Review: A sizzling hit!!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 23, 2013
"Belong to me, Story.  Even it it's just for a little while."Daniel and Story's relationship was set for destruction before they even began.  He's visiting his mentor who has just had a heart attack.  She's flying in from the West Coast to care for the father who left her when she was a little girl.  Both of them have deep seated issues from past relationships that threaten both of their emotional futures. Daniel is a tough acting, dirty talking, dominant presence while Story is a breath of fresh air and sunshine, a kindergarten teacher that is determined to rekindle her relationship with her absent father and recover from her engagement breakup with a weak, insecure and boring ex-fiancé. Tessa Bailey creates her story around their magnetic pull towards each other from the very first page and keeps us coming back for more.  We, as readers, are drawn to each page and chapter while never wanting to put this book down.....One.More.Chapter .....*hold on I'm coming*Their gravitational pull leads them directly pass first base sprinting to home faster than you can say.....*STRIKE*"He'd blindsided her, ruined her, and addicted her in one single evening."She did the same for him."Good Lord, baby, Say my name again. I need you to say it in your sleep. When you touch yourself. To no one in particular. Just say it, say it, say it."Chemistry between Story and Daniel is inexplicably sensual. He drips sex and she licks up his scent. Their conversations are refreshing no holds barred. His thoughts are endearing. Story is fast becoming his air to breath.  I love the way they could have a two level conversation in the most common of every day places and yet set a pace so sensual it seared off the pages.Daniel's darkness seems daunting at times. Her innocence is superficial. She's running just as steamy as he is but hasn`t yet reached a comfort level to share with him. On the surface, it seems all about the sex and there's plenty of it, but while trying to satisfy that primal urge they are bonding emotionally. The weaving of this story past and present is enlightening.They both crave each other's touch but for two different reasons ... His to release years of pent up emotion and betrayal which feeds his need to control hers to finally feel whole and true to herself and not just move through life without drive.Their steamy sensual scene in public at the Mets game was voyeurism as its best. If you ever need a visual for sex in public, look no further. The need to attend a baseball game on a date ripped through my mind excitedly. What a way to bat one out of the park. Tessa Kudos!!After that scene, I thought where could the author possibly take us from there.  I was pleasantly surprised when Chapter 17 arrived.  The phone call to beat all phone calls.  The buildup and conversation well you'll just have to read it for yourself *mental note* phone sex.... Kick.It.Up.A.Notch!!!Story is learning that Daniel is teaching her how to release her emotional and sexual response under his trained hand ..... An awakening for her. So the teacher becomes student.  The cop learns he deserves love.The way Daniel's expressions encourage Story to face her fears and drive forward is written beautifully. Story is finally taking hold of her future. One I hoped would be with Daniel. The way he watches her and treasures her presence is awe inspiring. Tessa Bailey has created a true love story. Her style of write calls to you to completely retreat into her world. Story is showing Daniel that he has made a difference in her life. She learns his weaknesses and tries to encourage him to be the man he wants to be."I don't need a medal. I've got him." "Daniel would never forget that moment if he lived for a hundred years."The big, strong, dominant man - a hero brought to his knees by the words of simple, beautiful, petite teacher tilted his world on its axis. His descriptions of the hold she has on him and how she has turned his world upside down is pure joy somehow put into words so romantically.But, hold on this isn't just a simple love story.  I didn't see the twist coming .... It left me with a gaping mouth beautifully weaved into the story.... Redemption superb Ms Bailey!!I'll leave you with this quote ..... Then you too can swoon over Daniel Chase and run not walk to read this book."Don't send me back out into the darkness, sunshine. Please."5 panting stars!!!