Title: All That I Am
Series: Men of Monroe #1
Author: Rachel Brookes
Author: Rachel Brookes
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: May 20, 2017
Blurb
A kickass
home décor boutique – tick
A sassy
mouth and absolutely no filter – tick
A wall so
strong no man could ever tear it down - tick, tick, tick!
Or so I
thought.
Until I
meet Detective Ben Hunt, the owner of exquisite blue eyes, a god-like physique
and a seductive smirk that makes me weak at the knees. He charges
into my life like a force of nature. No matter how hard I try to keep the walls
up around my heart, he’s made it his mission to shatter them. I have no chance
of resisting him, but I would make sure I won this tug of war.
Which was
what I wanted.
Right? When
did the idea of losing myself to him start to sound so good?
I wish Ben
was the only battle I faced. There’s a reason this small town needs a good
detective. One way or another I’m going to have to brace for impact, because no
wall I build can stop the new threat thundering toward Monroe.
After all,
secrets only stay a secret for so long around here.
My Opinion
It seems like I've been waiting to read this book for forever. I was first intrigued when I saw the cover and added it to be TBR pile back then. However, after that the release got pushed back numerous times until I could finally get my hands on a copy this week. After all that waiting, I'm pleased to say All That I Am was definitely worth the wait.
This book kept me hooked from the first page until the last. I fell in love with the characters, and the hint of suspense was balanced perfectly to create another level of depth. The book was well-written, and I continue to enjoy this author's work. It's not my first and it won't be my last.
With regard to the characters, I loved Ben. He was clearly an alpha male and was fiercely protective of those he loved, yet he also remained likeable and not overbearing. Somehow, the author managed to make him tender and sweet on top of being an alpha type. His concern was genuine and he wasn't just a caveman.
As for Sasha, I liked her. She made me chuckle a few times with her attitude--especially during the incident in the police station and a wet bra. Her mouth got he in trouble a lot, yet it was balanced with the walls she keeps around herself because of her childhood. I liked the contrast of sassy confidence and vulnerable woman.
My only minor quibble is I did think there were a couple of plot holes in the suspense element. Maybe I missed something, but I won't go into that here to avoid spoiling things. (You can see my full review with spoilers hidden over on Goodreads).
Anyway, it's something minor that could be fixed with a couple of sentences of extra explanation. Moreover, considering this is fiction, it doesn't really bother me.
Overall I really enjoyed this book. It was worth the wait and I'd highly recommend it.
4
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