*****5 Stars*****
Juliette is held to ransom by her mother's ridiculous emotions and lives for fleeting moments of freedom, in secret.
Leo lives his life as he wants. Held accountable by no one, he releases his frustrations in the cage.
Through a series of coincidences, Juliette and Leo's lives cross and suddenly it's like a veil has been lifted. Even though Juliette is feeling differently about her life, it's not that easy to change.
I loved Leo! He's a great character and with his secret past (only alluded to with the merest of details) he's so intriguing. I yearned to know more and we are fed little snippets but not enough to quench my need.
The emotional ties between not only Leo and Juliette but also between her and her mother and her all but absent father, ensure there's plenty of drama.
If I had to provide any criticism, it would be that I felt the last couple of chapters felt a bit rushed to me but quite honestly it doesn't detract from the over all story.
The book ends on a cliffhanger with the promise of some of the answers I've been hankering after. Book #2 is due to be released in 2016 and I'll be eagerly waiting to get my hands on it.
Reviewed by Vivienne Kauffer
Synopsis
Their lives were destined to collide.
Juliette Salinger lives her life entirely on her mother’s terms. Everything from what she wears to who she dates is determined by what is deemed appropriate for their social standing.
Look a little closer.
Juliette isn’t cut out for that life. She lives for moments of reckless abandon to escape the crushing pressure of never being good enough.
Leo Ashlar appears to live his life entirely on his own terms. He’s a bartending bachelor and undefeated fight club champion.
Look a little closer.
He’s haunted by a tragic past and hides his demons even from those he loves.
When Juliette’s duplicit worlds collide with the handsome and untouchable Leo, both are impacted in ways they couldn’t foresee. Juliette’s life begins to unravel. Can Leo help her build a new one, or will his past be their ultimate demise?
Juliette Salinger lives her life entirely on her mother’s terms. Everything from what she wears to who she dates is determined by what is deemed appropriate for their social standing.
Look a little closer.
Juliette isn’t cut out for that life. She lives for moments of reckless abandon to escape the crushing pressure of never being good enough.
Leo Ashlar appears to live his life entirely on his own terms. He’s a bartending bachelor and undefeated fight club champion.
Look a little closer.
He’s haunted by a tragic past and hides his demons even from those he loves.
When Juliette’s duplicit worlds collide with the handsome and untouchable Leo, both are impacted in ways they couldn’t foresee. Juliette’s life begins to unravel. Can Leo help her build a new one, or will his past be their ultimate demise?
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