Review: Sin is sweet!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 19, 2014
I absolutely loved this book! It spans 15 years, so not only was I able to see the characters grow up, but I also got to experience the genuine evolution of Hudson and Riley's relationship. In addition, I enjoyed the dual POV's of Hudson and Riley. It allowed me to see both sides of the story and to understand both characters better.Hudson and Riley were childhood friends who grew up and became so much more. Hudson is Riley's best friend's older brother and they have been friends since she was six years old. As they grew up, both started to develop feelings for each other but were afraid to admit it. Hudson started dating Clara while in college, but Riley was never far from his mind and always in his heart. Then during an annual summer trip, their friendship blossomed into love. And on their last night, what started out as the best time of their lives turned out to be their worst. Tragedy strikes leaving them both with guilt and self-blame. Hudson, believing he is not enough for Riley because of what had happened, cuts himself from her life. They run into each other four years later and all the old, familiar feelings came rushing back. But this time, will love be enough?I completely adored Hudson! He is so sweet and thoughtful, but so full of guilt that he wouldn't allow himself to be happy. Yet when it came to Riley, he had no self-control. His love for her was definitely palpable. Their chemistry was off the page and the sex was hot!! And Riley...she is such a strong heroine. I loved that she never gave up. Never stopped fighting for what she truly wanted. She believed in Hudson and in their love.So many emotions ran through me as I read this book. Excitement, grief, desperation, devastation, guilt, pain, happiness, love...and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment! Definitely one of my favorite books from J.S. Cooper.Favorite quote: "The taste of sin is sweet...It's satisfying for one distinct moment before you realize that it's too much and you regret taking a bite."