Review: Hot, Steamy, Intense, Beautiful
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 24, 2014
Josie's Review4.5 StarsI have read all of Amanda Heath's books, and this is the second I read in the Make or Break series. At the end of book 1, I was excited to see that Royal and Wesley would be getting a book. Amanda Heath did not disappoint. We got to see Paisley and Channing from book 1 (YEAH I LOVE CHANNING) and we got to see Ashley, Rachel, Pierce and Annabelle (BEOTCH).Wesley lost the love of her life at 18 years old (Trey). She is alone. Her best friend Annabelle has been shutting her out and her cousin/best friend Pierce is too busy with Annabelle to notice that Wes is slowly slipping into a deep depression. Your hearts breaks for Annabelle because everyone expects her to move on and no one could understand what it felt like to lose your best friend, your lover and your life at such a young age. Even her family did not see how lost Wes was.This takes place in high school and it is strange because they are divided into 2 groups. Each group does not like the other one. Seeing as Annabelle and Pierce are too caught up in themselves, Wes starts to see things differently. Wesley's history teacher asks her to help Royal with his work, because he will fail and not graduate. Through this time together the two develop a friendship that is so refreshing and caring."You're not my boss.""Right Duchess.""Excuse me?""I called you Duchess. Do you have a problem with pet names? Or are you one of those girls who think pet names are stupid."It was fun to see Wesley and Royal's relationship grow gradually. They became friends and were able to lean on each other, during this rough time in Wesley's life. Royal became a constant fixture for Wes and gave her a reason to continue. The banter was also funny as hell."I bet you did. But you're not getting in my pants.""If I wanted in your pants, Wes, I'd have been there already."As a reader you will fall in love with Royal. He knows Wesley is going through something but he's her shoulder, a chest and a bed to cry on. Never asking questions but just being there for her when no one else would."One of these days, Wes, you're going to have to talk about whatever is f***ing with your head. You can't keep it all bottled up in there, you're liable to blow the f*** up.""Good. Then I won't have to deal with this bulls***.""You can push me all you want, girl, but I'm not going to run. I have a twin sister. I know how you teenage girls work. I won't let you shrivel up and die Wesley. I'm here for you. Remember that always."Overtime Wesley and Royal become more than friends, Royal was told what has Wesley depressed and instead of walking away, because how can you compete with a dead boyfriend? He all but spells it out to Wesley. Wesley is still scared but she also knows that Royal has helped her move on and she is willing to take a chance."Channing told me about Trey. If you only want me as a friend, then that's okay with me. I've always known how hot you are; I've just never thought you could be sexy too.""When push comes to shove Royal, you'll break me. I'd never be the same after you. I'd be a shell of a girl.""You have that wrong, Wesley. You'll be the one to break me.""You don't know what you're talking about. I couldn't break anyone.""I don't want to hurt you either, Wes. I just want you to try. Try for me."This was not a quick BAM I love you relationship this was gradual, intense and beautiful to read. When Wesley finally sees that she can love again and not betray Trey, there is no stopping the pair. It gets hot, steamy and erotic."I want you. Please.""Thank God. F*** me, you are gorgeous.""Oh God.""You are so f***ing tight. Come, Wesley. Come all over me, I want to feel it."This relationship is not easy because of the split in groups, and when you hear the reason it makes no sense. Annabelle I really cannot stand her. For being Wesley's "best friend," she was unsupportive and vindictive and is only out for herself. I also had a hard time with her cousin Pierce. He was her cousin and in her darkest hour he left her alone. You will love Royal, his friends and sister. They gave Wesley the love and support she needed during this rough time in her life and never cared about the issue between the groups. I was happy with the ending and cannot wait for the next book in this series Save Me (Make or Break, #3) as it will be Pierce and Rachel's story. Plus, the ending of book 2 was a WTF?I received a complimentary copy from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review.