Review: Drunk on Tate Connors
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 11, 2013
""I'm taking over L.A., one aussinism at a time!" Just Breathe is my first read by an Australian author and it certainly won't be my last! I've been walking around trying out Aussie lingo everywhere I go. I may get a few crazy looks and stares, but who cares?!The secondary characters are what make this novel so special. I've read a lot of books lately that are focused solely on one relationship and seclude the outside world. In that respect, this novel was a breath of fresh air. All of the characters play a significant role in the plot of the story and give it a lot of spunk. Here's a rundown:Savannah leaves a life of heartache, loss, and betrayal behind in Australia as she boards a plane to L.A. with Mr. Davenport. He's the closest thing to family that she has left and the only person that really looks out for her anymore."For the last f$&$ing time, please call me Simon. You make me sound like some kind of pimp when you call me Mr. Davenport."Mr. Davenport badgers Savannah to change her lifestyle and make the most of the opportunity she has to start fresh in the U.S. See...Sav's the love `em and leave `em type and has earned quite the reputation. She's scarred from her past and is determined to not let anyone else into her heart. When she makes it to her apartment in L.A. she spots Tate and he immediately becomes her prey...I was like stalking lioness admiring from afar, waiting for the perfect moment to pounce.Her plan is deterred when she realizes that Tate is actually Tanzi's twin brother. Tanzi is the only friend Sav has in L.A. and she doesn't want to do anything to ruin that relationship. Sav's met her match with Tate though, and she quickly realizes he has the power to disarm her. NO ONE can withstand the "Tate Connor's Effect." NO. ONE."Babe, the moment you told me you loved tequila, shopping and trashy reality shows, I knew we would be best friends. We are a match made in heaven."As the story progresses, we see a side to Sav and Tate that they both try to keep hidden. They both have tragic pasts and discover they can relate to each other more than they ever imagined. With two damaged souls, it's never a smooth ride to a happily ever after. Sav and Tate's relationship provides for a ton of angst, drama, sexual tension, and heartache. At the same time, it also warms your heart. I definitely got drunk on the "Tate Connors Effect" and I bet you will too! There's no cliffy, but the story is definitely open for more. Sav and Tate's story is far from over.My rating: Pretty close to 4 stars!I received an arc from Rachel Brookes in exchange for an honest review."