From New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey comes TOO CLOSE TO CALL, a novella in her Romancing the Clarksons Series published by 1001 Dark Nights! Grab your copy today!
My Review: I've said it multiple times now, I love Tessa Bailey. I can't read one of her books (or in this case, novellas), without immediately grabbing one of her other Clarkson's books to reread. This series is my obsession, and I'm proud of it. Too Close To Call is yet another awesome story from my favorite author. After reading Too Hard To Forget, I was kind of hoping Kyler would get his own story. And Yay! It happened.
I love second chance stories, and this book is a perfect example. You can feel the shared history between the two, even in less than 150 pages (estimating). There is such a clear bond between them, and my heart broke for the time they had lost. Sure, you may understand everyone's motives... but that doesn't mean it doesn't still hurt!
If you're looking for a perfect lazy day read, this should be your go-to. It was the highlight of my literary day.. Well, this and the reread of Too Hard To Forget I had to do immediately following.
Cover Lovin': Fits perfectly with the rest of the 1001 Dark Nights series.
Recommendation: You can read this as a stand-alone, no problem. But do yourself a favor and read the rest of the Clarksons as well!
Final Rating: FOUR out of FIVE stars (4/5)! A wonderful read, perfect for lovers of second chances, sportsball players, and new adult.
Happy Reading!
~!~ Amanda, Novel Addiction ~!~
About TOO CLOSE TO CALL:
All-American wide receiver Kyler Tate’s life is about to change. A fairytale college career skyrocketed him to the NFL draft. Adoration and opportunity are thrown in his direction wherever he goes, thanks to being chosen in the first round by the Los Angeles Rage.
None of the accolades mean anything, though, without his high school sweetheart, Bree Justice, by his side. Four years ago, she walked away from Kyler, choosing a quiet life over the flash and notoriety his career would someday bring.
Now he’s back in their Indiana hometown, refusing to leave for Los Angeles without her. Demanding she give their life together a shot. Her heart never stopped bleeding for the love of her life, but Bree’s decision was final. Too bad their wild attraction has only been amplified by their separation, and Kyler won’t quit until Bree is wearing his ring.
EXCERPT:
“Uh...” She gave up pretending to breathe normally, her neck
ceasing to support her head. “Ky, please...”
And then she felt it. Tiny bites along the insides of her
thighs, branding her through the cotton leggings. Slow, precise, just enough
pressure. Commanding her neck to play ball, Bree looked down to find Kyler’s
eyelids at half mast, his white teeth sinking in every couple inches, his own
chest and stomach shuddering in and out, his nipples in tight points. At the
sight, the walls of Bree’s core constricted and released with enough force to
send a rattling gasp flying from her mouth.
“Kyler.”
“Bree?”
“Just...”
“Yeah.”
His double grip beneath her knees vanished, but before her legs
could fall, Kyler was inserting his hips to catch them. One arm snaked around
the base of her spine, sliding her forward and out of the machine...and then
there she was. Legs wrapped around her ex-boyfriend’s waist, heart pounding,
moisture pooled between her thighs, their mouths separated only by a matter of
an inch.
“You wore that cologne on purpose,” she breathed. “Admit it.”
His grin flashed. “Guilty as charged and unrepentant as a
sinner.”
Her gasp only widened his smile. “Bragging about sinning now,
are you, Kyler?”
“You say my name all shaken up and sexy like that when you want
me to kiss your pretty mouth.” Hunger made his tone sound like two knives
sharpening each other. “I reckon nothing has changed.”
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About Tessa Bailey:
Tessa Bailey is originally from Carlsbad, California. The day after high school graduation, she packed her yearbook, ripped jeans and laptop, driving cross-country to New York City in under four days.
Her most valuable life experiences were learned thereafter while waitressing at K-Dees, a Manhattan pub owned by her uncle. Inside those four walls, she met her husband, best friend and discovered the magic of classic rock, managing to put herself through Kingsborough Community College and the English program at Pace University at the same time. Several stunted attempts to enter the work force as a journalist followed, but romance writing continued to demand her attention.
She now lives in Long Island, New York with her husband of eight years and four-year-old daughter. Although she is severely sleep-deprived, she is incredibly happy to be living her dream of writing about people falling in love.
Disclaimer: I received a copy in exchange for a fair and honest review.
