Luca

"The stars seemed trivial and unimpressive next to this beautiful boy, who held my heart in the palm of his hands."

This is my first book by Nikki Summers. I didn't know what to expect, but WOW. While I love a good romance, a good romantic comedy, and a good book full of angst, I have a special place for some romantic suspense. I love to read about love between two people, but also feel uncomfortable because I'm not sure what's going to happen next. 

First of all, Chole was AMAZING. Talk about a real bad ass. I immediately loved her, and I never stopped. She made sure everyone around her knew she was capable of making her own decisions and doing whatever she wanted. She was the definition of an independent woman. Seriously, she was fantastic. I LOVE a good bad ass female character that doesn't let anyone walk all over her. 

I'd spent a life time living in the dark with my demons. 

So, can we talk about Luca? What a great leading man. I love it when they are all brooding and stand offish. He acted like a real ass, but it was obvious to everyone, but Chole that he loved her. He did absolutely anything and everything he could to protect her, and that love for her ran deep. The way he wanted to protect her, even when she insisted on not being protected was swoon worthy. 

"I swear to God, you annihilate my senses. I'm addicted to you, Chloe." 

Those steamy scenes were about to melt the freaking pages. Holy cow. Nikki sure knows how to write some hot hot scenes. These two had some chemistry brewing since they were kids, so I think that made it all even steamier. 

Overall, this book is getting a good solid 5 STARS. I give credit when credit is due, and Nikki did a top notch job on this book. It kept me on the edge of the seat, had me fanning myself while I was reading, and cheering for Chloe in all her bad ass-ness. (That's a word I just made up for her. lol) This might have been my first book by Nikki, but it definitely won't be my last. 

"The Ice King has found his hot, smoldering queen to thaw his frozen heart."