Blog Tour | WHEN I'M GONE by Abbi Glines

When I'm Gone by Abbi Glines
Adult Romance published December 2, 2014
Atria Books
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Synopsis from Goodreads:

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Abbi Glines comes the next new adult novel in the Rosemary Beach series, in which we meet Mase, a Texas heartthrob first introduced in Take a Chance who comes to Rosemary Beach to stir things up.

I had an urge to fix all her problems. Which was stupid. She was doing fine without me. But something about those big eyes…

Mase Colt-Manning has always preferred his humble life as a Texas rancher to his birthright as the son of a legendary rock star. In fact, he rarely visits his father’s rarefied world in Rosemary Beach, especially if it means bunking at his vile half-sister Nan’s house—until one visit leads to a chance encounter with a young, gorgeous house maid who awakens him with her off-key but spirited imitation of a country music star…

Reese Ellis finally has her freedom. After escaping a lifetime of abuse from her parents and classmates for an undiagnosed learning disorder, she seizes the opportunity to be a house maid to some of the richest families in Rosemary Beach. But her job is in jeopardy when she causes an accident at the home of her most important client, Nan Dillon. When a hot, half-naked stranger with a cowboy’s swagger comes to her rescue, she’s intrigued—then afraid once he shows his own interest. Reese has never met a trustworthy man in her life. Will Mase be any different?..

my thoughts...

I finished this book at nearly midnight last night.  I pretty much read it in one sitting as it's a fairly quick read.  I have been waiting for a book featuring Mase since she was first introduced into the series and I did enjoy this one quite a bit.  I think that Mase is a strong and very masculine character, but that's probably because he's a cowboy.  

Blog Tour Review | "You Were Mine" by Abbi Glines

You Were Mine by Abbi Glines
Adult Romance published December 2, 2014
Atria Books
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Synopsis from Goodreads:

From #1 "New York Times "bestselling author Abbi Glines comes a brand-new Rosemary Beach novel about Tripp Newark and his hidden romantic past with Bethy Lowry. 

In the eyes of the wealthy playboys who frequent Kerrington Country Club in Rosemary Beach, Tripp Newark is a hero. Under pressure from his parents to become a lawyer and lead a conservative, upper-class life, Tripp disappeared from town five years ago to travel the world, forfeiting the opportunity to inherit millions. Yet few know what he was really running from...

Bethy Lowry was unraveling long before her boyfriend drowned in a riptide trying to save her after she'd had one too many drinks--again. A trailer park kid working as a cart girl among the wealthy patrons of Kerrington Country Club, Bethy has always been impressionable. But five years ago, before she earned her reputation as a hard-drinking, easy girl, she had spent a single summer with Tripp Newark that changed her life forever...

My Thoughts...

So, I just can't quit this series!  They are quick reads and I just can't help myself.  Plus, this one is about Tripp and I have liked him from the beginning, even though I never did go back and read Woods and Della's last book.  Now that I have gotten this far, I don't really feel the need to read that one.  I mean in all fairness I know that Jace died and this book does have some details about that so I felt like what questions I did have were answered.

So, I am not going to talk about the plot  too much.  Basically this book is a deeper look into how Bethy and Tripp met originally and what happened between them that summer 8 years ago.  We all know that Tripp left to get away from the expectations that were placed upon him by his parents.  In this book we find out how Bethy played into that.  Bethy came from a completely different background than Tripp and the other men of Rosemary Beach, but she's not so different than the other women.  She and Blaire are so close because they have so much in common.  She's just finally learning to live again and it's thanks in part to Tripp even if she doesn't realize it at the time.  When they all go away for Della and Woods' wedding things take a turn in their relationship even though she's not sure she's ready for it.  She still has a lot of hurt and misunderstanding about what happened between them so long ago.  There are things that neither of them know that once revealed will go along way to ease the pain they have both felt for so long.

I did enjoy this book, probably more than the last couple in the series.  I don't know if their story is done quite yet, you just never know with this series!  I do like how we get to see into the lives of the other couples in each book.  It's nice to see the direction all their lives are going in.  I know this won't be the last we see of Tripp and Bethy though.  I think it's about time for Mace to get a book, in fact that may be the next one and I'm looking forward to that one!

This is an adult series so there are a lot of steamy and very descriptive love scenes in this book just like in all the others in this series.  I do always feel the need to add this disclaimer though!

XOXO, Shelly

*Disclaimer: I was provided with a copy of this book courtesy of the publisher in exchange for my honest review.*

You Were Mine by Abbi Glines

Paperback: Atria Books | ISBN 9781476776071 | December 2, 2014 | $15.00

eBook: Atria Books | ISBN 9781476776088| December 2, 2014 | $7.99

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About The Author

Abbi Glines is the New York Times, USA TODAY, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Rosemary Beach, Sea Breeze, Vincent Boys, and Existence series. A devoted booklover, Abbi lives with her family in Alabama. She maintains a Twitter addiction at @AbbiGlines and can also be found at Facebook.com/AbbiGlinesAuthor and AbbiGlines.com.

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Blog Tour REVIEW | "One More Chance" by Abbi Glines

One More Chance by Abbi Glines
Adult Romance published September 2, 2014
Atria Books
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Synopsis from Goodreads:

Grant Carter did everything in his power to convince Harlow Manning that he was a good guy. More than a smooth-talker and someone she could trust. He had to overcome his reputation as a playboy, and his history with Harlow's half-sister, Nan, a woman with a reputation of her own.

Harlow had taken the chance, falling hard and fast for the guy who thrilled her with his all-consuming desire. After a lifetime of avoiding bad boys like Grant, she had opened herself to the possibilities of love...

But a life-changing secret has torn them apart, and now Grant and Harlow must decide if they have enough fight to make it work - or if the pain of betrayal has permanently destroyed their future.

My Thoughts...

If you read my blog regularly then you know that I have become a little disenchanted with the Rosemary Beach series, but I love Grant so I needed to read this part of the series for sure.  For me this book was another 3.5 star book. I almost gave it 3 because it was so predictable, but I gave it the extra .5 for the introduction of Major and he's not even in the book much!

So this book starts out after Harlow has left Grant.  Grant is pretty much devastated, calling her every single night and leaving messages about how much he loves her and can't live without her.  He isn't the same Grant we all know and love.  This Grant is a broken shell of the man he used to be.  He goes to work in the morning, comes home and leaves messages for Harlow...over and over and over again.  He's pretty much neglecting everyone and everything else.  Harlow is in Texas living with Mase in a tiny little house on the back of his parent's property.  His main concern is protecting his little sister who is hurting just as badly as Grant is, bu she's not giving in and she's not listening to the messages that he leaves every night.  She wants to talk to him so badly, but she knows the minute she hears his voice she will cave.  She's protecting herself and the only was she knows how to do this is to keep her distance from the man she loves more than anything.

It's literally impossible to talk about the plot any further without posting spoilers.  I will just let you know some of the things that I did and didn't like.  I loved Mase and Major and I know we haven't seen the last of them.  I loved that there was NO Nan drama in this book.  "What?" you ask, "no Nan drama?  None at all?"  YES!!  It was amazing.  She only made a few quick appearances and amazingly enough she was a decent human being.  I know that I said that I didn't think she was redeemable, but in this book she proved me wrong, just a little.  And we did get into her head for just a moment and it was sad more than anything so all hope for Nan may not be lost quite yet.  We also met Grant's dad in this book and I have to say that I am not impressed with him at all.

I did think that this story was pretty predictable, but it didn't make me not like it.  This was pretty well on par with the rest of the series really.  They are quick reads that don't require any deep thinking.  They are sexy and sometimes emotional. You will love some characters and hate others, but you will keep reading them because they are fun.  They are new adult so there are plenty of steamy love scenes so if you don't care for those you will want to steer clear of this series.

XOXO, Shelly

*Disclaimer: I was provided with a copy of this book courtesy of the publisher in exchange for my honest review.*

Blog Tour Review | "Rush Too Far" by Abbi Glines

Rush Too Far by Abbi Glines
Adult Romance published May 6, 2014
Atria Books
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Synopsis from Goodreads:

Everyone in Rosemary Beach thinks they know how Rush Finlay and Blaire Wynn fell in love. But Rush is back to tell his side of the story...

Rush has earned every bit of his bad-boy reputation. The three-story beach house, luxury car, and line of girls begging for time between his sheets are the envy of every guy in Rosemary Beach, and Rush handles it all with the laid-back cool of a rock stars son. All he needs are his best friend, Grant, and his sister, Nan.

Until Blaire Wynn drives into town in her beat-up pickup truck with a pistol under her seat. The Alabama farm girl instantly captures Rushs attention once he discovers that the angelic beauty is his new stepsister, but he vows to keep his distance. Even if she needs his help. Even if he craves her.

Because Rush knows why Blaire is all alone in the world, forced to ask for help from the father who abandoned her three years ago. And he knows if he gets too close it will destroy Nan, who has a secret connection to Blaire.

He has every reason in the world to stay away from her. Find out why he doesn't.

My Thoughts...

It's been almost a year and a half since I first stumbled upon the start of the Rosemary Beach series.  If you have been reading my reviews for awhile then you know that I have not always been happy with this series, but I did LOVE the first book Fallen Too Far.  I quickly fell in love with the story and the characters so when I was approached to review this book for the blog tour I was more than happy.  Especially since I have truly loved Rush from the very first moment he appeared in the series.

This is not an extension of the series, this is Fallen Too Far as told by Rush.  I think that this book is my favorite of the series by far.  I really think that it's the best of Abbi's work so far.  I didn't feel like this was just one of those re-telling from another POV books.  I felt like this was almost it's own story because Rush is kind of a complicated character so much of the story is new.  We get to know him in a whole new way.  We get to know the depth of his feeling for Nan, but I will say that it doesn't make me like her any better.  At this point I don't think there is anything that will make me like Nan.  If Abbi can write that book then that will probably be my new favorite of the series!

If you have read Fallen Too Far, then you know how this story goes, but if you haven't read it you will still enjoy this book very much.  Especially if you like bad boys, because Rush Finlay is definitely a bad boy.  He's the grown son of an aging rock star.  He has more money than he knows what to do with so he supports is mother and beloved sister.  He's a tattooed and pierced man whore who doesn't kiss women because it's too personal.  When he lays eyes on Blaire, his gorgeous younger step-sister, he is sunk.  We see her how he sees her and we see how much he cares for her from the first moment even though he treats her so badly at first.  It's clear from the beginning though that he's doing it because he doesn't want to be having these feelings for her and he doesn't think he is the right man for her.  He just can't do it though, and it's changing how he handles the people who were always the most important to him.  It's making him shift his priorities for the first time and for the first time he is thinking about what he wants long-term and not about keeping Nan safe.  It's the very beginning of him releasing Nan to live her own life, even though that fight isn't nearly over!

I loved this book so much and I really do love Rush.  I don't know if Abbi plans to write the rest of the books from his POV, but I know that if she does I will be right there picking them up the first chance I get.  This book is just as steamy and sexy as the original, if not more.  There is something so different about reading love scenes from the male POV.  This is a New Adult title so be aware that there are steamy and detailed love scenes.

XOXO, Shelly

*Disclaimer: I was provided with a copy of this book courtesy of the publisher in exchange for my honest review.*

Blog Tour Review | "Take a Chance" by Abbi Glines

Take a Chance by Abbi Glines
New Adult Romance published February 25, 2014
Atria
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Synopsis from Goodreads:

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Abbi Glines comes the story of Grant, the sexy playboy who first captured readers hearts in Fallen Too Far. 

When Harlow Manning's rocker father goes on tour, he sends her to Rosemary Beach, Florida, to live with her half-sister, Nan. The problem: Nan despises her. Harlow has to keep her head down if she wants to get through the next nine months, which seems easy enough. Until gorgeous Grant Carter walks out of Nan's room in nothing but his boxer briefs.

Grant made a huge mistake getting involved with a girl with venom in her veins. He'd known about Nan's reputation, but still he couldn't resist her. Nothing makes him regret the fling more than meeting Harlow, who sends his pulse racing. Yet Harlow wants nothing to do with a guy who could fall for her wicked half-sister—even if there are no strings between Grant and Nan. Grant is desperate to redeem himself in Harlow's eyes, but did he ruin his chances before he even met her?

My Thoughts...

If you have read my other reviews of the books in this series you know that I was getting a little frustrated by the time I got to the end of Wood's and Della's first book and I didn't really care too much for Rush and Blaire's last book.  But when I read that Grant's book was coming out I knew I would have to dive back in.  Now I am going to have to at least go back into the series so that I can catch up.  I was sucked back in with this story and knowing what happened to Jace without knowing the details is killing me.

So, on to this book. I give this book a solid 3.5 stars. I loved Harlow's character from the first time she showed up in the series.  She is one of the most pure genuine characters in the series and you can't help but love her.  It was clear from the beginning that she was going to end up with Grant and I was all for that, no doubt.  They had a bit of a rocky start which is told in flashback, but it's done well and we get the full effect of the story and the connection in a bit shorter way.  Then in present day we get slammed in the face with Nannette, the woman we all love to hate and by golly, I do.  In fact I would have given this book at least another 1/2 star if she hadn't been in it.  Then again, where would all the drama in the series come from if not from Nan?  I think it's time that the drama comes from elsewhere, at this point it's a little overdone.  I don't think there is anyway she can be redeemed at this point, she has just caused too much damage and I know that I won't read a book that's written with her as the lead female.

Kiro has bought a house in Rosemary Beach for Nan to live in, the catch for Harlow, is that she has to live there too.  Neither of them like the situation, but Harlow only plans to stay for 9 months and she is sure she can make it that long.  Because of what transpired with she and Grant 3 months before things aren't exactly friendly between them at first.  Then Harlow's brother Mase, Kiro's only son decides to move in with them to protect his little sister from her big sister.  I love the introduction to Mase and I am sure we will see more of him. Shortly after they all get settled Harlow gets a call from Dean that Kiro has disappeared and he's sure that only Harlow will be able to find him.  This turns into a much bigger and somewhat life changing thing for Harlow, but Grant is right there with her supporting her.

All this time Harlow is hiding something from everyone.  In the end things escalate with her father and her secret is brought out, but how will this affect her relationship with Grant?  This is where I usually like to say that in the end things work out and they are able to get past all the crap because they love each other, etc....Then I remember that this is an Abbi Glines book so that means we have to wait for the 2nd book to find out how it all turns out!  I can't even pretend at this point that I am done with the series though, because we all know I am not.  I will be waiting just as excitedly as everyone else to see how it all turns out!

XOXO, Shelly

*Disclaimer: I was provided with a copy of this book courtesy of the publisher in exchange for my honest review.*

New Adult Romance Review "Forever Too Far" by Abbi Glines

Title:  Forever Too Far
Author: Abbi Glines
Publisher:  Self-Published
Publication Date: June 9, 2013
Genre:  New Adult Romance
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Author's Website:  http://www.abbiglines.com/ 
Author's Goodreads Profile:  Abbi Glines 

Synopsis from Goodreads:  

Rush promised her forever... but promises can be broken.

Torn between his love for his family and his love for Blaire, Rush has to find a way to save one without losing the other. In the end one has to be more important. Letting go isn’t easy.

Blaire believed in her fairytale... but no one can live in a fantasy.

Her love for Rush and desire to have a family keep her believing that they can find a way for this to work. Until she has to make the right decision for her and the baby. Even if it breaks her heart.

Can they find the forever that they both want or has it all just gone... too far?

My Thoughts...
I loved this book if only for the fact that it's hopefully the last one.  I really don't think that this book was at all necessary.  I would have only give it 3 stars, but I love Rush so I added the 4th.  There is really only so long that you can draw out a story that has no discernible plot conflict.  Sure you have Nan, who is a real piece of work, but it's not enough conflict to draw a story out this long.

I am not giving this book a bad review in any way.  I loved the first 2 books and I think that Ms. Glines has a gift for sure.  I think that sometimes you just need to call a story done.  I was more than happy with the ending of the 2nd book being the ending of Blaire and Rushs' story.  For me this book was less plot and way too much juvenile drama. Rush rushes to Nans side at the first sign of her drama, he ignores Blaire, Blaire gets mad and runs away, etc, etc... It's the same story as the 1st two books really with a few new, albeit good, characters sprinkled in.

There are weird spots where Della and Wood's story is intertwined with this one.  I really think there should have been a clear distinction in the middle of this story where Della and Woods fit in.  There are spoilers for both books in each of them and it didn't work to try to fit them together.

If you have read the first 2 books in the series and feel like you need to read this one, then I recommend it.  If you are like me and were happy with how the last one ended, then skip it maybe.  As much as I like some of the characters in this story I don't know that I will keep reading the books.  I just don't care for all the drama anymore.  There was a point where I wanted to see Nan redeem herself and become a good person, but I think I am past that now.  This won't, however, keep me from giving some of Ms. Glines other work a try. 

New Adult Romance "Twisted Perfection" by Abbi Glines

Title:  Twisted Perfection
Author: Abbi Glines
Publisher:  Self-Published
Publication Date:  April 24, 2013

Genre:  New Adult Romance

Format:  Kindle 416 KB  

Buy this book on Amazon:  Kindle Edition  

Author's Website:  http://www.abbiglines.com/ 

Author's Goodreads Profile:  Abbi Glines 

Synopsis from Goodreads:

Life outside of her house was a new experience for Della Sloane. The dark secrets of her past weren't something she ever intended to share with anyone. They would never understand. No one would ever get close enough to find out. There was always a chance she’d go crazy sooner than they expected…

Woods Kerrington had never been one to be attracted to fragile females. They seemed like too much work. He wasn’t in it for the work just the pleasure. A night full of naughty fun had been exactly what was on his mind when he’d laid eyes on the hot little number that didn’t know how to pump gas and needed some help.

What he didn’t know was she was as fragile as they came.

The carefree girl who spoke her mind and didn’t care what the world thought of her was more breakable than he could ever imagine…

My Thoughts...

I really loved this book, I rated it 4 stars though, and here is why.... It's not done.  To me, when you take a minor character from another series and give them a book, it really only needs to be one book, unless you draw out the story a little more.  In my opinion, this book would have been best served to add another 50 pages and wrap it all up.  I love Ms. Glines writing and I have enjoyed all her books that I have read so far.  I know this is a bit harsh, but I think this is a ploy to make more money by leaving out just a little bit of the story so you can get another book and more sales from it.  As much as I enjoyed this book I don't know that I will read the 2nd one because, in all honesty, I was completely happy with where this one ended.

I loved Woods in the Too Far series and I am glad we got to know him better in this one.  He is one of those characters that just seems more mature than the other men in this series.  I think it's because of what he does at the club.  It just seems like the type of job that an older man would have.  He is definitely a hottie though and he has some great lines in this book.  This is one of my favorite.

"You are mine.  Do you hear me?  You are mine, Della Sloane.  I will take care of you.  Nothing is taking you away from me.  Nothing." 

It was also nice to see him stick up for himself and say to heck with what's expected of him.  He knows what he wants and he is going to make sure that he gets it.

I liked Della right away.  To say she lived a sheltered life is an understatement.  She seems to be pretty well adjusted though, for someone who was raised the way she was.  She reminded me of Blaire in a lot of ways.  I connected to her immediately like I did with Blaire, then when I found out just all she had gone through I felt for her even more deeply.  That's one thing I like about Ms. Glines books, she always makes me feel so much for her characters.

I was hoping we would see a little more of Rush and Blaire, but we did get a little more with Jace and I LOVED the introduction of Tripp.  I can't wait to see more of him in the future.

Overall, I loved the book.  If you are a fin of Ms. Glines work you will enjoy this one, no doubt.  Also if you like New Adult Romance then you may want to pick this one up.  Although, I am not sure why some of these classify as NA, I would put it in contemporary romance probably.  There are some nice sexy love scenes so be forewarned!

New Adult Romance Review "Never Too Far" by Abbi Glines

Title:  Never Too Far
Author: Abbi Glines
Publisher:  Self-Published
Publication Date: February 25, 2013
Genre:  New Adult Romance
Format:  Kindle 366 KB 

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Author's Website:  http://www.abbiglines.com/ 
Author's Goodreads Profile:  Abbi Glines 

Synopsis from Goodreads: 

He had held a secret that destroyed her world.

Everything she had known was no longer true.

Blaire couldn’t stop loving him but she knew she could never forgive him. Now, she was back home and learning to live again. Moving on with life… until something happened to send her world spinning once again. What do you do when the one person you can never trust again is the one that you need to trust so desperately?

You lie, hide, avoid, and pray that your sins never find you out.

My Thoughts...

Ok, I have to start this review by telling you that I liked this book, but it was no where near as good as the first one was.  It was far too predictable.  I knew the minute I finished the last one what was going to happen in this one and I was right.

I loved getting Rush's POV in this book.  I love Rush, period!  There were a few times in this book where I wanted to strangle him, but for them most part I liked him much better than Blaire.  Blaire's back and forth crap in this one really drove me nuts.  I realize that she is still young and still very naive, but it's time for her to grow up now.  She is dealing with very adult situations in this book and the empathy I had for her in the first book was long gone in this one.

I am going to keep this brief since it's really a pretty short book and it's hard to talk about it too much without giving anything away.  I absolutely LOVED Woods in this book.  He was a really amazing friend to Blaire, he was just always there for her when she needed him.  He didn't expect anything from her, he was just being a friend and it's something that she really needed.  I know that his story is coming soon and I can't wait for it!  I actually felt a little sorry for Nan in this book.  I think at some point she may actually end up being a pretty decent person, she just needs to be a little less self involved.     

Like I said about the first book, it's not a terribly deep story, but it wasn't a bad read.  I think that Ms. Glines is an excellent writer I just think this one was a little too predictable.  I know there will be another installment of Rush and Blaire's story and I am sure that it's one that I will pick up the day it comes out because I just can't help myself!  This book did have some pretty steamy love scenes just like the first one did.  If you read the first book and enjoyed it then I have no doubt you will like this one as well.

New Adult Romance Review "Fallen Too Far" by Abbi Glines

Title:  Fallen Too Far
Author: Abbi Glines
Publisher:  Self-Published
Publication Date:  December 14, 2012
Genre:  New Adult Romance
Format:  Kindle 495 KB  |  Paperback 298 pages

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Author's Website:  http://www.abbiglines.com/ 
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Synopsis from Goodreads: 

To want what you’re not supposed to have…

She is only nineteen.

She is his new stepfather’s daughter.

She is still naïve and innocent due to spending the last three years taking care of her sick mother.

But for twenty-four year old Rush Finlay, she is the only thing that has ever been off limits. His famous father’s guilt money, his mother’s desperation to win his love, and his charm are the three reasons he has never been told no.

Blaire Wynn left her small farmhouse in Alabama, after her mother passed away, to move in with her father and his new wife in their sprawling beach house along the Florida gulf coast. She isn’t prepared for the lifestyle change and she knows she’ll never fit into this world. Then there is her sexy stepbrother who her father leaves her with for the summer while he runs off to Paris with his wife. Rush is as spoiled as he is gorgeous. He is also getting under her skin. She knows he is anything but good for her and that he’ll never be faithful to anyone. He is jaded and has secrets Blaire knows she may never uncover but even knowing all of that…

Blaire just may have fallen too far.

My Thoughts...

I really liked this book.  It was a super quick read that ends on a bit of a cliffhanger.  I believe the 2nd book will be out in just a couple weeks and I can't wait to read it!  It's been a really long time since I have connected with a female character as quickly as I connected with Blaire.  I knew I liked her the minute she pulled that gun on Grant!  For me, she was one of those people that you can't help but care for.  I got really wrapped up in how she was being treated and I hurt right along with her.

Blaire is a very innocent and she seems very young.  She has only ever had one boyfriend and he was kind of a dog.  Her dad left her mother several years before and when her mother got sick Blaire got her GED and dropped out of school to take care of her.  Her mother is gone now and she is all alone except for the dad she hasn't seen in 5 years.  Her dad tells her she can come stay with him, but when she shows up he is gone on vacation with his new wife.

I gotta tell you that I loved Rush, but if you have been reading my reviews for very long you probably know that!  I love a bad boy, and a bad boy with tattoos and piercings....even better!  Rush is the son of Blaire's dad's new wife and a rock star.  Actually, the house her dad is living in belongs to Rush.  Rush is a big time party boy and a class act jerk for most of the beginning of the book.  His house is a party zone when Blaire shows up.  He tells her she can stay, but only until her dad gets home and she has to stay in the maids room under the stairs behind the pantry!

Despite the way Rush acts Blaire is drawn to him immediately and he to her, but he has this way to pushing her away that can be pretty ugly.  

 “You don’t want to know me. You may think you do but you don’t. I promise.” - Rush

I don't want to give anything away so I won't go into the story much more, but I will say that things heat up between them pretty quickly and it's steamy!  He has secrets that he's keeping from her and they are big enough to tear them apart especially if she finds out from someone other then him.

I loved the characters in this story.  There are some that you just have to love, like Grant, and those that you hate from the minute they open their mouth, like Nannette.  I felt like the pacing of the story was right on and the characters were really well developed.  I wouldn't have felt so much for them so quickly otherwise.  This is one of the better self published books I have read.  It's really well edited and that's a wonderful thing when you read a lot of indies. This was my first Abbi Glines book, but I will definitely be looking up some of her other series because I really like her writing style.

If you like New Adult romance and you like a story with a good bad boy then I highly recommend this book!  I am not going to pretend like it was a deep and overly meaningful read.  It did have some elements of a deeper story, forgiveness, learning to trust, etc...but for me it was just a good romantic read.  It does have some pretty steamy love scenes like most New Adult so if that's not your thing then keep that in mind.