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Arrest (2014)

by June Gray(Favorite Author)

3.09 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0425272133 (ISBN13: 9780425272138)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Berkley Trade

series

DISARM

review 1: 41/2 starsArrest is the 2nd novel in June Gray’s Disarm series. It is only slightly less angsty then Disarm but just as sexy and an intriguing a read. We catch up with Henry and Elsie Logan as they embark on their new lives in Denver Colorado. Elsies’ kicking as and taking names in her job and Henry begins his time in the police academy. They've made some headway in settling down and creating the husband and wife bond, but outside influence that they face with their work lives begins to impinge upon their solidarity.Once again, we get the story via dual POV which is something I most always feel contributes to how deep we get to know all of our main characters.As the story-line opens, It appears Henry has made some headway in facing his demons, but it doesn't take long... more for him to pull away from Elsie. When these two encounter obstacles, they are relatively huge and are tests that can make or break a marriage. In same cases, they are facing the standard new couple, new jobs, new lives that most couples face when they have life events changes to work through, but in the first months of their marriage. It really never gets much easier for them.But, key items that would make or break any relationship are compounded by lack of time together, working hours that create time constraints on their connecting In some cases they are not at all on the same page and the communication breakdown is epic. Issues they face are accelerated and they face multiple tests and more doubts about fidelity, the possibilities of parenthood. fair warning though, you be frustrated with this couple, both together and as individuals.Once again, they are faced with the decision of continuing on as a couple, status quo, versus doing what MIGHT be best for themselves as individuals. I think I held my breathe a few times wondering if they could, or if I even wanted them to continue on. Another heartbreaking chapter in Henry and Elsie’s lives. Alas, Elsie and Henry are so closely tied, their identities are so connected , it would be monumental for them to separate and to NOT try to work it out. June’s writing, storytelling and character development skills are again breathtaking. Her dialogue is always on the mark and I think really allows us readers to get a clearer picture of our characters.Arrest is NOT to be missed if you read Disarm. I recommend this series (overall a 5 star series) in the romance/erotic genre
review 2: My heart! MY HEART! My poor heart went through a stiff beating from June Gray's ARREST. As if things in Disarm aren't enough, what I hoped was a smooth sailing HEA between Henry and Elsie was too much to hope for. This couple had many many things they had to work on before they even get to that blissful place we all imagine married book couples have. Old demons coming back to the surface, babies, job situations, miscommunication, pride, stragglers and a bunch of other stuff that throws a wrench on all of our perceived notions about happily ever after. The best part about ARREST is how believable Henry and Elise's story is. It's not glossed over nor is it exaggerated. Theirs is a story that could happen to anybody and I'm sure that a lot of us can relate to their struggles one way or the other. Henry, to begin with, is already a fragile and vulnerable person. His childhood was rough and going to war certainly didn't help his disposition. Joining the [police] force is masochistic IMO because the cases he worked on dredged up a smorgasbord of issues, I'm surprised Elsie still managed keep it together for them. The thing is, Henry carried some of his demons in his marriage to Elise so you can only imagine how trying that can be for Elsie. Now Elsie's a good gal but she's no martyr so she's reached her limit once or twice and I loved how she basically gave Henry the finger, cuing him him get his shiznit together or she's OUT! Girl's got some balls and I loved her for it! Henry sure irritated me a bit, I mean stop with the antics already! You got a great girl, apply what you've learned in therapy, man and make. It. Work!The series is also mildly erotic and for someone who is so wary of sexed up novels, JGray sure has her own style of making intimacy not just erotic but emotionally sweeping too. Every sex scene between Henry and Elsie is a revelation of some sort and it's not just a physical expression of their love, frustration and sometimes even anger at each other. It's beyond sex, ALWAYS, a true depiction of "making love" if you get my drift. I can't express how fiercely I love Disarm and now ARREST. I'm not a big fan of angsty tales and I sure hate emo characters but for some reason I loved Henry and Elsie. I believed in their love, their struggles are very real and even on those moments where they're acting childish and petty, I understood where those emotions are coming from. I rooted for these two like a rabid sports fan! Disarm and ARREST to me is the epitome of contemporary romance and a definite must-read. less

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