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This book was just one sex scene after another (& not badly written at all). Unfortunately, the hero is super-macho to the point of being obnoxious; his prediliction for talking during sex and anal sex really
annoyed me to distraction. The heroine is so weak-willed that I wanted to slap her! She can't say no to sex with him, even though he left her 5 years ago, & she actually blames herself! Girl, get a backbone! These two are the macho king and the drama queen of all time. The sex scenes are the only redeeming quality of this book.

Slade has waited 5 years for Jessie to turn 21, and that day has arrived. But he's afraid his sexual preferences will scare her. It turns out sex isn't their problem, but his job is.
I'm a fan of strong men, but Slade was over-the-top arrogant. He took the 'I know what's best" attitude to the extreme. After coming back into Jessie's life, he continued to lie and manipulate her. Definitely a man who is sexy in a book, but I have no desire to meet one like him in real life. The sex is hot and the romance has its sweet moments, so I didn't completely dislike it.

Leigh gets men on all kinds of levels, the kind of men like the BDB who aren't afraid to be MEN, to express themselves in ways that make women uncomfortable. There are some great scenes between Slade and his friends Jazz and Zack, guys he grew up with in foster care. Overall I really liked this one. Available in e-book and print (Samhain Publishing).

Leigh loves the "coming of age/long lost love" story line, and I admit it's one of my favorites also. Some would say Slade is an arrogant SOB, but he came across as a guy who knew early on what he wanted and for decency's sake, waited until she was of age before he went after her. The emotional stakes are high in this book, too, and it was fun to see a strong guy fall really hard.

Slade was Jessie's life, the first love the filled her heart and soul and bound her woman's spirit. Years of waiting culminating in an incredible weekend of sexual abandon...teaching her everything she needed to know to be his woman and branded her as Slade's woman for life. Jessie was certain Slade had to love her.

Until he whispered the lie, the ultimate betrayal, and walked away only to wed another woman.
Now five years later Slade returns, his soul has withered without Jessie's presence and now he'll have her, one way or the other. The love for her, the fierce overriding hunger and need consumes his heart and binds his soul. No matter the obstacles, Slade will get her back

Whater it taked. Whatever he has to do.

Loved the book can't wait for the next one in the series.

excellent read....strong characters.