From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jay Crownover, comes the second book in a combustible new series, Welcome to the Point, that is sexier, darker, and better than ever. There's a difference between a bad boy and a boy who is bad...Welcome to the Point. In a dark and broken kingdom, a ruler has be fearless to control the streets and the ruthless people who run them. Race Hartman is just bold enough, just smart enough, and just lost enough to wear the crown. Places like The Point will always have bad things and bad people, but the man in control of all that badness can minimize the devastation. Race has a plan, but can he prevent total annihilation without destroying himself? Brysen Carter has always seen the real Race-a guy too pretty, too smooth, and way too dangerous. Basking in his golden glow is very tempting, but Brysen knows she'll eventually get burned. She has enough problems without the risky danger and mayhem that comes with a guy like Race. Too bad Brysen faces a threat close to home that might be more dangerous than anything The Point has ever produced. And the only person interested in keeping her safe is the one man she can't allow herself to have.
Sometimes being bold is the only way to stay alive. But can she let Race save her life ...if it means losing herself to him?
How could I be Race's safety if I didn't even know how to handle a gun?
Better When He's Bold brings us back to the Point. This time, we explored the gritty underworld from Race's and Brysen's point of views. Race was climbing the ranks in organized crime, while Brysen was dealing with a horrendous home life and a stalker.
Again I am shocked how much I enjoyed this type of story. I read a lot of contemporary romances that lean towards the fluffy side, but this is angry and raw and full of violence. And, I loved it!
This whole concept of the bad bad, who only shares his best self with his one special person is so romantic to me. Every time Race referred to his "girl", I couldn't help but grin. Race and Brysen had off the charts chemistry, and his alpha tendencies made me swoon.
The story was suspenseful and had quite a few interesting twists. I really liked the way Crownover had the stalker storyline, which was specific to Brysen's and Race's story, but kept a second storyline going, which I assume will carry over to Titus' book. It was very well executed and speaks to what a gifted storyteller Crownover is.
The denizens of the Point are really starting the grow on me. As the crew fills out, you can see that maybe not everyone in the Point is only looking out for themselves.
Overall: This hits a trifecta of sexy, suspenseful, and swoony.
