Review: I was hoping that there would be a spin-off of Rafe's and Melanie's story!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 6, 2014
THE STORY:We met Rafe and Melanie in His to Possess (Dane's and Jessica's story), now we get to read their story in HIS TO CLAIM. Melanie has been in love with Rafe ever since she started working for him at Rainier Industries. But learning about his life away and the relationship he had with her new best friend Jessica, makes her leave the company to pursue different opportunities and try to get over Rafe. Rafe can't understand why Melanie left the company he owns with his brother Dane. He's never considered Melanie as anything more than a friend, but as he starts seeing different parts of her personality that she's never shown him before, he starts seeing her in a new light. And that confuses him.I would definitely recommend reading His to Possess first, because it will give you back story and help you to understand some of the things that are mentioned in HIS TO CLAIM. When I finished reading His to Possess, I was hoping that there would be a spin-off of Rafe's and Melanie's story, and I can tell you that I am to freaking happy that HIS TO CLAIM came out shortly after. HIS TO CLAIM: NO STRINGS has a great build up. I loved seeing the shift in Rafe's perspective of Melanie. I'm really looking forward to reading the next installments to see what happens next.THE CAST:Melanie: Rafe's former secretary at Rainier Industries. Now works in a coffee shop. Wants to pursue the life she's always wanted, but didn't because of what others wanted. Has been in love with Rafe since she started working for him. Best friends with Jessica.Rafe: Been away for years touring with a rock band. During that time he met and fell in love with Jessica, then broke her heart when he left for a tour. Now back at Rainier Industries, running the company with his brother Dane. Sees Melanie as just a friend, until something changes.Jessica: Melanie's best friend, and Rafe's ex-girlfriend. Now engaged and soon to be married to Dane Rainier. Learn more about her in His to Possess.THE ROMANCE:HIS TO CLAIM: NO STRINGS is the beginning of Rafe's and Melanie's story. As Rafe's perception of Melanie changes from friend to possibly something more, the tension builds. And that's just in this first part of the serial series. I think my favorite part was the motorcycle ride, followed closely by the tattoo parlor.Great build up, a lot of tension - I can't wait to read the next serials!