Review: 5 hot, sexy stars for Cole and Rachel!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 5, 2013
"This is so far from over, Rachel. It's barely even begun."This is the third book in Exquisite series and follows Mason's sister Rachel. She is a flower shop owner by day and pastry chef/restaurant owner by night. Her looks push the envelope as her hair could be any color at any given time, she has a penchant for leather, piercings, and tattoos. She has had here heart broken and been in a bad relationship that has changed her whole outlook on men and life. She is busy, lonely, and feeling loss as her brother and and friends all seem to be moving into relationships and she is the fifth wheel.We met Cole in the last book Entice in a club called Whipped and he set his sights on Rachel. Unfortunately for him, she did not readily accept. Cole seems straight-laced, put together, and professional. He is a tall, hot, sexy alpha, and likes control. But underneath that buttoned up exterior, is the body of a bad boy and a filthy mouth. On the surface they seem like polar opposites, but their is a underlying attraction that cannot be ignored. No matter how much it bothers Rachel.(Quote)The man is too f***ing much--cocky, arrogant, sexy, and bad. Oh yeah, and it didn't help that he look in his eyes and the tone in his voice screamed all the bad things he wanted to to do to her.(Quote)This was a woman who wanted the same thing he did. She was just too scared to admit it or chase it. Good thing for her that I'm not.He pushes, she pushes right back. He teases, she taunts. And before she knows it, Rachel wants this man she once said was not her type. And their sexual tension and chemistry is off the charts...the things this man can do without even using his hands...umm...wow! They spark and ignite every time they are anywhere near each other. I do not think I will ever be able to eat a caramel again and not think about Cole Madison. And the more we learn about Cole, the more he seems perfect for Rachel. He likes control. She likes control. But they find ways to both win. Their relationship is a whirlwind that is challenging, sensual, and very hot. But most importantly Cole can see behind the facade that Rachel puts on and gets down the real woman hiding underneath. She had been so altered by the past that she has lost herself and put up walls. He helps her break them down, open up, push past her demons, and rediscover herself. I loved that he never asked her to be anyone that she wasn't. He never judged her for her appearance or quirkiness.(Quote)This man is going to unravel me."I had no idea it would be you...""And I knew it had to be you."I loved Cole and Rachel together and thought they were an even match. They were snarky, flirty, fun, but also accepting and supportive of each other. Their connection and attraction were intense and happened quickly. But at the same time, they had strong feelings and understanding of each other. And their physical relationship was scorching hot! Her brother Mason and pseudo brother Josh are so protective of Rachel and they can be as overbearing as ever, but Cole took it all in stride. And Lena and Shelly were fun and entertaining as always. I love how they keep their guys in line.I have enjoyed each one of the books in this series immensely and this was no exception. These couples are humorous, loving, and fiercely loyal. They are truly family. I have a soft spot in my heart for each one of them and am sad this is the end of the Exquisite series. Ella Frank has a unique, quirky writing style that is full of humor, emotion, and complicated relationships. The characters challenge each other, are very well developed, and lovable despite their minor flaws. She makes me laugh out loud and fan myself alternately as I devour the pages. This book flows easily, is engaging, and gives us both points of view to get into the Rachel and Cole's heads. And I am a sucker for an epilogue and this one was especially important as it was the end of this series.I am excited that she introduced us to Cole's law partner, Logan in this book and that he will be getting his own story Try in Winter 2013 that will be the first in a new Temptation trilogy. He is cocky, arrogant, funny, and has an open mind. I will read anything that Ella Frank writes because she has proven that she can write different styles and genres and every time I open one of her books she sucks me in and makes me remember how much I love her work.Thanks to Ella Frank for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.