Review: Gritty, real and very raw
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 19, 2014
I am a big fan of Scott Hidlreth’s writing style (his Baby series is fantastic, and I highly recommend the books) so I was excited to read Undefeated. This book is written in a raw, take-no-prisoners style which is refreshing and different. This is not the usual damaged-hero-and-heroine story but instead is a real, gritty portrayal of two people who have endured suffering and abuse (graphically portrayed, so be warned) but who manage to come together and yes, fall in love.Kace has what can only be described as severe social anxiety disorder and it’s a miracle she even could hold a conversation with Shane, let alone let him love her. And Shane is surprisingly introspective, tender and loving, despite his sad background.Undefeated contains what I thought to be very realistic and detailed fighting scenes which are really written in a different style than the fighter books I have previously read, I guess due to the author being male. The erotica in this book comes a little later in the story, but is super-steamy and sexy nonetheless.If you are looking for a book that is written in a very raw style with very real people, then I recommend Undefeated. And please heed the author’s warning about the violence, it’s very, very graphic! And give his Baby series a try, you will love them.