Review: Great story continues
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 29, 2014
4-4.5 stars. Although there's plenty of steam between Keely and Vaughn, what really drives this installment is the plot and I loved that. There's a lot learned about Ashcroft because Keely is at his house and working at his company trying to settle her inheritance and take over as CEO. Brent is his usual conniving self, trying to scare and blackmail Keely but she stands firm about her position as the new leader of her late father's company. Vaughn is supporting Keely with his presence, but also has ulterior motives of his own. Vaughn is starting to lose his usual veneer of coolness as emotions that he urgently tries to repress for Keely emerge. He's conflicted and as it turns out, he somehow knows Brent, too. Keely starts to rise to the top with her leadership and goodwill but knows she has a lot to prove. She has always come off as very down to earth and level headed, except where Vaughn is concerned, because he helps her release her inhibitions and makes her feel desired. Despite several revelations and confrontations, there are still a few more lingering questions that remain unanswered. Vaughn's thirst for revenge might actually not be all that he had imagined the sweetness of obtaining when new variables are introduced. He wasn't out to be the hero type initially because he was paid to do a job that he eventually refused. But now, Vaughn is changing. The guy who distrusts everyone and craves revenge might be turning into a guy who would go after something or someone without selfish motives other than because he wants to and needs that person in his life. As for Keely, she sees good in everyone but she's quickly realizing that perhaps being to trusting works against her and for someone as kind-hearted as she is, that's a bitter pill to swallow in the face of betrayal. Can't wait to find out the rest of the missing pieces of the puzzle in the last volume.