Synopsis
When Cassie, the woman he loves, leaves him for a job in New York, Dray Warner finds his life falling apart. With nothing else to lose he takes up his friend, Barrett Mason’s, offer to head down to Mexico for some surfing and good times. But Dray’s conscience, hot temper and extreme fighting skills hurl him into a world of danger . . . a danger that could cost him his life.
Cassie Carlton was sure she was making the right decision accepting her dream job in New York. She and Dray had parted ways and while she remains heartbroken by the break up, she needs to move on with her life. But when Cassie learns that Dray is in trouble, she realizes she will sacrifice anything to save him.
Review
I first came across Tess Oliver when she had her first book in the Custom Culture series, Freefall, on sale. Hot guy on the cover, shirtless; you all know how much I love a good cover! I was immediately engrossed in the ease of her prose as well as the familiarity. This ease of reading has carried through to the third installment of the series, Dray. Tess, has a way of taking seemingly, normal everyday life events and making them fresh with strange twists and turns. However, they aren’t too bizarre leaving you thinking, “Really?” They are fun, and true to life and completely enjoyable. I am always captivated when I read her stories.
Dray really got down to the bare bones of friendship and commradery. These men in this series, Nix, Clutch, Dray and Barrett are really all each other have. They are a tight unit, always looking out for one another and it’s a delight to read about. Dray really takes some dark turns in his story, being beaten down time and time again by life.
He is a blue collar worker, spending time on the docks, trying to become a longshoreman and a fighter on the side. His strength, hard work, and determination are all things to admire. He loves Cassie, someone he has known for years, but honestly doesn’t believe he is worthy of her. Again, you may have read about a similar idea, but Dray’s character development left me floored. I didn’t think it would be possible to love any of Tess’ men more than Nix, but Dray has totally stolen my heart. He is such a fighter, through and through, and I loved when he finally defeated his internal struggles and took hold of the reigns of his life.
Dray was a delight to read and I cannot wait for Barrett’s story. Please, tell me we are getting Rett’s story, Tess!
5 enormous smacking smooches!!!
