Review: Really Great Start to Series!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 18, 2014
I have to say that I really enjoyed this! I was expecting a bad boy and naive girl, a typical NA storyline with tragic pasts and tortured romance. However I was really pleased to have read a softer tale of friendship, love, trust, and second chances that seemed to have a YA/NA blend.Abby Reynolds has written a tale that really restores one's faith in the male population. Liam is a big strong man who thrives in the competitive fighting ring. He release his anger and frustration of life onto his opponents and finds quick satisfaction with one night stands. He however, is not your average "bad boy." No, Liam is truly a good guy who chooses to profit from his anger...a man who lives with anger over a past tragedy. But one look at a very shy, nervous Kiera and he feels and immediate interest...a connection...a want to know her.Kiera is no stranger to tragedy. Her own personal hell has shaped her into a complete introvert. Her only companion and comfort is her cousin Scotty. Afraid of all men, unable to socialize, barely able to sleep thru the night...the last thing she expects is for a very large, intimidating male to take a liking to her!What I found to be different from other reads is the ability for Liam to put a hand out to a broken girl and be a man of his word. Liam is beauty personified, and he is amazingly gentle all while not being "cliche' or cheesy."  Told in dual POV's, I loved that this strong man was able to give safety and comfort to Kiera while letting the emotions affect him as well. As Kiera began to open up and trust, Liam began to comprehend the gravity of the situation and he truly embraced his role...whether "Friend" or more.Of course this has a bit of drama...not so much true angst, but more heart tugging emotions. As I previously stated this romance is very patient and very tender-hearted so when the miscommunication and the "hidden" secrets emerge there wasnt devastation for me as the reader but more of a "Come ON! Get Over It!" feel.Overall, I liked the writing of Ms. Abby Reynolds. I found the characters, mainly Liam likeable and relatable. I also appreciated the realistic approach and the slow developing connection. I look forward to more from this author and this series!!!!