Review: Very enjoyable read!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 26, 2013
3.75 stars rounded up because really, Troy was just so emotionally intense.Troy is determined to not get involved to the point of caring, especially if is with anyone that could be put at risk because of him. So of course, in comes Ruby. Strong-minded, independent and street-smart, Ruby walks into Troy's life and his case. With his life and his feelings all turned on its axis, Troy finds himself struggling to decide if he should stay away from Ruby or give in to his need to protect her.Tessa Bailey did a great job in drawing me into the story. With flirtatious dialog, emotions galore and sexual tension that could be felt through the page, the author delivered a great story. Both Ruby and Troy were complex characters with layers upon layers to them and to see how they shed each one and gave themselves to each other was a treat to read.I liked Ruby. She was tough and stood her ground, but underneath it all she wanted so much more from her life. And Troy? Man, I loved his tormented soul. His need, his reluctance. It was all brought to the page beautifully. His emotions felt real and his hesitation were understandable, but it was his need to protect Ruby that made me melt. *sigh*His Risk to Take is the second book in the Line of Duty series, but it can be read as a stand alone too. This is the first of Tessa Bailey's work that I've read and I enjoyed it from beginning to end. She managed to bring together a hot, romantic story with a pinch of mystery, a little bit of drama and a whole lot of chemistry. I will definitely be looking for more from this author.I received this title from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange of my honest opinion.