Blurb
Sophie Grates has never had it easy, but she’s finding her way through life one step and one day at a time. That is, Until Nico comes in and flips her world upside-down. He forces her to see you cannot live life from the outside looking in, and sometimes you have to step out onto the ledge so you can really enjoy the view. Nico Mayson knew the moment he saw Sophie Grates that she was the one. His whole life, he has been judged by what’s on the outside, so finding a beautiful woman who sees the real him only makes his feelings that much stronger. Nico knows the kind of man he is, and the things he is capable of, and he will do everything in his power to help Sophie fight her demons so they can have their happily ever after. Everything in life worth having is worth fighting for.
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Review
One by one, Aurora Rose Reynolds has given her readers the Mayson brothers’ “BOOM” moments; the exact instance when they know they had found their other half. Out of all of the brothers, Nico seems to be the one who is a disbeliever from the very start; he thinks it’s all a joke, but all it takes is him finding someone’s cell phone to realize that the story he’s heard from his grandfather and father all these years is the god’s honest truth. He finds his boom as soon as he meets sweet, innocent, and shy Sophie Grates, and now he’s on a mission to make her his because “she’s the soft to my hard, the light to my hark, the blatant innocence to my rough…”
The Mayson brothers are some of my favorite book boyfriends. They are alpha to the core and take what they want without apology. In that respect, Nico is just like the rest of them, but what makes him a bit different than his brothers is that he’s edgier than the rest; it’s who he is, and he doesn’t apologize for being honest with people in his crass and brisk way. He has badass written all over him down to his tatted up body, faux mohawk, and no bullshit attitude. But he also knows how to deliver the sweet, which makes him the perfect man to melt your panties and warm your heart.
Sophie is not your typical Mayson girl; she’s lived an extremely isolated life out of fear. Her past has not been easy for her, and she believes that living an unexciting life is the best way for her to cope. She has no experience with the opposite sex, so when she finds herself being pursued by Nico, her instincts tell her to run, but if there’s one thing readers know about a Mayson, they don’t give up until they claim what’s theirs, and Nico is more relentless than the other three brothers. He knows Sophie needs to be handled with care, but he also knows that if he doesn’t keep after her that he’ll lose her before she even becomes his.
Nico and Sophie’s relationship starts out slowly, and I loved watching it develop. Whenever she wants to pull away, Nico works that much harder to make her see what they have together. Witnessing Nico break down Sophie’s walls is probably what makes me love Nico the most. One would think that because Nico is the one least convinced about the Mayson “curse” that he would fight it with everything he has, but he doesn’t, which is such a refreshing choice made by Aurora Rose Reynolds.
I have to admit that I don’t usually enjoy stories that involve insta love and predictable plotlines, and although there are aspects of both of those items in the Until Series, I’ve loved every book – every couple that Aurora has introduced me to. There’s just something about her writing and her characters that lures me in from the beginning. Until Nico is a bit like Until November in the sense that there is a suspense element; since Nico is a bounty hunter, it makes sense that it would be an aspect of his story, and while, the villain is easily identifiable, it still is interesting how it all plays out.
Until Nico is a fantastic addition to the Until Series. Nico is the ultimate alpha hero, and even though Sophie is quite a contrast next to him, she evens him out, which makes her the perfect heroine. Just like the rest, there’s a great blend of smut, romance, and “alpha talk.” The Epilogue hints at where the series may go, and I can’t wait to see how it will all play out. But first, I will be anxiously waiting for Kenton’s story.
A review copy was generously provided in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 poison apples
Excerpt
I look around and see a guy staring at me. He’s about my age, not much taller than my five feet five inches, cute, and wearing a suit and tie. I start to wave to see if he’s the one I’m meeting, but then another guy catches my attention. He’s about six three and huge, and I don’t mean just in height; his body looks like it’s been chiseled from stone. He’s wearing black boots, washed-out blue jeans, and a white t-shirt, and every piece of skin exposed is covered with tattoos. His ears have those gauge thingies in them. His dark blond hair is cut low on the sides, and the top is in a fauxhawk. His jaw is strong, with a few days of stubble, and his eyes are so blue that they almost look like contacts. He is beautiful in a way that is unusual but no less gorgeous.
His eyes come to me before looking away quickly, and the next second, they come back to me and do a head-to-toe sweep. I gulp at the intense expression on his face. I glance past him to the other guy—or at least try to—but Mr. Tattoo starts towards me, blocking my view. I want to take a step back, but I can’t go anywhere. Then I see my phone in his hand.
“This yours?” he asks.
I nod like an idiot. He shakes his head, running his free hand down his face, and then his eyes sweep over me again.
“You have got to be fucking kidding me,” he says, seeming upset.
I look down at myself, wondering how I could’ve offended him. I look normal—or my working-outside-the-house normal. When I’m at home working, I wear baggy sweats I cut off to make shorts or pajama pants that hang off of me along with tank tops or T-shirts. The few days a week I get out of the house, I like to dress up or at least wear heels.
“This cannot be fucking happening,” he growls, and I wonder if he is completely crazy.
“What?” I ask, finally finding my voice. I have to tilt my head way back; even in my four-inch heels, he still towers over me.
“You.”
“Me, what?” I ask, confused.
“Never mind. Who is this?” He presses the button on my phone, the screen lights up, and a picture of Jamie Dornan wearing nothing but a pair of jeans takes up the screen.
“Um…that’s Jamie,” I reply, wondering why he is asking but too afraid to ask him; the look on his face isn’t very inviting for conversation.
“He your man?”
“I wish,” I mumble under my breath and hear him growl.
My head flies back as I search his face; his jaw is ticking, and his knuckles of the hand holding my phone are turning white.
“What does that mean?” he asks.
“That’s Jamie Dornan. He’s playing Fifty. I don’t know him.” I feel my cheeks heat up and look down at my feet.
What the hell’s wrong with me? Why am I not afraid right now? I have been scared of virtually everything my whole life, and now, when I should be running for cover, I’m not scared at all. Just a little embarrassed.
“I don’t have time for this,” he says, and I don’t know what he’s talking about, but I all of a sudden really want my phone out of his hand before he crushes it to smithereens.
When I look up again, I see that he is walking away. My eyebrows come together, and I wonder what he is doing. Then I realize he still has my cell.
“Hey! You can’t steal my phone!” I run after him, grabbing his arm.
He looks down at me then stops short. I’m completely caught off guard when he wraps an arm around my waist, pulling me flush against him. His free hand goes into my hair and pulls my head back, and then he kisses me. No, not kisses—he consumes me. My body starts to buzz like someone just plugged me into an electrical outlet, and I start to feel lightheaded. When he pulls his mouth from mine, I gasp, my fingers going to my lips.
“What was that?” I whisper, looking into his eyes.
“What’s your name?” he asks, still holding me close.
“Sophie,” I tell him, my answer spoken behind my fingers.
His body is as hard as a rock against mine; I can feel every muscle, every contour, and it takes everything in me to keep breathing. I realize this is the first time in my life I have ever felt small, my curvy figure never having allowed it before.
“Sophie,” he repeats, standing up to his full height and pulling me with him. I look around and wonder if time has stopped for anyone else. “My name is Nico.”
“Of course it is,” I say, staring into his amazing eyes, thinking that a guy who looks like him would have a name like that—cool and hot, something that rolls easily off your tongue but is hard to forget.
“I’ll see you when I get back into town, Sophie,” he says as he lets me go, making sure I’m steady on my feet.
“What?” I ask, looking around again.
“Here’s your phone.” He hands me my cell, and I’m still a little lightheaded when he starts to walk off again. I watch in a daze as he leaves, but then he turns around to face me from a few yards away. “Sophie?”
“Yeah?”
“Change the picture on your phone,” he demands before he turns and disappears into the crowd.
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Cash Mayson had forgotten how it felt to be loved Until Lilly came back into his life. And now that he remembers, he will do everything within his power to keep not only the woman that he loves, but also his children.
The power of love is a beautiful thing.
About the Author
Aurora Rose Reynolds is a navy brat who’s husband served in the United States Navy. She has lived all over the country but now resides in New York City with her Husband and pet fish. She’s married to an alpha male that loves her as much as the men in her books love their women. He gives her over the top inspiration everyday. In her free time she reads, writes and enjoys going to the movies with her husband and cookie. She also enjoys taking mini weekend vacations to nowhere, or spends time at home with friends and family. Last but not least she appreciates everyday and admires it’s beauty.
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