Logan has a plan for his life. It does not include the quirky little waitress at the new bar his friends discovered. He has a lot of obligations and very little time. If he needs a female distraction once in awhile, she isn’t the type of woman he normally looks to. Despite all of this, she has become what he wants most of all.
Working to overcome all the things threatening to separate them won’t be easy. Can they find a way to meet in the middle if it holds the promise of happily ever after?
Review:
Crash...
I have to say that this book was completely adorable and hilarious! I loved how this book took two characters and went through their ups and downs and everything in-between. The way the author set up this book and the characters makes it really easy to understand and get to know the different point of views presented in the novel. I actually liked how the author presented the book through both Charli and Logan's perspective because it allowed me, as the reader, to get an idea of what both characters were going through while still retaining some of the secrecy throughout the plot.
The hilarity value of this book is huge! I love to read novels that entertain and this one definitely doesn't disappoint! The authors did a great job of creating moments of hilarity in the perfect place so that there was a great mixture of drama and humor to create a perfect combination. I seriously want to know where the authors came up with some of their scenes because I literally can't imagine creating something so funny!
Charli was a great character because she knew who she was and what she wanted from her life yet still had a vulnerability that made her seem more human instead of the perfect heroine. This was really important in this novel because of the social positions of the characters created this uncertainty within their relationship and Charli being both confident and vulnerable really worked out well with the plot and the way the authors went with the book.
Logan is presented as a character who is trying to prove to himself that he is more than the boy who grew up with less than everyone around him. This need to prove himself plays a major part in the book and I loved seeing him react to Charli who is going after his dream compared to himself who is doing the job which makes him the most money. Seriously I found Logan and Charli to be a super adorable couple and I am really hoping for another book for either them or those around them!
Overall this book was super adorable and hilarious with just enough drama to keep me interested! I can't wait to read more by these authors as obviously working together does amazing things for their novels.
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Crash by Stacey Brandon and Karen Bell
Excerpt #1
After looking to make sure both Kyle and Liv are occupied with something besides watching me, I risk another look at Logan’s table, but he isn’t there. Has he left?
It’s probably better for me if he has, but I feel disappointed nonetheless. Turning my head back toward my destination, I feel the bone wrenching shock of crashing into what must be a cement wall.
“Ugh!” I always thought it was funny when cartoon characters hit their head and literally saw stars, but for the first time I realize that it can be a real phenomenon.
Feeling myself going down, I’m soon flat on my ass and surrounded by the broken glass of several beer bottles. I’m also covered in the liquid that was previously contained in those broken bottles. Now I’ll have to leave work to shower, or risk spending all night smelling like a drunk on a major bender.
“Damn! Chuck, are you okay?”
Looking up, I realize my cement wall is tanned, muscled, and in possession of amazing gold-flecked, green eyes. “What did you call me?” I croak as I try to figure out how to get up without embedding glass into my hands. The image, of Frankenstein-style stitches covering my palms, is enough to make me take this seriously.
Running his hand through his hair, Logan sighs. Then he bends down and scoops me up into his arms like it’s nothing at all. I know I’m not heavy, but it really looks like it took absolutely no effort on his part.
“Charli, I’m so sorry. I really am.” He whispers near my ear as he continues to hold onto me and the warmth of his breath makes me shiver lightly.
“Are you sorry for calling me that stupid name again? Or for making me bust my ass?”
It’s a legitimate question and I feel the chuckle reverberate through his chest. Maybe I should be upset that I’ll have a bruised backside by tomorrow, maybe I should be upset that I now have a mess of glass and beer to clean up, and maybe I shouldn’t feel this excitement at being held tightly against the rock hard body of a shit hot guy that pissed me off so recently, but…
“Both, I guess,” he says, and when he smiles down at me, I find it hard to remember what I’d even asked him.
This man has a beautiful smile.
Stacey Brandon & Karen Bell Bio:
Stacey Brandon and Karen Bell both live in the same small Texas town on the Gulf Coast, are happily married and the proud Moms of awesome kids. Stacey owns and runs a photography studio and Karen designs and sews her own children’s clothing line. They met over fifteen years ago when they decided to turn one large professional space into a single home for both businesses.
Well, that’s all the boring facts expected to be included in an “about the author” page, right? The reality is so much more fun. Stacey and Karen and their families spend holidays together, travel together… and generally turn every situation into something crazy and chaotic. They are both fluent in English, Sarcasm and Profanity and have decided the irrefutable proof of their best friend status is how often people assume they are “together” when in public. The poor husbands are good sports about it… and might even encourage this misconception at times for sheer entertainment value.
When Karen battled cancer… and kicked its ass… in 2014, they learned to value every day and quit worrying about what others think. Do what you love! Karen is happy to take advantage of the situation though. She loves to remind everyone she “had the CANCER, dammit!” and now she can always and forever claim the last brownie ;)
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