Naked
Body and Soul #1
by Gina Gordon
Publisher:
Loveswept
Release
Date: 26th
January 2016
The
deeply sensual Body & Soul series kicks off with “a fun, sexy
emotional read” (Lisa Renee Jones), as one woman discovers the
courage to face life’s greatest challenges—and explore her
connection with a handsome neighbor.
Violet Walker has been hiding. Withdrawn after a terrible car accident, she is worried about going back to her high-pressure job, where she’s expected to project confidence and sleek refinement. Allowing herself a distraction, she’s been watching her sexy neighbor work on his house. But when the shirtless, grinning hunk catches her in the act, Violet is struck by the unmistakable jolt of physical chemistry, a sensation that’s both thrilling and terrifying.
Noah Young is used to moving from one construction job to another, never laying a firm foundation. The same goes for the women in his life—until Violet changes all that. His beautiful voyeur embraces his rough edges and shows him a hint of real love. But even Noah can tell that she’s holding back, hiding her body and her heart from what they both truly want. If only he could get a little help convincing Violet to see herself as he sees her: perfect in every way.
Violet Walker has been hiding. Withdrawn after a terrible car accident, she is worried about going back to her high-pressure job, where she’s expected to project confidence and sleek refinement. Allowing herself a distraction, she’s been watching her sexy neighbor work on his house. But when the shirtless, grinning hunk catches her in the act, Violet is struck by the unmistakable jolt of physical chemistry, a sensation that’s both thrilling and terrifying.
Noah Young is used to moving from one construction job to another, never laying a firm foundation. The same goes for the women in his life—until Violet changes all that. His beautiful voyeur embraces his rough edges and shows him a hint of real love. But even Noah can tell that she’s holding back, hiding her body and her heart from what they both truly want. If only he could get a little help convincing Violet to see herself as he sees her: perfect in every way.
Sometimes a story is much so much more than expected. Naked
definitely fits into that category.
A car crash left Violet Walker with physical and emotional scars.
She's spent the past five months in Stillbride, hiding out in a
little house she's purchased. She has plans to relaunch her career
within her father's company but his unfortunate health diagnosis
means she has even more to prove when she comes back. The hot guy
renovating the house next to hers proves to be a short-term
distraction, but can she walk away when the time comes?
Noah Young flips houses in his spare time and his current project is
one close to his heart. He's not selling this one because he and his
sisters have bought it as a retirement house for their Mom...it was
previously their family home. Faking a fall off the roof works
wonders to attract the attention of the woman who keeps watching him
from her house. He wants to get to know her more and a short affair
is just what he needs right now. Will a few short weeks be enough?
The physical attraction between Noah and Violet is powerful. The
spark is always there but Violet also uses sex to shut down Noah when
she isn't able to confront her fears and deal with her low self
esteem and confidence. Help comes from an unlikely source as Harper
Jones challenges her to see her life from a different perspective.
Unfortunately lies by omission threaten to destroy the hopes and
ambitions both protagonists desire, but this only leads a path back
to each other when Violet confronts her biggest fear and exposes
herself to him...naked!
Violet's struggles really struck a chord with me although I didn't
always agree with how she tackled her issues. In contrast, Noah is
the real deal...patient, compassionate, caring and incredibly sexy.
Every woman's dream!
This is the second book I've read by Ms Gordon and definitely wont be
the last.
4 stars
***arc
generously received courtesy publisher
Loveswept via NetGalley***
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