She's been broken by her past. He's been breaking for as long as he can remember.
Together, they can make each other whole--or destroy each other.
When his best friend asks for something, Dane rarely says no. But babysitting a newly sober Scout Grimes for three weeks isn't exactly a normal request. And with their history, it's a recipe for disaster. Not to mention, she's drop dead gorgeous and he can't touch her.
There are few people Scout trusts as much as Dane Guillot. He's always been her safe place, where nothing can hurt her. He's also been the only man she's never let herself want--screwing up their friendship isn't worth one amazing night together.
They have too much history, and too much personal baggage to ever work. But if they are willing to take a chance on love--it might be worth the risk.
She
was broken, lost and scared – and he was always her safe.
Scout
had just came out from rehab, and she was thrown into Dane’s. Not exactly what
she expected, but her brother was busy. She had always trusted him, she never
felt more secure and safe than in his arms, it was only him who could fight all
her nightmares away. She knew he wouldn’t hurt her, and no one, even her
brother, could understand her the way he does. He had been through it, and
survived it unscathed. She wished she could do it too. But, Dane is also the
man she could never want. He is her brother’s best friend, and destroying their
friendship because of something not sure would not be a good idea.
Dane
can never say no to Atti, especially when it comes to Scout. So bringing Scout
into his home for three weeks isn’t really something out of the ordinary. He
had been taking care of her since then, but looking at her right now, all grown
up and pretty – it will just stir up trouble, especially when he needed to put
his hands off her. Is he strong enough to do it?
When
two broken people who had too much baggage, too much history and too much issue
find their way into each other’s arms – will it ever work? Will the risk be
ever worth it?
They
can’t be together – he was a manwhore who sleeps around and leave girls, and he
was to valuable in her life for her to lose him. Dane’s fear was Atti – how can
he possibly tell his best friend that he wanted his sister when all he ever
asked him was to keep her safe and sober?
They
were a bomb waiting to explode. And don’t hate me if I tell you, I was waiting
for her to slip – after all, she had been slipping in the past. The darkness in
her past was too much, and it was too painful for her to share to anyone else. She
even couldn’t share it with Dane, which I really feel sad about. The fact that
she felt safe around him, and he’s the only person she could trust and still
she couldn’t tell him about that night.
I
wasn’t really happy with Atti in this novel. He cares about his sister, enough
to put her Dane’s care since he won’t be around much because he was too busy
with his book. But he never asked her what happened, what drove her into to do
it. I wish he took the time to be with his sister, and talk to her, I knew it
would have helped her move on, and bring them closer to each other.
Scout
had bottled it for a long time, and it was a surprise, when she finally asked
for help. She tries her best to stay sober, to clean up her mess, and not to be
tempted by Dane. But she had wanted him ever since that night, and ever since
she was a kid. Question is – will she be ready to cross that line?
I
love the both of them – two people who need much love in the world. No matter
how they lacked it, and how they seem to be broken, they were already enough
for each other. They were the perfect match, and I love watching them jump out
and take the leap – well, more of some baby steps because none of them are ever
ready to make that major leap with both eyes open, or close. It took one angry
Atti, and a fatal accident for them to realize that they were done walking around
their emotions.
This
story is short, and I savored it in one sitting, unable to have myself to set
it aside. Reading the blurb, I knew I’d love this part of the series, which
thankfully could be read as a stand-alone. The sexual tension gave enough hit
to spice up the romance, and the anticipation of the much-needed happy ending
gave me all the reason to adore this novel!
✪Complimentary Copy was given in exchange for an honest review.✪
Nazarea Andrews is an avid reader and tends to write the stories she
wants to read. She loves chocolate and coffee almost as much as she loves
books, but not quite as much as she loves her kids. She lives in south Georgia
with her husband, daughters, and overgrown dog.
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