Review: MAGNIFICENT! I am desperately in love with this series!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 10, 2013
I couldn't wait to dive into Cross Carlson's story and I'm still spinning from the impact it had on me. There are so many fantastic novel components included that I treasure and I couldn't help but devour every written word. The characters and storyline are descriptive, flawless, and interesting. This novel will grab your attention from the first page and keep you on the edge of your seat until the end.Cross Carlson used to be a lot of things before a terrible accident landed him in a coma. Once he wakes up, the life he used to know has disintegrated and Cross has a lot of adjusting to do, both mentally and physically. Cross is weighed down by self-doubt and guilt, which drives him to go in search of Missy King. This woman he doesn't even know has haunted him since he found out about her existence a year ago. In order to be free from his past, he knows he must find out what happened to her."From the looks of things, Meredith Kinsey has a pretty violent fall from grace. I had a fall, too, didn't I?"Meredith Kinsey had a normal life with plenty of potential. Several bad decisions and awful situations later, she finds herself hiding in a Mexican convent helping injured children. Merri has lost all hope of having a normal life ever again so when a handsome strangers shows up to rescue her, she is rather skeptical. I instantly loved Merri and easily connected with her character. With everything she has dealt with since arriving in Mexico, I was surprised she remained sane. Merri is very strong and resilient which is exactly what Cross needs."Merri feels like everything I didn't know I wanted, and I wonder what it will feel like to lose someone I never had."Cross and Merri click instantly and I was fascinated with their unique bond. Due to their unpredictable and dangerous situation, they quickly come to rely and depend on one another. The feelings they have cannot be revealed or explored because of the secrets they are keeping but their hidden pasts are connected to the same man. Cross really steps into a white knight role and I loved every minute of it. He is so irresistible and dreamy... swoon! No matter how hard Merri pushes him away, Cross keeps coming back because he is lost without her. His drive and perseverance made him even more desirable."We haven't known each other long, but we've been through some shit, and I can see you, okay?"I appreciate the rare qualities that separate this book from other romance novels. This story is fueled by secrets, drama, and suspense that slowly seep out to continuously satisfy interest. The dual point of view was amazing and the transitions were seamless. The ending was phenomenal and the perfect way to conclude Cross and Merri's crazy, wild ride. I was thankful for the small updates on Lizzy and Hunter because I loved Selling Scarlett. Cross definitely gives Hunter West competition!"Don't get me wrong," he whispers, "this is a surprise for me. I thought that I would care. Maybe I should care. But I'm finding that I don't. Because I want you so much, nothing else seems to matter."If you haven't had the opportunity to read any of Ella James' books, you are seriously missing out. I strongly recommend the Love Inc. novels! This is definitely one of my favorite series to date.