4.5 Stars
Decklan Dare knows about the unexpected loss of
loved ones and for this reason, he values control in all areas of his life.
Amanda Collins enjoys the freedom she finds in
casual encounters without the emotional connection a relationship brings. They
meet and their physical attraction is mutual but both experience feelings that
could run deeper – if they drop their guard and let each other in.
Decklan is first to trust, but when he
discovers the secret Amanda’s been hiding, will he forgive? Or will he rebuild
every wall before she has a chance to explain?
“He needed
control. She shredded his.”
Sadly this is my first Carly Phillips books. I
say sadly because this book was amazing. I loved it! I devoured this story in
one night. I wish I had read the other books in the Dare series just because if
this one was this good the others must be just as good.
Decklan Dare needs control. He lost his parents
at a young age and now he is so afraid of losing someone he loves again he
avoids relationships. He keeps his encounters one night stands and leaves it at
that. The control he uses keeps the women tied up and unable to make their way
into his heart. Until he finally gets a night with the women he has been
watching for six months.
“He wasn’t about
to live in fear anymore. And he wasn’t about to live without Amanda.”
Amanda has be verbally abused by her mother her
entire life. Now she looks for BDSM relationships so that she can feel that she
has pleased someone. She keeps them to one night stands so that she can keep
her best friends secret as well. She hasn’t found someone who gives her what
she needs until the man that has been watching her saves her in the club.
Decklan and Amanda both have their own issues
that keep them away from relationships. Decklan is the first to fall and be ok
with it. Decklan was one sexy man in this book. When he realized what he had he
was going to work to keep it. He managed to get over his baggage for the most
part. Amanda was a good character too. She has body issues but she lets Decklan
help her get over them. She kept her secret for a while but I can understand
why she did. Even though she had her issues she was still a strong character.
“His eyes
dilated. “We’re celebrating forever, baby. That’s what we’re celebrating.” And
that was perfectly fine with her.”
Let me tell you. Carly Phillips knows how to
write a sex scene. Those scenes were steamy, sexy, and downright hot. Even
though the scenes were hot there was still love at its base, even in the
beginning. You could feel the emotions that they were both trying to deny.
This book was hot, sexy, and full of emotion. The
writing was done well and the flow was perfect. There wasn’t a moment in this
book were I was skipping, skimming, or getting bored. I enjoyed every minutes
of reading Decklan and Amanda fall and fight for their love. I will definitely
be picking up the other books in the Dare clan!
You should too!
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