Review: Fantastic Read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 30, 2014
Evan Ashford from S.L. Scott's Welcome to Paradise Series is one of my top book boyfriends. He's a bit of a douche at the beginning, but he ends up being the perfect guy for Mallory. The way S.L. wrote Evan had a lot to do with my love for him, and I never thought in a million years that she would write another male lead that could come close to Evan, but she's done it by introducing me to Jack Dalton in her newly released, The Resistance.Merriam-Webster defines "resistance" as the "refusal to accept something new or different; an effort made to stop or to fight against someone or something; the ability to prevent something from having an effect."Holliday Hughes and Jack Dalton should have taken those definitions into consideration when they hooked up for one hot night in a Las Vegas hotel room, but they didn't, and even the old saying of "Whatever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas" is a mute point because one night together is not nearly enough. The sex is smokin'; their banter is playful; he's the devil to her angel, and they can't resist another night and then another, but what happens when reality sneaks past their lust filled eyes, and truths are learned that could shake up both Holliday and Jack's life completely? Can their feelings of lust turn into love or is there too much outside influences to contend with? I think H.G. Wells said it best, "The path of least resistance is the path of the loser." And, by the end of The Resistance, readers will understand that Holliday and Jack are fighters and winners and even though their path to happiness is filled with obstacles and hardships as long as it ends with each other, it's worth it.I loved Holli and Jack's story. The writing is phenomenal. As they learn to commandeer through the highs and lows of their relationship, S.L. takes readers right along with them by precisely describing the actions and emotions felt in those pivotal moments. There's a great mix of hot sex, witty banter, frustrating antics, and sweet romance. The angst is definitely at an elevated level, but it needs to be because of the dynamics that exist between Holliday and Jack due to who they are separately from each other. S.L.'s characterization of her hero and heroine are vivid and realistic. Holliday is a smart and savvy woman used to calling the shots, and it's so fun to watch her life flipped upside by Jack's cocky and dominant attitude. The supporting characters also add to the story; they allow readers a different perspective of the hero and heroine that we wouldn't get without their insight, and they are definitely needed to move the plot forward. All parts of the text work well together; there are no unnecessary plot twists or obstacles; all that occurs helps to illustrate who Holli and Jack are as individuals as well as a couple.The Resistance is a must read! The text is one hell of an emotional ride, but it is so worth taking!A complimentary copy of the text was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.5 poison apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)