Review: Great book with alternating POVs
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 28, 2013
Stars: 4First let me just say...... WOW!This story definitely ends with a cliffhanger. So, if you are not a big fan of those I would at least wait to see if there is a conclusion in the second book before starting this one.On her sixteenth birthday, Skylar Rose has her life changed forever. Her parents are killed in a hit and run by a drunk driver. The problem is that isn't the only trouble that Skylar will have to face in her life."Funny... the past, the present... even the future... they all three hold nothing but pain for me."Skylar is a very independent woman who has raised her little sister since her grandmother passed away. She is not only getting ready to finish up college but has been pulling double shifts in a diner to help support her and her sister. Skylar is also a fighter. You respect her because even though deep down she wants to fall apart with all she has going on she stays strong. She knows she has to and so many times in most of our lives we have felt that way. You are able to relate to her on a deeper level which helps bring her alive in your imagination. I was super excited too because she wasn't one of those annoying female characters in the books that are always so indecisive. There were a couple of times I wanted to tell her to pull herself together but overall she was a great female lead!Sebastian Thorne has a dark secret that only his father knows. Now that his father has passed away he is the only living soul who knows and it will remain that way. Sounds like a great plan right??? But, as we all know all good things must come to an end. All hidden secrets will eventually come out. But, can they be forgiven??I loved Sebastian. His daily struggle with his feelings toward Skylar made him more human."Sebastian Thorne is a force to be reckoned with. Yet as I stand here looking at her, I realize I have found my weakness, my  kryptonite. Skylar Rose."He is this untouchable CEO that has loads of money and has always kept women an arm's length away. He is very intimidating but when he is with Skylar you see a much softer side to him. He has nightmares regarding his dark secret from the past but when Skylar is with him she offers a peace/comfort that keeps those nightmares away. It gives him hope. He can't let Skylar find out his secret though because it will destroy her.Sebastian definitely has my heart. Yes, he made mistakes in the past and throws the cold shoulder from time to time but I just love him! He is constantly trying to do better for Skylar. He wants to make things right for her. There is passion with him that is AMAZING! Definitely a swoon-worthy man!We also are introduced to Lucas Drake another drop dead gorgeous CEO after Skylar's heart. I will be honest; there are some worthy qualities to Lucas. I am torn though because I don't want to like him. I feel that there is only one person who Skylar is meant to be with and for me Lucas is not that person. I struggle with wanting to like Lucas and wanting to hate him and trying to find a flaw in him. His character was hard for me but I am sure he will play a big role in the next book!There were many swoon worthy men, there were many nasty-not-worth-your-time men. There was passion, desire, heartbreak, love, devotion. I loved how it was told from several different POVs! That was definitely the first time I have read a book with more than two POVs. This book seemed to have it all.... And then it leaves you at the very end wanting more. I can't wait to see what is in store for us in the next novel!