Title: Exposure
Author: Kelly Moran
Genre: Adult Romance
Publisher: Indie
Publication Date: January 18, 2016
Source: Author via Pump Up Your Book
His best friend… … … …
Billionaire photographer Noah Caldwell has spent ten years biding his time for the chance to tell his best friend Raven Crowne the truth.
Billionaire photographer Noah Caldwell has spent ten years biding his time for the chance to tell his best friend Raven Crowne the truth.
He wants her. With the threat that brought him to her in the first place finally behind him, they begin a hot affair he’s only dreamed about. And
But as their passion deepens and turns into more, his past rises up from the shadows to claim one last victim
“A sexy, emotional romance that tears up the pages.” ~KIM KARR, New York Times Bestselling Author.
*A stand-alone novel with a HEA*
“We were supposed to be finished. I know, but I can’t seem to quit you.”
Exposure is sexy, captivating and provocative. This is a story of love, passion, and mystery that will have you hooked from the first page. From the moment I read the blurb, I knew this would be a book worth reading.
Raven Crowne is the sole proprietor of an Art Gallery. She suffers from a paralyzing fear of strangers, especially those of the male persuasion. She is slowly recovering from the state of depression that she had experienced for years. Her fears contributed to her need for control, especially in the bedroom. In light of this, it must have been a bit discomforting when she began receiving sexy and steamy anonymous notes for the five years on her birthday and on the odd occasion. (Who is this mystery man and why hasnโt he revealed himself?) The only man she trusts is her best friend since college Noah Caldwell.
Noah is the only child of a New Jersey senator. He is a billionaire whose wealth came from inherited money and monies he earned from his adventure start-up company. What he feels for Raven goes beyond mere friendship, but he never made his feelings known. His reasons for not telling her how he felt was understandable and proved that he did care. He too had a need for control, which should prove interesting when he and Raven got together.
From the moment I met Raven, I found her an interesting character. She overcame the issues from her past to become the successful businesswoman she is today. On the business front, it is evident she is in control, however, in regards to her personal life it was a constant struggle. Noah is a likeable character. I loved how he was protective of Raven, although there were times when I thought his behaviour was a bit too obsessive. This proved overwhelming for Raven as she had a hard time reconciling her feelings for him. There were things about Noah that Raven was not privy to. She would soon discover that here friend was selfless and would lay down his life for those he loved.
I enjoyed the interaction between the characters, which at times was intense, hot and steamy. The dialogue was good and the pacing was perfect. There was never a point where the story dragged. What made the story even more exciting was the element of danger included in the story. It had me turning the pages because I was eager to discover how that aspect of the story would unfold. Their pasts were proving a hindrance to their being together. Theirs was a case of trying to make a relationship that started out as a trial into something worth fighting for.
Verdict:
This is an emotional friend to lovers story that is loaded with lots of hot and steamy scenes. The writing, which is solid, held me captive throughout the entire story. This was an incredible combination of steamy erotic romance, drama, suspense and emotional healing.
This was my first time reading Kelly Moranโs work, and it will not be my last. I loved this story, would definitely recommend it.
I received this book from the author via Pump Up Your Book. My review is voluntary. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.
Nadene's addiction to reading began at an early age, when a family friend gifted her a copy of Wuthering Heights. From that moment she was never without a book.She will read anything as long the material is compelling enough to hold her attention. She gained many experiences through the pages of the books she had the opportunity to read.She created this blog to share her love of books with like minded individuals hopes that in sharing reviews of the books read visitors to the blog will discover their next addictive read. When not reading, Nadene enjoys cooking, listening to music and watching television.
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Ooo, this does sound good, I like complicated characters in my romances.
Yes it is. You should give it a try. Thanks for stopping by.
Great review! ๐
This sounds great. I’ve never read a book by this author before. Hmm.. ever since I started blogging, my credit account has suffered greatly since I’ve kept adding books. Lots of recommendations I couldn’t pass. ๐
I can relate. ๐ Thanks for stopping by.
I like characters with real problems and Raven sounds like a great character. I enjoy a good friends to lovers story, thanks for sharing! Great review. ๐ ~Aleen
Yes she is. She was a fighter. Thanks for stopping by.