Review: Reformed Player + Damaged Heroine = Great Read.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 2, 2014
Thoroughly enjoyed this book! LOVED the ending, LOVED it! This book though part of a series is a stand alone, however I recommend that you read the first book as it adds a bit of context to Brad's character.The characters in this book are not in high school nor are they in college, they are in their mid twenties starting their careers, however, the story has a few chapters in the past, so we get to read about their separate high school and college lives and the events that shaped them. The book is told in alternating points of view so we get to read both of their thoughts.This book is very engaging and it captures your attention right from the first scene. It starts right off the bat with Brad and Mabry dating, however he wants more and well she is a bit standoffish initially but she has her reasons. We first meet Brad in the first book, Present Perfect. In the first book, he is young hot and a bit of douche. In this second book he is older, wiser and has gone through a transformation. He is quite sweet, charming and likeable. How/why did he change? well let's just  say something traumatic happens in his college days that changes him to be a better man.Mabry is beautiful and smart but she shies away from commitment. Though attracted to Brad, she doesn't think that she wants a relationship, however, Brad is persistent. Mabry eventually caves; though their love is strong, it is shadowed by Brad's past and by Mabry's secret, a  a secret which can destroy their relationship.This is a great story that deals with some emotional issues. The book has a WTF moment (near the end, I was about to throw my kindle!) thankfully it passed. Great story with one hell of a HEA!