From Ashes by Molly McAdams

From Ashes (From Ashes, #1)

by Molly McAdams

Aside from her dad, who passed away when she was six, Cassidy Jameson has only ever trusted one man: her best friend, Tyler. So of course she follows him to Texas when he leaves for college. She just didn't expect to be so drawn to their new roommate, Gage, a gorgeous guy with a husky Southern drawl. The only problem? He's Tyler's cousin.

Gage Carson was excited to share an apartment off campus with his cousin. He didn't mind that Tyler was bringing the mysterious friend he'd heard about since they were kids ... until the most beautiful girl he's ever seen jumps out of his cousin's Jeep. There's something about Cassi that makes Gage want to give her everything. Too bad Tyler has warned him that she's strictly off-limits.

Despite everything keeping them apart, Cassi and Gage dance dangerously close to the touch they're both been craving. But when disaster sends her running into Tyler's arms, Cassi will have to decide whether to face the demons of her past ... or to burn her chance at a future with Gage.

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4 of 5 stars

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Darn, I do love me some hot southern charm, sugar
I enjoyed From Ashes. The lack of communication between Cage and Cassidy left me wanting to throttle them both, but it does allow for a more intense journey. Just a warning, there is brutal abuse present throughout the book in doses (past tense and reflective scenes). It is quite confronting, but important to the storyline as it helps readers understand the journey and mindset of the main character involved. Overall, the characters have more heart and integrity than those in Taking Chances, and perhaps that happy ending that we're all hoping for.

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