Embracing the Change (River Rain, #6) by Kristen Ashley ~ Book Review with Excerpt
He decided never again, and then he met her.
Embracing the Change, an all-new emotional River Rain novel from New York Times bestselling Kristen Ashley & Blue Box Press is now live!
That Kiss…
Gorgeous New York socialite, Nora Ellington has been waiting a very long time for her happily ever after.
So long, she’s given up on it and has decided, even though she’s the plus-one friend without benefits to a man she’s head over heels in love with, an HEA will forever be out of her reach.
Handsome billionaire Jamie Oakley thought he’d had two happily ever afters in his life. However, neither lasted long, and both ended in tragedy. He’s not about to try it again or put his children through the trauma Jamie has learned from experience undoubtedly will come their way.
And he’s made this decision even if the woman who’s become his constant companion is a woman he loves straight to his soul….and wants with everything that is him.
But then, one night, Jamie loses control and kisses Nora.
He can’t go there.
She can’t go on without it.
They’ll never be the same.
Or will they?
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His fork clattered on his plate, the sudden sound surprising me so much, I gave a slight jump as Jamie turned fully to me. “Right, we’re here.” Oh dear. I wasn’t sure what “here” meant. But I was sure I didn’t want to be there. He carried on. “I know you don’t want to talk about it, and I’ll give you more time, but I do want to talk about it. However, for now I’ll just say, I can have you as I’ll allow myself to have you.” As he’ll allow himself to have me? What on earth did that mean? “And in so doing, I have you,” Jamie continued. “You mean something to me. You’re mine. You’re a part of my life. You’re a member of my family. And I think you know I take care of those I love, Nora. That being the man I am, I cannot countenance this jackass annoying you or taking your time or infiltrating your life in any way that does not involve the children you share. Am I being clear?” You’re mine. I take care of those I love. You’re… Mine. Those… I… Love. “Nora,” he called. “Am I being clear?”
I have been anxiously awaiting Jamie Oakley and Nora Ellington's story. These two have been dancing around one another for a while. Everyone could see how attracted they were to one another, but for the life of them, they couldn't figure out why they weren't doing anything about it. Then, all of a sudden, they weren't speaking to one another, so with a little creativity, their friends and family put a plan in place to make them figure things out and hopefully act on what everyone else saw.
In EMBRACING THE CHANGE, we learn much more about Jamie's past and family life. I have to say the little twist that Ms. Ashley gave us makes so much sense on why Jamie and Judge are the way they are and A.J. is the way he is. A lot is going on within the Oakley family. Some of it has to do with Paloma, who doesn't get an actual ending, so I am wondering if she will pop up again at some point...maybe she will be the last of the 1001 Dark Night's Books, and it will end in a tragedy instead of a Romance. One could hope, can't they LOL.
Nora, oh, how I adore her. From Cartier Sunglasses to Jimmy Choo Shoes, she has style and class, and she doesn't mind speaking her mind but staying classy while doing it. Not only does Jamie have family issues, but so does Nora. Between her ex-husband and her three grown children, she has a lot going on, but she is there for Jamie in any way he needs her.
Let's talk about their chemistry. For me, this is what can make or break a book, and boy, oh boy, do these two have chemistry. You can feel the heat between them right through your Kindle. The sparks they let off can ignite a flame in the rain; they are so hot together. I highly advise keeping an ice-cold glass of your favorite drink next to you while reading.
I recommend this book to readers who enjoy STEAMY Contemporary Romances, Friends to Lovers Romances, Single Parent Romances, or Billionaire Romances.
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