Theo Silva. Rowdy bull rider, notorious ladies' man, scorching hot trouble wrapped up in a drool-worthy package.
And he's looking at me like I might be his next meal.
I'm almost free of my toxic marriage and have sworn off men entirely. So all I see when I look at Theo is temptation served up with a heaping side of heartbreak.
The man is hard to trust-and even harder to resist.
Make that impossible. Because Theo is persistent. And no matter how hard I try to freeze him out, he melts my icy exterior and pulls apart all my defences.
Then I spend the singular hottest night of my life with him.
It was supposed to be a one-time thing.
A secret.
But that little plus sign is going to make this secret impossible to keep.
And he's looking at me like I might be his next meal.
I'm almost free of my toxic marriage and have sworn off men entirely. So all I see when I look at Theo is temptation served up with a heaping side of heartbreak.
The man is hard to trust-and even harder to resist.
Make that impossible. Because Theo is persistent. And no matter how hard I try to freeze him out, he melts my icy exterior and pulls apart all my defences.
Then I spend the singular hottest night of my life with him.
It was supposed to be a one-time thing.
A secret.
But that little plus sign is going to make this secret impossible to keep.
Title: Reckless (Chestnut Springs #4)
Author: Elsie Silver
Publisher: Bloom Books
Publisher: Bloom Books
Original Publication Date: June 9, 2023
Expected Publication Date: December 5, 2023
Review:
I want to thank NetGalley and Bloom Books for supplying me with an egalley of this book to read and review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
Theo Silva is young, and definitely not what Winter Hamilton needs or wants in her life. But when the two get thrown together because of their mutual family connections, the attraction is undeniable and sparks fly. But over a year later, Winter has a secret that will change Theo's life and when it's revealed, he does everything in his power to show her he's what she needs in her life.
I have truly enjoyed all the books in the Chestnut Spring series. I just love the characters Silver creates. Their personalities are fun. And the conflicts within their relationships are very real. So given the chance to read this next book in the series, I jumped on it.
Now, can you read this book without reading the others? Yes, it can definitely be a stand alone. But, in truth, I feel like it's important to read the others and learn about all the side characters. Plus, you get a glimpse of Winter in the other books that really helps you understand her in this one. And the others books are just so much fun and funny and sexy!
Her pacing is great. I flew through this book. She injects funny and sexy and emotion that keeps you wanting to turn the pages. Her writing flows well and I was never bored. As a matter of fact, I finished this within 24 hours, even with work and other life events. I honestly never thought I'd enjoy small town, horse riding, country themes but Silver has truly shown me how much fun it can be.
Theo, he's younger than her other male characters. I kind of like that about him. But despite this, he still comes off as mature. He has his flaws, for sure, which I was happy to see because, really, who wants perfect since it doesn't truly exist. But he is kind and caring and definitely wants to show Winter she's worth being worshiped and loved. Plus he's so witty and charming. He makes me laugh, and makes Winter laugh, which I love. Winter is a character we've seen before. Her name has always followed her personality: Cold. But when it comes down to it, there's a lot of heat beneath that ice. She's spent her life holding people back because she never thought she was good enough and never wanted to cause ripples. But once she separates herself from her abusive marriage and her family, she finds herself opening up and becoming so much more personable than I would have ever thought possible. I loved her growth in this book. She was like a flower that learned to open and face the sun, becoming warm and welcoming the more she let people in.
Silver really knows how to write sexy without it coming across as total smut. She weaves in the scenes to help sow the connection between Theo and Winter. And it especially shows Winter's growth because she has always been about sex not being for her. Theo shows her she can be worshiped and pleasured. And she really does come alive under his ministrations.
I think my favorite part of Silver's books is how they focus on the family unite. For Theo, the Eaton's are a found family. While he still does have his mom, he's been mentored by one of the Eaton brothers for a few years. And this is where he has found a home. I love the gatherings Silver creates. I love how there is banter and love all around the family table. And I adore how they welcome people into their home and treat them like they belong. I saw this in Jasper's book and now it's continued to Theo's book.
For me, Silver truly knows how to write a love story. I'm looking forward to reading more from her (and maybe even venturing into her other series to learn a little about Violet Eaton!).
Author:
Canadian author who loves a good book boyfriend and the sassy heroines who bring them to their knees. Connoisseur of charged looks and lingering touches. Big fan of witty banter. Horse girl through and through. Fully convinced that it's always wine o'clock somewhere.
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