Series: Now #2
Genres: Contemporary Romance, New Adult
Publication Date: Sept 30, 2013
My Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥
Once again, 26-year-old Layla Carson has the attention of a man eager to satisfy her. Ben Montrose, the hot, confident cop who gets off on frustrating her, is eager to show her just how arresting he can be. But as a reforming sexaholic, Layla’s sworn off casual hookups, and doesn’t miss the days of her early 20s –much.
Ben’s caught off-guard when the sexy, outspoken attorney turns him on and then turns him down. But the confident former Marine knows he can handle the simple seduction of a beautiful woman. He finds Layla’s weak spot – competition, which he happens to share – and challenges her to a game that could make them, or destroy them.
As they compete to crown the master of seduction, Ben and Layla discover there’s more to their game than power and foreplay. But as the stakes go up, they realize the game has changed, and they both stand to lose more than they bargained for.
My Thoughts
4.5 Bitches!
If you read the first book in this series, then you met Layla.. the bitch sister. Well, surprise surprise! This is her story. :)
Layla is tired of mindless fuck with random guys and promised herself that she's done with casual sex...
Gotta say that I love this bitch! Layla is the exact opposite of her sister Emma. She's edgy, strong independent woman that loves to sleep around with guys. I would say, she's a certified 100% WHORE. :)
But honestly, behind this tough independent is a woman who is so much more. Don't get me wrong, she's still a bitch here. lol. But You'll see a different side of her that by the end of the book you can't help but love the vulnerable-bitchy character. This kinda surprise me because helpless/doormat heroines are my thing but there's something about Layla that made me like her so much that I want to marry her myself!
She was disgusted with herself as she hung up. Emma didn’t have a mean bone in her body. Why did Layla resent her happiness? She was a strong, independent woman who had a full life of her own. She resolved to go to dinner at her parents’ house and catch up with her sister. So she had a boyfriend, and so it was Cole Marlowe. Layla could be mature about it.
I love her relationship with her sister. It was a little awkward at first but I enjoyed reading their interactions. It felt very realistic when she was trying not feel resentful and jealous towards Emma. I'm glad it was sorted out and wasn't the main focus of the story. :)
“Please … You’re so cocky.”
“Bet you can’t wait to find out just how cocky I am,” he said, winking. Layla looked away and laughed, but felt her cheeks warming.
Ben met Layla and find her different. He's used to women falling all over him so he was caught off-guard when Layla turns him down. Both of them likes to be in control, in so Layla doesn't think a relationship will work but Ben wants and her... He finds Layla’s weak spot – competition, which he happens to share – and challenges her to a game that could make them, or destroy them.
I love love Ben! Omigahhh! He's sooo adorable I just want to lick him like a popsicle! He's swoon worthy, sexy, alpha. I love that he's a pushover but not a jerk. sigh. I find it really cute that he's a little unsure when it comes to Layla.
“I’d give you the best – cupcake – you’ve ever had,” he said, meeting her eyes. “You’d be begging for more. If you want an average cupcake, find someone else. I can only give you the best.”
Both characters were strong-likeable personalities and that's refreshing for me. I thought everything won't work out and somehow they would clash but the author did a great job on balancing Ben and Layla.
“You want a guy to be your wedding date. To take to your parents’ house. To show you affection. Love. To propose to you on a rooftop somewhere and cry when you accept. That’s not me.”
I wanted to kill Ben when he said these words to Layla.. lol. It kinda broke my heart! One thing I learned after reading this book? Every bitches deserves a HEA! They just need to find the right one. :)
Overall this is way better than the first book!! The banter between these two was entertaining! So if your tired of reading whiny heroines then this one is for you! It's a light read that has the right amount of everything. A little drama, sexiness and suspense that had me on the edge!
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About the Author
Brenda Rothert started her writing career as a print journalist. She now writes Romances, some Contemporary and others with a twist of dystopian society and adventure.
Rothert lives in Central Illinois with her husband and three boys.
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