Review: Luke's Downfall
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 28, 2013
When Luke Preston appeared in the first book in this series 'Claimed by Him' he came across as a manwhore. At the beginning of this book we find out just how much of one he is...He lives a charmed life. He's a billionaire and has had many, many women. This book starts with Luke in hospital after he was shot by the crazy ex of the latest woman he was in bed with. His friends urge him to get out of Chicago for a while and recupperate from his wounds.Peyton Lane has always been serious and responsible. She has a great job and after working too hard she is in Cancun for a weeks break. She had thought she would have a fling on holiday but most of the people there are families or couples. With 3 days left of her vacation she sees Luke Alexander and is instantly attracted to him.Luke has gone without sex for six weeks - a record for him so when he sees beautiful Peyton Lane, he breaks his celibacy. What follows is a 3 day fling full of hot, hot sex! Luke and Peyton can't get enough of each other. However, they share very little about their lives. Luke tells her he does 'this and that'. They don't even discuss where each other lives. When it is time for Peyton to return home, they share a quick goodbye and don't exchange numbers something Luke instantly regrets when he can't stop thinking about her.On her return home Peyton sees a photo of Luke in his underwear in a magazine and she assumes he is a model and realises that he had lied to her about what he did for a living. Then at work one of her co-workers starts talking about the Luke Preston who lives in his building and what a manwhore he is and she realises it's the same Luke Alexander who she had met in Cancun and that he lives in Chicago same as her but what she overhears makes her angry.Once they meet up again, sparks fly but Luke has a confession for Peyton. In the product description it says Peyton discovers that behind Luke's charming smile are secrets and a beautiful, damaged soul...I wouldn't agree with that. Luke comes across like a spoilt brat who had everything he ever wanted...apart from the love of a good woman! I didn't think he had a damaged soul. He just needed to meet the woman that could tame his wandering eye!This is an insta love story but I did wonder how Peyton could be so forgiving and trusting of Luke when she found out how many women he had however, once Luke falls for Peyton he comes over all alpha male and possessive. He shows his jealousy and for me, in the end he did redeem himself. It was good to read of his downfall!I enjoyed this short, sexy story and look forward to the next book which is Andrew's story.ARC provided by Netgalley