valencia Writes

The story: Rashida has always played it safe when it comes to relationships and life. She’s never “misbehaved” – until one chance meeting with a hot guy named Elliot turns her cozy life upside down.

Elliot wants to do right by his family, but he also wants to create a legacy of his own. When beautiful Rashida walks into his world, nothing will ever be the same.

This novel was so well written and engaging from the start. I enjoyed the inner dialogues from each of the main characters. Their thoughts brought forth a sense of realism when it came to their insecurities and fears. There is some witty banter to enjoy. I also loved the intelligent and thoughtful narrative.throughout the novel.

The author creates realistic characters with faults and flaws. The reader cares enough to root for their budding relationship. She also does a great job with vivid descriptions, but they are not so detailed that the reader gets bogged down in the minutiae of the environment. Mostly, the descriptions help to set the scene and drive the narrative forward. The details are relevant to the story and/or the character. It’s not placed in the narrative as a way to fill the space between one scene and another.

Oh…. and that first sex scene – wow. Just wow. It is a masterclass in making love. A dissertation in desire. It was sexy without being too explicit for the contemporary romance genre. Passionate, sexy, wanton, and exactly how it should be written for mainstream contemporary romance.
The ending is fulfilling and well earned.
I recommend this novel