A review by kayla_llbr
For Everly by Raine Thomas

4.0

*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review*

When pro baseball player Cole Parker starts self-medicating with booze to treat his secret injury, he never expected therapy would come with in the form of redhead-bombshell, Everly Wallace. But Everly is unlike most girls that Cole interacts with. For starters, she doesn't throw herself at him. Despite being a huge fan of Cole's, Everly is a very guarded person. When she is not working her butt off to pay for her grandfather's medical bills, she has her nose in the books. Everly is smart, hardworking, and carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders. As Cole's therapy progresses, and Everly starts to drop her guard, their simple business arrangement turns into something more.

But there are secrets from Everly's past that not only threaten Cole's career, and their relationship, but possibly her life.

I have to say that I was really impressed by this book. One reason was the progression of Cole and Everly's relationship. Sure, there was attraction but it wasn't the main component.

I also enjoyed the fact that I wasn't forced to read description after description about how sexy and attractive the characters are. I feel like so many books feel the NEED to tell me just how beautiful the hero/heroine are. It's unnecessary and after a while is just plain annoying.

Not only was there plenty of romantic tension, but suspense that kept me rooted in my reading nook from start to finish.

If your looking for a book that has likeable characters, interesting plot twists, and plenty of action to keep you on your toes, then For Everly is the book for you!

4 stars*