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chelsfoust's review against another edition
5.0
This book was amazing! It was better than Fifty Shades AND Crossfire! I was completely shocked multiple times, and saddened and happy. Truly the emotions were all there. I was happy with Mia, she was a wonderful heroine, and she complemented Gabe perfectly. Jace and Ash were great as well and I look forward to the next books in the series, so that I can read more about them! I thought the relationship between Gabe and Mia was developed well, and it was fun to get to know them. I thought the issues between Gabe and hi parents and Gabe and his ex were a bit stilted, like they were thrown in but didn't really matter much. I also felt like there was no real closure between the parents ex and gabe, is there going to be more of that in the next book? I am anxious to read the next book, totally fan of the breathless series right here!
romilanfranchi's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
kaitiecakes's review against another edition
4.0
Second and most recent time reading this book: my rating has gone from 5 stars to 4 stars but I think that is mostly because now I’m a more experienced reader. I still love this book as much as I did before so I think that counts for something I’ve just read better ones, I guess. It did take me longer to read the book this time then it did last time but that’s because I was sick and unable to really stay awake between not sleeping well and working. However that being said I still love that Maya Banks was able to bring a really great book to life and make me feel connected to Mia and Gabe. Can’t wait to reread the rest of the trilogy!
First time reading the series: Better then fifty shades of grey!!
First time reading the series: Better then fifty shades of grey!!
basketkaceee's review against another edition
1.0
bootleg fifty shades but the lead male has an ugly name and sa is used as a plot device.
mandyreads's review against another edition
5.0
Holy cheese and crackers!! This book was a solid 4.5/ B+. I would love to give it five stars but there is a major "What the fuckery" moment (that I won't spoil) that is keeping me from doing so. Both main characters do something and know something so powerful, that leaves your head spinning. Your mouth is literally left hanging open and you're screaming at the characters!(I'm no prude, so it has nothing to do with the some of the sex, persay in this book.)Gabe is...well, you should probably come to your own conclusions about the man. Let's just say the jury is still out on whether or not he will be drafted for my book boyfriend baseball team. And Mia...Mia is Mia. Don't think I've ever come across a female heroine like her, and I've been reading romance for half my life. This was my first Maya Banks book, and she certainly didn't disappoint. I will say that I enjoyed the many different emotions in this book. That being said, I'm anxious to see what the rest of the series holds.Now I haven't read "50 Shades of Grey" and know that this is being marketed as a "50 Shades" inspired book, but there is no way in hell that these two books could be compared side by side. From what I know, sure there are some parallel lines between the two, but I don't think E.L James could hold a flickering electric candle to Maya Banks. Maya sure does know how to suck you in with her writing to the point where you can't put the book down at all, because you want to watch the foolishness and fuckery unfold. It's definitely and intense and all consuming book that you will want to read in one sitting if you can. I believe that this book just set the bar for contemporary erotica/billionaire tropes/BDSM books.
txpamcakers's review against another edition
3.0
Best way to describe-If Pretty Women and Fifty Shades had a porno child
Too smutty for my taste but I liked the ending.
Too smutty for my taste but I liked the ending.
kathydavie's review against another edition
1.0
First in the Breathless erotica BDSM series.
Save your money; if you must, borrow it from the library.
My Take
This was awful. Cliché-ridden and just dorky. I was embarrassed to read it. In fact, I still can't believe that Maya Banks wrote this piece of crap; I know she can do so much better! Hence the "1" rating. The mechanics of the text is lovely, but the lack of attention drags it down from a "2".
It starts all right, but as I got into the story---about 20 or 30 pages or so---I started to wonder if Banks was channeling E.L. James with this silly contract and Gabe's need for her to sign it. To be honest, Rush almost makes James' Fifty Shades of Gray look good. And that is really sad.
There's the guilt Gabe builds up about how he's using Mia. What was Gabe thinking in Paris??? No, it was in no way, shape, or form a believable action. He works with these people, and this is Jace's, his partner's, sister! Sorry, that whole scene was rude, crude, and totally uncalled for. There was no finesse. Yet more clichés with Gabe's reaction to getting caught. Oh. Puh-lease. Reading Little Red Riding Hood would have been like reading a classic tome compared to this crap.
Mia's thoughts about Lisa are too lame for words. She knows from all three of the men how much Gabe hates the woman, and this is the best Banks can do to create tension? Both blackmail attempts were just stupid. The first was trite while I don't believe the second could have been considered by an intelligent man. Although, he doesn't actually strike me as that smart. Still, the way it was handled was so back-alley.
I can understand why Gabe acts as he does with Stella, but he's an intelligent man. I can't believe he doesn't realize the effect it will have on Mia. And, yes, Mia was wrong to handle it as she did.
It is sweet that his dad comes to his senses.
The Story
Seems Gabe has been in love with Mia since she was sixteen years old. And he doesn't intend to wait any longer. It no longer matters that Jace and Ash are his best friends as well as business partners, he needs Mia in his life.
To start, she can work for him as a PA, where he can have her with him every second of the day.
The Characters
Mia Crestwell is Jace's young sister about whom he is very protective. Jace is partners with Gabe Hamilton and Ash in their hotel business, HCM Global Resorts and Hotels. When it comes to sex, Jace and Ash like to share. Louisa and Greg own the bakery where Mia waits tables.
Caroline is Mia's friend and roommate. Other friends include Chessy, Trish, and Gina.
Eleanor is Gabe's secretary. Gabe's parents have just divorced: his mother is freaking out and his father is acting out. Stella is one of his dad's girlfriends; a real golddigger who is incredibly crass. Lisa is Gabe's bitch of an ex-wife. Yeah, and her plans aren't clichéd up the wazoo...
Charles Willis, Tyson "Tex" Cartwright, and Stéphane Bargeron are the rivals Gabe and Mia meet in Paris.
The Cover
The cover is clean and spare with a splash of blue water exploding on contact with the white surface of the background.
I'm going to assume the title represents how Gabe/Mia feel when they see each other, the Rush that races through their bodies.
Save your money; if you must, borrow it from the library.
My Take
This was awful. Cliché-ridden and just dorky. I was embarrassed to read it. In fact, I still can't believe that Maya Banks wrote this piece of crap; I know she can do so much better! Hence the "1" rating. The mechanics of the text is lovely, but the lack of attention drags it down from a "2".
It starts all right, but as I got into the story---about 20 or 30 pages or so---I started to wonder if Banks was channeling E.L. James with this silly contract and Gabe's need for her to sign it. To be honest, Rush almost makes James' Fifty Shades of Gray look good. And that is really sad.
There's the guilt Gabe builds up about how he's using Mia. What was Gabe thinking in Paris??? No, it was in no way, shape, or form a believable action. He works with these people, and this is Jace's, his partner's, sister! Sorry, that whole scene was rude, crude, and totally uncalled for. There was no finesse. Yet more clichés with Gabe's reaction to getting caught. Oh. Puh-lease. Reading Little Red Riding Hood would have been like reading a classic tome compared to this crap.
Mia's thoughts about Lisa are too lame for words. She knows from all three of the men how much Gabe hates the woman, and this is the best Banks can do to create tension? Both blackmail attempts were just stupid. The first was trite while I don't believe the second could have been considered by an intelligent man. Although, he doesn't actually strike me as that smart. Still, the way it was handled was so back-alley.
I can understand why Gabe acts as he does with Stella, but he's an intelligent man. I can't believe he doesn't realize the effect it will have on Mia. And, yes, Mia was wrong to handle it as she did.
It is sweet that his dad comes to his senses.
The Story
Seems Gabe has been in love with Mia since she was sixteen years old. And he doesn't intend to wait any longer. It no longer matters that Jace and Ash are his best friends as well as business partners, he needs Mia in his life.
To start, she can work for him as a PA, where he can have her with him every second of the day.
The Characters
Mia Crestwell is Jace's young sister about whom he is very protective. Jace is partners with Gabe Hamilton and Ash in their hotel business, HCM Global Resorts and Hotels. When it comes to sex, Jace and Ash like to share. Louisa and Greg own the bakery where Mia waits tables.
Caroline is Mia's friend and roommate. Other friends include Chessy, Trish, and Gina.
Eleanor is Gabe's secretary. Gabe's parents have just divorced: his mother is freaking out and his father is acting out. Stella is one of his dad's girlfriends; a real golddigger who is incredibly crass. Lisa is Gabe's bitch of an ex-wife. Yeah, and her plans aren't clichéd up the wazoo...
Charles Willis, Tyson "Tex" Cartwright, and Stéphane Bargeron are the rivals Gabe and Mia meet in Paris.
The Cover
The cover is clean and spare with a splash of blue water exploding on contact with the white surface of the background.
I'm going to assume the title represents how Gabe/Mia feel when they see each other, the Rush that races through their bodies.
broughttoyoubybai's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Very mixed feelings. Binged it couldn’t put it down but dang this will not be everyone cup of tea. I even struggled with some things but still kind of enjoyed it soo…. Check trigger warnings and tropes!
ffinley's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
emmakate21's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0