Kristen Proby

A Fusion Novel

Close to You

Lover of Romance 

This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance

Close To You is the second book in the Fusion series. Close To You was a book I was looking forward to reading especially after "Listen To Me" The first book in the series. We see some sexual chemistry between Cami and Landon. These two act like they are "buddies" who grew up together, but they each love each other but haven't told each other how they truly feel for different reasons and we finally get to see them discover what has always been beneath the surface but have been too blind to see it until now.

Cami LaRue has been in love with Landon since she was five years old, they have been friends since they were children. But Landon is a bit older than Cami and as they grew older, Landon wanted to give Cami time to settle into being an adult and let her grow and mature on her own and didn't want their feelings to get in the way of Cami discovering herself. So he joins the Navy for twelve years, only coming back home on ocassion. But now he has suffered an injury and is having to become a civilian and is coming back home. Cami has always wanted Landon, but always felt like he didn't feel the same way about her as she did him. She wants him to see the "real" Cami and wants more with him than just friendship.  But now Landon wants to show Cami that he wants her in his life and not just as a friend but it won't be an easy road for Landon in convincing Cami to take a chance on him with how much he has hurt her in the past.

Close To You is a big that I really enjoyed, not quite as much as book one and in some ways this book became a disappointment in some ways. I was expecting more tension between these two and it felt too "easy" at times. I really was hoping for a bit more conflict to be resolved. It was definitely toned down from what we feel in book one. With that being said though, I truly adored this book and had a fun time with it. I loved seeing the five women together, and seeing them work on the business they have developed together. They have such a great close ties to each other and each of them bring something special to the story. In this one, our heroine, Cami, is the accountant and deals with all the financials and budgeting. She is a bit of a workaholic and we see that once Landon comes back into her life she begins to see that there is more to life than just working.

  
    
      Loving you has always come as easy as breathing for me, and falling in love with you is no different. I admire you. Your strength of character. Your humor. Your intelligence. You are impressive and not a little scary, Cami.
    
  

I truly loved seeing these two come together though and seeing how much they have wanted each other for so long and finally get their chance at their HEA. It was great fun to see them get over past hurts and really come together fully. Now Cami has her reservations, and the beginning of the story....well Landon is a jerk hehe but he grovels so well so its easy to forgive. I did love seeing Landon convince Cami to give him a chance on a relationship with him. But Cami has reservations and within good reason too. I understand why she was nervous to try anything with Landon. She has made some horrible mistakes due to her feelings for Landon, she bears quite a bit of guilt especially in how she hurt her ex husband (whom she is very good friends with)

The romance that develops between Landon and Cami is so sweet and just keeps the reader happy. Its toned down but I really liked seeing these two reconnect and really become fully honest with each other. We see the reasons behind Landon treating Cami like a sister instead of the girl he has always been in love with. We find that Cami has some real reservations about Landon and doubts his ability to stay with her for the long haul. One of the things that I really liked about this story though was seeing these two being open and honest with each other and seeing their love for each other blossom in such beautiful ways.

  
    
      I’ve watched you from a distance for years, caring for you, worrying about you, thinking of you… I’ve felt pulled to you my entire life… I couldn’t explain it, and I couldn’t wish it away even when I tried. You’ve never left me. I’ve carried you with me always.
    
  

Overall I found Close To You to be a lighthearted romance that will bring laughs, smiles and simply joy to the readers heart....a story not to be missed out on!!

Lais Cristina Dinois

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I'm not sure how exactly I waited so long to read this book since, when I finished Listen to Me, I was SO VERY READY for Cami and Landon's story. I was lucky to get my hands on this book super early, but you know how it goes... I got distracted with other books and then I decided to read it the weekend before release. And when I say I read it, I mean I binged it from cover to cover in one sitting. I regret nothing. 
The best friend's brother crush is one of my favorite tropes. That's just part of the reason I was excited about this book though. I adored Cami in the first book in the series. Landon intrigued me. I couldn't wait to see them together. I wasn't disappointed, either. Cami had a crush on Landon since she was five years old. He's had a crush on her nearly every bit as long... and he kept it under wraps that entire time. So under wraps that Cami married someone else. (And divorced him before this series started... so no love triangle here!) These two were so obviously made for each other that I could barely stand it. (That's not true. I loved every moment of it.) 

I think what I loved most about this book – aside from the fact that Cami and Landon were so darn OTP it hurt – was that the relationship between them was fairly uncomplicated. There were no outside forces working against them. This book wasn't angsty, but it did punch me in the feels a couple times. While I was reading by the pool. Thank goodness for sunglasses to hide the tears. Not only did it have plenty of feels, but it had humor, heart and SUPER HOT sexy times. Cami and Landon's chemistry – in and out of the bedroom – leapt off the page. I adored these two together. 

The other thing I really liked about this book was the friendships. I got a taste of them during the first book, but they were even stronger here. I love these women. No frenemies or mean girls here. These ladies have each others backs big time. They're all strong, successful women and I can't wait to read along as those who haven't been paired up yet meet their perfect match. Even better, I know I'll continue to see my favorite couples along the way, just like I did with Jake and Addie in this book. *swoony sigh* 

I'm totally in love with this series. Kristen Proby is knocking it out of the park with Fusion. The wait for the next book is long, but that just means I'll be really, really ready for it when I get my hands on it. 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher, via Edelweiss, in exchange for an honest review.

FAVORITE QUOTES

  "When we have sex, it won't be because either of us has to. It'll be because we're both ready and can't keep our damn hands off of each other. Making love to you will never be a chore."

"I want to make you make noises like that."

"I get lost in you."
"Mm. But it's the kind of lost that's like being found."

"This moment is thirteen years in the making, and I couldn't have pictured it any better than this."

Close to You A Fusion Novel

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