Review: Embrace Review
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 3, 2013
I received an ARC in return for an honest review.3.25 starsThis is book 2 in the Emerge Series.  It picks up where book 1 ends-Evan crushed that he is not the one for Laney.I couldn't wait for this book.  Absolutely adored Evan as a best friend.  He is protective, funny and always there for his family and friends- which used to include Laney.As a boyfriend-eh, no thanks.  The chapters from his POV were painful.  He was so immature, mean to Laney, wishy washy about Whitley and the whining-ugh! Don't get me wrong I am glad to know his story- thus the higher end rating. And yes I know it hasn't been too long since he had his heart broken-but his decision to transfer and give up eligibility were his alone.  Yes, he thought he was doing it for Laney- but this an instance where he should have included her in his decision. He was not seeing what she needed or wanted so wrapped up in his quest to have her pick him.Another thorn for me is the whole Whitley thing. WHY?  Are there no other girls at SU? She was awful in book 1, it seemed like too much to overcome.  It felt forced to me-wanting us to love her, root for them. Yeah, we get to know the "real side" of Whitley, everyone forgives and becomes best buds...but I was still waiting for the other shoe to drop.  It didn't but I still did not love them as a couple.  At all.  Not even a little bit.Now back to my happy place.  I love Laney and Dane.  Their story makes me smile.  They fall deeper in love and are able to move past several obstacles to their HEA.And I would have to agree with my Sassygirl partner- I LOVE SAWYER.  He completely steals the book.  He is just too damn awesome, honest and sexy-JUST ASK HIM! I am rooting LOUDLY for his story and HEA.