Review: 4 Stars!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 19, 2013
Staying On Top was my introduction to Lyla Payne and I will definitely be reading more of her books in the future! She put a fresh spin on the deceit trope, and added in a hilarious couple to boot. Sam and Blair are polar opposites that find solace with each other. Blair is tough, and hard-hearted, where Sam is sweet and open. Their bickering and chemistry sucked me in from the get-go and never let up. I was all set to read another college based new adult novel, and got a fun-filled globe-trotting adventure instead!"For the first time in maybe my entire life, it felt okay to sit next to someone and not worry that they would hear a million confessions in the silence."~BlairBlair and Same set out on an adventure to get Sam's money back. Money that was stolen by Blair's father. So, you can imagine Sam's hesitance to accept Blair's help in this endeavor. Nonetheless, the two begin searching high and low for her father and get into some pretty tight spots along the way. While Blair has her own motives at the beginning of their trip, they quickly become null and void as Sam worms his way into her heart. Sam, is definitely a charmer. From the minute they started traveling he has been the King on Innuendos and pervy yet, hilarious, commentary. I was chuckling throughout the entire book. Between the banter from Blair and Sam to the rough trail they follow there was never a dull moment."But as stupid as it sounds, I've never felt this way about anyone- like nothing would be real if I couldn't tell you about it. Don't give up before we give it a try."~SamIt all comes to head though, when secrets are revealed and Blair must make decisions about her future. I totally adore sweet, and charming male leads but, I think Blair might be my favorite character in Staying On Top. She has always had to be so strong, and it has turned her somewhat bitter. That all changes with Sam, and she finally finds a backbone where her one weakness is concerned. Overall, Staying On Top is an enjoyable read. It was fun, steamy, and hilarious. It was refreshing to read a light-hearted, and light on the angst book. Sometimes I get so deep into the angst, I need a breather and this was just the book to give me a entertaining and delightful reprieve. Would I recommend it? Absolutely! I definitely added all three predecessors to my TBR list and can't wait to read all about the other couples' stories :)Happy Reading!*ARC provided by the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review*