Title – Incinerate (Explosive #2)
Author – Tessa Teevan
Release Date: February 18, 2014
Cover Design: Wicked by Design
Cover Model: Joshua Saari
Cover Photographer: Josh Norris
Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/hPsctEx8jCQ
Synopsis
When Knox Wellington opens the door to Charlie Davenport, he’s not expecting the fiery brunette with whiskey colored eyes and a feisty personality. Sparks fly immediately, even though their initial meeting is nothing but hostile. Their chemistry is undeniable, but the chip on Knox’s shoulder threatens to destroy any hope of him wooing the sweet, southern volunteer sent to help with his rehabilitation.
Little does he know she’s no Southern Belle, as she gives as good as she can take. As unexpected circumstances push them closer together, heads butt, patience is tested, and flames ignite as they dance around their mutual attraction, both of them jaded from broken pasts.
They’ve both been burned before, so when their feelings of lust, desire, and wanting are inflamed in the heat of the moment, will they finally be able to get over the pain of the past or will their relationship be reduced to ashes before it can ever really begin?
*While this book is a standalone, characters from Ignite, book 1, will appear in Knox’s story.
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Review
***ARC was provided by author in exchange for an honest review***
Knox Wellington, Rugged, is sex personified. He’s the Army bad boy. He’s the player who takes who he wants and then moves on to his next conquest because he’s been burned in the only relationship he’s ever had, and he never wants to feel that kind of heartache again. But when he’s injured in the line of duty, and his life flashes before his eyes, he’s never felt more alone, but will Knox’s near-death experience change his perspective on relationships or will his motto of “fuck them all, care about none” prevent him from falling for the one person who could be his forever?
“You’ll find her, man. And I can’t fuckin’ wait”
Enter, Charlie Davenport…Charlie’s heart was broken just like Knox’s, and she’s just as leery about putting herself out there again, but when she sees Knox at a bar, she can’t help but want to talk to him; too bad he shoots her down and acts like a complete jackass, cementing Charlie’s vow to stay away from guys like him or any for that matter. If Charlie never saw Knox again, it would be fine by her, but Fate has another idea, and soon after their first encounter, Charlie’s knocking on Knox’s door, ready to help the soldier who was hurt in the line of duty and needs help getting to doctor appointments and running errands. Knox doesn’t want the help, especially from a complete stranger, so their second meeting goes about as good as their first, but Charlie is just as stubborn and strong willed as Knox, and she’s there to do a job and that’s exactly what she’s going to do regardless of Knox’s attitude towards her.
The slow burn Knox and Charlie feel for each other ignites fairly quickly, but they don’t rush in to anything, too afraid of getting hurt, but a connection like theirs won’t fizzle out easily, and when they finally feel ready to give an “us” a try, their relationship is scorching, and even though there are bumps in the road, both Knox and Charlie’s walls are torn down, and they turn out being just what each other needed for forever.
Incinerate is a fantastic read; it has everything that makes a book a must read. Tessa Teevan created phenomenal characters – there are so many layers to Knox and Charlie that at every turn of the page, readers are getting to know them just as they are getting to know each other. The dialogue is witty and humorous, and the internal thoughts are not overdone. Readers understand how both Knox and Charlie truly feel about many things through the dual points of view, which adds to the overall development of the storyline. The sex scenes are incredibly well written and not over the top; they show the depth of Knox and Charlie’s feelings for one another. Secondary characters can sometimes distract from the main ones or slow down the story, but that is not the case in Incinerate. Knox and Charlie’s friends and families are a fantastic addition. They bring humor and love as well as a bit of angst to the overall story. The text is extremely well written; there aren’t any slow parts in the book…I never felt the need to skim because there aren’t unnecessary words – the writing is captivating and fluid. It’s definitely a book readers don’t want to miss!
4.5 poison apples
Excerpt
Following after her, I find her bent over in front of the refrigerator holding the door open and staring at the contents inside. The way her ass is sticking out unleashes something inside me, and I go semi-hard just from watching her. I instantly feel the need to show her that I’m not some weak, damaged man. I walk up behind her and grab her by the waist, turning her around. Kicking the door shut behind me, I push her to the island, and if I thought I could get away with it, I’d be pressing myself up against so she could feel what she’s doing to me. She’s staring up at me with confusion in her big, brown eyes, and I wonder what the hell I’m doing.
“Hop up,” I tell her, and she complies immediately, surprising me by not fighting it.
I place my hands on her knees, spreading them and stepping closer to her so my hips are between her legs. As best as I can, I take a hold each one and wrap them around my waist, and she involuntarily tightens them around my middle, although her ass is still firmly planted on the counter. This isn’t how I imagined her legs wrapped around me for the first time, but I can’t deny that I don’t love the feel of her gripping my waist tightly.
“Arms around my neck, Charlie.” The confused expression on her face deepens, but she does as she’s told.
“What are you doing, Knox?” she asks, looking up at me, her face only inches from mine.
Swallowing hard, I ignore her question and bring my forehead to hers. “Just do this for me, okay? Don’t fight me on it. Just this once. I need to do this.”
She nods, and I’m not sure she knows what to expect, confirming it when I pull her off the counter. Gasping, she starts to struggle, and I have to brace myself against the counter to keep from falling. Jesus, this woman is so damn defiant, and it can be both sexy as hell and annoyingly irritating.
“Knox, what the hell?! Put me down!”
Fuck, I know I should probably listen to her, but I’ve gotten to this point and I’m not stopping until I can prove to myself that I haven’t completely lost all of my strength. She’s not exactly heavy, but her struggling is making it difficult to keep my one good arm around her as I make my way down the hallway, heading into the guest bedroom. Somewhere along the way she stops struggling, apparently having given up and figuring that it’s just easier to let me do this.
I’m slightly out of breath by the time I get to her bed, and I’m more than happy to release her from my arms. Relief washes over me when she plops on the bed, bouncing once. Whether the relief is from having been able to do it or from having freed myself of her weight. Either way, I’m fucking ecstatic, and even though I’m breathing heavy, it was a small victory for me and my bruised ego.
I begin backing away from her because I know the verbal assault is coming, and I don’t blame her, but I don’t regret it.
About the Author
I’m a twenty six year old book junkie who is also obsessed with sports. Bengals, Buckeyes, Reds are my teams! I work for the government during the day, hang out with Air National Guard on the weekends, and have been married to my own book boyfriend for over seven years. We currently live right outside of Dayton, OH with our two cats.
If I’m not writing or looking through tons of photos of hot men, all in the name of research, then you can probably find me curled up with my Kindle, ignoring the rest of the world. I love my sports almost as much as I love my books. My other obsessions include red wine, hot men, country music, and all things Grace Potter.
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