Good-girl-gone-bad Presley Richardson is running straight from the altar to a sinfully sexy rebound in USA TODAY bestselling author Stefanie London’s third Close Quarters story!Bolting from the church half-naked was not part of the official wedding program…until I learned my husband-to-be was marrying me only for his father’s approval. How was I to know my incredibly hot getaway driver was the … approval. How was I to know my incredibly hot getaway driver was the groom’s evil stepbrother? Or that diving into his sleek black Mercedes would be the first step on my journey to the dark side?
Wealthy executive Sebastian Foster is a bad decision waiting to happen—all hard muscles, square jaw and eyes that strip me bare. But I’m done being the good girl, done following the rules. It’s time to give up my perfectly planned life and embrace my inner siren.
Soon Sebastian is my sexy sidekick at Melbourne’s most exclusive nightclubs. Dancing burlesque for him makes us both crave a night of sensual sin. I’m starting to think this forbidden rebound may lead to something much deeper. But when I learn he’s hunting for information about my ex, I can’t help wondering—is he just another ambitious man using me to get ahead?
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Presley Richardson is on her way to the alter when she overhears her fiancé telling his groomsmen he’s only marrying Presley to secure the CEO position once his father retires. Devastated, Presley makes it back to the room to undress and escape out the nearest window. Presley runs, half naked, to the only car pulling into the drive and asks for a ride. The driver is suspicious, but Presley does the twin switch and tells the driver she’s someone else.
Sebastian does not want to be at the wedding of his stepbrother, but promised his dad he would be there. Only, once he arrives, a beautiful woman sprints across the lawn and asks for a ride. He agrees—not realizing she’s his stepbrother’s runaway bride. But he’s intrigued. After dropping her off, he receives a call from his dad saying the wedding’s off and Sebastian realizes he’s just aided in destroying his stepbrother’s wedding. Feeling duped, Sebastian returns to Presley’s home to confront her and maybe even get information from her that he can use against his stepbrother. Sebastian, wanting to preserve his grandfather’s company, also wants to become CEO. It’s a business his grandfather built with the purpose of helping others. It’s not necessarily a job Sebastian will enjoy, but he definitely doesn’t want his stepbrother as CEO. Mike wants to tear down the business and sell it off in parts. After being around Presley, Sebastian doesn’t feel right about pumping her for information. He realizes he truly enjoys Presley’s company and their chemistry is OFF THE CHARTS!
Damsel in distress-check. Fight for CEO between brothers-check. Off the charts chemistry-check. Happy ever after-check!!! This is the third novel in the Close Quarters series. I have not had the privilege of reading the first two in the series, but can’t wait to go back to read the first two novels. This novel is truly enjoyable and can be read as a stand alone. I loved the talks between Sebastian and Presley. I loved how Presley stood up for herself—even though it was painful to let Sebastian go. Sebastian’s “assistance” with Presley’s darkest fantasies…sooo HOT! I love stories where people do a little soul searching and discover there’s something more to life than money. I read a gifted copy and all opinions stated are my own.
Sexy times and a well-written plot come together to give us THE REBOUND by author Stefanie London. I find Ms. London’s stories to be a joy to read because her characters exude a genuineness that is easy to identify with. If you enjoy the runaway bride trope, you will love this book.
Presley Richardson is a good girl who is unlucky in love. She was engaged twice and both times it did not work out. Both men were users, and all Presley craves is man who will love her for just being herself, with no strings attached. She dumped her first fiance a few months before the wedding and the second fiance only minutes before saying “I do.” Presley escapes through a window, half-dressed, into the Mercedes of her now ex-fiance’s stepbrother, Sebastian Foster. They share an instant spark that cannot be denied.
Sebastian and his stepbrother, Mike, are like oil and water. Sebastian wants to make the world a better place, while Mike wants to dismantle it. At first Presley has no idea that her rescuer is Mike’s stepbrother, and she is shocked to learn that everything she heard about him is untrue. Sebastian and his father are a bit estranged, however. If Sebastian wants to be CEO when his father retires and uphold his late grandfather’s beloved legacy, he needs to make nice. The lust and developing feelings between Presley and him do not bode well for a future at the helm, yet her words and actions cause him to reevaluate what he wants.
I liked this captivating story. Presley and Sebastian are a unique couple, and their steamy times are both sensual and hot. Sebastian’s father was quite a character, with his unethical actions. If you are looking for a fun, well-conceived book with characters that are easy to connect with, then add THE REBOUND to your TBR list. This is the third book from the Close Quarters series and it can be read a a standalone.
Complimentary copy provided by Romance Junkies – 5 Hearts
Another great book in this series.
We were first introduced to Presley & Mike in book 2 of the series which is about her twin Drew. This book starts off just as the wedding is about to start. Presley finds out what a jerk Mike really is does the only thing she can think of at the time, run.
I love the banter between Presley and Sebastian and their chemistry is off the charts.
A fun sweet and steamy read. I loved the connection and sizzling chemistry between the characters. A fun and entertaining storyline that hooks you from the beginning and gives you all the feels. You don’t want to miss it.
Overhearing your fiancé say he’s marrying you only for his father’s approval sets one red flag too many for Presley forcing her flee the church half-naked. Little did she know that her hot, handsome, getaway driver was the groom’s evil stepbrother and now Perfect Presley has stepped into her twin sister’s role of being directionless; lost without a plan. It was time for her to give up her perfectly planned life and embrace her fantasies. Sebastian Foster has that alpha, bad boy vibe going; hard muscles, square jaw, and eyes that strip a girl. Presley and Sebastian soon explore the most exclusive night clubs in Melbourne, partaking and seeing things that have them wanting a night of sensual sin. These two have sizzling, off the chart chemistry, setting off enough electricity to light up Melbourne. Only one night is not enough, leading to another and another until Presley discovers Sebastian was just another ambitious man using her to get ahead to get information on her ex. It’s going to take a major grand gesture for Sebastian to win back Presley and prove he really cares for her.
Ms. London wrote a fun, hot, and sexy, romance that should not be missed. She provided a tale rich with emotions, sizzling chemistry, humor, wonderful dialogue, and charming characters giving Presley and Sebastian a chance to have that happily ever after. I highly recommend The Rebound to other readers.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Everything I’ve never done, I want to do with you…
You cannot be anything but enamoured with this story. It’s fun, flirty and oh so sexy. Presley Richardson becomes a runaway bride for the second time in her life. When she found out her almost husband only wanted to marry her to be in her father’s good graces, she said no way, no how. She bolted before she walked down the aisle and to her surprise into the arms, the very hot arms of Sebastian Foster, her fiancé’s stepbrother. What are the odds of that?
Sebastian the black sheep of the family could not help but come to the assistance of this gorgeous damsel in distress, although her being half naked at the time had a lot to do with that decision. But when he discovers who she is, the stakes are higher than he anticipates. This rebound turns into something much more. Presley has a fantasy list and Sebastian is perfect to fulfill them all.
Sexcapades and drama is laid out in this story to perfection. The cherry on the sundae is the EPIC HEA.
Sexy, sinful and satisfying! With the third book in her always spicy Close Quarters series Stefanie London delights once again with a fast paced, easy to hook you story. I felt like Presley’s background other than her relationships could have used a bit more development, and I wasn’t a fan of how Sebastian’s family dilemma was left hanging somewhat, but overall I really enjoyed their story!
Presley Richardson is endearing. She found herself disappointed on her wedding day with the quality of man she was about to marry and had no option but to run. How was she to know the stranger she got to help her was the evil stepbrother she’s heard so much about?
Sebastian Foster is a sweetheart. I enjoyed him from the start and really felt for him and the family dilemma he is going through.
I recommend this book to anyone looking for a sensual read that is fast paced and filled with laughter, drama and happily ever afters.