart enough to take a big ole’ bite out of the hunky racer.Merrick and Amelia meet while they are racing. Their attraction is immediate and after an intense build-up the two share an amazing night and day together. But when Merrick wakes up from his sex coma he finds that Amelia is gone with no explanation. After trying to contact her for days Merrick finally comes to the conclusion he has to try and let her go.Amelia’s reason for leaving Merrick was shocking. I definitely didn’t see that coming. It was a nice twist that added an edge I really enjoyed. Merrick and Amelia’s fight to be together was long and arduous. They were constantly struggling against Amelia’s . . . well I can’t tell you without giving away major spoilers, but their problems definitely weren’t the normal cheating boyfriend or unsupportive friend.Merrick fought fiercely for Amelia. Even though his attraction and feelings for Amelia were fast, his feelings were true and strong. There was no way you could question his love for her. The lengths that Merrick went through not only to be with Amelia, but to keep her safe, melted my heart.I enjoyed everything about this book, . . . I just didn’t love it. I liked the characters (I really, really liked Merrick) but I still didn’t make that connection that would make me love them. Even though I didn’t fall in love I definitely enjoyed Permanent Lines. I’m so glad Ashley Wilcox gave Merrick a chance to find love. I think anyone who was rooting for the sexy bartender in Running From Forever will definitely be excited to have the chance to get more of Merrick.