Review: 3 awesome titles in one book!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 27, 2013
I had fun reading this box set because 1) it's already complete, meaning I don't have to wait for eons of years for the next one to come out 2) these are really amazing guys whom you seriously want to spend at least one night in your life 3) guarantee that you will fall in love with one, if not all of them.The first novella in the series in In My Arms - Ava and Trevor's story. Ava came from an unhealthy relationship. She just caught her boyfriend cheating in their very own home. Being in a relationship still scared the hell out of her, but meeting and kissing Trevor one night had her inside in knots. But he said something that made her turned her back on him and ALMOST regretted that one panty-melting kiss they shared. Fate played with them when they were forced to work together the next morning. Can they made it through the project with their clothes and sanity intact? Ava needs to work on her communication and someone needs to tell her that never assume. Assuming brings a lot of problem, and of course, communication is the key to a very successful relationship. Although, I couldn't really blame her, since coming from a sh*tty relationship - she was guarding her heart from being crushed once again. While Trevor - I totally adore his control and discipline to have his pants zipped and maintained the friendship that Ava wanted - even if it had almost given him blue balls. He was a brilliant man, and they were perfect for each other. Together, they bring out the best from one another. Question is, can he be able to get pass through the walls that Ava erected around her?The second novella, A Part of Me is my favorite because it featured the characters I have been looking forward since the first novella - Talia and Tom. The good boy and the bad girl. I love Talia's sharp & witty tongue. She knew how to chastise Nick and pull him back into reality. I knew they liked each other from the first book, and I wanted to know how will their story unfold. What I didn't expect is for Tom to be in an accident that will leave him a broken man. He loved to play soccer and dance - how can he do the things he love after the accident? Here you will see how Talia tried to break his barriers and stand firm to be with him. How she made an effort to take care of him after he was discharged. It was really an effort. I don't think Talia would last if she doesn't have feeling for him. I hated Tom for a while, for what he did to Talia - totally rude!!!! But he did what he thought he should do - let go of her. After all, if you love the person you only want what's the best for the person, and at that moment, he didn't think it was him. What if he realized he was wrong - will it be too late for the both of them? It is never wrong to admit that you need help. Sometimes asking for help is the bravest thing you could do. Never, never push people who loves and care for you - they only want nothing but the best.Finally the last one, Nick!!!! I wonder how will Nick find his HEA after whoring himself. I really thought he and Talia would hit it off after their playful banters. But Ms. Taryn has other plans for him. The Whore and The Virgin - uh-oh... will it work? Unlike his friends who are settling down - Nick still loved his womanizing ways. Until Chelsea came into the picture for the second time. Their first meeting wasn't exactly ideal - he was drunk, he MIGHT have done something stupid. But once sober, and he saw her again, he wanted to rectify it BADLY, only this time Chelsea would not give him a chance. She just wanted him to be her friend. Nick didn't see it coming, but he agreed to it. This is what I love about this last part of the series because the both of them became really good friends, remained platonic and cared for each other. Most of the best love stories starts with friendship. And theirs did. Although, you hand it to Nick to make some stupid decisions just when things are about to get cozy. Can Nick finally be able to get himself together and figure out how to be the perfect one for Chelsea or would he let her go?Three great novellas by Taryn Plendl in one package - what more can you ask for?*ARC Copy was given in exchange for an honest review.