Review: Great start to a new series
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 22, 2013
With Strings Attached is the first book in the San Amaro Singles series. It is a steamy, sexy, funny story that is guaranteed to warm your heart and leave you sweaty.Corey and Matt have been friends for years. After a long night and a few drinks, their friendship upgrades to lover status and they both realize they are very compatible in both roles. They agree to be friends with benefits. This situation works perfect for both of them. Matt is busy running and growing his brewery and Corey is consumed with her own upscale, elite, chocolate making business. Both have been burned in the past, and neither one is looking for any type of commitment. No strings, no future, no expectation, just live in the moment and enjoy.When Matt's friend Dylan shows up for a visit while recovering from a surfing accident, the sparks immediately fly between him and Corey. She is confused about her feeling towards Matt and Dylan and when the idea of having them both is issued, who could possibly turn that down?In typical Jamieson style we are treated to scorching, electric, burn the pages sex. She is one of the best at writing an erotic scene that leaves no room for guess work. The description is well balanced between all the bodyparts and you are never left with any questions about where or how a scene plays out. Oftentimes when reading ménage, the scenes don't mesh well and are quite unbelievable. With this story that is not the case. You get the real deal, and it's blazing hot.The dynamic and chemistry between the three characters is fantastic. Matt is simply the best friend everyone needs to have. Unfortunately, that is what everyone always sees in him. He is always there to help out and would bend over backwards to lend a hand. Dylan is the Pro surfer bad boy who has been around the block, the state, and the country. Corey can't help but to fall for the guy. He has his own demons in his closet and his accident wasn't all it was explained to be originally. Then there is Corey. My heart broke while reading her story. She has literally lived in hell and is scared to death to have to rely on anyone for anything. Everyone she has ever loved has let her down. She can't possibly care about someone enough to have to depend on them. And this, is where their lives, their stories, their pasts and their futures all entwine into a complex and beautiful story. Her walls have to come down and she has to learn that there are always strings in love. She has to accept that sometimes being in love and being happy is worth the chance.I am a big fan of Kelly's. She is a beautiful story teller who researches her stories and explains things in a precise, but not overboard way. She pulls you in and has the ability to keep you invested in her characters well after the story is over. I'm excited to see where she takes this series. I can't wait for the next installment.Review copy provided for an honest review.