Review: An enticing and riveting read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 24, 2014
I don't know about a similarity to the Fifty Shades of Grey, but to each its own.For me what made this such an enticing and riveting read were the emotions portrayed by the characters. From laughter to flirtatiousness all the way through fear, heartbreak and pain, every one of Ethan and Chloe's emotions were right there for the taking which I love.Ethan Frost. Unlike Christian Grey, Gideon Cross or the infamous Jesse Ward, it didn't take much for me to love him. From the very beginning, I liked him. He was direct, fun and sexy. YUM! What's not to love?!Chloe Girard. Unlike Ethan, it took me some time for me to relate to Chloe. I understood her reluctance to get close to Ethan, but I think she was too hard on herself and her hesitancy stemmed more from her insecurities than from any trauma she suffered in the past. Why do I say this? Because after confessing her past and gaining Ethan's support and understanding, everything kind of resolved itself too easily in that regard.Thankfully, Tracy Wolff didn't pull any punches in bringing forth their connection. Through flirtatious banter, honest interactions and lustful moments she developed and strengthened Ethan and Chloe's connection to the point that I was completely enthralled in their story.I found myself grinning through their bickering, sighing with every emotional exchange and highlighting (and re-reading!) the hell out of their intimate moments. Thus taking on an emotional investment in their relationship to the point that when the the story came to a close I almost threw my tablet against the wall in a temper tantrum.All in all, a riveting read with two complex characters that brought the best and worst out of each other and whose connection ran deep.