Review: I Need an Outlaw!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 27, 2013
I LOVED A Perfect Mess!! It was an addictive blend of smoking HOT romance, sassy dialogue, fun sibling snark, and suspense. Love me them Outlaw Brothers!!Aubree had been away at college for the last nine months. Away from her Aunt Lottie, her friends and Booker Outlaw, her unrequited crush *sigh*. She's stayed away because of one terrible night that haunts her to this day. Booker is the only one who knows what happened and without his help, Aubree doesn't know how she would've survived.When an accident puts her beloved Aunt Lottie in the hospital, and in a coma under suspicious circumstances, Aubree rushes home. Her Aunt provided unconditional love and security for years and Aubree can't bear the thought of losing her. Her heart skips a beat or two knowing that she'll be running into Booker.Aubree and Booker have had it bad for each other for years, but each of them have held back for different reasons. But with Aubree being threatened as soon as she comes back home, Booker appoints himself as her protector and won't leave her side. Of course this makes their mutual attraction intensify, and pretty soon it's no use fighting what was meant to be."Don't you want to touch me?" I asked. She blushed and looked away."Only for about a million years."I spread my hands. "Then touch me. Wherever, however you want."Oh, I loved these two together!Oh my lord, these Outlaw Brothers will be the death of me! I can handle one smoking hot bad boy (maybe), but three?!! Triplets, Booker, Braxton, and Boone, all identical with electric blue eyes, shaggy black hair, and muscles in all the right places. Couple that with their sassy but sweet words uttered in a Southern accent, and I'm a puddle of goo on the floor. Every time Booker called Aubree "sugar" I went a little weak in the knees! These boys are close, and their teasing and camaraderie was a treat to read. I love close sibling relationships, and the Outlaw Brothers lent support and love to each other with a little snarkiness thrown in for laughs.I adored the setting of Louisiana with its rich Southern culture. I felt like I was experiencing the warm sultry nights by the bayou right along with Booker and Aubree. There was a great cast of secondary characters, as well: Booker's brothers, and Aubree's Aunt, and her friends, round out the story, and gave a glimpse into the future companion novels. This story centered on Booker and Aubree, but it set up coming romances for Boone and Brax. I believe Holy Mary Verity, the reverend's daughter, and Boone will be next. I seriously can't wait!This was my first read by Zoe Dawson, but it definitely will not be my last! She cleverly combined all the things I love in a romance: chemistry, humor, and spice. With the addition of mystery and danger, this made for one hell of an addictive read!