Review: Kaleidoscope – Kristen Ashley

When old friends become new lovers…anything can happen.

Sexy, gifted, and loyal, PI Jacob Decker is a tall, cool drink of perfection who had Emmanuelle Holmes at “hello.” His relationship with Emme’s best friend kept them apart for years, but things have changed. Now that a case has brought him to Gnaw Bone, Colorado, the road is wide open for Emme and Deck to explore something hotter and deeper than Emme dreamed possible. So why is she sabotaging the best thing that’s ever happened to her?

It isn’t easy to catch Deck off guard, but Emme does just that when she walks back into his life after nine long years. The curvy brunette had her charms back in the day, but now she’s a bona fide knockout . . . and she wants to rekindle their friendship. Deck, however, wants more. Emme’s always been the one; she excites Deck’s body and mind like no other woman can. But a dark chapter from Emme’s past overshadows their future together. Now only Deck can help her turn the page-if she’ll let him . . .

Series: Colorado Mountain #6
Release Date: February 4th 2014
Publisher: Forever
Source: NetGalley
Reviewer: Karen
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Reviewer’s Thoughts

KALEIDOSCOPE is fast paced, steamy romance about two people who reconnect after nine years. This is the sixth book in the Colorado series and each book is a stand-alone.

Jacob Decker encounters Emme for the first time in nine years, in Gnaw Bone, Colorado. He doesn’t recognize her at first, because her appearance has changed dramatically, but he does remember her voice. Jacob suspects Emme’s current boyfriend is involved in some crimes being committed in the county, but he can’t tell her, because he is working on the case. Jacob lives in a nearby city and works as a private investigator and is surprised to learn that Emme lives in Gnaw Bone. They meet for dinner to catch up and realize even though so much time has passed, they still have a strong connection.

Jacob he is handsome, sensitive and down to earth. He has a high IQ, but isn’t arrogant or superior about it. Emme isn’t intimidated by his brains, she loves it. Jacob is sensitive to Emme and her needs, but is a bossy, alpha male who always wants to protect her and at times, this drives Emme crazy, because she is a strong, independent woman. Jacob and Emme argue about everything and love a heated debate. Their conversations are like verbal foreplay.

I’m a devoted fan of Kristen Ashley and savor her books. I enjoy her alpha male hero’s and I especially love the dialogue, yeah? As always, there is humor, romance, suspense, steam and drama, although this story didn’t have all the drama and suspense that is usually in KA’s books. Each book in the Colorado series includes a rugged sexy man and a spirited woman and of course, Kristen Ashley’s unique voice.