Yeah, I am pretty sure that Aria Cole has created my new favorite of all of her heroes in Cage West. Not only is he a pure alpha, but he's a cop. Given that the love of my own life wears his own badge, I easily fall for most men that are written as law enforcement heroes, especially when they are as sweet and sexy as Cage.
The way he is with Tessa, from the first moment- holy crap. There are no words. He literally carries her away from the tragedy that is her life. Like physically picks her up and takes her away from the ugliness. Who does that? This freaking guy- that's who. Trust me, you want to know this guy. We all need a Cage West in our lives.
As for Tessa, your heart is going to splinter when you read about the way she has been forced to live her life, the way that she has been hidden away from the outside world, and just how close she came to living the ultimate nightmare. It will almost turn your stomach to think of the vile things that she could have experienced at the hands of the man who should have been a parental figure in her life, and protected her. Instead, he forced her to live a life that wasn't fitting for anyone to live.
Aria does such a fabulous job with the romance, and the sexy times, that you are going to only be left wanting more and more from these two- or at least I know I was. This was one book that I craved just a little more of. So, it was incredibly easy for me to give this one a 5 star rating, as I do with most of Aria's books, since they all strike such a chord with me.
If you're looking for a quick, over the top, yet down and dirty read- pick this one up today, and satisfy that craving!!
Warning:
Cage is a rough and growly alpha male with a fierce loyalty for the woman he
loves. This story is a wild, twisty ride coated in sugary, Aria Cole sweetness
with a sinfully delicious dollop of sexy times drizzled on top. Snuggle in and
get swept away with Cage while he's taking Tessa!
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Blurb
Cage West has spent his entire life waiting for that one special
woman to turn his world upside down. As a detective with the local PD, he fills
his hours investigating criminals with little time left for much else. When a
tip comes into the office about a possible kidnapping at a suspiciously
familiar address, Cage is prepared to do whatever it takes to rescue the girl,
but when he lays eyes on sweet, innocent Tessa, a firestorm knocks him off his
feet. She needs him, and he damn sure wants her–for now, for life, forever.
Nineteen-year-old Tessa Talbot hasn't seen the outside world in
two years. Her stepfather keeps her under his thumb after the tragic death of
her mother, convinced she'll only succumb to all the sins the world has to
offer. He's kept her wildly untouched, and after years of sheltered
homeschooling, she's doubtful her life will ever look any different. That is
until one tall, dark, and devilishly handsome detective knocks on her door.
Scared to let him in, even more afraid to turn him away, Tessa
makes the decision of her life and decides to trust the man she's only just met
and leave the only world she's ever known behind. She's just praying the past
won't return to haunt her, he's just praying he can save her when it does.
Excerpt
"Can I
help you?" The saleswoman cooed.
"Just
need a couple things for my girl. Something to complement those pretty green
eyes, don't you think?"
"Oh
yes, we've got a few options back here that would look lovely."
Cage wagged
his eyebrows at me and nearly had me choking on a burst of laughter. He was
silly, sweet, and sexy—was there anything better?
"How
about this one?" The sales clerk held up a slinky black number with a deep
vee.
"No
way." Cage shook his head firmly. "Something a little less
revealing."
"Wait,
I kind of like that." I fingered the short hemline.
"Over
my dead body, Tessa. Saved you once, not going to do it again just because you
want to wear that scrap-of-nothing excuse for a dress."
"Well,
this one then?" The clerk held up another black dress, this one with a
high neckline and a completely open back.
"Yes."
"No way
in hell."
"Cage!"
I nudged his shoulder before swiping the dress from the woman's hands and
heading for the changing rooms in back.
"Tessa."
His throaty reply followed me.
I turned and
cast him one last glance, the fire in my eyes burning bright as a mischievous
smile danced on my lips. I ducked into the changing room and slid the latch on
the door. I didn't love the dress—I'd seen prettier ones just walking
through—but I loved the way it made his eyes light up.
I stepped
out of the dressing room a minute later. Cage’s eyes crawled up my skin, a
wolfish fire burning in his eyes. "So help me, God. If you think I'm going
to let you leave the house in that, you're insane."
"Really?
I think it's perfect." The smile on my lips betrayed me when I stepped out
of the dressing room and did a small twirl. "Don't you think?"
Silence hung
in the space between us. After a few too-long beats I spun, my gaze landing on
his.
"Jesus,
Tessa. What are you trying to do to me?" His ocean eyes crawled my body,
moving up my legs, dancing over the curves of my breasts, and I closed my eyes
in shame. Maybe he didn't like it like I'd thought he would.
I turned and
reached for the door of the dressing room, prepared to rip the awful dress off
and get out of here. I'd embarrassed myself, and I wanted nothing more than to
tuck tail and run.
"Tessa."
Warm fingertips grazed the small of my back, hovering around the curve before
slinking up my spine. Goosebumps burned through my body and heightened every
aroused nerve I had. "You're so fucking beautiful, all I can think about
is slipping this dress off you. But I don’t want to scare you, Tessa. I need you to feel safe and wanted. I want
you to feel loved."
About the Author
Aria Cole
is a thirty-something housewife who once felt bad for reading dirty books late
at night, until she decided to write her own. Possessive alpha men and the
sassy heroines who love them are common, along with a healthy dose of
irresistible insta-love and happily ever afters so sweet your teeth may ache.
Aria's
new release BLACK is the first in her modern fairy tale series. For a safe,
off-the-charts HOT, and always HEA story that doesn't take a lifetime to read,
get lost in an Aria Cole book!
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