Amy K. Rogers

Title: Embrace Me
Authors: Ann Marie Walker and Amy K. Rogers
Publisher: InterMix
Series: Chasing Fire #3.5
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:

"Embrace Me" by Ann Marie Walker and Amy K. Roger

My Thoughts.....

This was one happy ending to a well written 'Chasing Fire Trilogy' especially after what all had happen to Alessandra and Hudson in the earlier series. This continuation in this 3.5 is full of fun and the passion [hot, sexy and steamy] that these two had for each other was something that will be thought about long after the read especially after what they had gone through [from the other series]
'from tragedy, betrayal and blackmail.'

Now that Allie and Hudson are married why were they planning another happy event? What will happen as it seems like Allie has a little too much on her plate? Will these two get the wedding they want especially after what had happen to them earlier? What 'adventurous idea' did Allie have up her sleeve that Hudson didn't know about? To get the answers to all of these questions and more you will just have to pick up this good read to see what all this is about. I don't want to spoil it for you!

I loved the take charge[alpha] that Hudson has and that planning of their wedding was simply off the chart...well done. To really know what has gone on earlier in this well told story I would suggest the reader reads all three series first before reading this last one. However, "Embrace Me" alone is a fun and yummy read.

I received this book from NOR for an honest review.… (lisätietoja)

Review courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales

Quick & Dirty: A magical summer romance, fast forward 10 years later, high stakes business, family obligations and a very grown up romance.

Opening Sentence: There were few things in life Hudson Chase couldn’t control.

The Review:

Alessandra and Hudson met one year on her family’s summer vacation. She was a rich girl and he was a boy from the wrong the side of the tracks. Fast forward ten years later and Hudson has moved to Chicago and he runs into Alessandra again. Both are immediately attracted to each other again. Before I go anything further I have to say this was my negative with the book, I don’t like cheating on any level. Even when the authors make the person being cheated on the villain, it’s just not my thing at all. Don’t get me wrong, Alessandro’s fiancé rubs you the wrong way from the start. There really isn’t anything redeeming with him at all and by the end of the book he is a total douche. So honestly, I didn’t feel bad for him, but I think any real relationship that starts off as cheating is doomed.

However, this is a book and clearly not real life. That being said, I did really enjoy this, at first I was a little afraid I would get some Fifty Shades vibes. But, the authors threw in some jokes about Fifty Shades and it made me like this book even more! Whew, was this book hot, totally not for young readers, this is adult all the way. Plenty of steamy sexy times that might make you blush. It felt a little like an insta-love, in spite of that the backstory about them being each other’s first love helps you get over that feeling quick. I feel like I should have caught on to some of the things that happened in the book quicker, so I am just going to blame those love scenes as to why I didn’t see the end of the book!

There were several layers to the book; Alessandra is engaged to Julian who is taking over her family business, so clue number one that he might not be all that great. Julian acts like he really can’t stand her and other than her family no one appears to really like him. Alessandra clearly struggles with doing her duty to her family and finding her own niche in life. Hudson has gone from the wrong side of the tracks to a self-made billionaire. As he puts it, he is in the business of acquiring things. Hudson does act like a douche a couple of times in the book, however I like that he admits and apologizes almost right away when it happens, plus he doesn’t do it again.

Alas, that ending, sigh totally designed to suck you in and make you have to (that’s right have to) read the next book which is not out yet, but they so graciously put in a sneak peak. I fully admit that I want to and will read it as soon as it comes out because I just have to know what is going to happen. The book ends with a bit of a cliffhanger and a lot of things up in the air. So if you are looking for a romance that is just tad bit more than just a romance, and you enjoy cliffhangers than this book is for you!

Notable Scenes:

“She shook her head. It was mistake, a brief lapse in judgement. Nothing more.”

“She made it all the way to the cab before the first tear fell.”

FTC Advisory: Penguin Intermix provided me with a copy of Remind Me. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.… (lisätietoja)