I’m drowning in the numbness. It’s pulling me under and I can’t see the surface. It’s easier to pretend I can’t feel. And the longer you pretend, the easier it is to believe. But he wants to save me. Only he can’t. I have to save myself…and I don’t know if I want to.
Rowan Sinclair’s life has been anything but easy. With an alcoholic mother and a sleazy stepfather, it’s been her responsibility to raise her younger siblings. At twenty-one she’s chained to a life she doesn't want, but sees no other alternative. After all, what would happen to her brother and sister if she were to leave?
Trenton Wentworth sees the pain behind Rowan’s eyes. He wants nothing more than to make it disappear. To hold her. To love her. Except Rowan keeps everyone at a safe distance. But if there’s anyone that can break down the walls she’s built around herself, it’s Trent. So she avoids him at all costs. But Trent isn’t one to be easily evaded. He’s stubborn and determined. He’ll save this girl even if it costs him everything.
Love, lies, and deception.
That’s the name of the game when you’re Tempting Rowan.
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REVIEW:
I had the pleasure of reading a copy of this book and I loved everything about it. Rowan is this girl in this crap situation, but she doesn't let it make her weak. In fact, she uses her circumstances to help build her strength and determination. Of course, everything she suffers through doesn't leave her undamaged. Rowan has mastered the art of shutting off her feelings, refusing to feel anything out of fear of feeling
everything. She thinks she's incapable of love, but proves that wrong time and time again through her steadfast devotion to her little brother and sister. She loves them deeply and is determined to make their lives better than hers, and she is loved in return. I love a good romance more than pretty much anything, but the relationship between Rowan, Tristan, and Ivy stole the show for me in this book, warming my heart and bringing a smile to my face even in the worst moments.
Don't get me wrong, there's plenty of romance to go around, as well.
Steamy romance. On the floor of the library type romance. Yeah, I'll let you go with that where you will, but trust me it can't be better than the way Micalea wrote it. Sweet and sexy all at once, Trent stole my heart from page one. I couldn't get enough of his cocky, self-assured attitude, but it was those moments where he allowed Rowan a glimpse of his vulnerable side that truly won me over. He never pretended to be something he wasn't. He never played games with he, or hid his feelings. Trent loved Rowan. He'd loved her since they were kids and he made no attempt to hide that fact. A fact that scared the ever-loving crap out of poor Rowan, who feared she was too damaged to ever truly return his affections.
Another thing Rowan rarely allowed herself to do was cry. That's okay though because I cried enough for the both of us. I literally couldn't sleep after finishing his book because my nose was all stuffed up from crying.
There are twists and turns to this story that are hunted at and keep the pages turning, but you never really see coming until they slap you in the face. It's a rare thing for a book to genuinely surprise me, but Micalea accomplished that more than once. I can genuinely say that I loved absolutely
everything about this story.
Oh, and if your a fan of Trace . . . be prepared for some uber sweetness on his part, as well. *swoon*
Alright, I'll stop fan-girling now and let you take a look for yourself with an excerpt generously supplied by Micalea. Enjoy!
EXCERPT
“So,” I started, nervously fiddling with the buttons on my jacket, “what are you doing here? This isn’t exactly the most glamorous place.” I swirled my finger in the air for emphasis.
“I needed some ferret food,” he shrugged, pushing the cart forward and reaching up to push the brim of the baseball cap out of his eyes.
“Ferret food?” I questioned in disbelief.
“Yeah,” he shrugged. “I have a ferret and he has to eat.”
“Do they even sell ferret food here? And there’s a Pet-Smart right down the road, why wouldn’t you go there?”
“So many questions, Row,” he sighed, grabbing a container of orange juice and heading for the eggs. “Yes, they have ferret food here. I don’t go to Pet-Smart because if I did that, then I’d want to bring home every furry creature I saw while I was there.”
“You seriously have a ferret?” I continued to drill him.
“Yes, I seriously have a ferret. His name is Bartholomew and he’s really cute. You should come over and play with him sometime. He needs friends,” Trent grinned at me. “How are these?” He held up a carton of eggs.
“Those are great,” I answered his question. “You know, I could see you with a snake or a lizard, but not a ferret.”
Trent shuddered. “Don’t tell anyone, because it’ll ruin my street cred, but I hate reptiles. I’m not saying I’m going to go out and kill a snake because I hate them, I’m all for saving any little creature, I just don’t want one living in my house.”
I cracked a smile at that. “You’re an interesting guy, Trenton.”
He gazed down at me, studying my features. I found myself squirming at the intrusive stare. “Why did you stop talking to me, Rowan?”
Shit.
I brushed past him and grabbed the handle of the shopping cart. I walked as fast as my legs could carry me, but Trent jogged after me.
“Whoa, whoa, whoa,” he reached out, bringing the cart to a halt. “You’re not getting away that easily. You don’t want to answer the question? Fine,” he shrugged like it was no big deal, “but I’m not going anywhere.”
“Of course you’re not,” I grumbled under my breath. Trent would stick around and fester under my skin. He’d find a way into my heart, and when he did I’d have to tell him all my secrets. And when he found out what I had done…he’d hate me, and I wouldn’t blame him.
“I’m a Wentworth,” he bumped me aside with his hip and took over with the shopping cart, “and we’re incredibly stubborn, so get used to it.”
“Believe me, I’m well acquainted with your stubbornness,” I grumbled under my breath.
Trent glanced at me over his shoulder, grinning like the cat that ate the canary. Uh-oh. What had I said? “I like that you’re admitting just how well you know me. This might not be as difficult as I thought.”
“What might not be difficult?” I ground my teeth together. I swear, only Trent seemed to know what buttons to push to piss me off.
“Getting you to see that we’re perfect for each other.”
Tempting Rowan is part of the
Trace + Olivia series:
Finding Olivia
Chasing Olivia
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