Review: CJ Does It Again!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 20, 2014
Without Doubt by CJ AzevedoReview by Jen (BestSellers & BestStellars)Without Doubt by CJ Azevedo was such a great book!  I loved Without Boundaries and was looking forward to book two in the series, and CJ did not disappoint!  We first got to meet Declan briefly in Without Boundaries, and I was so excited to find out he was getting his own book!  When you’re reading this book, you really feel the connection between the characters and it makes you feel like you’re in the story with them.  There are certain scenes where I laughed out loud, and there were parts where I felt like my heart was being ripped open.  This was an amazing story and CJ did an awesome job with this novel!Ava Sterling is one of the toughest and bravest girls you could ever meet.  Her future was forever changed because of the decisions her family made, which makes her keep her distance from everyone, not letting anyone into her life because of her fear of rejection and more changes to her future.  Ava has no one, with one exception that she did not create, but carries with her forever.Declan James is an MMA fighter.  He allows people to think that he has no responsibilities and just does whatever he wants, partying all night and hooking up with random girls.  He comes from a wealthy family and lives a carefree lifestyle.  Declan always gets what he wants, and he has his eyes set on Ava.  Pursuing Ava and getting her in his bed is his main focus, until plans change without his permission.  Declan never plans it, but he falls in love, hard.Declan and Ava have no idea that fate has intertwined their lives permanently.  Are they going to be able to survive the outcome of the truth?  Or will the impact of the truth tear them apart?I loved Ava!  She is the most amazing character.  She’s sweet, caring, brave, tough, smart, and beautiful.  Ava has an extremely busy life.  She is going to school to earn her PH.D, and she works in a bar.  Ava has so many responsibilities that it’s impossible to live a normal life like any other 22 year-old.  Because of the decisions her family made that completely altered her future, she doesn’t let anyone get close to her.  That is, until Declan James walks into her life.  She knows she needs to keep her distance, but Ava has a crush on Declan.  She tries so hard to not let him affect her, but in the end it doesn’t work.“He said he would get to me and he didn’t lie.  He got to me and now I can’t seem to get enough.”Ava tries to keep things friendly between her and Declan, but she fails miserably.  I mean, how is it possible to say no to Declan?!  It’s extremely impossible, in my opinion anyway.  I loved the interactions between Ava and Declan.  It’s amazing to watch the chemistry between them, and watch that chemistry turn into love.  I enjoyed seeing Ava’s feelings turn from friendship into love for Declan.“My heart swells some more with my feelings for Declan James.  He’s a bada**, but he’s a bada** with a heart.  I couldn’t ask for much more.”Declan James.  Where do I begin?  I have a serious weakness for hot fighters, and then add piercings?  I’m completely done for.  Declan is a sexy MMA fighter who parties and hooks up with girls whenever he feels like it.  He’s confident, demanding, hot as hell, and extremely sweet.  He doesn’t do relationships.  Ever.  Declan first meets Ava in the bar that she works at.  Declan has an immediate attraction to Ava, and he knows that she feels the same way.“Her next movement is her eyes making the trip down and back up again along my body.  That one little movement... well, it’s something I want her to continue, that’s for sure.”I loved watching Declan interact with Ava, and how extremely confident he was.  He knew from the moment he laid eyes on her that he wanted her and nothing was going to stop him.  Declan has never heard the word no, and hearing it from Ava just makes him more committed to having her.“I’m going to get to you, Sunshine, I promise you that.  And when I do, you won’t be able to deny me.  Not only that, you won’t f****** want to.”Declan definitely had his sweet moments.  His love for Ava was amazing and I loved when he showed it.  He loved her so much and wanted her more than anything.“I need you, Ava, I need you like the air I breathe.”I freaking loved this book!  The immediate and intense connection between Ava and Declan was amazing.  I really loved the interaction between them.  The main characters, as well as the secondary characters, were developed well and you really connected to all of them.  I really enjoy a book that makes me feel like I’m a part of the story.  I love being able to connect with the characters and feel what they are feeling.The quality of writing was great.  The story was well-written and very enjoyable to read.  This was such a sweet love story between two characters that had such amazing chemistry.  The story kept me interested and I couldn’t put it down for a second!  CJ Azevedo did an amazing job with this novel and I can’t wait see what’s next!5 Diamonds for this wonderful story!!