Review: Intense, Intimate & Inspiring
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 7, 2014
3.5/4 Stars | Hot SteamIntense, intimate and inspiring, FREED takes a healing turn- away from the angst, darkness and turbulence suffered in USED to a place where hearts are slowly mended and passion is explored without regret or regression.Ransom is very much large and in charge this time around. His avid affection for Denver and focused attention to her every need is both overwhelming and swoon inducing. Ransom becomes Denver's everything- her confidant, teacher, lover and hero. When Ransom's not helping Denver break though emotionally or bolstering her wounded spirit, he's bossing her around, controlling their sexual progression, rationing explosive pleasure with purpose. He has a plan and he's a very patient man.Still haunted by her past and anxious of her future, Denver spends a good deal of time reflecting and processing lingering drama and unfinished business. Her journey to wholeness is not without its stumbles, tears and discomfort, but she's a fighter and a survivor. Strengthened by Ransom's unwavering trust and support, she grows, blossoms and soars.While I found Ransom's persistent lectures to be somewhat incessant and patronizing and his rigid edicts moderately obsessive and stern, his uncompromising approach is clearly founded with his best intentions, and thus easily forgivable.Where FREED truly shines is in its sweetness and sizzle. Ransom and Denver are beautiful together. Their unbreakable bond steels with every trial- their fierce devotion expands with every sensual and satisfying encounter. All past, negative associations with intimacy are steadily erased with each measured stroke and tender caress until, finally and triumphantly, sex for this stunning pair equates with love.Fans of USED will devour this conclusion to the Unloveable Series. However, if you are new to Lynetta Halat and these powerful stories, I highly recommended reading USED (Unloveable #1) prior to beginning FREED (Unloveable #2) as FREED is a story continuation, not a stand-alone novel.Complimentary copy provided in exchange for an honest review.