Review: Another great addition to the Evolve series!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 13, 2014
I was given a copy of Entice for an honest review.From the first time Sawyer Becket opened his filthy mouth in Emerge, the first book in this series, I adored him. He has zero brain to mouth filter, which adds up to some of the most hilarious banter between him and his “crew”. The crew consists of Sawyer, Dane, Laney, Evan, Whitney, and Zack, the wonderfully loyal group of friends that make up S.E. Hall’s books. S.E. Hall’s writing breathes life into each character and I feel like they are real people. I’ve been really excited to dive into Sawyer’s story.Sawyer Bennett hasn’t had the easiest life. His childhood was rough and his only family is the crew. Sawyer isn’t a one girl type of guy and is typically slutting around with anyone that will have him. But after years of this, he is finally beginning to envy his friends stable relationships. He wants this for himself. During a bachelor party, Sawyer lays eyes on a woman who is part of the adult entertainment. Emmett Young is parading around in a stripper outfit, doing a very poor job of exotic dancing. Sawyer cannot take his eyes off of her. Unfortunately, he doesn’t get to meet Emmett and goes months with thoughts of her rummaging through his brain. It’s not until Sawyer is a dirt bike race in a compromising situation does he see Emmett again. And boy does Emmett sees A LOT of Sawyer.Entice has so many hilarious scenes and banter between the characters. But it’s also heartfelt and full of wonderful relationship angst I want in a good romance read. This is why I love S.E. Hall’s writing. The cringe worthy things that Sawyer says and thinks had me laughing out loud may times. I especially love the friendship between Sawyer and Laney, who he loving refers to as “Gidge”. She doesn’t put up with his mouthy attitude and flirting. He constantly gives her a hard time about anything and everything. But when the chips are down, they step up for each other when it counts the most. And this is true for all of Sawyer’s friends. They help both Sawyer and Emmett during their budding relationship. I need S.E. to write me some friends like this into MY life! hahahaThe storyline between Sawyer and Emmett is good, but I felt it could have been stronger. I really wanted a more of an in-depth back story for Emmett and Sawyer. I wanted more “show me, not tell me” of their tumultuous childhoods. A complete back story would give me more of an understanding as to why they acted they way they did during pivotal plot points. However, this didn’t keep me from continuing on with the book. The highs and lows of their love story had my emotions all over the place.I’ve noticed the sex scenes are getting better and better with each new book in this series. Entice is no exception. S.E. can describe a sex scene like a pro! She illustrates these hot as hell scenes between Sawyer and Emmett with such delicious detail, I found myself squirming in my chair while I read. If S.E. decides to write a strictly erotica novel, I will be the first person to one-click! She’s that good at writing fantastic sex scenes.Enticed is another great addition to the Evolve series. S.E. Hall’s writing is engaging and sucks you into the story immediately. She is also very good at writing comedy, a skill that is pretty difficult in my humble opinion. I look forward to the final book in this series, Endure. I give Entice by S.E. Hall 4 our of 5 stars!