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A review by theeclecticreview
Reverse Pass by Maggie Rawdon
5.0
Holy smokes! I want a reading buddy like Ben. Again, I'm late to the game with a sexy hot series and I definitely plan to go back and read the previous books. Ms. Rawdon has been added to my favorite author list.
Due to bad decisions and a big sacrifice for his team, Ben is temporarily suspended from the team and out of housing. Who saves the day? His sister's best friend, and his long-time crush. Ben is so adorable. He has been crushing on Violet since he was 12 years old. Watching him flirt with her and challenge her resistance at every move is sweet and exciting as he slowly wears down her resolve. Not that she fights too hard. After all, who can resist such a virile, and charming man who cooks, provides treats, and is hopelessly devoted to Violet?
Violet hasn't seen Nora's little brother Ben since he was a gangly kid, so she doesn't hesitate to let him stay with her. Big mistake. Ben is no longer a boy. He is an irresistible hunky man who is extremely off-limits. Ben is not at all what she expected and Violet is instantly attracted to him. However, nothing can happen between them. He's her best friend's baby brother whom she is supposed to be helping out, not fantasizing about him. Not to mention, she doesn't have the best record with men. But fate is a funny thing and she needs to stop lying to herself.
Ben really steals the show with his sexy sense of humor, his patience, and his slow, careful pursuit of Violet. The player-turned-romantic theme is a keeper and the whole romance book research seduction scene...Yum!!! Ben has it bad for her and my heart ached for him when she kept making bad decisions. His desperation is so evident when he thinks he's scaring her off with his honesty and attraction, but he doesn't push and gives her space. Violet's thoughts and hesitations are understandable as well as her fears and insecurities, but the chemistry is undeniable as they reminisce as old friends and slowly connect on a deeper level as lovers. But then the author makes it more interesting when Violet's douchebag ex comes back to claim her again. Don't worry. Love prevails as Violet finally faces her feelings and there is a perfect HEA.
As supporting characters go, Violet's fabulous friend and roommate, Joss, has an excellent way with words that had me ROFL. She's Team Ben the whole way and calls Violet out on her bullshit. I want to see Joss find her equal. It's sure to be an exhilarating ride!
I highly recommend this superbly written sweet steamy romance with an ideal book boyfriend who loves with all his heart and the woman of his dreams who falls for her destiny. Book 1 of the series, here I come!
Thank you to Ms. Rawdon for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.
Due to bad decisions and a big sacrifice for his team, Ben is temporarily suspended from the team and out of housing. Who saves the day? His sister's best friend, and his long-time crush. Ben is so adorable. He has been crushing on Violet since he was 12 years old. Watching him flirt with her and challenge her resistance at every move is sweet and exciting as he slowly wears down her resolve. Not that she fights too hard. After all, who can resist such a virile, and charming man who cooks, provides treats, and is hopelessly devoted to Violet?
Violet hasn't seen Nora's little brother Ben since he was a gangly kid, so she doesn't hesitate to let him stay with her. Big mistake. Ben is no longer a boy. He is an irresistible hunky man who is extremely off-limits. Ben is not at all what she expected and Violet is instantly attracted to him. However, nothing can happen between them. He's her best friend's baby brother whom she is supposed to be helping out, not fantasizing about him. Not to mention, she doesn't have the best record with men. But fate is a funny thing and she needs to stop lying to herself.
Ben really steals the show with his sexy sense of humor, his patience, and his slow, careful pursuit of Violet. The player-turned-romantic theme is a keeper and the whole romance book research seduction scene...Yum!!! Ben has it bad for her and my heart ached for him when she kept making bad decisions. His desperation is so evident when he thinks he's scaring her off with his honesty and attraction, but he doesn't push and gives her space. Violet's thoughts and hesitations are understandable as well as her fears and insecurities, but the chemistry is undeniable as they reminisce as old friends and slowly connect on a deeper level as lovers. But then the author makes it more interesting when Violet's douchebag ex comes back to claim her again. Don't worry. Love prevails as Violet finally faces her feelings and there is a perfect HEA.
As supporting characters go, Violet's fabulous friend and roommate, Joss, has an excellent way with words that had me ROFL. She's Team Ben the whole way and calls Violet out on her bullshit. I want to see Joss find her equal. It's sure to be an exhilarating ride!
I highly recommend this superbly written sweet steamy romance with an ideal book boyfriend who loves with all his heart and the woman of his dreams who falls for her destiny. Book 1 of the series, here I come!
Thank you to Ms. Rawdon for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.