Can a secret crush . . .

Jo Walsh has loved Cameron Mitchell for as long as she can remember. Whether front and center in her life or on the periphery, the tall, brooding artist has made his presence seductively and irresistibly known. But whenever they start to get close, Cam pulls away. Jo’s tired of keeping her feelings in a box Cam is afraid to open. If he wants her, he’ll have to prove it. And if he doesn’t, Jo will need to know the real reason why . . .

. . . become the love of a lifetime?

How do you walk away from your soul mate? Cam wishes he knew. No matter how far he runs from Jo, he can’t resist looking back at the silver eyes that seem to see right through him. But as well as Jo thinks she understands Cam, the dark truth about his past is something she shouldn’t have to handle. Cam’s sure that setting Jo free is the right thing to do. Too bad his heart has other ideas . . .

 

My Rating:

Favorite Quotes:

 

In their two-member club, sarcasm was like the secret handshake.

The last fifteen years or so had taught her that hope was a sneaky bitch who sidled up to you, ingratiated her way into your good graces, only to shove a knife in your back when you least expected it.

His outside might be pretty, but his inside already knew what ugly was all about.

He walked toward his bike like the devil had a warrant for his arrest.

His knee bounced like Mexican jumping beans had hatched in his pants.

My Review:

 

This one surprised me, I didn’t think I would be able to fully appreciate the main character of Cam as he started off rather toxic and obnoxious. Silly me, I should have known better, but this author is a wily minx who played me like a piano and conjured some gasp-producing sensual scenes as hot as a lava flow. Her writing style is smartly paced, clever, compelling, wittily amusing, and hits all the feels. I am her newest groupie and will gladly buy whatever she’s selling.