Review: LAST CALL had me asking for more!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 7, 2013
3.75 starsGavin is at a stand-still in his life. He once believed that he was on the right path in his life, but lately he's been questioning his decisions, both in his professional and personal life. A loner who made a life for himself from very young, he is next in line to head the company he works for but he can't help but feel like he wants something more. And to his surprise he finds it in the most unexpected of places and with the last person he should be getting involved with if he wants to continue with his career.Sunny hasn't led a full life since she was tasked with taking care of her teenage brother. She has made a home for them and has maintained a business for them to rely on, but she wouldn't mind letting go of her responsibilities for one night and just be 'normal'. Her chance comes in the form of a handsome and charming man that exudes sexiness with his every step. Sunny is immediately attracted to the man sitting at her bar. He's quiet, but with an air about him that intrigues her.This was both a fun and interesting story. I loved how complex the characters were and the ease to which they related to each other. Their connection didn't feel forced or rushed. It felt believable. As a character, Sunny was a treat to read. Strong and independent with a need to let go, she only wanted one night of passion and thought Gavin was the right man to give it to her.Gavin, on the other hand, wanted something more and he didn't know why that was. Yes, he was attracted to Sunny, but he also admired the hell out of her. He saw something in her that caught his eye and he wasn't going to back down until he got what he wanted from her - dammed his job and everything else. He was finally feeling something other than pride for a job well done and he was going to enjoy it.Once again, Alannah Lynne managed to bring a great story to the page. With flirtatious banter, looks and intimate touches coupled with honest revelations and meaningful dialogue, she developed Gavin and Sunny's connection from lustful attraction to something more. I could easily see how these two could fall for each other in such a short time. And believe me, I'm not usually a fan of the 'insta-love' concept.However, the author did bring enough of the characters' personalities, worries and hesitations to the page to let me help me see that it could be possible for a relationship to develop and become something meaningful for them. It helped that Gavin and Sunny were ready for a change, even if they didn't personally think it would come in the form of a relationship. ;)I enjoyed getting to the bottom of why the bar was in jeopardy, the reason behind his boss' insistence that Gavin closed on the deal and their individual stories as well as their getting together. The only negative in the story was the addition of Callie's POV. I understand why it was added to the story, but she was annoying and immature and I couldn't stand reading her thoughts. I confess that I skimmed through most of them, focusing on when it mattered to the whole of the story,All in all, Last Call was a fun, exciting read with lots of chemistry, complex characters and an interesting story that kept it all together.I received this title from the author through NetGalley in exchange of my honest opinion.