Review: Another great book by Christina Lee
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 3, 2014
I loved All Of You, the first book in this series, and totally fell for Bennett.  I couldn't wait to read more from Christina Lee in this companion novel, to see what she had in store for her readers next.Before You Break is Ella and Quinn's story.  We met Ella in All Of You.  She was Avery's best friend.  Ella is in a relationship with a real loser, but has been afraid to cut ties, a fear which stems from a tragedy in her past.  All that changes when she has a little too much to drink and winds up on the bathroom floor with none other than the mysterious and broody Quinn taking care of her.  Quinn carries his own grief and pain, which threatens to consume him.  He doesn't think he deserves anyone, especially Ella, but boy does he want her. Ella AKA Gabriella, works at a Crisis Hot Line, which Quinn AKA Daniel, calls in to distraught, broken, and ridden with self-imposed guilt.  Daniel and Gabby form one type of relationship, while Ella and Quinn form another.  When all the pieces meld together and the truth becomes clear, will they be able to hold things together, or will everything they have break apart?I did enjoy both of these characters, though Bennett and Avery are still my favorites, at least at this point. Ella is a bit insecure of herself, the way she looks, and the like, and has let circumstances and insecurity influence her, justifying her relationship with frat boy jerk Joel - even though her friends have tried to get her to see the truth about him.  Quinn sees her for the beautiful person she is and wants her to know this completely.  He is wonderful with her, even though he is battling his own demons.  The romance was sweet and sexy.  I am reminded of when Bennett told Avery in All Of You that he was a virgin, not a saint. That said, though neither Quinn or Ella are virgins, there is a lot build-up before they actually do the deed, and it is really hot.  The story also deals with some serious subject matter related to death, grief, and suicide, as well as learning to come to terms with and cope with the consequences of both.Overall, I enjoyed Before You Break and would recommend it to fans of New Adult Contemporary Romance.