Harley Minnow has traveled through five states to attend college to escape her troubling family but too bad she can’t escape the abusive ex-boyfriend who attends the same one. Scorched by the effects of that relationship she vows to never give someone that power over her again. So when her best friend’s “accidental” acceptance of a friend request from a mysterious guy on her account leads to an … an unexpected encounter, Harley has her reservations.
Shade Michaels has always been the shy awkward type on the dating front. He can’t seem to string two coherent sentences together in the presence of the opposite sex. Frustrated with all of the disappointments, he hasn’t been on a date in a long time. So when a friend’s suggestion to use social media connects him with Harley he sees it as a step in the right direction but now what? Accepting his request and swapping a few online comments is one thing. Hanging out in person is completely different. Why should he expect this time to turn out any differently?
However, when the two of them meet, he discovers with Harley his unease is nonexistent and an intense attraction between the two of them ensues. He believes he has found the one but she’s not ready to trust again and a relationship is the farthest thing from her mind. But as he slowly breaks down her walls and the sex between them heats up, can he find a way to make her his own or will his insecurities and her past destroy any chance they have?
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Sensational! This is my first read by L.E. and I absolutely loved it. It definitely will not be my last. Harley and Shade’s story is well-written and paced. Shade and Harley complement each other beautifully. Harley needed Shade to help her find her self worth. It wasn’t easy for Harley to let her past go when it came to men. Shade needed Harley to pull him out of his “tongue-tied” ways with women. I was rooting for this couple. I adored the protectiveness of Shade and the feistiness of Harley. Together they are magic. If you want sexy, if you want good, this one is a must pick up and read.
This was the first book I read from this author and it kept me gripped. I couldn’t put it down. This story is so we’ll thought out.
I could identify with the characters. They go through so much to be together. The fact that both characters are struggling to find their way, one from tragedy, one from insecurities, yet are both strong in their own ways, makes me love them even more.
Bares Their Souls. Harley and Eddy… No…Harley and Shade…most definitely… ex Eddy is a jerk… The boyfriend from Nightmares….Shade is a dream come true… The guy women fantasize about… Ever so gun shy Harley , try as she might, could not resist! A great read…. A major Shade fan!
Got to say this author will pull you in. Harley has been through hell with her ex and she has a hard time trusting any other guy. Shade finds Harley attracted but he is a little gun shy when it comes to talking to girls. He always says something corny and the date gets ruin. These two click right away. Harley only wants friends with benefits and Shade agrees. Things start to get more serious then just that but then someone gets in their way.
A great read
Harley and Shade’s story is fraught with hills to climb and landmines to be avoided. He ex is a terror at every turn but she thinks she is handling him. Shade only wants to love her and keep her close but she is so rightly gun-shy that while she lets him close she also keeps him at arm’s length.
Mel, Harley’s best friend and the closest thing she has to a sister, tries to help her deal with the damage Eddie inflicted on her mind and body, but she too is kept at a distance.
Trust is hard to come by when you are constantly harassed and reminded what a bad relationship is. Toby and Mel can see the best thing for their best-friends are to let the emotions grow and be in the relationship Harley keeps denying.
One heated exchange, two broken hearts, and a near-fatal mistake nearly end everything. But eyes and hearts are opened.
This story can be hard for some to read because of Harley’s torments. But it is a torment too many have dealt with. I wanted to shake Harley several times throughout the book. It is a good first book for this author and I look forward to watching her grow her craft.
5 romantic stars!!
This was a cute read! Shade is panty dropping sweet!!! Everyone needs to find them a Shade!!. Harley I wanted to shake some sense into like call the cops on your ex and stop deleting evidence. Mel had me dying of laughter!!! She is the raunchy best friend that we all wish we had!! Loved her character! Wish she had her own book with her and Toby!! Wonderful writing by L.E. Martin!! Can’t wait to read the next one
Great book!
Shade is a shy, laid back, go-with-the-flow type of guy. He never gets past the first date. But when he takes a friend’s advice to add Harley as a friend on Facebook, his luck changes.
Harley is a sweet, guarded girl, and fresh out of an abusive relationship with her ex Eddy. When Harley and Shade accidentally meet one night, Harley’s luck also starts to change.
I really enjoyed this book. I felt every emotion throughout this book….fear, suspense, happiness, love….
Shade was PERFECT for Harley!!!