The One by Jacquelyn Ayres was an overall fantastic novella. It had a storyline full of twists and turns that kept me completely hooked into the story. The characters were captivating, humorous, and very authentic. The overall feel of the book was outstanding, and once I started this one I couldn't stop reading it.
I truly enjoyed reading this story, and it definitely had some moments in it that I did not see coming. It was also full of plenty of moments that had me smiling like crazy, feeling so immensely for these characters, and even a few instances where I wish I could give a strong talking to to a certain male character. (cough cough Kip.)
I think that was one of my favorite aspects of this novella. I loved that I got so many different moments to enjoy with these characters. I got moments that made me laugh. Moments that allowed me to experience all of what these characters were going through. Moments of love, hurt, passion, and everything in between. This novella definitely packs a fantastic story into its pages.
I loved both Shelby and Kip's characters. It was so fantastic getting to know them both, and I really connected into their story. Those two definitely had a strong connection, and you feel that from the moment their eyes meet. I loved how strong and sassy Shelby's character was. That girl has some definite spunk, and she's been through so much. I loved just getting to see the many sides to her and finding out how much she had overcome to get to the present of this book.
Kip's character was definitely a bit of player. And by a bit, I mean he is one helluva player at the start of this novella. Kip is definitely a charmer and I was under his spell in no time when reading The One. I loved seeing the transformation that his character went through over the course of the story, and I just loved seeing the effect that Shelby had on him.
Shelby and Kip definitely have a spark filled connection. They have such a draw to one another, and this author really captured that in this novella.
I also absolutely loved the setting of this book. I heart me the south something fierce, and Jacquelyn Ayres really just created that entire southern feeling in The One. The mannerisms, the nuances, and just the essence of the south was perfectly captured in this book.
Overall this novella was fantastic. It told a story I was completely hooked into. It gave me characters that I loved and rooted for the entire time. It also gave me all the perfect amount of feeling, emotion, heat, and connection to bring it all together. This novella was a quick, steamy, and all around great read that is well worth a read this instant!