Overall Stars: 5 STARS
Grief
Starting Over
High sweethearts usually are the hardest to forget
Avery Nolan’s father has never been a part of her life. As a result, she finds herself becoming a caretaker. Always trying to please other people, willing to tuck her own concerns aside for the happiness of others. She is selfless. She is a nurturer. On the outside, it appears Kade Thomas has it all, but no one can understand the guilt and ache he feels daily. He is haunted by his past. Every time he closes his eyes, he finds himself reliving the same nightmare, over and over again. He blames himself for the loss of Jenna. (Amazon blurb)
A senior who has managed to score the big one during a football game, Kade simply wanted to celebrate the win with his friends. His girlfriend of two years Jenna, whom Kade could see getting married and have kids with, wanted the chick flick evening - only to end up in an argument and a horrific accident. Years later, Kade still has nightmares, refuses to have long term relationships with women, yet Avery fascinates him and makes him question his decision. Part of a trilogy, Uncontrollable is so far the third (I have seen authors deciding to add to their trilogies more novels due to their popularity such as the Crossfire Series from Sylvia Day) and I was not disappointed. We get to see the development from both point of view, from Avery and Kade, which brought me so much entertainment; seriously how many times has Kade's sarcastic replies made me laugh so hard that I had people looking at me as though I lost my mind?! Too many times, and I can't even bring myself to feel humiliated about it, only because C.A. Harms has managed to create a relatable couple with chemistry between them and having to deal with an underlying problem that could be the end before they have a chance to start. How many times have we seen commercials on the television showing us and explaining that falling asleep at the wheel of a car is as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol, and yet, so many of us still take the chance of driving when we're tired?!? When reading Uncontrollable, your perspective just might change after spending a few hours with Avery and Kade and having to deal with their grief from an accident many years ago.
**Received a copy in exchange for an honest review. Read and reviewed by Kathleen for Alpha Book Club**