Wild Forces - Review

Title: Wild Forces

Series: O-Town Series

Author: Karen Renee

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: November 17, 2020

 

Orlando DJ, Gabe Sullivan spins a woman up only to revolve right out the door. His tune changes when his only female friend, Cassie, pretends to be more than friends. Sparks fly from their fake kiss, and Gabe insists on exploring things further with Cassie.

Despite the risks, Cassandra Daughtry falls deeply and quickly for Gabe. As their love grows, Cassie relinquishes her heart to him. He’s turned over a new leaf.

Except, a business deal enters the picture and Cassie pleads for Gabe to listen to her. His fiery temper and misconceptions about women with money creates an enormous rift. When Cassie finds Gabe to work it out, she discovers he’s kept a secret from her. He claims he was protecting her, but his betrayal cuts too deep.

Can their love overcome so many outside forces of confusion and betrayal?

Amount of sex 3.5 / 5
How explicit are the sex scenes 4 / 5
Story 4.5 / 5
Overall: 4.5 / 5

Wild Forces is the second book in the O-Town series, and it tells the story of Gabe Sullivan and Cassandra Daughtry. I was first introduced to the characters in Relentless Habit, which is his brother Brock’s story. Even though this is true, you can read it as a standalone friends to lovers romance. However, I believe you’ll fully appreciate the storyline by starting with Relentless Habit, which is the first book in the series. Just know that it is only a suggestion.

In this story, Gabe is a huge player, and he insists on no strings attached hook-ups. That is until Cassie, who is Gabe’s only female friend. Now, both Gabe and Cassie have feelings for each other, but neither wants to damage their friendship. But that changes suddenly, and they’re finally acting on the desires.  As they’re enjoying the new aspects of their budding romance, things quickly take a turn. Can Gabe and Cassie steer through the tough times, or will their relationship be over?

I really enjoyed reading Wild Forces!  I love the characters, and I look forward to reading the next book in the series.

Voluntarily Reviewed an Advanced Copy

Amount of sex 3.5 / 5
How explicit are the sex scenes 3.5 / 5
Story 4.5 / 5
Overall: 4.5 / 5

 

Relentless Habit is the first book in the O-Town series and can be read as a standalone romance. It tells the story of Brock Sullivan and Cecilia Lyons, and I was first introduced to the characters in the author’s Riot MC series. Brock is Vamp’s brother, and you can read Rainey and Vamp’s story in Inciting the Riot, which is the second book in the series. Cecilia is Tennille’s sister, and you can read Razor and Neil’s story in Into the Riot, which is the third book in the series. If you’re like me and enjoy knowing all of the character’s background stories, I do recommend reading their books. Just know that it’s only a suggestion.

Cecilia has recently turned her life around with the help of her family and the Riot MC. Although mentally, she still struggles with everything that has happened. So, one evening Cecilia and her friends go out to a nightclub. When she first meets Brock, the DJ at the club, she’s nervous about starting something new. But Brock had all of the confidence, and soon their one night of passion turned into much more. As time passes, Cecilia realizes she needs to tell Brock about her past, but she’s afraid. How will he take it when he discovers her secret? Will he be able to protect her from the life she left?

I’ve been looking forward to reading Cecilia’s story for a while now. Relentless Habit is a great story, and I loved seeing some of my favorite characters from the Riot series!

Voluntarily Reviewed an Advanced Copy

Karen Renee is the author of the Riot Motorcycle Club, Beta, and O-Town series of books. She once crunched Nielsen ratings data but these days she brings her imagination to life by writing books. She has wanted to be a writer since she was very young, but it’s taken the last twenty plus years for her to amass enough courage and overall life experience to bring that dream to life. Some of those life experiences came from the wonderful world of advertising, banking, and local television media research. She is a proud wife and mother, and a Jacksonville native. When she’s not at the soccer field or cooking, you can find her at her local library, the grocery store, in her car jamming out to some tunes, or hibernating while she writes and/or reads books.

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