Review: Love is a battlefield between two army captains!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 8, 2012
Until There Was You begins with Captain Evan Loehr and Captain Claire Montoya meeting in Fort Hood, Texas in 2005.  There is an immediate spark of attraction, but these two can't back away from each other fast enough.  Oh, no, either one can't afford to be distracted from work!  The tension is so thick between them that it carries on for a few years.  Fast forward to Colorado, 2008.  Evan and Claire have worked on some missions together since first meeting, and they still can't stand to be in the same room.  This particular mission, and the people involved, forces both to face their demons, which just may be the key to breaking down the walls around each of their hearts allowing them to let some much needed love inside.I read the first book, Because of You, right before delving into this one.  With a different cast of characters and a different setting, Until There Was You, can be read as a stand-alone.  If you've read the first book, then you know that Ms. Scott can write emotional, squeeze-your-heart-out scenes very well.  She offers all that and more in this edgy sequel.  I love how her stories tackle some very serious issues.  This time it is alcohol abuse and how one is affected and deals with alcoholism.Perhaps one of my favorite things about this author is that she writes some of the best strong-willed, stubborn characters around!  Claire is a feisty redhead who thinks it's OK to bend the rules as long as it gets the job done.  She refers to Evan as "Captain America" because he believes that following the rules is the only way to go.  Really, these two are like two bulls butting heads all the time!  Evan can't ever lose control, because of a tragic event that happened in his past.  Claire has been let down so many times in her life that she has major trust issues.  The story is a rich mixture of serious, humorous, and sensual moments.  The laugh-out-loud parts are pretty darn funny, especially during an intimate scene.  Claire spits out some snarky remarks that had me bursting with laughter!So while reading this, it reminded me of the song "Love is a Battlefield" by Pat Benatar.  These lyrics:"We're losing controlWill you turn me away or touch me deep inside?And before this gets old, will it still feel the same?There's no way this will dieBut if we get much closer, I could lose controlAnd if your heart surrenders, you'll need me to hold"Yeah, these lyrics remind me of Evan & Claire perfectly!I am so honored to have read an ARC of Until There Was You.  Between books 1 and 2, there are some characters that I'd like to see get their happy ever after.  For me anyways, book 3 can't come fast enough!  I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next in this series! *Complimentary copy gifted for an honest review.