Review: A beautiful read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 15, 2014
From the very first page I knew this was going to be an emotional roller coaster ride, and it did not disappoint one bit. My heart was in my throat most of the time, and the rest, it was being torn to shreds. But, as emotionally charged as this story was, it was also fun and thoroughly entertaining.Brax Jenkins is officially my new book boyfriend. From his haunting eyes, to his inked up sexy bod, and that accent that got Gracie every time, he was pure deliciousness. He was a bit of a notorious bad boy man whore, but honestly, like Gracie, I could not help looking past everything he supposedly was, only to fall in love with all that he was when he was with her. Sure, his temper was a bit frightening at times, but thankfully it was never directed at her. There was a vulnerability that he worked so hard to hide, and judging by the way he looked after Gracie, he was really a sweet softie under that tough exterior.Gracie and Brax were such a sweet couple. Each had their own demons to hide but together they were perfect; just what each other needed. I loved their banter and the teasing and flirting that flowed between them in the very beginning when they decided to be friends. Gracie was a bit of a geek but she wasn't completely nerdy and she was quite a tough cookie. I liked that she was able to let down some of her walls and she wasn't afraid to be herself, completely and without shame. She was sweet, girl next door, down to earth - the total opposite of Brax's usual type.This book was also filled with plenty of amazing secondary characters. My fav was definitely Tessa. That chica was a fantastic roomie/friend. She was funny and feisty, and OMG, her naming of certain anatomy had me in stitches. Of course, there had to be at least one scum bag to bring a bit of extra drama to the story, and Kelsy Evans took the prize for biggest d-bag.This book was heart-wrenching and filled with plenty of angst, but it was also romantic, fun and exciting. I couldn't help cheering for Gracie and Brax the entire way through. They latched onto my heart and will forever hold a piece of it. This was a beautiful, tormenting story of love, acceptance and forgiveness.