Review: Gripping, intense, sexy drama!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 21, 2014
Wow. First of all I want to say that I am so happy that this book is marketed as Slide – Roads: Book One, because there is NO way that I have had enough of Ash and Pete. Garrett Leigh has written a gripping, intense, sexy drama, that will absolutely also leave you wanting more.Ash is one of those characters that you immediately fall in love with…beautiful, vulnerable, mysterious, and sadly, so very broken. He is fortunate to have a wonderful, if not lovingly meddlesome best friend named Ellie, who helps him get off the streets of Philly, and into an apartment in Chicago – and, luckily, into Pete’s life as well.Pete is just what Ash needs. He doesn’t push Ash, or ask questions about his quirks or odd behaviors. Instead, he just gradually shows himself to be someone that Ash can trust and count on; though it’s a long, long road.The story is definitely emotional, and filled with angst. In fact, the author warns us in her bio that she can’t write without angst. Ash has demons that he and Pete can’t begin to fathom, or know how to deal with. It’s a rough road at times. But, there is plenty of warmth, love, and humor mixed in with the drama; particularly in the relationship between Ash and Pete…not to mention their steamy chemistry and hot sex scenes!The layout of the book works well. There is a bit of overlap from time to time when the author switches between the two main character’s viewpoints, but I did not find it to be repetitive, or feel that it detracted from the story at all. In fact, it was so nice to have both points of view, and on a couple of occasions, seeing things from the other side was really helpful.I also really enjoyed the supporting cast here: Ash’s best friend (and definitely a dear friend to Pete as well over time), Ellie; Pete’s partner and best friend, Mick; and Pete’s mother, Maggie. All are well-written, likeable, and integral in the story as part of the support system that Ash and Pete so desperately need through their struggles.Don’t forget there is also the companion piece, Marked. It’s a little soothing balm to ease the ache that Slide might leave in your heart… And, something to tide us over until we get the sequel early next year!