Stay by Hilary Wynne
(Alexa Reed #1)
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance
(Alexa Reed #1)
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Synopsis:
Set against the steamy and sultry world of South Beach, Florida, a modern romance unfolds in Stay.
Alexa is beautiful, independent and hard to resist for serially unattached Julian. Neither one is looking for a relationship, but their palpable chemistry and instant emotional connection is too strong to ignore. For the first time in years, Julian is interested in more than just sex. He wants a relationship with intoxicating Alexa, but it’s not that simple. Not only are Julian and Alexa struggling with the intensity of this new relationship, but they also have to contend with Luke, Alexa’s best friend, whose own love for her leaves him willing to do anything to convince her that Julian is not the man for her. Luke’s determination and Alexa’s secret past threaten to tear Julian and Alexa apart as she struggles to open her heart to love. Julian and Alexa embark upon a roller-coaster ride of emotional and physical passion that both pulls them apart and holds them together. Despite their affinity for each other, Alexa fears that Julian will leave when he learns about her past and Julian is unsure he can love a woman who in so many ways remains a mystery, a woman who keeps threatening to run, a woman who can’t decide if she is going to STAY.
Alexa is beautiful, independent and hard to resist for serially unattached Julian. Neither one is looking for a relationship, but their palpable chemistry and instant emotional connection is too strong to ignore. For the first time in years, Julian is interested in more than just sex. He wants a relationship with intoxicating Alexa, but it’s not that simple. Not only are Julian and Alexa struggling with the intensity of this new relationship, but they also have to contend with Luke, Alexa’s best friend, whose own love for her leaves him willing to do anything to convince her that Julian is not the man for her. Luke’s determination and Alexa’s secret past threaten to tear Julian and Alexa apart as she struggles to open her heart to love. Julian and Alexa embark upon a roller-coaster ride of emotional and physical passion that both pulls them apart and holds them together. Despite their affinity for each other, Alexa fears that Julian will leave when he learns about her past and Julian is unsure he can love a woman who in so many ways remains a mystery, a woman who keeps threatening to run, a woman who can’t decide if she is going to STAY.
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AUTHOR BIO
Have you ever woken up one day and said, “Today’s the day I’m going to do (insert thing here)?” Well, I did, and the result is my first novel, Stay. I always thought of myself as a decent writer, and then a trip down memory lane through my ninth grade book of poetry confirmed it. I realize that I have always had a romantic side and a way with words. With support from my husband and kids (and an unspoken agreement to leave me alone for a few hours every night), I embarked on this incredible writing journey.
I’m originally from sunny Southern California and spent my summers in South Florida. I attended college at FSU and received my Masters in New Mexico. I finally settled in the Washington, DC area. My happy place has always been anywhere near the water.
When I’m not writing, I help run a business with my husband, watch an inordinate amount of sports (my kids play something 365 days a year), indulge my competitive spirit on the tennis court, and spend time with my awesome family and friends.
I am an avid reader, but find my characters feel neglected when I hang out with other author’s characters for too long. When I do read, historical fiction is my favorite genre. I love traveling and experiencing different cultures, places, and times.
I feel so blessed that my love of books inspired me to finally do something that I forgot I had always dreamed about doing.
My someday has arrived!
I’m originally from sunny Southern California and spent my summers in South Florida. I attended college at FSU and received my Masters in New Mexico. I finally settled in the Washington, DC area. My happy place has always been anywhere near the water.
When I’m not writing, I help run a business with my husband, watch an inordinate amount of sports (my kids play something 365 days a year), indulge my competitive spirit on the tennis court, and spend time with my awesome family and friends.
I am an avid reader, but find my characters feel neglected when I hang out with other author’s characters for too long. When I do read, historical fiction is my favorite genre. I love traveling and experiencing different cultures, places, and times.
I feel so blessed that my love of books inspired me to finally do something that I forgot I had always dreamed about doing.
My someday has arrived!
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4.5 stars
What an explosive emotion ride this book will take you on. I am like WOW. The chemistry between Alexa and Julian is almost like another character in itself. The supporting characters were great too. Their dialogue and interaction throughout the story make it all work perfectly.
Alex Reed is a very independent individual who seems to be dealing with a tragic event in her life her way. She sees a therapist once a week but still holds the secrets close to her. She is unable to trust anyone easily. She has her own way of coping when emotions and life get to be too much for her. As her life seems to be a schedule; when she literally falls upon Julian little does she realize that his is going to turn her almost steady life upside down.
Julian sexy business and hotel owner has been getting along just fine with his one night stands. He enjoys those. He knows what the ladies want and there is no emotional attachment. He needs to be control of all aspects of his life. But the beauty Alexa might be more than he can handle.
The emotional pull between the Alexa and Julian is seen from the first time they encounter each other. They are draw together and once they give into this pull things heat up quickly. Of course if it was just sex, they might both be able to survive but when their hearts start to feel something things get sticky.
As they decide a relationship is what they both want, it seems that every time they take a step in the right direction to make it work, they are taking two steps back. They are both to blame for this. Their relationship is a roller coaster. Alexa and Julian seem to be happy together but Alexa is barely holding on. The dark secrets that she has seem to be weighing her down. If she does not tell Julian soon, it may end things between them. And I am not sure if either of them will survive that.
When Luke decides to set in and show his true colors, he leaves a path of hurt for Alexa. Now she no choice but to tell Julian her secrets, ones that she thought no one would ever know about. Now she thinks Julian is showing pity on her. She can not deal with that. She needs to go dark and needs him to leave. But he has no plans of going anywhere. Alexa is the first person in years that has Julian wanting more out of life than just work.
I am looking forward to the next book in this series. What an emotion read that will capture you. You do feel for Alexa and all that she has been through but then how can your heart not break for Julian knowing that Alexa may end of breaking his heart. Ohhhhh until the next book then. Absolutely new fan of author Hilary Wynne.
