Review: My new favorite book from Melody Grace!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 21, 2014
4-4.5 stars!!Melody Grace is one of those authors who I can always count on delivering the goods. While her Beachwood Bay series is formulaic to an extent and embodies many NA clichés, I don’t give a rat’s ass about it because IT.WORKS. They’re scorching hot and make me fall in love with the idea of love. They never fail to put a grin on my face. They just work for me.“One week. No rules, no limits, just us. I can save you from this unrequited love of yours. And you…you can save me from myself.”This book is about Dex and Alicia’s whirlwind romance, a trope that very rarely appeals to me yet worked wonders here. From the prequel it’s revealed that Alicia harbors an unrequited crush on a certain guy (sorry, can’t say because it’s a spoiler here) and seeing this guy move on with the girl of his dreams absolutely devastates her. All her life she’s been the sensible one, the woman who’s always considered the consequences first before the results and it didn’t get her the guy she wanted. In one rebellious, reckless gesture, she lets go of her inhibitions and has an amazing time with tortured bad boy rockstar Dex. They both realize there’s something more to their one-night stand and they strike a bargain: spend one week alone together. He’ll help her forget her unrequited love and she’ll help him forget his horrific past. Both never expect to fall in love with each other with all the baggage they carry.This book could arguably be my favorite book from Melody Grace. Sometimes simplicity is incredibly appealing and she rocks that theme. Whirlwind romances are predictable so I loved that these characters repeatedly surprised me while I watched them fall in love. Dex is AMAZING – what a dirty talker! Alicia on the other hand…well first, I do like her sensibility and practical side but there were times I got annoyed she kept clinging on to her crush rather than see that the patient, lovable, and sexy guy Dex was right in front of her. Oh, and one other thing…The sex.THE SEX!!!!!!!!Throw in some dirty talk, some...unconventional rendezvous places and wow! And that’s all I’m going to say about it ;)The ending was a tad bit rushed but overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this one! It’s a book with plenty of sweet, spice, and emotion – an irresistible combination! Loved it!"This is it, everything I've ever wanted. The love, the passion, the partnership. I just never saw it coming, not like this. Not like Dex."**I received a copy of this book for review. Please note that all quotes are from an advanced copy and may be subject to change in the final edition.**