Review: 5 stars! Inner Core, book 2 (2), The conclusion of Daniel Stark & Haley's captivating courtship w/ shockers, reflection & growth
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 15, 2014
"It's like I did something really god damn f~  king virtuous in a past life to be rewarded with you."Books in Stark Series should be read in order:Book 1:  LayersBook 2: Inner CoreLayers (book 1) is the story of recent College graduate Hayley Grace who while job searching met and started dating  the CEO and founder of Stark Software, billionaire Daniel Stark.Haley, recently sworn off casual hock-ups but alert to the way the game is played, wasn't that interested.  Daniel stepped up his game and so an interesting and captivating relationship ensued.  They were slowly peeling off each other's layers only to have their world come crashing down by the pressure of dating a famous billionaire.....Inner Core (book 2) picks up right after the shocking cliffy at end of book 1.  Daniel and Hayley are trying to put the incident behind them.  Follow in a stage of bliss as they continue on their journey of getting to know each and deepening their bond.But soon their world is rocked by a shocker and later danger that threatens everything.  It is going to take a lot of work to get past it.  Having peeled the layers down to the core of what they are and have;  Are they willing and able to fight for what they built?DANIEL STARK: 34 years/Founder & CEO Stark Software Technologies/$$$$/blond hair/hazel eyes/6'3"/tattoo/scars.Daniel Stark was an captivating and memorable hero and saw growth in him throughout!  Seven words to describe Daniel: visionary, commanding, impulsive, reflective, flawed, caring and captivating."Here it is, Hales, a rare glance at Daniel's inner core. Rough, violent, powerful, emotional, kind, and ... hurt."HAYLEY J. GRACE, HALES: 25 years/recent College graduate/Creative Director's assistant/illustrator/blond hair/brown eyes/5'6".Hayley Grace, Hales is not as compelling of a heroine, but she is perfect for Daniel and she proved it time and time again.  She also evolved and grew up. Seven words to describe Hayley: Broken, nave, cocky, bold, opinioned, charming and lovable."She is perfect, she is everything I didn't even know I wanted, and so much more."The first half of Inner Core moved a long a peaceful pace, but once their world was turned upside down I was hooked yet again.  The story was interesting and intriguing from then all the way to the perfect end!  Just as with book 1 there were a few logistics issues such as research of time zones, red eye flight only going west to east etc.  But in the end there wasn't enough to deduct from the overall rating.Interesting plot!  Unexpected shockers!  Sexy and captivating hero! Evolving hero and heroine! Entertaining side characters!  An excellent series!  I am highly recommending!"You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep, because reality is finally better than your dreams."***Hero rating: 5 starsHeroine rating: 4 starsSex scenes rating: 5 starsSex scenes frequency: 4.5 starsStoryline concept rating: 4.5 starsStorytelling skills rating: 5 starsStory ending rating: 5 starsBook editing rating (5 = no edits spotted): 4 stars************************************************Overall rating: 5 starsWould I recommend this series: Yes.Would I re-read this series: Yes.Would I read future books by this author: Yes.