Synopsis: LET ME IN
Grant
is damaged, selfish, and undeserving of love…or so he thinks.
Jessa
is happy, in love, and has overcome her past…or so she thinks.
Grant
and Jessa can’t stop thinking about one another since being introduced at a
party a month ago. And despite their differences, they can’t seem to stay away
from each other either. However, both are hiding secrets of less-than-perfect
pasts, fearing what will happen when those mistakes come to light. As they grow
closer, they each battle their own insecurities, and neither believes that they
are worthy of the kind of love that they both still want. So if it’s true that
opposites attract, what happens when the similarities begin to surface?
Goodreads Link: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18374952-let-me-in
REVIEW:
We meet the characters in
the first book, Don’t Let Go. Jessa is Sadie’s roommate who is dating Rob, a
member in Brady’s band. Betrayed by an ex-boyfriend, she is unsure of how to
move on. She has a past filled with hurt and lots of insecurities. For a fresh
start, she moved away from her home and her family. She is unsure if she is
ever going to be loved again. But as a result, it has caused her to form walls
around her heart and be very cautious on who she lets in. After finally opening
up to Sadie they realize how similar they are to one another and instantly their
bond forms.
Grant has pretty much lost
everyone that he cares and loves. His mother died, his father left shortly
after, his high school girlfriend vanished without a trace. He has so much
betrayal, hurt, anger and feels completely alone and unloved. His father no
longer speaks to him but financially provides for his school, while he works
for his other expenses. How a parent can do that to one’s child just baffles
me. Even after all these years, he still blames himself for his high school
girlfriend just disappearing. He has never been one for up for relationships, so
various one night stands has always been his preference. He holds on to these
letters that his mom wrote for him before she died. Aside from the memories he
has of her, it’s what keeps him going every day. Those letters make him feel
loved and give him the words of encouragement that he needs to hear.
Grant has had his eye on
Jessa for a while, but has always had this rule about not ever touching another
man’s girl. He will never make that mistake again. He tries so hard to stay
away. But at the New Year’s Eve Party, when they least expect it, at the strike
of midnight, they get one taste of each other. One taste stirs so many feelings
from deep down. Yes, Jessa is still dating Rob, it’s who she turns and goes
home with that night. But was that one taste intoxicating enough to risk what
she has with him?
Jessa and Grant try to
avoid each other, but it’s inevitable since they share the same friends. Without
a doubt there is chemistry between the two of them. How can you not. I mean,
Grant is hot as hell. You can just feel it from across the room; you can see it
from the way they look at each other. They try to deny what they feel for each
other since Jessa is still with Rob. Rob can come off like an ass, but yet he
has been there for her when she needed him. Rob isn’t someone she can easily
let go because of that. But when Rob leaves one day to pursue his own music
dream to go on tour and she doesn’t hear from him, can she let that go? She finally
realizes what he is up to and calls that relationship off.
Grant and Jessa finally
decide to take a chance at their feelings for one another. They’re just two
lost, hurt, insecure people who are incapable of love looking for comfort in
one another. The sexual chemistry is just HOT! They seem to be in sync with one
another. Grant truly cares for Jessa and puts her needs before his. The more time
they spend with each other, the closer they are starting to fall for one another.
Even with all the time they spend with each other, they are not able to fully
be open with each other. Secrets are kept, misunderstandings happen,
insecurities get the best of them. Their pasts still prevent them from moving
forward.
Can Grant and Jessa be
able to move on from both of their pasts and have a future together? Will Jessa
finally be able to let go of her insecurities or will they always get in the
way? Can Grant finally forgive himself
of the guilt that he feels? Will Grant reveal all his secrets to Jessa? Will
Grant and Jessa be able to find the love they need in each other?
I absolutely loved this
book! Grant and Jessa are just two lost people looking for someone to love
them. I was rooting for them from the very beginning. I never liked the idea of
Jessa and Rob being together. He was such a douche and didn’t treat her right. I
was excited when he finally left and Grant got with her. There were some parts
of the book however where I just wanted to smack some sense into both of them. I
just wanted them to stop playing around and get it together. I loved how the
book not only focuses on Grant and Jessa, but also incorporates the entire
gang. They continue Brady and Sadie’s story, however, it starts to develop Trey
and Dex’s story as well. She does a great job setting you up for that. Amazing job Michelle. I can’t wait for Trey’s book!
This review was done by Jennelyn.
I received an ARC for my honest review.
Purchasing
Links:
Let Me In:
Amazon: http://amzn.to/HbuoSl
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/let-me-in-michelle-lynn/1117186980?ean=2940148553045
Don’t Let Go:
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1fe4JTm
Author Bio:
Michelle moved around the Midwest most of her life, transferring from school to school before settling down in the outskirts of Chicago ten years ago, where she now resides with her husband and two kids. She developed a love of reading at a young age, which helped lay the foundation for her passion to write. With the encouragement of her family, she finally sat down and wrote one of the many stories that have been floating around in her head. When she isn’t reading or writing, she can be found playing with her kids, talking to her mom on the phone, or hanging out with her family and friends. But after chasing around twin preschoolers all day, she always cherishes her relaxation time after putting the kids to bed.
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Thank you so much girls! You are awesome! Thank you Jenn for your wonderful review :)
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