Rebound by Noelle August
Series: Boomerang #2
Published: February 10th,
2015
Publisher: William Morrow
288 pages (eARC)
Genre: Contemporary
romance
Acquired this book: From
the publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review
Warning: May contain
spoilers
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Adam Blackwood has it all.
At twenty-two, he’s fabulously wealthy, Ryan Gosling-hot and at the top of the
heap in the business world. His life is perfect, until a scandal from his past
resurfaces and knocks the tech wunderkind down, throwing his company,
Boomerang, a hook-up site for millennials, into chaos.
Three years ago, Adam
married his high school love—and then lost her in a tragic accident. Now, the
heartbreak and guilt he’s tried to bury with work and women begins to take over
his life.
Alison Quick, the
twenty-one-year-old daughter of a business tycoon—and the very ex-girlfriend of
Boomerang’s former intern, Ethan—has a problem of her own. She’s got one chance
to prove to her father that she deserves a place in his empire by grabbing
control of Boomerang and taking Adam down.
But as Alison moves in on
him, armed with a cadre of lawyers and accountants, she discovers there’s much
more to Adam and Boomerang than meets the eye. Will earning her father’s
approval come at the price of losing her first real love? It appears so, unless
Adam can forgive her for wrecking his life and trying to steal his livelihood.
But Alison hopes that old adage is right. Maybe love can conquer all.
Boomerang was one of my favourite books of 2014, so I’ve been
eagerly awaiting Rebound since the minute I finished Ethan and Mia’s
story. I didn’t know who the second book would feature, but since so many of
the side characters piqued my interest, I didn’t really care, I just knew I
wanted to read it. Rebound had everything I loved about Boomerang
- characters who were well fleshed out, snappy dialogue, a unique storyline,
sexytimes, and a swoony romance.
Adam Blackwood is a smart,
savvy businessman who knows how to get things done. He’s driven and knows what
he wants. He seems to have it all, but instead of being happy and reveling in
his success, he’s haunted by memories of his wife and the mistakes he made in
the past. He’s closed off to love and won’t let anyone get too close. Alison
Quick has a lot to prove to her father, a powerful man who likes to keep up
appearances. Her cool exterior hides a young woman who wants love and approval,
and who wants to succeed.
Adam and Ali intrigued me
from the beginning. It was clear there was more to them than met the eye, and I
enjoyed seeing the parts of them they kept hidden from other people. They had
great chemistry, and I loved that even when they were slightly wary of each
other, they couldn’t help but drop their guards around each other. There was a
strong emphasis on Adam and Ali building a foundation for what could turn into
something more, and I loved that. They clearly wanted each other, but they
didn’t jump right into bed (despite trying to have sex during their first
encounter at Halloween, a scene I loved). They got to know each other and had
genuine feelings for each other.
Rebound had a great mixture of light and serious moments.
It was funny, sweet, and sexy; it made me laugh, and it also tugged on my
heartstrings. The secondary characters were fantastic, and I enjoyed seeing
familiar faces from Boomerang. I’d love to work at a place like
Boomerang, with a boss like Adam who creates such a fun work environment with
an emphasis on teamwork. Overall, Rebound was another winner from Noelle
August.
Have you read Boomerang or Rebound? What did you think? If you haven't read them, do you plan to? Do you like forbidden office type romances? Let's talk here or on Twitter!
It looks cute and I have to say, that cover is so eye catching and fun!
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