Title: Break Even
Author: Lisa De Jong
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Type: Standalone
POV: First Person – Female
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On the surface, Marley Mason seemed to have everything – an enviable career and marriage. But on the inside she was just a shell of her former self. After four years of marriage, she was left feeling lonely and unwanted. When an unlikely man started paying attention, she craved what she had been missing.
River Holtz was cocky and demanding. As a businessman, he had visions and always worked for what he wanted. When he set his eyes on Marley, he knew he had to claim her. The only problem is, she was already someone else’s.
I always love books that invoke myriad of emotions and I’m glad this book managed to do that.
River is my addiction, and whether he’s good or bad for me, it doesn’t matter. I need him. I need to feel wanted, even if it comes with a price.
River was a very sexy hero. He just have that special appeal. I was drawn to him from the beginning, even when he was an arrogant bastard lol! It was hard to resist his charm.
Sometimes, you can live a life by simply staying afloat, but that’s not what I’ve been doing; I’m drowning.
I sympathized with Marley’s situation and understood where she came from. I like how she stood up for herself and how she handled difficult situations.
I really like the story overall. I fell connected to all three characters and that helped me to be immersed in the story. River and Marley had good chemistry and their sex scenes were intense and scorching. However, I feel like the blurb might be too suggestive because I guessed the main plot correctly from the beginning.
The one who made me believe in love shouldn’t also be the one who makes me doubt it.
Break Even follows the journey of a woman taking back control of her life. It would appeal to readers who love romance with some angst.
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