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A review by scoodle42
81st & Clarke: The Clarke Brothers Collection by Christina C. Jones
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Collision Course- Addison and Samara had a one night stand and she left to chase a dream. Eight years later, she's back and as much under Addison's spell as she ever was, but he needs to convince her he's as serious out of bed as in it.
Controlled Chaos- Andre and Drew clash over her review of his restaurant, but then he recognizes her as the woman who shares his darkest desires with him. Will they make it out of the dungeon or will their relationship be limited to the kink?
Close Contact- Aiden and Kima need to spend the necessary time together so he can help as an angel investor for her restaurant, but Kima never knows whether she wants to jump him or resent him. Can they figure it out?
The Clarke brothers are pretty wonderful. I love when siblings are very clearly their own people, but you can see their connection--through banter and likeness. CCJ is really good at connecting those dots. Aiden and Samara made me laugh. I knew Aiden would figure it out, but it was funny watching him fumble a bit trying to go beyond the physical. Samara was hesitant and for good reason, but she let her guard down at the perfect moment and it was magic.
Andre and Drew took my breath away with their instant charged energy. You could tell they had almost no choice but to be enemies or consume one another. I was happy they chose the latter. It was nice seeing Andre's arrogance and even better seeing Drew match it with her own. I love the dance they did, and the way their attraction wound around everything they did. I was a little afraid their attitudes would get in the way of something substantial. I'm glad they knew when to put them away.
Aiden and Kima melted my heart. The way they had their own brand of gravity--nothing could keep them away from each other and it was evident the moment they made contact. Kima's misgivings about the investment and her fears of failing and trusting someone were real and I felt her emotions in that text. I love that Aiden fell first and always planned to find a way to help her--romantic gestures that matter. I love the way his family jumped right into the fray with him and it was so easy. Easy love is best.
Controlled Chaos- Andre and Drew clash over her review of his restaurant, but then he recognizes her as the woman who shares his darkest desires with him. Will they make it out of the dungeon or will their relationship be limited to the kink?
Close Contact- Aiden and Kima need to spend the necessary time together so he can help as an angel investor for her restaurant, but Kima never knows whether she wants to jump him or resent him. Can they figure it out?
The Clarke brothers are pretty wonderful. I love when siblings are very clearly their own people, but you can see their connection--through banter and likeness. CCJ is really good at connecting those dots. Aiden and Samara made me laugh. I knew Aiden would figure it out, but it was funny watching him fumble a bit trying to go beyond the physical. Samara was hesitant and for good reason, but she let her guard down at the perfect moment and it was magic.
Andre and Drew took my breath away with their instant charged energy. You could tell they had almost no choice but to be enemies or consume one another. I was happy they chose the latter. It was nice seeing Andre's arrogance and even better seeing Drew match it with her own. I love the dance they did, and the way their attraction wound around everything they did. I was a little afraid their attitudes would get in the way of something substantial. I'm glad they knew when to put them away.
Aiden and Kima melted my heart. The way they had their own brand of gravity--nothing could keep them away from each other and it was evident the moment they made contact. Kima's misgivings about the investment and her fears of failing and trusting someone were real and I felt her emotions in that text. I love that Aiden fell first and always planned to find a way to help her--romantic gestures that matter. I love the way his family jumped right into the fray with him and it was so easy. Easy love is best.