Rook Walsh is TRAGIC
Because life so far – just sucks. Some girls get parents. Rook got the foster care system. Some girls get Prince Charming. Rook got an abusive frog. Some girls get lucky…
Rook got a second chance.
And she took it. Because when fate throws you a bone – you grab it with both hands and run.
Antoine Chaput knows the minute he spies Rook in his photography studio that she’s got The Look. The dark and desperate look he must have to land the exclusive TRAGIC media contract.
Rook is paired up with top model, Ronin, and he’s everything her abusive ex-boyfriend wasn’t. Patient, gentle, happy, attentive, and sexy! He knows exactly what to do to make Rook blush for Antoine’s camera.
Rook’s luck changes in an instant and suddenly she’s the darling of the modeling world. It’s a dream job to go with a dream guy and all she has to do is look pretty and follow directions. But there’s always a price to pay – and Rook is about to get the bill.
New Adult Contemporary Romance *Mature Content* Recommended for ages 17+ due to sexual situations and language usage.
My Thoughts:
This was a great start to a new series!
I wasn't sure what to expect going in. I had been told that this was a New Adult book, but when I read the synopsis, I wondered if it would end up being borderline erotica. Although, I do read the occasional erotica book, I still want to know prior to reading any book, what I am getting myself into. Although, this book did have a few sexy times (and the main characters have a sexy job), I would still say it fits in the NA category.
First off, I really like Rook's character. This girl has been though so much, and she is still a sweet, yet strong, young woman with a good head on her shoulders. She did what she had to in order to survive. When she first met Ronin, I thought to myself, "oh no, is Rook going to turn into a different person now?" It's not that I didn't like Ronin, exactly, it's just that sometimes the heroines change (in a bad way) and/or become a different person, just because they meet a hot guy. I didn't want Rook to lose any of those good qualities.
I wasn't sure what to think about Ronin. He wasn't a perfect guy, and he did have his flaws. While he was sweet and tried to make sure his girls were okay, sometimes I felt like he was a bit too controlling, and this bothered me a bit. I found myself worrying for Rook, because of that. I have to say that a minor character- Spencer, totally stole the show for me! I really loved that guy and almost want to jump ahead in books, just so that I can get to his story next.
I am grateful and happy as to how Rook handled the events in the end, and stayed true to herself and her goals. She knew what she needed in life, and didn't sway from that. Hopefully, she will continue to grow and become even stronger as the series progresses. I know that I am really looking forward to the next book, Manic.
3.5-4 Stars
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