Review: The Sawyer book I never knew I wanted...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 12, 2014
Just when I think S.E. Hall can’t top the amazingness that is Dane Kendrick or Evan Allen, she goes and makes us fall head over heels in love with Sawyer Beckett. As soon as you open the book, prepare to surrender your panties to Sawyer. He’s the perfect package. He’s walking sex, his inner monologue is hilarious, he knows what girls like, and his best side is the inside. Cheesy, I know. But, he has the biggest heart behind all that tattooed, pierced, muscle-y hotness. He is loyal, caring, knows exactly what to say, and goes above and beyond for the people he cares about. What’s not to love about him?“Because from the day I first saw you until the day I saw you again, I didn’t like where I was. Now you’re here and I do. So it stands to reason that staying with you, wherever it is we’re going, is my best course.”I can’t say much about the plot without spoiling anything, so here’s a vague outline. In the prologue, we are reminded that Sawyer saw Emmett at Parker’s bachelor party. She was a terrible stripper, and Sawyer is immediately drawn to her. Unfortunately, they were unable to talk that night and Sawyer has no way of tracing her. Fast forward to see Sawyer banging his pain. He goes through countless girls to try to erase the emptiness he feels inside. He can’t stop thinking about the girl who got away.“I have no idea why it takes some couples years to fall in love and some only a day, or if any of them even know. But I do know that I like you, so much. I want to know you, and I think you want the same thing.”They finally meet again, at one of Sawyer’s not-so-finest moments. It’s pretty funny. And pretty soon, she gets a job at the K, the Club Dane owns and Sawyer manages. But, it’s not smooth sailing from there. It might have been love at first sight for Sawyer, however, Emmett has her secrets. The sexual tension builds as Emmett tries to resist Sawyer despite their obvious chemistry. I loved the build-up, but even more I loved watching them let go of their inner demons and slowly fall in love with each other.“I told you. I warned you, Sawyer, don’t give me your heart.”“I know you did, and I’m not pressuring you, but some things you can’t call the shots on. I’m not sure if I gave you my heart or if you stole it, but either way, I don’t want it back.”I felt like the plot line for Entice was a lot heavier and even more emotional than its predessors in the Evolve series. I think it might just be that S.E. Hall’s writing is getting even better. I don’t remember laughing this much with the other books. It might be because the book switches between Sawyer and Emmett’s POVs, and Sawyer is downright hysterical. This book put my heart through the wringer for sure. It was full of ups and downs, and the best part was that they were real-life problems. It was just too easy to empathize and fall in love with Sawyer and Emmett.“You scare the s*** out of me beautiful Emmett, with how fast, how hard you completely mesmerized me. One day you might figure out I’m an ass and run screaming, but I’ll chance it. I’ll risk anything to keep myself by your side as long as possible.”I don’t know if I can classify Sawyer and Emmett’s relationship as insta-love or a friends to lovers story. But I think it’s both, If you read Emerge and Embrace, you would know how S.E, makes her characters fall in love. She shows that there’s some sort of inexplicable pull between the two characters, but she lets you come on the journey with them as they fall in love fast and hard. I love it.“You don’t need me to save you, Sawyer.”“You’re right. I don’t. You already did. And I’d love nothing more than the chance to show you what I can be.”“You already did.”“Oh, Em, you have no idea. There’s so much more I want to show you.”Sawyer makes a complete 180 in this book. It’s unbelievable how once Emmett comes into his life, he changes from a boy to a man. He did a lot of growing up in this book. Of course there are other factors which make that possible, but those are spoilers. I definitely swooned over the things he said and did for Emmett. And, god, is he sexy. I can’t even. All I have to say is: DJ Booth. Read it to find out what I’m talking about. Oh, and all his nicknames for Emmett? Swoon, swoon, swoon. Freaking killed me with all those terms of endearment.“The thought of losing him is suffocating, a sadness so bone deep I can’t take a full breath. I don’t even remember who I was before I let him in anymore. I don’t think I ever want to. The only Emmett I want to be is his Emmett.”Emmett was more of an enigma. Sawyer wears his heart on his sleeve, but Emmett is a lot more guarded. It takes a while for her to open up to Sawyer, and even when she does, she keeps thinking that she could never deserve a guy like Sawyer and that he’ll be leaving soon. Once we learn her reason for thinking like that, it makes a lot more sense, however, all it does before that is cause more sexual tension (no complaints here). I admired Emmett’s strength and her determination. It’s no wonder Sawyer fell in love with her so quickly. She is just as selfless and caring as Sawyer is.“I knew the minute I saw you that you’d be the end of me. I was right. You’re it. You’re all I see. You’re all I think about. I love you, Emmett.”And of course, we get to catch up with the Crew. One of my favorite circles of friends. I get to see my fave, the adorable Evan, and his love, the equally adorable, Whitley. And we get to see more of caveman Dane, and the most stubborn woman alive, Laney. I loved seeing how much they’ve grown up in the past year or so. They’re just as close-knit and entertaining as ever. I will be sad when we eventually have to see them go.“Thank you. Thank you for being exactly who you are and loving me exactly how you do.“I don’t know about all that, but I will always love you the best I know how.”Evan will always be my favorite Evolve boy, but I know for a fact, that everyone is going to fall in love with Sawyer. We get to see him in a completely different light in this book. Who knows, maybe we’ll get some people to convert to Team Sawyer which means less competition for me for Evan. Sawyer and Emmett are so perfect together, even when they forget it. They bring out the best in each other, and their love is the kind that changes lives. I was extremely pleased with how this book turned out, and I congratulate S.E. Hall on creating yet another story of finding yourself and falling in love.“The only way I know how to give all I am to one person is the way I am with you. So babe, I’m kind of a work in progress, but I’m your work in progress. Only yours, ever, forever. I don’t want to be away from you, Em. I don’t want to miss another thing.”