Jake has never left anyone behind--will Addison be his first failed rescue?
Rescued by Love
The Ryders Book Four
Melissa Foster
Released Jan 11, 2017
World Literary Press
Addison Dahl is excited to return to Elpitha Island for her best
friend Gabriella’s wedding. A weekend of sun and fun is just what she needs
before setting out on her newest adventure—roughing it in the wilderness.
Addison is tough, she’s independent, and she doesn’t “do” feelings toward men.
But lately her friend—and Gabriella’s brother-in-law—sinfully sexy and
ornery-as-hell Jake Ryder has been the star of her late-night fantasies, and
she can’t get him out of her mind. It doesn’t help that the chemistry between
them is scorching hot. With any luck, a few days in the wilderness will snap
that craziness out of her head.
As a top search and
rescue professional, Jake Ryder spends his days saving those in need and his
nights in the arms of willing women who offer nothing more than a few hours of
sexual enjoyment. But there’s only one woman he wants, and he’s spent the last
several months trying to get beautiful, smart, and sassy Addison to give him
one sinful night. He’s sure one night will lead to more.
The night of the
wedding the heat between Jake and Addy ignites, and they’re powerless to resist
their explosive passion. Wild kisses, sensual touches, and heartfelt
conversations brings them closer together, and when the weekend ends, Jake is
determined to keep Addy close and make her his. But Addy has other
plans...
The spicy scent of Jake’s cologne overrode the
aroma of grilled meats and casseroles Gabriella’s relatives had spent all day
preparing. Jake rested his elbow on the bar beside her, brushing his muscular
forearm against hers and sending ripples of awareness to her core.
Who was she kidding? There was no distracting
herself from the biggest distraction of them all.
“I think there are still a few guys you haven’t
danced with yet.”
Of course Jake would go straight to pushing her
buttons.
“I’ll have to take care of that, won’t I? Gab’s
brother, Niko, is looking awfully hot tonight.” Niko was the epitome of a Greek
heartthrob. Tall, dark, handsome, and as touchy-feely as the rest of Gabriella’s
warm and loving family. He was also a shameless flirt.
Jake ground his teeth together, nearly paralyzing
her with a blistering stare.
“I haven’t seen you dance all night. What’s the
matter? Not into sexy island girls? Because I’m pretty sure that guy over there
by the tree bats for the other team.” She enjoyed taunting the lion, even if
she didn’t want to get too close. Her pulse beat wildly, and her fingers ached
to grab him by the collar of his dress shirt and yank him down for what she
knew would be an incredibly hot kiss. She tried to keep from dropping her eyes
lower, but she was no match for the enticing ever-present bulge beneath his
zipper. The one that became even more prominent when they were near. And damn,
she liked knowing she had that effect on him.
He leaned in close, his warm breath coasting over
her cheek. “I’m not into dancing, but if you keep looking at me like that you
might find yourself getting up close and personal with more than you can
handle.”
She lifted her eyes to his, which had gone coal
black, and she swallowed hard against the lust threatening to pour out her
mouth. Addy was used to controlling every interaction and reveled in holding
her own and taking what she wanted where men were concerned. Or at least she
always had, until the King of Hotness standing next to her came into the
picture. Jake definitely threw her off her game. Lately, when they were
together, she caught herself wondering if what she was experiencing were actual
emotions rather than impulses. That was one thing that had kept her from taking
their flirting to the next level. His relationship to her best friend was the
other. But boy did she want to cross that line. It had been way too long since
she had been with a man, thanks to Jake. Every time she came close
to satisfying the urge to feel the weight of a man pressing down on her and get
lost in the throes of passion, goddamn Jake swam into her mind, stealing her
focus and killing the moment. Her fantasy had become her own
personal cockblocker.
In an effort to reclaim the upper hand and prove he
did not rattle her, she dragged her eyes over his chest again
and said, “I have yet to meet a man who comes close to being what I
can handle, much less more.”
The edge of his lips twitched as if they might
quirk up, but he clenched his jaw, making the muscles beneath his dark scruff
jump. He shifted his eyes away just as Niko headed toward them with a warm and
inviting smile, making those jaw muscles work double time.
Niko nodded at Jake and offered his hand to Addy.
“What kind of brother would I be if I didn’t dance with my sister’s beautiful
best friend? Care to join me?”
“I’d love to.” Addy reached for his hand, taking
pleasure in the tension rolling off of the man who had yet to ask her for aa
single dance but had no trouble inviting her into his bed.
The attraction between Jake and Addie cannot be denied, no matter how much she tries to ignore it. He's been propositioning her for months, but she refuses, thinking it could damage the relationship between her and Jake's family. She finally gives in thinking it will be just like all her other one night stands, but Jake wants more than one night, and so does she. It was interesting to see Jake change his playboy ways so easily while Addie struggles with losing her independence if she is in a relationship. I loved the way she slowly realizes that loving someone, being with them and sometimes needing their help does not take away from who she is or what she wants. My only negative is that she was a bit too stubborn for me and it was frustrating the way she kept pushing Jake away.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book. I was not compensated for this review, all conclusions are my own.
Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA
Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and
heartwarming contemporary romance, new adult romance, and women's fiction with
emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the
last page. Melissa's emotional journeys are lovingly erotic, perfect beach
reads, and always family oriented.
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