I read this in a pick it for me challenge. I've had this author on my 'maybe' shelf for quite awhile and I'm glad I got the prod to pick up this first in series book. Many thanks to Linda!!The premise sounded like just the kind of book I love...and for the most part, it really was. Chloe finds herself beaten, battered, scared and running one night when her car runs off of the road during a rainstorm. When Chase happens to drive by and notice the car in the ditch, the modern day knight in shining armor stops to help. But Chloe obviously has trust issues...and that huge bruise on her cheek is a dead giveaway as to what kind of trouble she's running from.Chase is one of the Sullivan clan...eight unbelievably gorgeous and highly successful siblings who are the stars of this series. Chase is a famous photographer who is losing the love of a new model in his bed in every city. When he saves the damsel in distress, love just seems to fall into his lap. But of course, Chloe gives a token resistance to the obviously perfect man who want to save her from her past.I loved the beginning of this book. The reason I couldn't love the rest of it is because it was just too stinking mushy lovey dovey for me...and I'm a romance fanatic! I'm in love with love! But this entire book takes place over a four day period. By day two, Chase is ready to settle down and make new Sullivan babies and just needs to convince Chloe (during the next two days) that her beaten face and lost soul are safe with him. It was just too unbelievable. This woman had been mentally and physically abused by her ex husband, and she needs some down time. Needs to learn to stand on her own. In my humble opinion. But the dialogue between Chase and Chloe is almost gag-able at times. The sex was way hotter than I expected, in a good way...a very good way! Light erotica, lots of dirty talk and even a little fun "do you trust me" bondage made for a very good time! But even during the hot and heavy sexual scenes, there was always the underlying mush. Maybe it's just me, but a BJ just isn't...romantic. It's hot, it's definitely a turn on. But a guy saying I love you while your lips are on his junk makes me think he needs to just hush! Sometimes fast and furious and simple lust are good for every relationship. I definitely plan to continue with the series. I'm looking forward to getting to know the rest of the siblings. I hope Ms. Andre keeps the heat level the same during the next books. I've found it very hard to find an author that writes a good slap and tickle erotica and playful, sexy bondage without going into BDSM too far. I like a little kink, but it's nice to keep it more realistic and true to what I would actually be comfortable with instead of living someone else's fantasy. Which is exactly what I got from this read!
