Review: Loved this book! Excellent start to this series, Ethan and Chloe's story is a must read!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 9, 2014
Wow. This book left me absolutely reeling! I loved every second of Ruined by Tracy Wolff, and I can tell you that I cannot wait for more. I had read a book by Tracy Wolff in the past and really liked it, so I knew this one would be good. It was so much better than good though. It went way beyond my expectations. The writing was great and the characters were fabulous. I was drawn in and invested from the very start until the last word. Ethan and Chloe are still on my mind, and I need to know what happens!Chloe has just begun an internship for Frost Industries for the summer. Her first day she has a run in with a sexy smoothie maker that engages her in a battle of wills. She is drawn to him from the moment she sees him, but she has no idea who he is. He ends up sending her a package to her home, quickly revealing that he is none other than Ethan Frost, owner of Frost Industries. Chloe is determined to stay away from him for multiple reasons. She has a past that she still struggles with and she is also not willing to compromise her future for anyone, even Ethan. But Ethan isn't one to give up and continues to pursue her. Chloe and Ethan have an undeniable connection and find themselves unable to stay away from each other. But between her past and the secrets that Ethan hasn't revealed, can they possibly have a shot at anything serious?I really liked Ethan. He was definitely an alpha that was determined to protect and provide for Chloe. But he was also really gently and patient with her as well. He always seemed to know exactly what she needed and was extremely sweet to her. I loved that he sent her little gifts and care packages that weren't always huge gifts. They were little items that showed just how much he cared for her and that he was always thinking about her. I also loved how he wasn't just pursuing her for the chase, but that he was committed to making things work between them even if it was hard. Chloe was a really likable heroine. I loved that she didn't let others get to her and that she was able to let go of her resistance to being with Ethan despite what others thought of her. Chloe was smart and also really open considering all that she had been through. I thought it was really refreshing that she could open herself up to a chance at a relationship with Ethan and that she wanted to work through her past with him. Chloe and Ethan were fun and playful together and they had great banter. I loved that they were able to so clearly see each other from the start without having known each other long. They just had this instant connection that was really strong and very believable. They also had amazing chemistry. These two were so hot together I thought that my Kindle might ignite when they were around each other!Overall, this book was amazing and I loved it! I will admit there is a cliffhanger that definitely leaves things up in the air. I didn't see it coming! Without spoiling anything, I can honestly say that I had no clue how things were going to go and Tracy Wolff did a great job with the ending! I am not a fan of cliffhangers because I am extremely impatient, and I hate waiting. I need the next book now, I absolutely have to see how things go for Chloe and Ethan. But even with the cliffhanger, this book is an absolute must read. It is written well and brings everything to the table that a good romance should. This is one of the best New Adult books that I have ever read, and that is saying something. I highly recommend this to all New Adult fans, as well as fans of romance in general. Tracy Wolff is quickly becoming a favorite of mine, and continues to impress me with each book of hers I read. If you haven't read anything by her, you are seriously missing out. I can't wait to read more from her, and I will anxiously be awaiting the next installment in this series. Here's hoping she doesn't make us wait too long!**ARC Provided by Random House Publishing Group-Loveswept via NetGalley**