ABOUT THE BOOK
I’m done waiting around. You’re mine. No more games or pining over someone else when it’s me you want. You won’t remember his name after I get through with you.
Lily knows exactly what she wants in life. To graduate, land a high-paying job, and forge her own way. Nothing will distract her. Until the ultimate playboy, billionaire Sebastian Dubree, barges in. Not to be overlooked, Lily’s longtime crush, Jackson, decides she’s worth the fight.
Reluctant to succumb to either, she quickly becomes a challenge to conquer.
Lily must decide between the familiarity of her childhood longing or the newly discovered passion ignited by the dominant CEO. But can she surrender without losing herself in the process, or will someone take matters into his own hands?
Boundaries blur between desire and resistance in this gripping coming-of-age romance, leaving readers yearning for more.
MY REVIEW
He’s a goner and a man on a mission. She’s doomed to lose more than her heart.
Sebastian Dupree is a billionaire player with no sense of compassion or boundaries. When he encounters Lily, a woman who knows what she wants and it isn’t him, he becomes determined to make her his. Lily, though talented and ambitious in her advertising career, lacks the ability to read the room and recognize the depraved intentions of some men in her workplace and beyond. This vulnerability makes her the perfect target for Sebastian, who disregards love and others’ opinions.
The story is a familiar trope of an entitled billionaire preying on an innocent, naive virgin. The story is engaging, but an element of immaturity pervades the story, leaving me annoyed. Despite being a successful businessman, Sebastian displays unwarranted tantrums and unjust jealousy, which undermines his intelligence and charisma. In addition, his stalker-like behavior is no better than the actual stalker portrayed in the book. The non-consensual nature of his “seduction” scene left me feeling uncomfortable, and the presence of Jackson in that room remains perplexing.
Lily displays moments of resilience and determination while pursuing her career aspirations. However, I am disappointed by her lack of assertiveness in standing up for herself. I really wanted to see her take charge of her own destiny and confront Sebastian’s questionable actions more forcefully.
Eli, Sebastian’s twin brother, was more protective toward Lily than Sebastian. His genuine concern for her well-being added depth to the story. Cici, Lily’s best friend and roommate, unfortunately, seemed more interested in encouraging Lily’s relationship with a billionaire rather than being a true confidant. As for Jackson, Cici’s brother and Lily’s crush, the timing of his advances felt awkward, especially after the bedroom scene.
Despite the shortcomings I expressed, if you enjoy a book with steamy sex scenes and some suspense, it might be worth giving this book a try.
Thank you to Ms. Rosa for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.
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EXCERPT
I hit a wall. A solid, warm wall that smells dreadfully sinful. Before I have time to process, two firm hands are on my shoulders to steady me. “Hey, watch where you’re going” comes the deepest, sexiest voice imaginable, which would be incredibly hot if the words spoken were anything other than rude and demanding. Looking up, which is crazy, considering I’m one step higher, I freeze as my eyes land on a dark, handsome god of a man who looks like he wants to commit murder. What is it with me and jerks tonight?
His eyes get bigger, and his brows furrow as soon as my shocked gaze meets his. He has short black hair that’s longer on the top and styled perfectly. His menacing eyebrows are folded downward from scowling at me. The dark scruff that shadows his face is so sexy, trimmed razor straight, accentuating his perfectly chiseled jaw. Mentally slapping myself, I apologize.
“Crap, I’m so sorry. I didn’t see you there.” He doesn’t release his hold.
“That’s because your head was down. Your eyes should be looking forward.” His voice is hard and demanding.
Flustered and—I reluctantly admit—slightly turned on by his strong, firm grip and penetrating stare, I stand there frozen in place. After what seems like minutes but I’m sure is only seconds, I snap out of it and apologize again. “Sorry, I’ll watch where I’m going from now on.” The words rush out as I pull away to leave, this time keeping my head up. I think I hear him say something else behind me, but I don’t stop. Running into one of the hottest guys I’ve seen in a while should’ve been the highlight of my night. Instead, I’m more irritated. Do all good-looking men have a license to be an ass?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bethany Rosa raised four amazing daughters before fulfilling her dream to become a writer. Her goal is to ignite passion in readers through her erotically charged stories. When not immersed in writing, Bethany finds joy in life traveling the world alongside her husband of 25 years. Home is divided between the mountains of Montana and the Arizona sunshine.
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