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Burnout
Maybe if we met at another time—another life—he could’ve been mine.
Maybe if I were older. Maybe if he wasn’t my brother’s best friend. Maybe if he wasn’t my teacher.
Maybe.
Maybe.
Maybe.
Having my dirty little secret living down the hall had me obsessing over alternate endings and happily ever afters. I’d never wanted someone so badly, but his hot and cold behavior was giving me emotional whiplash. In the classroom, he practically ignored me. But here? In my brother’s loft? It felt like we were a thick rubber band, pulled so tight we’d snap.
Falling for Decker Harris made me realize that life wasn’t as serendipitous as everyone liked to think. We weren’t just a collection of maybes thrust into the world with hope and good intentions. Everything started with a choice, and somewhere between grief and redemption, I chose to make him mine.
Maybe if I were older. Maybe if he wasn’t my brother’s best friend. Maybe if he wasn’t my teacher.
Maybe.
Maybe.
Maybe.
Having my dirty little secret living down the hall had me obsessing over alternate endings and happily ever afters. I’d never wanted someone so badly, but his hot and cold behavior was giving me emotional whiplash. In the classroom, he practically ignored me. But here? In my brother’s loft? It felt like we were a thick rubber band, pulled so tight we’d snap.
Falling for Decker Harris made me realize that life wasn’t as serendipitous as everyone liked to think. We weren’t just a collection of maybes thrust into the world with hope and good intentions. Everything started with a choice, and somewhere between grief and redemption, I chose to make him mine.
264 pages, Paperback
First published August 14, 2019
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Coralee June
76 books2,997 followersAuthor Coralee June has always been passionate about storytelling and impressed by the influence it has on people and the decisions they make in life. She loves engaging with the projects she works on, diving headfirst into developing real, raw, and relatable characters that are equally flawed and beautiful. Coralee lives in Dallas, Tx with her husband and two daughters. She's been known to frequently indulge in boxed red wine and day-old pizza. When she's not writing, June is reading or substitute teaching at the local middle school.
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September 9, 2020
4 Give Me a Truth Stars ⭐
When you have been raised with nothing, no care, no love, no wealth, Blakely has learned to have zero expectations. The death of her mother comes as a relief; a burden she was tired of carrying. Learning that she has a brother that her mother gave up for adoption, provides a beacon of hope that she hadn’t imagined.
"I wanted to scream from the rooftops that my problem had nothing to do with pride. I wasn’t the type to think myself above getting help. I’d just been burned so many times I didn’t believe there was any good left in people."
Leaving her old life behind, she opts to move in with her brother Lance temporarily. But with this new residence comes her brother’s housemate and best friend Decker. From their initial meeting Decker believes he has her pegged. The long-lost sister coming to abuse the privilege of what her brother is offering. Except the situation gets awkward when Decker realises how wrong his assumptions are. He is quickly learning that the lost girl who wants to protect her brother from the truth may need protecting herself.
"You tell him the sugar-coated fluff, but give me your honesty. You’ll feel better if you do."
But when assistance becomes attraction, the many obstacles not including lusting after your best friend’s much younger sister, feels insurmountable. Especially once Decker becomes Blakely’s teacher. However one stolen kiss instantly changes the dynamics.
"I refused to be anyone’s dirty little secret or regret. I spent my entire life with someone that resented me, and I would rather die than experience that again."
I bought Burnout on a whim after a couple of GR buddies raved about it, and now I get it. Not only did I enjoy the taboo aspect of this story, I really enjoyed the depth of the characters. It wasn’t a whimsical read, and you couldn’t help but feel despair for a girl that had been discarded most her life. This was hot, angsty and bittersweet!
When you have been raised with nothing, no care, no love, no wealth, Blakely has learned to have zero expectations. The death of her mother comes as a relief; a burden she was tired of carrying. Learning that she has a brother that her mother gave up for adoption, provides a beacon of hope that she hadn’t imagined.
"I wanted to scream from the rooftops that my problem had nothing to do with pride. I wasn’t the type to think myself above getting help. I’d just been burned so many times I didn’t believe there was any good left in people."
Leaving her old life behind, she opts to move in with her brother Lance temporarily. But with this new residence comes her brother’s housemate and best friend Decker. From their initial meeting Decker believes he has her pegged. The long-lost sister coming to abuse the privilege of what her brother is offering. Except the situation gets awkward when Decker realises how wrong his assumptions are. He is quickly learning that the lost girl who wants to protect her brother from the truth may need protecting herself.
"You tell him the sugar-coated fluff, but give me your honesty. You’ll feel better if you do."
But when assistance becomes attraction, the many obstacles not including lusting after your best friend’s much younger sister, feels insurmountable. Especially once Decker becomes Blakely’s teacher. However one stolen kiss instantly changes the dynamics.
"I refused to be anyone’s dirty little secret or regret. I spent my entire life with someone that resented me, and I would rather die than experience that again."
I bought Burnout on a whim after a couple of GR buddies raved about it, and now I get it. Not only did I enjoy the taboo aspect of this story, I really enjoyed the depth of the characters. It wasn’t a whimsical read, and you couldn’t help but feel despair for a girl that had been discarded most her life. This was hot, angsty and bittersweet!
April 27, 2021
Audiobook - 4 stars
Story - Time of Death 50%.
THIS IS NOT A DARK BOOK. There is nothing dark, forbidden or taboo here.
Amazon says: Burnout: A Dark High School Romance.
The so called Teacher is 24 and the so called highschool student is not even in highschool when the story begins and she is 18. If you are going to write about a dark taboo forbidden teacher/student story, then write that. Don't take the easy way out. Otherwise just label it romance.
I will not rant about the h's father and all that drama that i know will be coming.
The conversations and the stares are like the ones between Bella and Edward.
Story - Time of Death 50%.
THIS IS NOT A DARK BOOK. There is nothing dark, forbidden or taboo here.
Amazon says: Burnout: A Dark High School Romance.
The so called Teacher is 24 and the so called highschool student is not even in highschool when the story begins and she is 18. If you are going to write about a dark taboo forbidden teacher/student story, then write that. Don't take the easy way out. Otherwise just label it romance.
I will not rant about the h's father and all that drama that i know will be coming.
The conversations and the stares are like the ones between Bella and Edward.
August 25, 2019
'BURNOUT' is a full length standalone, taboo, teacher, brother's best-friend romance novel by Author Coralee June. Spoken in 'Dual Perspectives.'
After reading this it definitely cemented the fact that I need to read more by this author because I really enjoyed this one so much! If you’ve not read this or are debating about one clicking I highly recommend! This was such a unique, wonderful, feels all the feels kind of story.
This wasn't just a forbidden romance story it had so many elements to it, I absolutely loved these characters, though I would’ve loved to learn more about Decker..In no time at all he became the perfect book boyfriend material, he was purely selfless and protective of those he cared about and loved freely and fiercely of ones that broke down his barriers.
Eighteen year old Blakely had just recently lost her mama to cancer, she'd left behind a beat up car, a phone number and a name, Lance. This was how she'd learn't that she had a step brother out there somewhere.
One death, One phone call, One offer to move here and start over.
Lance offered that she come live with him so that they can get to know each other which will also enable her to get on her feet. When she arrives, she first meets Decker, her brother's best friend, and also his temporary roommate. Straight off the bat he claims she's up to no good, his animosity oozes out of his pores.
"I did my homework, saw your mom's rap sheet. I don't know you, but I do know that Lance has worked fucking hard to get where he's at. If I think-for even a second-that you're here to cause trouble? I'll have you gone like that."
He had her pegged all wrong..She was nothing like her mamma, Blakely hadn't had it easy, growing up poor in a trailer park, and a mama that didn't give a shit about her, Blakely had worked hard to get good grades knowing that, that would be her perfect escape.
Decker is insanely attracted to Blakely but he knows that anything between them is forbidden because she's now a student at the school he teaches at, He's her ultra hot biology teacher, this could destroy everything he's ever worked for let alone his friendship with her brother.
Even writing up this review all the feels came rushing back!! Highly recommend!!
August 19, 2019
★ 4 STARS ★
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February 14, 2021
A fat dose of taboo and wrecking of emotion this student/teacher/best-friends-sister romance was extra and unique on story-telling. I wasn't clear about the meaning BURNOUT, my brain says losing calories :D and my lazy self googled the meaning only after finishing the book. Facing trauma and getting your expectations trampled by your loved ones - Burnout is the perfect book with a HEA.
'Luck was a cruel, petty bitch that didn’t visit me often. Karma, though? She and I were best friends. She spoke with my depression and knew all my dirty little secrets; she knew I bred skepticism in my mind and taunted me with the idea that I didn’t deserve happiness.'
Blakely Stewart (18), recently found out that she has a brother who was given up for adoption. After buryng her mother she left behind her old life and went out to search her brother, Lance.
'There was something about Decker Harris that got under my skin. He was persistent and observant.'
Decker Harris (24), is a teacher and Lance's best friend. Upfront rude and protective of his best friend, Decker is hard to be friendly with.
“I want to be a doctor.”
The smoke cleared. The screams faded. “A doctor, huh?” I choked out.
“Don’t think too highly of me. It’s not because some doctor changed my life while Mama was in the hospital. I just think it’s the only profession that’ll fit with my terrible handwriting.”
“Wait, what? You’re picking a dream job based on the fact that your handwriting is bad?” I asked while shaking my head, all previous thoughts fading from existence.
“That’s why it’s a dream job, Decker."
Ahem, those on GR who are about to be doctors or who are doctors I have a request, please maintain your handwriting!
Blakely is totally judged by Decker on their first meet. Expecting Blakely to be like her mother who depends on others to live. Decker is proved wronged how different Blakely is from her mother. She grew up living out in a trailer with a mother who never cared about her. Lance is a sweet, humble soul. He wants to look out for Blakely. Proposing her to stay in his house so they can get to know each other and also help her stand on her own feet. Both Blakely and Decker who is temporarly living with Lance face situations which is forbidden because,
"Lance has a point. I don’t want other students knowing that we live together. I’m hoping to stay invisible at this school, and arriving with my ultra hot biology teacher is bound to start some rumors.”
“You think I’m ultra hot?” His question was paired with a smirk, and I realized my mistake.
“You know you are. This isn’t news, Mr. Harris.”
“Why do you keep calling me that?” he asked.
“Just testing it out, feeling the roll of it on my tongue.” Said tongue rolled out to taste my bottom lip, earning a nearly inaudible moan from Decker.
The sexual tention was unrestrained but there are few barriers which Decker is adament to hold. I've read reviews where most readers are upset with then end. I thought the ending was surprising and it didn't ruin for me except Lance's behaviour towards Blakely made my feelings towards him drop down a notch.
It was an interesting read. I highly recommend this book.
'Luck was a cruel, petty bitch that didn’t visit me often. Karma, though? She and I were best friends. She spoke with my depression and knew all my dirty little secrets; she knew I bred skepticism in my mind and taunted me with the idea that I didn’t deserve happiness.'
Blakely Stewart (18), recently found out that she has a brother who was given up for adoption. After buryng her mother she left behind her old life and went out to search her brother, Lance.
'There was something about Decker Harris that got under my skin. He was persistent and observant.'
Decker Harris (24), is a teacher and Lance's best friend. Upfront rude and protective of his best friend, Decker is hard to be friendly with.
“I want to be a doctor.”
The smoke cleared. The screams faded. “A doctor, huh?” I choked out.
“Don’t think too highly of me. It’s not because some doctor changed my life while Mama was in the hospital. I just think it’s the only profession that’ll fit with my terrible handwriting.”
“Wait, what? You’re picking a dream job based on the fact that your handwriting is bad?” I asked while shaking my head, all previous thoughts fading from existence.
“That’s why it’s a dream job, Decker."
Ahem, those on GR who are about to be doctors or who are doctors I have a request, please maintain your handwriting!
Blakely is totally judged by Decker on their first meet. Expecting Blakely to be like her mother who depends on others to live. Decker is proved wronged how different Blakely is from her mother. She grew up living out in a trailer with a mother who never cared about her. Lance is a sweet, humble soul. He wants to look out for Blakely. Proposing her to stay in his house so they can get to know each other and also help her stand on her own feet. Both Blakely and Decker who is temporarly living with Lance face situations which is forbidden because,
"Lance has a point. I don’t want other students knowing that we live together. I’m hoping to stay invisible at this school, and arriving with my ultra hot biology teacher is bound to start some rumors.”
“You think I’m ultra hot?” His question was paired with a smirk, and I realized my mistake.
“You know you are. This isn’t news, Mr. Harris.”
“Why do you keep calling me that?” he asked.
“Just testing it out, feeling the roll of it on my tongue.” Said tongue rolled out to taste my bottom lip, earning a nearly inaudible moan from Decker.
The sexual tention was unrestrained but there are few barriers which Decker is adament to hold. I've read reviews where most readers are upset with then end. I thought the ending was surprising and it didn't ruin for me except Lance's behaviour towards Blakely made my feelings towards him drop down a notch.
It was an interesting read. I highly recommend this book.
August 15, 2019
This book was amazing! So hot and all the feels! I love that it had taboo elements (brother's best friend and student/teacher)! The angst was off-the-charts and I gobbled up every page! Coralee June is quickly becoming a favorite author of mine. Her books are well-written with steam, emotion, and a smidge of suspense that always has me salivating for more! Burnout will catch your kindle on fire and give you a case of the feels at the same time! Definitely recommend! Five DECKER IS SMOKIN' HOT Stars!!
August 25, 2019
This author is going to be the one to watch now! Sexy, forbidden, heartbreaking, emotional raw romance that delivered!!Really enjoyed this one!!
September 5, 2019
Burnout - I loved it! I loved Blakely - her resilience, her maturity beyond her years, her inherent wisdom, her good spirit and her bravery in a world where she wasn't sure where she was going to fit in and had never been given one damn chance or thing in her life mainly due to her loathsome loser of a mom.
"Luck was a cruel, petty bitch that didn’t visit me often. Karma, though? She and I were best friends. She spoke with my depression and knew all my dirty little secrets; she knew I bred skepticism in my mind and taunted me with the idea that I didn’t deserve happiness."
She grew up with an absolute bad cliche of a deadbeat mom who on her death bed informs Blakely that at 16 she gave up a son, Lance, for adoption and yeah, she just drops that bombshell of a never known brother on her kid right as she passes. Not only that, she also managed to reach out to Lance before she died and at Lance's behest and with nothing to her name and nowhere to go, Blakely finds herself driving from Texas to Memphis to meet this brother she has never known. As if that isn't daunting enough for her, the first thing she has to contend with is Decker, Lance's gorgeous best friend and roommate. Where Lance is open, loving, overly trusting - Decker is suspicious, protective and a closed book. And his greeting is more of a warning that a welcome.
“I’ll cut to the chase. I did my homework, saw your mom’s rap sheet. I don’t know you, but I do know that Lance has worked fucking hard to get to where he’s at. If I think—for even a second—that you’re here to cause trouble? I’ll have you gone like that,”
With that greeting, Blakely moves in with the two guys with Lance desperately wanting to forge a bond and learn about his newfound sibling and Decker going back and forth between never giving Blakely the benefit of the doubt and constantly being surprised as she proves him wrong. It's 3 people living under a roof coming to know each other and forming new dynamics. As Decker starts to realize that maybe the apple fell very far from the tree, he encourages Blakely to further her education and enroll at the school he teaches at. Blakely's a merit scholar and intelligent as get out and she takes the chance offered her, begrudgingly. Therein is where the 'student/teacher' trope lies but with these three already living together without the formalities of only a classroom, it's just not the normal formulaic plot line and in that sense it also doesn't have the big shadow of taboo leaning over it.
Meanwhile Blakely is trying to navigate this new life of hers which may as well be life on Mars from the huge difference in living than what she grew up with. And Decker can see that. She's grounded yet lost, resilient yet vulnerable, self sufficient yet alone and could use someone to have her back, and selfless yet completely untrusting that anyone in life sticks around.
"I was the girl that cared for her dying mother and kept a 4.0 GPA. I was the girl that worked a night shift at the plant so we could afford her hospital bills and keep the trailer. I was the girl that gave up a social life while her mother lived it up. I avoided relationships because I had already been in an abusive one that broke me down."
The friction that started with Decker and Blakely quickly turns to attraction and they dance around a cautious/reckless, hot/cold relationship where their biggest impediment is Lance. Not because they all grew up together but more because he and Decker have had each other's backs since grade school. They are the two inseparables. Lance loves with all he has and Decker protects with all he has and through their back stories we see how these two friends have looked out for each other and why. Blakely's arrival into the picture slowly starts to morph and mutate the structure of a lifelong friendship and therein lies the dilemma for Decker. His first priority is to his best friend and even when he is consumed with Blakely, he is terrified to let Lance feel betrayed. Meanwhile, Blakely doesn't want to disappoint her newfound brother and shatter the delicate relationship that's blossoming between them. But lines are crossed, emotions run high and at some point, something's got to give.
"She fell apart so beautifully. Like a sigh and a scream. Like the splitting of an atom, building entire civilizations while yanking me out of my element."
Like I said, this isn't the formulaic storyline for these tropes and that's what I really dug about it. I liked finding out each person's secrets, I felt for their baggage and why they were intertwined the way they were and ultimately, although not surprised, I was touched by why Decker truly tried his hardest to hold back but just was unable to.
"But my brotherly heart, the one that had a lifetime with Lance, was begging me to stop. It knew it would eventually belong to her. It was always meant to. I was up against the inevitable, but I wouldn’t go down without a fight."
Inevitably, people get hurt but also inevitably people heal and with that comes growth for all the characters. I rooted for Blakely from page one, I truly, truly fell in love with Decker and I loved Lance's fragile, open heart. And as for side characters, Rose made just the right balance of whacky and wise.
If you're not sidelined by the dark subtitle and not locked into the stereotypical tropes listed above, and you're willing to overlook a C storyline which was tucked to the side, then you'll probably go into this book and enjoy it for what it is.
*****5 all the 'truths' Stars!
"Luck was a cruel, petty bitch that didn’t visit me often. Karma, though? She and I were best friends. She spoke with my depression and knew all my dirty little secrets; she knew I bred skepticism in my mind and taunted me with the idea that I didn’t deserve happiness."
She grew up with an absolute bad cliche of a deadbeat mom who on her death bed informs Blakely that at 16 she gave up a son, Lance, for adoption and yeah, she just drops that bombshell of a never known brother on her kid right as she passes. Not only that, she also managed to reach out to Lance before she died and at Lance's behest and with nothing to her name and nowhere to go, Blakely finds herself driving from Texas to Memphis to meet this brother she has never known. As if that isn't daunting enough for her, the first thing she has to contend with is Decker, Lance's gorgeous best friend and roommate. Where Lance is open, loving, overly trusting - Decker is suspicious, protective and a closed book. And his greeting is more of a warning that a welcome.
“I’ll cut to the chase. I did my homework, saw your mom’s rap sheet. I don’t know you, but I do know that Lance has worked fucking hard to get to where he’s at. If I think—for even a second—that you’re here to cause trouble? I’ll have you gone like that,”
With that greeting, Blakely moves in with the two guys with Lance desperately wanting to forge a bond and learn about his newfound sibling and Decker going back and forth between never giving Blakely the benefit of the doubt and constantly being surprised as she proves him wrong. It's 3 people living under a roof coming to know each other and forming new dynamics. As Decker starts to realize that maybe the apple fell very far from the tree, he encourages Blakely to further her education and enroll at the school he teaches at. Blakely's a merit scholar and intelligent as get out and she takes the chance offered her, begrudgingly. Therein is where the 'student/teacher' trope lies but with these three already living together without the formalities of only a classroom, it's just not the normal formulaic plot line and in that sense it also doesn't have the big shadow of taboo leaning over it.
Meanwhile Blakely is trying to navigate this new life of hers which may as well be life on Mars from the huge difference in living than what she grew up with. And Decker can see that. She's grounded yet lost, resilient yet vulnerable, self sufficient yet alone and could use someone to have her back, and selfless yet completely untrusting that anyone in life sticks around.
"I was the girl that cared for her dying mother and kept a 4.0 GPA. I was the girl that worked a night shift at the plant so we could afford her hospital bills and keep the trailer. I was the girl that gave up a social life while her mother lived it up. I avoided relationships because I had already been in an abusive one that broke me down."
The friction that started with Decker and Blakely quickly turns to attraction and they dance around a cautious/reckless, hot/cold relationship where their biggest impediment is Lance. Not because they all grew up together but more because he and Decker have had each other's backs since grade school. They are the two inseparables. Lance loves with all he has and Decker protects with all he has and through their back stories we see how these two friends have looked out for each other and why. Blakely's arrival into the picture slowly starts to morph and mutate the structure of a lifelong friendship and therein lies the dilemma for Decker. His first priority is to his best friend and even when he is consumed with Blakely, he is terrified to let Lance feel betrayed. Meanwhile, Blakely doesn't want to disappoint her newfound brother and shatter the delicate relationship that's blossoming between them. But lines are crossed, emotions run high and at some point, something's got to give.
"She fell apart so beautifully. Like a sigh and a scream. Like the splitting of an atom, building entire civilizations while yanking me out of my element."
Like I said, this isn't the formulaic storyline for these tropes and that's what I really dug about it. I liked finding out each person's secrets, I felt for their baggage and why they were intertwined the way they were and ultimately, although not surprised, I was touched by why Decker truly tried his hardest to hold back but just was unable to.
"But my brotherly heart, the one that had a lifetime with Lance, was begging me to stop. It knew it would eventually belong to her. It was always meant to. I was up against the inevitable, but I wouldn’t go down without a fight."
Inevitably, people get hurt but also inevitably people heal and with that comes growth for all the characters. I rooted for Blakely from page one, I truly, truly fell in love with Decker and I loved Lance's fragile, open heart. And as for side characters, Rose made just the right balance of whacky and wise.
If you're not sidelined by the dark subtitle and not locked into the stereotypical tropes listed above, and you're willing to overlook a C storyline which was tucked to the side, then you'll probably go into this book and enjoy it for what it is.
*****5 all the 'truths' Stars!
October 25, 2019
**2.5-3 stars**
Burnout is a brother’s best friend romance. I wouldn’t call it a dark or forbidden romance but it’s definitely a high school romance. I enjoyed the first 30-40% and then for some reason too much drama took over and I lost my focus and interest in the story.
I liked the beginning where Blakely meets her half-brother Lance and how they slowly get to know one another. His best friend Decker is intriguing. He has his eyes on Blakely and wanted along with Lance only the best for her.
Decker and Blakely have great chemistry and them sharing their “truths” with one another was only the beginning of a friendship and deeper feelings.
Sadly the characters weren’t enough for me to enjoy the story. The last 30% turned out to be slow, over the top and all that drama was unnecessary. I guess my expectations got the better of me.
Burnout is a brother’s best friend romance. I wouldn’t call it a dark or forbidden romance but it’s definitely a high school romance. I enjoyed the first 30-40% and then for some reason too much drama took over and I lost my focus and interest in the story.
I liked the beginning where Blakely meets her half-brother Lance and how they slowly get to know one another. His best friend Decker is intriguing. He has his eyes on Blakely and wanted along with Lance only the best for her.
Decker and Blakely have great chemistry and them sharing their “truths” with one another was only the beginning of a friendship and deeper feelings.
Sadly the characters weren’t enough for me to enjoy the story. The last 30% turned out to be slow, over the top and all that drama was unnecessary. I guess my expectations got the better of me.
January 20, 2021
4.5 stars
This is my first book by CoraLee June and damn, this girl can write amazing characters. Which is to me, the most important aspect. Color me fucking impressed!
I like the dynamic between the three already. The hard that is Decker and the soft that is Lance and Blakely in between them. Instead of being between a rock and a hard place, she’s between a rock and a giant teddy bear.
She wants to punch Decker. Hell girl, I commiserate, what a miserable prick. It’s one thing to be protective of your friend but your motives are turning cruel.
“You tell him the sugar-coated fluff, but give me your honesty. You’ll feel better if you do.”-This gives me hope that Decker will be worth his weight in gold ... eventually.
And then he said those magic words ... ‘good girl’ ... and I was lost down another rabbit hole.-“But my mind was still lingering on his whispered praise. “Good girl,” he’d said. For some fucked up reason, I wanted to hear him say it again.”
Damn! Only 20 pages in and I’m extremely impressed. The relationships between Blakely and the guys is so multifaceted. Like I said, Lance is soft but he unknowingly adds toxic turmoil. And Decker is hard but he adds a form of release for things she’s no doubt kept pent up her whole life.
I love every single thing about Rose, in fact I think I might be in love with her!
Jaysus! If Decker is this overprotective when they’re nothing, what’s he like as a boyfriend or more?
One little small drawback; I really wish Decker would stop calling himself a pussy. Because they aren’t weak, instead they are rather resilient. Case in point; childbirth. Call it something else, why not something penile related considering the best way to take a man down is in that area. 😉
Other parts I didn’t like was the stuff that went down with her dad. It felt like an afterthought and was so cliche, not well done. I felt there was enough drama with just Decker and Blakely. And then Lance’s drama, ugh. All this just cheapened the story for me. This book was a solid 5 stars until this stuff went down.
Yet, when Lance made her purge herself of their mother, that was pretty pivotal. Brought us back to a good place that made me fall in love with these characters.
And that ending was pretty fucking great.
This is my first book by CoraLee June and damn, this girl can write amazing characters. Which is to me, the most important aspect. Color me fucking impressed!
I like the dynamic between the three already. The hard that is Decker and the soft that is Lance and Blakely in between them. Instead of being between a rock and a hard place, she’s between a rock and a giant teddy bear.
She wants to punch Decker. Hell girl, I commiserate, what a miserable prick. It’s one thing to be protective of your friend but your motives are turning cruel.
“You tell him the sugar-coated fluff, but give me your honesty. You’ll feel better if you do.”-This gives me hope that Decker will be worth his weight in gold ... eventually.
And then he said those magic words ... ‘good girl’ ... and I was lost down another rabbit hole.-“But my mind was still lingering on his whispered praise. “Good girl,” he’d said. For some fucked up reason, I wanted to hear him say it again.”
Damn! Only 20 pages in and I’m extremely impressed. The relationships between Blakely and the guys is so multifaceted. Like I said, Lance is soft but he unknowingly adds toxic turmoil. And Decker is hard but he adds a form of release for things she’s no doubt kept pent up her whole life.
I love every single thing about Rose, in fact I think I might be in love with her!
Jaysus! If Decker is this overprotective when they’re nothing, what’s he like as a boyfriend or more?
One little small drawback; I really wish Decker would stop calling himself a pussy. Because they aren’t weak, instead they are rather resilient. Case in point; childbirth. Call it something else, why not something penile related considering the best way to take a man down is in that area. 😉
Other parts I didn’t like was the stuff that went down with her dad. It felt like an afterthought and was so cliche, not well done. I felt there was enough drama with just Decker and Blakely. And then Lance’s drama, ugh. All this just cheapened the story for me. This book was a solid 5 stars until this stuff went down.
Yet, when Lance made her purge herself of their mother, that was pretty pivotal. Brought us back to a good place that made me fall in love with these characters.
And that ending was pretty fucking great.
November 19, 2019
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Guys! Stop what you're doing and read this book. This book was a total surprise to me, but a very good surprise. I only found it because of a Facebook friend that was raving about it and it made me want to give it a chance. I only knew that it was a teacher/student/best friends little sister kind of book and well that was all I needed to know. This is a brand new author for me so I really didn't know what to expect going into the story and I honestly wasn't expecting to be so captivated.
Blakely and Decker had explosive chemistry that was burning up my Kindle all night long. I loved these two so hard it's not even funny. The tension between them was so intriguing and I was living for those moments where they actually gave in to each other.
I was nervous once I realized Blakely was still in High School but the story didn't read like YA at all and she was actually really mature for just 18. I ended up enjoying that we got to see her go through some of the same struggles that a senior in high school does, like trying to figure out what she wanted to do in her life, but while also trying to make more mature decisions, like where she was going to live and how she would support herself after her mother passed away.
I can't say this book was all amazing, there were parts that I wish had been a little different, especially the ending. The last 20% or so seemed very rushed and there were revelations that came out of nowhere and then didn't have a lot of page time to really explore them. But I stick by my 5 star rating because any book that has me this excited to share with all my friends and recommend definitely deserves it.
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Guys! Stop what you're doing and read this book. This book was a total surprise to me, but a very good surprise. I only found it because of a Facebook friend that was raving about it and it made me want to give it a chance. I only knew that it was a teacher/student/best friends little sister kind of book and well that was all I needed to know. This is a brand new author for me so I really didn't know what to expect going into the story and I honestly wasn't expecting to be so captivated.
Blakely and Decker had explosive chemistry that was burning up my Kindle all night long. I loved these two so hard it's not even funny. The tension between them was so intriguing and I was living for those moments where they actually gave in to each other.
I was nervous once I realized Blakely was still in High School but the story didn't read like YA at all and she was actually really mature for just 18. I ended up enjoying that we got to see her go through some of the same struggles that a senior in high school does, like trying to figure out what she wanted to do in her life, but while also trying to make more mature decisions, like where she was going to live and how she would support herself after her mother passed away.
I can't say this book was all amazing, there were parts that I wish had been a little different, especially the ending. The last 20% or so seemed very rushed and there were revelations that came out of nowhere and then didn't have a lot of page time to really explore them. But I stick by my 5 star rating because any book that has me this excited to share with all my friends and recommend definitely deserves it.
August 31, 2022
There are few things that bother me more than an author who can’t take criticism, especially when it’s not negative. I wrote an honest three star review and then got comments deleted and kicked out of a reader group cause this B straight up misleads readers? Nah.
I don’t care if your feelings get hurt.
THIS BOOK IS NOT DARK.
Here lets repeat it again.
THIS BOOK IS NOT DARK.
It’s not even gray.
Okay. Well first and foremost there is nothing. Absolutely nothing “dark” about this book.
I’m not sure if the author doesn’t quite understand the dark genre, or if they simply put that to appeal to those of us who enjoy it. But I promise you, if you go into this looking for dark, or even taboo, you will be sorely disappointed.
Now quick run down.
Herione>Blakely, moms a hoe and horrible person. Thank fuck she dies before the story begins, but not before dropping the, oh you have a brother I never mentioned bomb.
Enter, Lance, the brother.
And Decker, the brothers best friend and eventually a teacher of a class Blakely is in.
Blakely is 18, still in high school, moves in with her brother.
Decker is 24, teacher at high school, temporarily staying with bestie Lance.
That’s about where the “taboo” starts and stops.
I liked the beginning of this story the most.
I didn’t like that Decker had to be broken. There was nothing wrong with their relationship. All consenting adults. But that broken boy trope is all too common when one attempts a “dark taboo” story.
It really wasn’t needed here. The story could’ve gone just fine with out it, it neither added nor took away from any part of it, it was just pointless.
Just as much as the ending drama.
Maybe that was the dark part? Blakely’s dad was in prison and during his incarceration he joined a gang. when he’s released he attempts to ditch said gang and live the straight and narrow, the gang of course isn’t cool with this. So they kidnap him and ask for a pitiful ransom from a high schooler.
It was not only pointless but not at all realistic in any way shape or form.
Over all I was pretty disappointed here, I’ve been seeing this story raved about nonstop for the past week.
The writing was good, and I was engaged through most of it, but the last quarter specifically ruined it for me.
I don’t care if your feelings get hurt.
THIS BOOK IS NOT DARK.
Here lets repeat it again.
THIS BOOK IS NOT DARK.
It’s not even gray.
Okay. Well first and foremost there is nothing. Absolutely nothing “dark” about this book.
I’m not sure if the author doesn’t quite understand the dark genre, or if they simply put that to appeal to those of us who enjoy it. But I promise you, if you go into this looking for dark, or even taboo, you will be sorely disappointed.
Now quick run down.
Herione>Blakely, moms a hoe and horrible person. Thank fuck she dies before the story begins, but not before dropping the, oh you have a brother I never mentioned bomb.
Enter, Lance, the brother.
And Decker, the brothers best friend and eventually a teacher of a class Blakely is in.
Blakely is 18, still in high school, moves in with her brother.
Decker is 24, teacher at high school, temporarily staying with bestie Lance.
That’s about where the “taboo” starts and stops.
I liked the beginning of this story the most.
I didn’t like that Decker had to be broken. There was nothing wrong with their relationship. All consenting adults. But that broken boy trope is all too common when one attempts a “dark taboo” story.
It really wasn’t needed here. The story could’ve gone just fine with out it, it neither added nor took away from any part of it, it was just pointless.
Just as much as the ending drama.
Maybe that was the dark part? Blakely’s dad was in prison and during his incarceration he joined a gang. when he’s released he attempts to ditch said gang and live the straight and narrow, the gang of course isn’t cool with this. So they kidnap him and ask for a pitiful ransom from a high schooler.
It was not only pointless but not at all realistic in any way shape or form.
Over all I was pretty disappointed here, I’ve been seeing this story raved about nonstop for the past week.
The writing was good, and I was engaged through most of it, but the last quarter specifically ruined it for me.
August 15, 2019
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
5 STARS
Coralee June is my new favorite author, her stories are so addictive and I just wish I had more! I read Burnout in one sitting ,sigh I loved it so much!! This is a forbidden romance and it’s fantastic, it is intense with slow burn!
The title is just perfect, Decker and Blakely were something else!I loved the tension between them, the intensity and then the passion and their sweet moments!Decker is protective, a little bit ass i the begining lol but he has his reason and super sexy!Blakely is so likeable, I could easily connect with her!
I fall in love with everything in this one!It's fast paced and steamy!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
5 STARS
Coralee June is my new favorite author, her stories are so addictive and I just wish I had more! I read Burnout in one sitting ,sigh I loved it so much!! This is a forbidden romance and it’s fantastic, it is intense with slow burn!
The title is just perfect, Decker and Blakely were something else!I loved the tension between them, the intensity and then the passion and their sweet moments!Decker is protective, a little bit ass i the begining lol but he has his reason and super sexy!Blakely is so likeable, I could easily connect with her!
I fall in love with everything in this one!It's fast paced and steamy!
August 22, 2019
3.5 He was chaos to my heart, and I was poison to his realities.
A good student/professor combined with brother’s best friend romance read. To me it didn’t really feel all that taboo, but I think maybe I’m just numb to the trope at this point. All in all if you enjoy an angsty read with these tropes, then you will love this book.
A good student/professor combined with brother’s best friend romance read. To me it didn’t really feel all that taboo, but I think maybe I’m just numb to the trope at this point. All in all if you enjoy an angsty read with these tropes, then you will love this book.
March 26, 2020
Bad writing.
All tell and no show. Every sentence starting with ‘I.’ Heroine written to have bad case of martyrdom. Hero hot and cold within freaking paragraphs.
Also the heroines name was Blakely.... that’s not a name.
All tell and no show. Every sentence starting with ‘I.’ Heroine written to have bad case of martyrdom. Hero hot and cold within freaking paragraphs.
Also the heroines name was Blakely.... that’s not a name.
October 5, 2021
L'auteure elle est pas mal faut que je continue de la tester!
July 29, 2021
This is a fabulously angsty new adult high school romance. While the book on Amazon says it’s a “dark” romance, don’t be fooled. There is some dark content, but it falls more under the category of “angsty” romance. That said, I love both angsty and dark romances, and I enjoyed this book!
The author took a few of my favourite tropes and threw them together--age gap, student/teacher, forbidden- love-with-brother’s-best-friend, and grew-up-in-a-trailer-park-and-now-suddenly-has-money. This was a fun ride, and I loved the progression of Blakely and Decker’s romance.
Also--don’t be fooled by the cover! It looks like it’s going to be a lot steamier than it is. This is a slow burn romance, and I absolutely loved gradually falling in love with Blakely and Decker just as they fell in love with each other.
4 stars.
The author took a few of my favourite tropes and threw them together--age gap, student/teacher, forbidden- love-with-brother’s-best-friend, and grew-up-in-a-trailer-park-and-now-suddenly-has-money. This was a fun ride, and I loved the progression of Blakely and Decker’s romance.
Also--don’t be fooled by the cover! It looks like it’s going to be a lot steamier than it is. This is a slow burn romance, and I absolutely loved gradually falling in love with Blakely and Decker just as they fell in love with each other.
4 stars.
March 6, 2020
This is my first Coralee June book to read and most definitely wont be my last.
I LOVE the age gap, forbidden troupes and devoured this book.
Both heroine and hero with pasts but their connection from day 1 was just wow!
Toward the end there were a couple of things that made it a little over the top for me but overall GREAT read and I am anxious to find extra reading time to go back to her backlist.
I LOVE the age gap, forbidden troupes and devoured this book.
Both heroine and hero with pasts but their connection from day 1 was just wow!
Toward the end there were a couple of things that made it a little over the top for me but overall GREAT read and I am anxious to find extra reading time to go back to her backlist.
August 26, 2019
The 18 years old "heroine" speaking to her brother and her love interest -
“I had an ex that wanted me to put the condom on with my mouth. I didn’t know they put spermicide on the inside, and I ended up choking on the taste. Worst decision ever. I nearly puked on his dick.” Maybe not the best story to share, considering I didn’t want Decker to think of sex with me and puking went hand in hand, but the words fell out of my rambling mouth before I could stop them."
Wow that's my cue I'm out thx for a time wasting / nauseous "romance" Coralee June ( gotta hand hand it to her though that is some great pen name or not )
“I had an ex that wanted me to put the condom on with my mouth. I didn’t know they put spermicide on the inside, and I ended up choking on the taste. Worst decision ever. I nearly puked on his dick.” Maybe not the best story to share, considering I didn’t want Decker to think of sex with me and puking went hand in hand, but the words fell out of my rambling mouth before I could stop them."
Wow that's my cue I'm out thx for a time wasting / nauseous "romance" Coralee June ( gotta hand hand it to her though that is some great pen name or not )
August 29, 2019
What a great surprise.
This story was romantic, simple and cute.
If you like this kind of reading, you should read this book.
This story was romantic, simple and cute.
If you like this kind of reading, you should read this book.
August 21, 2019
DNF @35%
The story wasn’t holding my attention.
The story wasn’t holding my attention.
August 30, 2019
I hate it say this but I was bored. The characters kept having the same conversation for like 80% of the book.
December 27, 2020
*** 1.5 DISSAPOINTING stars ***
Misleading
Misleading
I was promised a Dark, Taboo, Bully, Age gap, Student teacher romance along with brother's best friend trope.
This book is NOT Dark.
I repeat This Book is NOT Dark.
This isn't a bully romance either.
The age gap wasn't even a big deal because the girl is 18 and the guy is 24. So just 6 years and it isn't that forbidden either.
This story was so boring and the characters are extremely forgettable. Also the CONSTANT reminder of Blakely's mom being a bitch, an irresponsible and poor excuse of a mother, was getting on my nerves. Like, we get you had a difficult and depressing childhood and because of that you now have trust issues.. I get it. But pleeeeease move the fuck on!!!
I loved Blakely's brother Lance tho. He was the ONLY thing good in this story. It's later revealed that he is pansexual and was in love with Decker, our hero. But obviously Decker is in love with Blakely. Although I'm really glad that Decker and Blakely end up together. Because Lance deserves better PERIOD!!!
Misleading
Misleading
I was promised a Dark, Taboo, Bully, Age gap, Student teacher romance along with brother's best friend trope.
This book is NOT Dark.
I repeat This Book is NOT Dark.
This isn't a bully romance either.
The age gap wasn't even a big deal because the girl is 18 and the guy is 24. So just 6 years and it isn't that forbidden either.
This story was so boring and the characters are extremely forgettable. Also the CONSTANT reminder of Blakely's mom being a bitch, an irresponsible and poor excuse of a mother, was getting on my nerves. Like, we get you had a difficult and depressing childhood and because of that you now have trust issues.. I get it. But pleeeeease move the fuck on!!!
I loved Blakely's brother Lance tho. He was the ONLY thing good in this story. It's later revealed that he is pansexual and was in love with Decker, our hero. But obviously Decker is in love with Blakely. Although I'm really glad that Decker and Blakely end up together. Because Lance deserves better PERIOD!!!
dnf
January 26, 2022it was too cliched and it felt like i was reading a bad wattpad novel.
October 19, 2019
I wasn’t the type to think myself above getting help. I’d just been burned so many times I didn’t believe there was any good left in people. But I didn’t say that. “How about I pay rent?” I offered. “I could easily find a job. And if we get along, I’ll happily pay to live here.”
“You couldn’t afford the rent,” Decker coughed under his breath, but Lance ignored him.
I gritted my teeth. Who the hell was this bitch? She didn’t know me, didn’t know my fucking life. She took one look at me, heard what Decker had to say, and created her own narrative. I was getting really tired of people and their assumptions. “I had to grow up at a young age,” I seethed.
“That’s not an excuse to be so serious,” she replied with a wave of her hand.
“It’s not an excuse, it’s my fucking life. For most teenagers, a job might just be something for extra spending money, but for me? It’s survival. So if you think you can hire me on and feel good about yourself for teaching me some bullshit, free-spirited lesson on going with the flow, you’re going to be sorely disappointed.”
“You’re up early for a Sunday,” she said before pouring herself a cup of coffee.
“I like to start my day with a run,” I lied. I actually liked to start my day with a blow job, but that wasn’t happening.
“Didn’t realize you were meeting a fuck buddy,” he growled. Dad squared up, fists flexed like he was about to land himself back in prison. I placed a hand on his chest before turning my attention back to Decker.
“Decker, meet my dad, Frank Stewart. Dad, meet asshole and my brother, Lance.”
“Nice to meet you, Lance. I’m not your father, by the way. Met Sharron three years before Blakely was born,” Dad replied lamely while shaking Lance’s hand.
“Oh, yes, of course,” Lance replied, a blush on his face. “Are you h-here to take Blakely?” I stared at my brother, completely and utterly shocked at the anxiety pouring from his pores. His eyes were wild, his head pelted with sweat.
“Nah. I’m still getting on my feet. Just got out of prison for killing a man.” My father gave Decker a pointed stare, likely trying to scare him.
“Shut up, you robbed a store,” I replied with an eye roll.
“Oh, no, no. I haven’t had a drop of alcohol. Promise,” he said just as Blakely’s heel slipped and she went crashing down to the ground. I jumped into action just as Max grabbed her elbow. She was like dead weight though, because he couldn’t haul her up.
Weak ass punk.
“Move,” I ordered before bending over and picking Blakely up. Once she was cradled in my arms, I turned to look at Maximillian. “You have detention for the next month. Get the fuck out of my house,” I yelled
Maximillian blinked. “Careful, Mr. H., I can’t tell if you sound like a jealous boyfriend or her father.”
Lance’s jaw dropped. “Who in their right mind would stand you up?” he asked while rubbing his hands together. “Oh gosh, I’ve been waiting for this moment. I get to beat some dude up for breaking my sister’s heart now, don’t I?” he asked with glee while pacing the floors. “Give me a name. I’m so excited! I get to be the protective big brother now!”
“You couldn’t afford the rent,” Decker coughed under his breath, but Lance ignored him.
I gritted my teeth. Who the hell was this bitch? She didn’t know me, didn’t know my fucking life. She took one look at me, heard what Decker had to say, and created her own narrative. I was getting really tired of people and their assumptions. “I had to grow up at a young age,” I seethed.
“That’s not an excuse to be so serious,” she replied with a wave of her hand.
“It’s not an excuse, it’s my fucking life. For most teenagers, a job might just be something for extra spending money, but for me? It’s survival. So if you think you can hire me on and feel good about yourself for teaching me some bullshit, free-spirited lesson on going with the flow, you’re going to be sorely disappointed.”
“You’re up early for a Sunday,” she said before pouring herself a cup of coffee.
“I like to start my day with a run,” I lied. I actually liked to start my day with a blow job, but that wasn’t happening.
“Didn’t realize you were meeting a fuck buddy,” he growled. Dad squared up, fists flexed like he was about to land himself back in prison. I placed a hand on his chest before turning my attention back to Decker.
“Decker, meet my dad, Frank Stewart. Dad, meet asshole and my brother, Lance.”
“Nice to meet you, Lance. I’m not your father, by the way. Met Sharron three years before Blakely was born,” Dad replied lamely while shaking Lance’s hand.
“Oh, yes, of course,” Lance replied, a blush on his face. “Are you h-here to take Blakely?” I stared at my brother, completely and utterly shocked at the anxiety pouring from his pores. His eyes were wild, his head pelted with sweat.
“Nah. I’m still getting on my feet. Just got out of prison for killing a man.” My father gave Decker a pointed stare, likely trying to scare him.
“Shut up, you robbed a store,” I replied with an eye roll.
“Oh, no, no. I haven’t had a drop of alcohol. Promise,” he said just as Blakely’s heel slipped and she went crashing down to the ground. I jumped into action just as Max grabbed her elbow. She was like dead weight though, because he couldn’t haul her up.
Weak ass punk.
“Move,” I ordered before bending over and picking Blakely up. Once she was cradled in my arms, I turned to look at Maximillian. “You have detention for the next month. Get the fuck out of my house,” I yelled
Maximillian blinked. “Careful, Mr. H., I can’t tell if you sound like a jealous boyfriend or her father.”
Lance’s jaw dropped. “Who in their right mind would stand you up?” he asked while rubbing his hands together. “Oh gosh, I’ve been waiting for this moment. I get to beat some dude up for breaking my sister’s heart now, don’t I?” he asked with glee while pacing the floors. “Give me a name. I’m so excited! I get to be the protective big brother now!”
January 2, 2023
3.75 stars
My goal for the year is to start reading more from my tbr, this book being a high priority.
Blakely is brilliant, strong, resilient, and wise beyond her years, while Dexter is knowledgeable and can see Blakley for who she is; she could be a complete idiot.
These two had more in common than one would think. However, Blakey's childhood was horrific.
I’m far from disappointed in the plot and storyline. It kept my attention, was original and was refreshing. A bonus was it was also very emotional.
As much as I enjoyed this book, I also have conflicting feelings. First is a few minor plot holes. Nothing major to take away from the journey and plot. The second was there was great potential spice, there is some, and when they finally are together, it’s steamy. But not explosive as the build-up. To me, anyway.
Overall it was still a great book; I would recommend
My goal for the year is to start reading more from my tbr, this book being a high priority.
Blakely is brilliant, strong, resilient, and wise beyond her years, while Dexter is knowledgeable and can see Blakley for who she is; she could be a complete idiot.
These two had more in common than one would think. However, Blakey's childhood was horrific.
I’m far from disappointed in the plot and storyline. It kept my attention, was original and was refreshing. A bonus was it was also very emotional.
As much as I enjoyed this book, I also have conflicting feelings. First is a few minor plot holes. Nothing major to take away from the journey and plot. The second was there was great potential spice, there is some, and when they finally are together, it’s steamy. But not explosive as the build-up. To me, anyway.
Overall it was still a great book; I would recommend
September 16, 2020
allll the feels
forbidden romance goodness right here. i think this is one of the better student/teacher romances i've read for the simple fact that Blakley (h) is a mature adult that doesn't whinge when things don't necessary go her way. and Decker (H) too. he knows how to properly deal with situations. the ending was a little rushed considering that revelation. i think it could have been expanded on more but all in all it was an enjoyable read
forbidden romance goodness right here. i think this is one of the better student/teacher romances i've read for the simple fact that Blakley (h) is a mature adult that doesn't whinge when things don't necessary go her way. and Decker (H) too. he knows how to properly deal with situations. the ending was a little rushed considering that revelation. i think it could have been expanded on more but all in all it was an enjoyable read
August 27, 2019
5+ STARS
Here's a truth from me, I cried reading this novel. OOOH THE FEELS!
Decker has such a lovely soul.
Blakely is one of the most captivating characters I have read in such a long time.
Decker initially thought Blakely was a parasite trying to leach off her wealthy brother since Lance is such a nice guy. He calls her a PUNK and proceeds to tell her that he checked her late mother's record and he is not impressed at all.
Blakely sat there hugging her bag pack filled with all the contents she has in her life overwhelmed for the first time because she is truly free. She finally has the weights lifted off her shoulders. She is free.
Blakely meets her brother for the first time with Decker observing every detail of their conversation but she feels this magnetic pull towards him and there in starts the exchanges of truths. This book was amazing it was like nourishment to my soul. I loved the way Decker and Blakely tried resisting their attracting because they respected Lance so much. However the inevitable always happens and what can you do when your soul is right there in front of your eyes? You fall in love.
This novel had such a great cast of characters.
Here's a truth from me, I cried reading this novel. OOOH THE FEELS!
Decker has such a lovely soul.
Blakely is one of the most captivating characters I have read in such a long time.
Decker initially thought Blakely was a parasite trying to leach off her wealthy brother since Lance is such a nice guy. He calls her a PUNK and proceeds to tell her that he checked her late mother's record and he is not impressed at all.
Blakely sat there hugging her bag pack filled with all the contents she has in her life overwhelmed for the first time because she is truly free. She finally has the weights lifted off her shoulders. She is free.
Blakely meets her brother for the first time with Decker observing every detail of their conversation but she feels this magnetic pull towards him and there in starts the exchanges of truths. This book was amazing it was like nourishment to my soul. I loved the way Decker and Blakely tried resisting their attracting because they respected Lance so much. However the inevitable always happens and what can you do when your soul is right there in front of your eyes? You fall in love.
This novel had such a great cast of characters.
did-not-finish
May 8, 2020I fully read this to the 40% mark and then skim-read the rest (mostly just to get to the sex).
I was not impressed at all. The characters were unlikeable dickheads, there were SO many tropes stuffed into this that I nearly lost count and it was boring.
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