***5 ‘Rough and Smooth’ Stars***
That’s exactly what Elliott Redeemed was, rough and smooth, sweet and smexy and heart breaking while making my heart all kinds of wonky and twitterpated. It had it all and then some. From page one I was totally immersed into the story, and even when I had to take a moment to process all that was going on, I couldn’t wait to dive back in and see how everything worked out for Elliott, Kendalee and Daniel and in the end, it was all worth it.
It’s no secret that I’ve loved all of Scarlett Cole’s men, but Elliott has just shot his way past all of them. Even with all of the demons that plague, and believe me he’s got a lot to battle, his heart is absolutely golden. He’s got an interesting alpha AF thing going on, but it’s a little different than the norm and totally works in his favor.
I totally admired Kendalee. This woman is strength, determination and heart personified. Most people would break under the weight that she is carrying, and it isn’t that she isn’t bending and twisting all over the place, because she is, but she refuses to give up and it’s all because of her son. He may be in a bad place, but she refuses to give up on him.
And then there is Daniel, Kendalee’s son. My heart broke for him. All that he’s dealing with and attempting to come to terms with is nothing a child his age should, but to watch as he took the steps to work through it all was amazing.
Kendalee and Elliott’s journey was a bumpy one, especially with all that they were dealing with, but it was a worthwhile one. They helped each other figure out just want they wanted and who they wanted to be for themselves, each other and even for Daniel, who plays a huge role in their relationship and how it’s evolution. It was sweet, smexy and though there was drama, it was low on the angsty scale which I liked considering all that going on already. The big bump in the road wasn’t a surprise, but I loved what came out of it and where they were at the end of the book.
This one was an emotional roller coaster of a ride from page one, and I will say here that some will have issues with the subject matter that is dealt with throughout the book, but I think that Ms. Cole presented it all in a respectful and non-gratuitous manner. But the serious is well balanced out with humor and heart and this may just be my favorite of Ms. Cole’s...so far anyway. We do get to spend time with the Preload guys and their women, which was fun to get a little deeper insight into their relationships with each other. Nikan and Lennon are the last men standing and though Nikan’s is next, I’m not sure whose book I’m looking forward to more. The set up for Nikan’s has me wanting the book, like yesterday, but Lennon is the one stuck in my head. Regardless, I’m making mental grabby hands for their books and can’t wait to see what’s in store for them.
~ Copy provided by the publisher & voluntarily reviewed ~
Elliot "Pyro" Dawson burns up the lead guitar like a legend. But the nickname Pyro isn't just a clever play on words. It's much darker. A past he's fought like hell to overcome.
Grocery store cashier Kendalee Walker is at her wits end and homeless. She's watched her fourteen-year-old son, Daniel, go so far off the rails, he can no longer see the tracks.
When the two are brought together, attraction flares, but can Elliott find the family he never had with the sexy woman and her son, or will he fall back on dark habits?
Book Summary
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published By: St. Martin’s Press
Release Date: August 29th, 2017
Series: Preload #2
ISBN: 1250154871
Scarlett Cole is a contemporary romantic suspense / contemporary romance author (represented by Beth Phelan at The Bent Agency). Author of the Second Circle Tattoos Series. The Strongest Steel was a Best Debut Goodreads Author Finalist 2015, and Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #1 Contemporary Romance Pick for 2015.
When Scarlett isn't writing, she spends her time reading, hoarding mason jars, and working out to off-set an epic sour candy habit.
Having travelled the world for work and fun, Scarlett is a citizen of both Britain and Canada. A true city-dweller, she considers Toronto and Manchester home and likes to set her books in vibrant locations such as Miami and Los Angeles.
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