Book & Author Details:
A Need So Insatiable by Cecilia Robert
(Hearts #1)
Publication date: March 8th 2014
Genres: New Adult, Romance
(Hearts #1)
Publication date: March 8th 2014
Genres: New Adult, Romance
Synopsis:
“You’ve owned me from the
moment I walked into that music room. You’ve wrapped yourself in my
heart and mind. I can’t get you out. I don’t want to.” ~ Rafael Van Rees
Sophie Fisher’s life is on fire. If she’s not ducking around corners or slipping out of windows to escape the debt collectors her father’s death has left knocking on her door, she’s dealing with her rebellious, fifteen-year-old sister, Lilli. And, as if that’s not enough, Rafael Van Rees crashes into her life—literally—bringing with him a past the public has no idea of. Can she unravel his mysteries before he unravels her, or will his presence finally force her to face the demons she’s trying to outrun?
Rafael Van Rees prides himself on being in control of his destiny, music and women. As far as he is concerned, his past is a black cloud in the distance–until he meets Sophie, that is, and his world spins out of control in more ways than one. He knows the darkest sins and secrets eventually reveal themselves, but when it comes to Sophie, he’ll stop at nothing to protect her from his past. Even if it kills him.
**Mature Content Warning** 17+ for language and sexual content
Sophie Fisher’s life is on fire. If she’s not ducking around corners or slipping out of windows to escape the debt collectors her father’s death has left knocking on her door, she’s dealing with her rebellious, fifteen-year-old sister, Lilli. And, as if that’s not enough, Rafael Van Rees crashes into her life—literally—bringing with him a past the public has no idea of. Can she unravel his mysteries before he unravels her, or will his presence finally force her to face the demons she’s trying to outrun?
Rafael Van Rees prides himself on being in control of his destiny, music and women. As far as he is concerned, his past is a black cloud in the distance–until he meets Sophie, that is, and his world spins out of control in more ways than one. He knows the darkest sins and secrets eventually reveal themselves, but when it comes to Sophie, he’ll stop at nothing to protect her from his past. Even if it kills him.
**Mature Content Warning** 17+ for language and sexual content
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A note from the author:
I'm a big fan of beautiful covers. I also believe that covers go a long way in getting a book noticed by buyers. I love ALL my covers, but sometimes it's not easy for me to find an image that gives me the feel for the story. Sounds pretty weird, huh?..LOL
In the last few months, I've changed the
cover of A Need So Insatiable twice, trying to find the right feel for the
book. Recently, I did a small poll between the current cover (the model in a
suit) and an older version (the couple).
As much as the majority loved the brooding male on the cover, they also loved
the one featuring a couple. I decided to go back and change it to see how the
response would be. I'm quite happy with this one too, I love the male model's
expression. Plus, just look at how he's
holding her, and where her hand is on his neck? **swoon**
Hope you all like this new cover.
AUTHOR BIO:
I write
YA, NA and Adult. My motto: Passion rules. I enjoy writing stories
about people finding love in the most unexpected places, coupled
with adventurous journeys, whether it's urban, fantasy, sci-fi,
contemporary or paranormal romance. There's always a happy ever after,
no matter how long it takes to get there.
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Excerpt:
I stalk toward the car, my fists twitching at my sides.
Another thud comes from the house. The image of her wrapped in someone’s arms
is replaced by one that entirely chills my blood. I change directions and dash
across the lawn to the front door. It’s locked. I lift my foot to kick it in,
but pause when I hear sounds coming from the backyard. I round the corner,
scanning the area. Two large backpacks lay on the lawn. A smaller one tumbles
to the ground beside them. I jerk my gaze up, trailing it along the rope
dangling from the roof.
What the fuck?
Sophie leans out a window on the second story, grabs the
rope, murmuring under her breath, and wraps her booted legs around it, sliding
down expertly. I groan, readjusting the front of my jeans as I watch her curvy
ass descend. I move to stand below the window and wait, my hands ready and
twitching. Who said stalking doesn’t have its benefits?
“What are we rehearsing for? Grand Theft House, or this is
just a nightly thing?”
She squeals, flailing, and plunges into my arms, cursing
words that have my ears burning. I let her squirming body slide against mine
until her feet touch the wet grass.
I duck my head, leveling my lips to the shell of her ear.
“Ladies don’t curse.”
She shivers, and whirls around to face me, her eyes on fire
and her cheeks flushed. “If you haven’t noticed, I’m nowhere close to a lady.
What the fuck are you doing here?”
“Saving you from breaking that pretty little neck.”
She stomps to the backpacks and picks them off the ground.
“I don’t need saving.” One bag goes over her shoulder, the other around her
chest.
“What’s with the Sedan
outside?”
Her hands stop adjusting the smaller bag, and she sways as
she tries to balance the extra weight. “They’ve been watching my house since my
dad passed away.” She starts to walk toward the bushy fence on her right.
“Where are you going?”
“To my Honda.”
“In the bushes?” She ignores me, and walks off. I grab her
arm and spin her around. I’m not in the mood to argue. If Josef called Kravic
to tell him I was hanging around, we might be sitting ducks right now. “We need
to talk. Now.”
She frowns. “I’m staying at Jace’s, and need to get back
before everyone gets nervous.” Her gaze darts around. She licks her lips before
looking up at me.
“They’ll be fine. Trust me. I have someone watching their
flat. Look, I know about the people following you and Lilli around.”
She stumbles back, her eyes wide. “Wha--how did you know?
Did Jace tell you? Oh my God, she did, didn’t she? I’m going to kick her ass
from here to Russia.”
I step forward, grabbing her shoulders. “Stop freaking out,
Sophie. Jace didn’t tell me anything.” She tries to shake herself from my grip,
but I don’t let her go. “There’s so much I want to tell you, but we need to
leave, okay? Trust me.”
“Not now--”
“Damn it, Sophie, listen to me! I know these men. They’re
not here because they want to play house with you.”
“Of c--wait a second. You know them?”
Shit! This is not how
I wanted to explain things. I nod once. I’m already balls deep into my
confession. No point in trying to deny it now.
She studies me, and, for just a moment, I see fear
reflected in her eyes. “And you want me to trust you, Rafael? How the
fuck am I supposed to do that?”
She abruptly wiggles out of my hands, and darts toward the
front of the house, dropping the backpacks.
“Damn it all to hell!” I tear after her, scooping her up
before she rounds the corner. She shrieks, flailing her legs and arms,
trying to dislodge my hold. One foot hits my balls. “Fucking hell! Stop
that right now.” I growl in her ear.
Of course, she doesn’t. Clenching my jaw, I drop to the
ground, making sure my body takes the impact, then flip around so she’s on her
back. I pin her arms to the ground.
“Are you trying to castrate me? Seriously, Sophie, stop
this struggling shit right now.”
“Let go of me you, you--”
“Sophie.”
She stops, glaring up at me. Tears swim in her eyes,
reflecting the moonlight. She blinks hard, as if to push back the tears. Our
ragged breathing fills the quiet night.
“Are you ready to listen to me?”
She swallows, and nods. I wait until I feel her body relax
beneath mine, then ease my hands off her arms, and unpin her legs from my
thighs. Her knee jerks up, toward my groin, and I tilt my hips fast.
“Bloody hell!” I grab her biceps, let my body drop onto
hers, and capture her mouth with mine, swallowing her yelp.
Christ, she tastes like fire and tears and fear. Her mouth
is the most fantastic thing I’ve ever tasted. Her bunched muscles relax beneath
my fingers as a whimper rushes through her mouth. Pulling back, I nip her jaw,
tracing a path to her ear and running my tongue over its outline.
“You taste so damn good, Sophie. Want to kick me again?”
She doesn’t answer. I pull back, quirking a brow at her.
Fuck, she’s so beautiful with her flushed cheeks and plump, sweet lips.
She shakes her head.
“Good.” I brush that little dimple on her chin with my
fingertips. “Trust. Me.”
She bites the corner of her bottom lip and nods. “This talk
had better be good, or I might stab you while you sleep.”
*Arc provided for an honest review* 3.5-4 stars!
Sophie’s life is anything but easy. She’s trying to escape debt collectors after her father’s death, work, try to open a business and attend rehearsals so that she can support herself and her rebellious teenage sister. And, as if that’s not enough, Rafael comes into her life bringing more stress, drama, and chemistry that has her yearning for him. She has no idea about his past but feels connected to him in away she’s never felt or at least hasn’t felt since she was ten. As there past and present collide will they be able to overcome it together or will she run from it all?
Rafael prides himself on being in control but when Sophie comes into his life he feels like he is losing much of it. He knows about Sophie and is willing to do anything to protect her. Will protecting her destroy him?
I thought this book was great! Sophie and Rafael had definite chemistry. I loved Sophie’s character and how feisty she could be. Rafael was head over heels for Sophie and would stop at nothing to have her. I thought that was refreshing because he could have had other women while trying to get to Sophie, although I personally like a little more angst. I wish we had a little more on the secondary characters because I was really getting into Jace and Hawk too. All in all great book and would recommend.
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