A review by thebusybookmom
The Rebel by Kelsey Clayton

5.0

Clayton realized that only an alpha male can fully appreciate the tough, fierce, and firecracker personality that makes up Tess. Asher Hawthorne is all man, and is drawn to Tess right from the beginning.

Tess has been one of my favorite characters since we met her at the beginning of the series. Her quick wit, ability to love unconditionally, and undying loyalty are just a few of her wonderful traits. She has high walls that she has had to build due to always being last from her parents. She is dealing with a traumatic experience that her family just blows off.

Asher is grappling with an injury that has affected his future in football. He is trying to figure out where he wants to go in life with the question of professional football in his future. Just wanting to feel better for one night he meets Tess. They are explosive coming together for their one night. Neither can stop thinking about each other, but recognize that it was just one night.

Start the school year where Tess has to repeat her senior year, and Asher starts his new job as her English teacher. What happens next is a love story that can only be looked at as Fate. Tess gets her great love while dealing with her demons. Asher learns that Tess is everything he never knew he needed. Can they keep away from each other? Can they keep it on the DL? Read the book to find out! I promise you WON'T be disappointed!