Published October 14, 2014
Modeling contract? Check.
New Louboutins? Check.
Drinking and dancing at the hottest NYC clubs? Check.
Friends with benefits? Check.
An unsettled feeling about the future? Um, check.
Pressure to begin college and an epic blowout with her best friend, turns Baskia Benedict’s party life toxic. Late nights bubble with drama, her relationship with her “not-boyfriend” fizzles, and failing to meet her parents’ expectations results in an escape to the family cabin in the mountains.
Unexpectedly, her brother’s friend Trace appears, seeking refuge from his own obscure problems at the rural hideaway. All Baskia needs are a few days to get her head clear, but Trace distracts her with his smile—always on the edge of amusement—and infuriates her with his seductive charm. When the rumble of his motorcycle fades, Baskia focuses on figuring out her future and nursing a not-so-healthy crush on Trace.
As days turn into months, Baskia stubbornly remains at the cabin, determined to find her purpose and secretly hoping for mysterious Trace to return. After she meets locals—including getting snowed in with her cute neighbor—learns how to cook, and mends past relationships, she discovers the simple life might just save her from herself. Although Baskia transforms and gains independence, Trace returns and stirs up trouble, challenging her to follow her ultimate bliss.
New Louboutins? Check.
Drinking and dancing at the hottest NYC clubs? Check.
Friends with benefits? Check.
An unsettled feeling about the future? Um, check.
Pressure to begin college and an epic blowout with her best friend, turns Baskia Benedict’s party life toxic. Late nights bubble with drama, her relationship with her “not-boyfriend” fizzles, and failing to meet her parents’ expectations results in an escape to the family cabin in the mountains.
Unexpectedly, her brother’s friend Trace appears, seeking refuge from his own obscure problems at the rural hideaway. All Baskia needs are a few days to get her head clear, but Trace distracts her with his smile—always on the edge of amusement—and infuriates her with his seductive charm. When the rumble of his motorcycle fades, Baskia focuses on figuring out her future and nursing a not-so-healthy crush on Trace.
As days turn into months, Baskia stubbornly remains at the cabin, determined to find her purpose and secretly hoping for mysterious Trace to return. After she meets locals—including getting snowed in with her cute neighbor—learns how to cook, and mends past relationships, she discovers the simple life might just save her from herself. Although Baskia transforms and gains independence, Trace returns and stirs up trouble, challenging her to follow her ultimate bliss.
My Thoughts…
Everything about this book is wonderful. From the spirited names and attitudes of the
characters to the settings. I loved that
each character had their own story. Not
just a hey here I am story, but a background and a history, a reason for why
they are how they are. Even the
secondary characters had big parts in this story. Deirdre Riordan Hall was able to make the
characters relatable and for the most part likable. The few that were not so likable at the
beginning became more likable by the end of the story.
The gorgeous settings in this book made me wish for the fun
of the big city. The parties, the
friendships, and the clubs are all beyond my reach, but are part of my
imagination. The mountains, with the
icy and snowy landscape, are definitely in my dreams. I could picture where Baskia was and how
she was living her life. When a book
manages to play like a movie while I am reading it, I know that is a winner.
This is the first book that I have picked up by Deirdre
Riordan Hall and the Follow your Bliss series but I anxiously await more from
her. I recommend this book.
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