Tessa Teevan

Branson Wellington? The name, my name, is usually followed by fucking prick or self-serving bastard, and I can't say I haven't earned those titles. It's true. I'm not the good guy. I'm not the boy next door. I'm definitely not your Prince fucking Charming. Not even close. And I never wanted to be. Until her. The day I pulled her from the wreckage was the day that my life changed. Who would have thought that one little lie had the power to throw two lives so off course? Love has never been in the cards for me, but now that she's here, I have no idea how I'm ever going to let her go. Even if I don't deserve her. Because like I said, I'm a self-serving bastard and some things never change.

Conflagration

Find this review and more at 
  kimberlyfaye reads
.

If you follow my reviews at all, you'll know I'm a huge fan of Tessa Teevan's work. I've read all but one of her books (and I need to get that last one crossed off soon!) and have loved each and every one of them. Her men are hot, sexy and sweet. Her women are feisty and unafraid of going after what they want. Her stories are well-written, passionate and emotional. As much as I loved my Explosive boys, I think The Wellingtons have officially won my heart. 

This isn't the first time we've heard about Branson Wellington. It is, however, the first time we get his story. In the previous books, Branson was a real jerk. He was probably my least favorite character introduced in the series, but I was still anxious for him to get a book. I hoped he possessed a redeeming characteristic or two. And, oh boy, he did. In Conflagration, we learn his true backstory. We get all the dirty details. And while he wasn't entirely innocent, he wasn't completely to blame either. Any time an author can make me fall in love with a character I previously took serious issue with, it's a winner for me. That's definitely what Tessa did with Conflagration. I really do think he's my favorite of Tessa's guys now. I never thought I'd say that, either. But, he has a way of growing on you once you learn what he's really about. And Ari? I absolutely adored her, too. She and Branson had some serious chemistry and it didn't take long to realize that their fake relationship was masking some very genuine feelings. 

The beginning of Conflagration was intense. I love prologues that suck you in and make you demand to know more. Give me that over a book that starts off slowly and builds with time, any day of the week. I knew as soon as I started this book, I wouldn't be satisfied until I finished it. There would be no stopping... and there wasn't. I read it "cover to cover" in a matter of a few hours. I love the fake relationship trope. It's one of my favorites, especially when the characters are as good together as Branson and Ari were. I loved how each character grew throughout this book. During their more playful times to their sexier ones, I was Team Bran and Ari from the start. The drama was good, but never too overwhelming. The sexy times were hot. There were plenty of emotional bits and more than a few tears from me. I can't ask for more in a book. 

As she's done with previous books in the Explosive and Wellingtons series, Tessa gives us a glimpse into the present-day lives of our favorite previous couples. Can I tell you how much I love that? I adore getting the opportunity to share more special moments with the couples I fell in love with early on. I love how it's all pulled together. I love the friendship between the characters in her series. Each of her books is more than just a romance. It's a total experience and I love every single minute of them. If Tessa kept writing about these characters and their network of friends forever, I'd be a happy camper. I'd read and love all of them and never want for more. 

If you're a fan of sweet and sexy romance with strong male and female characters, you need to be reading this series. You won't be sorry you did. Just clear your schedule, because once you get a taste of her characters, you'll want to devour all of them.

I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

Conflagration

Reviews