Review: Can't wait for more from Tessa Bailey!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 14, 2013
******4.5 stars******Oh, this was such a deliciously naughty and nice tale of two souls that were a picture-perfect match! This story had everything I love in a great romance, from the super-sexy alpha male to the sweet but saucy heroine.  From the moment they first met, the spark between Daniel and Story was undeniably strong, and each of them was just what the other was looking for but never knew it. Daniel had a painful past, Story was coming off of a life-changing breakup from her fiance Fisher, and neither of them were thinking about finding "the one" anytime soon.  Thank goodness fate (and pushy dads) sometimes steps in when we least expect it!So, for starters, I LOVED Daniel and Story!! I loved how cute they were together, their innocent flirtation starting over a discussion of what snack to choose from a vending machine (which had me grinning from ear to ear!). It was sweet, clever, and had just a hint of their underlying chemistry that you could see was going to be hot-hot-hot!!  It wasn't all cut-and-dry for these two, though.  Story's father tried to warn off ladies-man Daniel, while Story tried in vain to deny the effect he was having on her.  Resistance was futile on both accounts, and with Daniel's filthy-hot mouth tempting her at every turn, it's a wonder Story lasted as long as she did! But that's what made her so much fun, she matched Daniel in sass, spunk, and sexy every step of the way. Turns out the reserved little school teacher turned into quite the vixen around this smoking-hot hostage negotiator, and as she learned more about his past, she realized she was feeling more than just heart-racing lust for him.Daniel's past was so sad; I just wanted Story to grab him and never let go after hearing how he didn't have love or anyone to make him feel wanted all his life.  He had such a tender and loving side to him despite his loneliness, which made him that much more irresistible!!This was my first Tessa Bailey read, and she has absolutely caught my attention with this thoroughly enjoyable story.  I plan to backtrack and read the first two books of this series now, and I can't wait to dive into more fun with this talented author!Quotes:And honestly, denying her a look at the dessert meu was the straw that finally broke the chocoholic's back. ~Story p. 10"What would you like to know about me?""Nothing.  I'm not going to lunch with you." Blue-green eyes scanned the surrounding hallway.  "In fact, being that we're in a hospital, it just occurred to me that you could be an escaped mental patient.  Maybe I should call for help." ~Daniel and Story, pg. 23She should have stayed away, because now that she knew what all the fuss was about, she would never be satisfied with anything less.  He'd blindsided her, ruined her, and addicted her in one single night. ~Story, pg. 116"Belong to me, Story.  Even if it's just for a little while." ~Daniel, pg. 114