Review: Sweet yet hot
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 29, 2013
Review courtesy of Romance Junkies (and found here: [...]Rubi Russo is a bright and successful computer programmer. Beneath the flirty veneer, she has deep emotional issues brought on from her father’s neglect growing up. Rubi is convinced she is not the relationship kind of girl and all wrong for Wes Lawson. She prefers one night stands with nameless men she picks up at clubs. But, Wes pushes against her comfort boundaries.Wesley Lawson is a stunt choreographer and driver for the Renegades. Mischievous and daring, he is a country boy living in the fast-paced California life.  Wes is Rubi’s opposite; he grew up in the midst of a loving family environment. She is unlike the wholesome, blonde and family-orientated women he dated in the past.  He is not satisfied with being just friends and does not share her reservations on why they should not deepen their relationship.REBEL is the second installment in Skye Jordan’s RENEGADE series. I had the slight disadvantage of not reading the first book, RECKLESS. The only drawback I gleaned is that I missed Wes and Rubi’s first meeting. That little downside did not hinder my ability to follow and enjoy the story.Skye Jordan did an admirable job of retouching that meeting with the heroine and hero’s thoughts so I did not feel too lost. In my estimation that allows the book to stand-alone but it is best to read RECKLESS first.What I liked best about the story is the obvious differences between Wes and Rubi.  They are opposites yet had their own uncertainties and inner demons. I felt Wes is the perfect balance for Rubi’s character and vice versa. Wes and Rubi’s individuality works in sync.There were times when Rubi’s insecurities annoyed me but I backtracked to remind myself of her past, the reasons for her outlook and behavior. Wes, to my opinion, was nothing short of an endearing saint. Any other guy would have given up on a woman with such emotional baggage but he preserved, which I found sweet.REBEL had all the elements I come to expect from Skye Jordan: scorching hot love scenes and sweet conclusions. In all a feel good read. It also made me insanely curious about RECKLESS and the possibility of whom the next book in the series is about.