Swoon Thursday ~ 9/24/15

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Once upon a time, there was this pampered rich girl who was kind of full of herself. She really only cared about appearances and hiding all her dark, ugly secrets under the guise of an opinionated snob. But then Eva Mercer got pregnant, shot by a psycho, and kicked out of the only home she knew. Now she’s broke, unemployed, and has to start anew with a newborn to raise. But how?

On the other side of town, sexy, tattooed orphan, Patrick Ryan, can’t get a break. He’s out on parole for defending the last damsel in distress while trying to help her support her child, but all he wants is to find his one true love. He knows this woman by scent, smile, and laugh, but he’s never actually met her. He doesn’t even know her name. He just knows she’s the key to fixing everything.

One kind of hero can save you from physical harm. Another can rescue you from a different kind of doom. To reach their dreams, Eva and Pick can save each other. But first, they must open their hearts and learn how to trust.

Swoon...

This was my wife. My fucking wife. I couldn't remember ever feeling more gratified than I did in that moment when she gave me a giddy grin and took my hand. I pulled her close and twirled usonto the dance floor as I lowered my mouth to her ear. 

"Tink. God, I love you. So much."

For the record, this is not a spoiler. I'm pulling this quote from 4% into the book. So yeah. PICK. Oh, how I love him. I finished this book last night, and as a whole, it made my heart so happy. I enjoyed it so much!

And because I'm still reading this...

Sang Sorenson’s abusive mother is secure in a hospital, and her father has vanished to a new family of his own, leaving Sang and her sister to fend for themselves. Sang is hanging by a thread, and her only hope is a group of boys she feels she barely knows.

She’s never really alone. The Academy team has stepped in, promising to protect and care for Sang. Kota, Victor, Silas, Nathan, Gabriel, Luke and North take over, showing Sang they can be depended on for anything. But just because the parents are away, doesn’t mean Sang’s life has become any easier.

The newfound freedom will have a higher price than any of them had imagined.

Principal Hendricks now wants to use Sang to exploit Academy secrets. Mr. McCoy has his own dark plans for her. Enemies are closing in. Sang will need to learn to believe in the boys, and the boys will need to learn to trust her if they want to survive their rivals.

And each other.

The Academy, Relentless Trust

Swoon...

Kota chuckled, "Regret that we ran into each other yet?" 

My eyes widened. Was he serious? "No, of course not."

"Just checking."

I pursed my lips. "Do you regret it?"

He pulled into a spot, throwing the car into park and shut off the engine before turning to me, putting his hand on the seat behind my head. "Kinda wished I had met you sooner," he said quietly.

All of these boys. I adore ALL OF THEM. They're all nice and sweet and I love reading about them. LOVE. Ahhhh, how I heart this series. <3


Those are our swoons for this week! What do you think? Do you have a swoon to share? Leave us a comment and link us up!