Crave (Undone, #1)

by Jennifer Dawson

• ISBN10: 1511472979
• ISBN13: 9781511472975
• Publish Date: 14 May 2015
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 350
• Language: English

Reviews

[Cocktails and Books]

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I am a big fan of Jennifer Dawson and was excited to read her newest bookCRAVE. The story is a little different from her previous books and has more emotion and drama than her other light and fun reads. This story centers on Layla, a woman still mourning the death of her fiancé. She isa tortured woman and having a difficult time moving forward with her life. She doesn’t think she will ever be normal again and the only way she can cope with her grieving, is going to a sex club and engaging in random sex with guys. One night when she is at the club she meets Michael.

Michael is a sexy detective who likes to dominate women and he is exactlywhat Layla is craving. When Michael and Layla meet, they have an instantconnection and incredible chemistry together. He seems to instinctively know what Layla needs and takes things slowly. Michael is an alpha male, yet he also has a sweet, caring and gentle side, when he senses Layla needs that from him. He wants Layla to open up and spend time withhim, but Layla is cautious. She is afraid to take a chance of being hurtagain. Michael makes Layla feel things she hasn’t felt in a long time and it scares her, but he is a confident man and does not let the walls Layla has built scare him away. Michael is also a patient man. He is much more patient than most men would be, because Layla is a lot of work.I have to admit I found Layla frustrating and had a hard time connecting with her. I realize she was grieving and emotional, but I didn’t agree with some of her decisions.

CRAVE is a steamy, emotional story with an interesting plot and the first book in the Undone series.

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[kimbacaffeinate]

Five reasons to curl up with Crave

• This is the fourth book I have read by Jennifer Dawson and I love how developed her stories are. Regardless of the trope, through her characters and creative writing style she allows you to slip in and become involved. Crave is first in the Undone series and I am anxious to learn about all of the characters we met. Layla and Michael's story was bittersweet and I quickly consumed Crave.


• Layla is a successful business women who once had it all but things fell apart by an unexpected tragedy. In her darkest hours, she craves what she once held dear. Michael is attracted to Layla and knows exactly what she craves. I love how he takes control but allows Layla to feel as if she is taking the lead. The man is hot and his sensitive side is so sweet. Layla’s reaction to him felt genuine.


• This explores the early stages of  a dom/sub relationship and it was beautiful, tender and fresh. I would hate to classify this as BDSM, since this just dabbles on the fridges and takes a more realistic approach. If you liked the vibe of Bare It All by Lori Foster, you will enjoy Crave. Even though it touches on the subject, the tale is low on heat and details. Instead the author focuses more on the emotional aspect as Layla heals and finds herself.


• Dawson gives us a full romance, allowing the characters to become friends, trust and find something meaningful. The slow development and delicious tension created as these two tangoed captivate me. Their story felt genuine allowing me to connect. We also meet secondary characters that tickle our interest and whose stories we hope to soon hear.


• Dawson’s grasp of human emotion brings this story unexpected depth. While she brings heat, she also gives us a couple whose passion, pain, love, and emotions we experience first hand.

If you love Foster, Kaye and Dawson's Something New series you'll love Crave and the Undone series. Each book will work as a standalone and feature characters we have met along the way. These are my favorite types of series as each book gives you a couple and their experiences.

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