Review: Well hello Ryker :)
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 18, 2014
The Scars of Usby Nikki NarvaezRating: 4 StarsBlurb:Kaiya Marlow has always been cautious, precise in every decision she makes. When her dark past threatens to resurface, she decides to take precautions to protect herself by enrolling in self-defense classes at her gym.Her instructor, Ryker Campbell, is the tattooed womanizer everyone warns about. Kaiya attempts to resist Ryker's advances, but the more time they spend training together, the harder it is for Kaiya to resist him.Ryker's view on relationships is simple: strictly sex, nothing more. Haunted by demons from his past, he never allows himself to become attached to any woman. No attachment means no weakness, no vulnerability, no pain. He doesn't realize that his whole world is about to be turned upside down when Kaiya enters his self-defense class. Determined to have her, at least for one night, Ryker sets a plan into motion that will change both of their lives forever.Will love be able to heal their scars, or are they too deep to overcome?My Thoughts:I read the Elemental Prophecy series from Nikki and enjoyed it. So I was all for reading something new from her. I don't know what I was expecting, but this story went above and beyond- it was Amazing. I get the feeling she is really starting to get into the grove with her writing. Her writing and story lines are improving with every book. I can't really talk to you about the storyline itself. There are too many things that would ruin the story for you. All I can say is WHOA! She completely blindsided me with the continual punches to my gut (pun intended). She knocked me out.....It has taken a few days for me to write this review because I am still trying to digest what I read. It was emotionally draining and dark. I can not even imagine going through some of the things that Ky goes through in this book. To think that things like that actually could or do happen is really F'd up.On the brighter side we are introduced to Ryker....YUM :) Even though he starts out a little bit cocky he turns out to be the sweetest guy. He is a lover....and a fighter :) Ky is one lucky lady to have him and her protective big brother Kam in her life. They are such an amazing support for her.Basically you all NEED to go out and get your self a copy of this book. When you do feel free to chat with me about your feelings. I would love to heat what you think.Thank you Nikki for sharing this beautifully dark and emotional story with us.