Designed (The Intoxicated Books, Book 3)
Alicia Renee Kline
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Synopsis:
Blake
Snyder is an expert at bringing visions to life. Owner of a
successful interior design business, she prides herself on creating
things that are picture perfect. If only her talent extended to her
personal life.
Chris
Taylor is her brother’s best friend, but more importantly, her ex.
After a messy breakup years ago, they’ve been careful to avoid each
other.
But out
of sight isn’t necessarily out of mind. Chris holds a special place
for her in his heart – and a never presented engagement ring. Blake
can’t stop thinking about him – despite her frequent attempts to
replace him.
When a
series of events in the present lead Blake to confront the truth in
her past, she knows that it’s time to come clean about what really
drove them apart. What she reveals is something that brings him to
his knees yet again.
Can
Chris forgive her for a decade of secrets and omissions? Will their
love for one another be strong enough to withstand the repercussions
of a decision made long before? Or will the bombshell spell their
ultimate demise?
Review
This story was gifted to me in exchange for an honest
review. I found after reading the first two stories and learning all about
Matthew and Lauren, I was really looking forward to learning more about his
sister Blake. She had been Lauren’s
roommate at the beginning, and the chemistry between her and Chris hinted
towards some really interesting history.
As I read deeper and deeper into this segment of the trilogy
the answers to my questions came to light. I began to understand what had
happened between them so many years ago and how one single act could change
theirs lives for so long. Chris and Blake had been buddies and then lovers for
it seemed to be forever. They started seriously dating when she was only
fourteen and it seemed to be destiny that they would end up together forever.
Then Matthew got into trouble with the law and things changed. Blake found her
estranged from her parents and her relationship with Chris reached a crises
point. It went in a direction that neither one of them could foresee and for
the last nine years they have been avoiding each other. She tries to loose
herself in other men but it never works, she can’t forget the love of her life
and stop yearning for the life that they were meant to have.
It will take a lot of bravery on her part to open up apart
what has kept her away from him for so long. It will take a lot of love and
patience on his part if he is to listen to her and help her heal. I know that
they still love each other, but am not sure if that is strong enough to bear it
all.
Once again Alicia Renee Kline has written a tear jerker of a
novel. Blake was so very young when she had to make so many adult decisions and
learn to live her life alone. Quickly she looses everyone that is dear to her,
her family, her brother and then Chris. It is not wonder that she harbors guilt
for so many years. I am rooting for some love for her. I am hoping that she and
Chris are able to make amends and continue on as they are meant to be-
together.
I would give this story a 5/5. I would also highly recommend
that you read them all in order. It is truly worth it. I loved them all.
Thank you for reviewing! I'm so glad that you enjoyed it!
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