Review: Great Introduction To A New Series
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 12, 2013
Book Blurb:Four years after escaping her abusive ex-husband, Kim finally believes she's in control of her life and her emotions and she's determined to never risk either again with a man. She has a great home, a job as a security specialist which she loves, and Jake for a best friend. But things are a tad lonely in the sex department, so she decides to embark on a no-strings-affair with one of her hot co-workers. And who better to help her remember how to lure a man than her best friend?Jake has wanted Kim from the moment he first saw her, but four years ago, she was too young and too damaged. So he kept her close and he kept her safe, offering her a job in his security company and the training to feel safe again, and he bided his time. But now, after the long wait, if she imagines he's going to stand by while she seduces some other guy... Never going to happen.My Review:What an outstanding performance from an author who is new to me.  I was given a copy of Losing Control from the publisher in exchange for an honest review, but I have to say, if I had bought this book at the price it was being sold for, it was easily worth twice as much.  Tough-girl Kim has re-defined herself after a horrible marriage.  She's down on love and relationships in general, but is in need of a man to "scratch-her-itch".  Enter her best friend, and boss, Jake.  Jake is completely swoon-worthy and just listening to his inner-monologue, well, your panties stay infinitely wet.  He is completely and totally head over heels in love with Kim and has been since he first came to meet her (something her father orchestrated on the sly).  He's let Kim get her bearings and find her feet but when finds out about her "needs", he quickly offers himself up.  I love Kim.  I love how bold and fearless she tries to be.  From her bad-girl make-over to her quirky, klutziness, she is the type of female character I can completely relate to.  She has no idea how in love Jake is with her, and for that matter, how appealing she is to other men in general.  Jake is strong and patient and completely lickable.  He is your best friend and your best lover in one sexy, delicious package.  Together, the passion these two have towards each other is a dramatic as a truckload of fireworks...bright, hot, loud, and even a little bit scary.  They are perfect together and there is just enough angst that keeps this story totally believable.  The plot is easy to follow, the dialogue is entertaining, the secondary characters are charming, and even the editing is great.  Overall, this story was a mind-blowing erotic adventure with a dash of spice and a whole lot of romance.  I give it 5 of 5 stars.