Published by Self published Genres: Romance, Sports
Synopsis:
For Jake Wrigley, the future is bleak. Some people are survivors, but he’s getting by on his bad-boy looks and charming smile. He owns a gym, gets into bar fights, and wrestles his demons with rough workouts—both in and out of the bedroom.
For Alyson Road, the future is bright. Life can only improve from where she grew up. She graduated at the top of her law class, cares for her ailing mom, and in her job, she defends those who can’t afford anyone else. Her work is thankless but honest.
Jake’s twin brother has been covering his ass for as long as they’ve been alive, but that all changes when Jake finds himself in front of the fiery public defender, his future in her hands. For the first time ever, he doesn’t want to involve his brother, finally realizing he needs to stand alone, be his own man.
Even if Jake’s never absolved of his past wrongdoings or his heart is never scrubbed of the blackness that resides there, he can do one good deed—protect the beautiful lawyer who touched his soul—until helping her nearly becomes his own undoing.
Virginia’s review:
Rachel asked me to beta read Absolution Road and I was thrilled. I know I’ve said it before but… Rachel’s writing has grown so much over the years. Her books and writing keep getting better and better. Absolution Road did not disappoint. At all.
Rachel brought so much to this story. The romance and steamy scenes we all love are there but there is so much depth to the plot. The twists and turns, emotions, drama and suspense will have you hooked from the beginning and coming back for more.
Can we talk about Jake for a minute? Jake. How can you not love Jake? Yeah he’s controlling and bossy and he knows what he wants. And who he wants. Alyson. And he has no problem telling her how it is going to be. But he is also sweet, adorable and charming and underneath it all he’s damaged, broken and hurt. I wanted to hug him and make it all better. He’s also very witty. I mean really funny at times. Like I was laughing out loud when reading. So yeah, Jake. Perfect book boyfriend.
Ok. Back to the story. Oh the emotions. Rachel sure knew how to get to me. The ups and downs had me all over the place. But that’s a good thing. I love being attached to and invested in the characters and story. An author that makes you do that- that’s the sign of a good writer. And the suspense and drama had me wanting to know more.
So, in case you can’t tell, I loved it. All of it. Read Book 1 first, Redemption Lane if you haven’t so you know the characters and what’s going on and then jump right into Absolution Road!!
Amazon link http://amzn.to/1KKbcEW
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