4 Smooches!
Synopsis
Ethan was Ashley’s secret crush, until he became an asshole.
Asshole is too good a word for him. It’s bad enough that he stopped talking to her brother, who was his best friend since preschool. It’s even worse that he went wild and got involved with criminal types. But the worst thing of all is the way he trapped her on this ridiculous road trip.
That’s what it is. Ridiculous. It just isn’t normal for a girl to get dragged from Virginia to South Dakota in a stolen car with just $1000 in cash. With Ethan Moore, who is way too hot and way too infuriating to be tolerated. But she’s stuck with him on a trip that is taking way longer than it should, sharing cheap hotel rooms, destroying cars, and eluding bad guys.
Yep. There are bad guys chasing them. Even worse guys than Ethan, and that’s saying a lot.
Plus, she’s having trouble keeping her hands off Ethan. In fact, she’s falling for him hard—when she isn’t wanting to wring his neck.
So, for two crazy weeks, her pride, her heart, and her life are all threatened. Ashley isn’t sure which she’ll lose first.
Review
Ashley and Ethan have known each other for a long time, but when Ashley and her family think Ethan got her brother into trouble with the law, they no longer saw each other. Until one fateful day when they both happen to be at the same gas station, and Ethan’s trouble with the law catches up to him in the form of men chasing them and shooting at them. From here on out these two embark on a roller-coaster road trip, trying to escape from the people chasing them while also trying to fight their attraction for each other. Will they both succumb to their feelings? And will they escape the men chasing them?
“She has to admit that she didn’t really dislike Ethan after all. He might be infuriating sometimes, but she cared about him. A lot.”
This was an enjoyable story. The characters were really likeable and the plot was original and exciting. However I did think that maybe the story went on for too long so at some points it dragged and the ending seemed to be resolved really quickly considering how long the story and their problems go on for.
“No wonder she resented him. After spending all night in bed with her, he wouldn’t even extend to her the common courtesy of getting an erection.”
Characters- I loved both Ethan and Ashley. I felt for Ethan massively; I could feel how upset and lonely he felt because of what Ashley thought of him at the beginning and how he still looked after her and cared for her. He was strong, sensitive, brave, handsome and just a nice guy, especially when we find out what he did for Ashley’s brother.
Ashley was equally likeable. She was strong, she didn’t back down, she was brave and funny and someone I could relate to and be proud to call a heroine of the story.
“She was absolutely crazy about Ethan, and no one else had ever infuriated her more.”
Plot- the plot was original and exciting. Especially the scenes when the men caught up to them. During those times it was fast paced and I would read quicker and quicker wanting to know if they would escape again or get caught. However like I mentioned I did actually think this story was too long. There were times it dragged a little and I think a few scenes could have been cut out or made a little shorter. The ending also seemed to happen rather quickly, especially the talk with Ashley’s parents. The epilogue also wasn’t my favourite as I normally like to see the charters further ahead in their lives or in their relationships.
“I think I’ve always been in love with you. I can’t imagine life without you. You’re…you’re everything to me.”
Overall a really enjoyable story with a creative plot and likeable characters. This story will keep your attention and you will want to know how it all ends. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
Bethany
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