Readers drawn to tales of older women/younger men will be thrilled to get their hands on this sensual story set in the modeling world. Keep reading to get a tempting taste of The Model by Harlow Layne, along with my impressions of it, then add it to your bookshelf. In honor of this second installment in the Love Is Blind series make sure to visit the link below for the chance to win 1 of 3 print copies of this upcoming book too.
The moment I heard Ryder’s voice I was a goner.
As a photographer, I was used to working with beautiful people, but Ryder Williams was the most perfect male specimen that had ever stood before me. I knew without a doubt it would take no time at all for him to be the next big thing...or for him to steal my heart.
Model and photographer, we shouldn’t cross that line, but there was no stopping the passion we felt. Nothing else mattered. Not the age difference. Not that he was a client. Not even our pasts.
After my assistant caught us together, he was gone. I tried to put him out of my head, until fate threw him back into my life and my bed.
Time and time again we’re brought together, should I keep fighting or finally accept what my heart wants?
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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:
Fans of the older woman/younger man theme will find themselves captivated by this decadently delicious romance of 32 year old Lexie Keene and 21 year old model du jour Ryder Williams as it’s full of sweet sentiments while teeming with scorching sexual encounters. In a case of instalove, these two are immediately drawn to each other and undergo a rocky journey full of self-doubts and danger from her ex that kept me turning the pages frantically. While much about their journey felt familiar, the talented Ms. Layne still crafted it in a way that pulled me in wholeheartedly. Though this book is the second installment in the Love is Blind series it stands strongly on its own courtesy of a combustible main couple and their rocky road to a HEA that you’ll find yourself rooting for every step of the way.
Lexie’s the kind of heroine you can’t help but like as she’s sassy and strong-willed. She tells it like it is but still has a tender heart that’s been recently bruised by her ex cheating on her, an ex who becomes more dangerous as the story progresses. Lexie’s confident when it comes to her career but when it comes to men she’s starting to think they’ll all cheat on her eventually, which had me aching for her, and frustrated too by the barrier it put between her and Ryder. Though their initial interactions were sizzling and unforgettable, courtesy of a one-night stand, it took a bit of time for them to finally find each other again as their demanding careers kept them apart in one of the realistic issues they had to deal with throughout the story. They also had to deal with her insecurities and the ever-increasing danger Ben dealt her that kept me on the edge of my seat.
Ryder may be young in years but he left a big and bold impression on me in this story. He was sweet and charming when first meeting him, sexy beyond belief, but behind the beautiful packaging was an even more beautiful heart. He was self-assured and unafraid to go after what he really wanted...and what he wanted was a future with Lexie. From the moment he saw her he knew she was “the one” and though it was a rocky road for them he never gave up on what they could have by each other’s side. He was there for her through the good, the bad, and everything in between and each turn of the page endeared him to me all the more. He was an equally kindhearted son, modeling to make life more comfortable for those he cared about, willing to tolerate the loneliness as long as he could make things better for others. Along with that sweetness was an innate sensuality that made for lots of sizzling dirty talk too which made this story even more captivating. From the first page to the last Ryder showed himself to be a drool-worthy hero full of heart and soul that I’m still dreaming about at night.
This was the perfect story to forget all your troubles to courtesy of an appealing theme and unforgettable main couple. Sizzling and sweetness abound in a satisfying romance nicely rounded out by a bit of suspense that kept me on edge from start to finish. Surrounding this memorable main couple was a small, but equally memorable group of secondary characters. Of those, two stood out to me but for very different reasons. Lexie’s dangerous ex Ben may have started out harmless but his increasingly demanding nature quickly came to the forefront to leave her in danger and my heart racing. Lexie’s friend Raine also impressed me for her down to earth nature and a big personality just waiting to be unleashed. She and Lexie are a good support for each other throughout the story and I’d love to see more of her in the future. On a whole this was an immensely satisfying romance with a delightful epilogue that took me on a rollercoaster ride of emotions before leaving me with a smile on my face!
My rating for this is an A-
*I got this book from the author for review in exchange for my honest opinion.
AUTHOR INFO:
Harlow Layne is a hopeless romantic who writes sweet and sexy alpha males who will make you swoon.
Harlow wrote fan fiction for years before she decided to try her hand at a story that had been swimming in her head for years.
When Harlow's not writing you'll find her online shopping on Amazon, Facebook, or Instagram, reading, or hanging out with her family and two dogs.
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