Hooker

by J.L. Perry

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Jade's young life was tough. After her mother died during childbirth and her father could no longer look after her, she was placed in foster care where she stayed for the next ten years. She grew up feeling unloved and unwanted as she was passed around from one screwed up home to the next. Things began to look up for her when she was adopted by a wealthy socialite at the age of eleven. Sometimes, though, things aren't always what they seem. Jade didn't know it at the time, but her new adoptive mother had big plans for her . . . Brock grew up privileged. He had everything going for him. Money, looks, charm, success and an endless array of beautiful women. He wasn't interested in commitment. To him women were easy. They practically threw themselves at his feet. All they wanted was to do something nobody had ever managed before. Snare the hot, rich bachelor. Then he met Jade. She was like a breath of fresh air. A challenge. Nothing like the women he was used to. Their one night together ignited something within him. A burning desire to own her, possess her, but Jade had other plans. Nobody says no to Brock Weston, nobody. But, when fate brings them together again, will he get what he wants? Or will Jade's secrets crush him, and destroy any chance they have of being together?… (more)

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Jade had a rough childhood, was adopted by a wealthy woman and was given almost all that money could buy. She was not given love, affection or freedom. Brock was born into wealth, was a chick-magnet and ran a multi-million-dollar business. He never got the love and respect from his father that he desired. Jade and Brock meet in an airport, spend a bit of time together in New York and then Jade disappears. They meet again and fireworks begin to occur in more ways than one.

The characters were well developed. The story was complete with no cliff hangers or unexplained issues. Brock and Jade were gorgeous on the outside and good people on the inside. They had issues to contend with individually and together and managed to do so without losing themselves. The book is told in first person alternating between the viewpoints of Brock and Jade (not my favorite story telling style). Brock and Jade provide an interesting story and I hoped as I read that they would get and enjoy their happily ever after. I have to confess that I am not sure how Jade could experience instant attraction to Brock coming from the background she had.

This is my first book by Ms Perry and I enjoyed it. It made me wonder if predators like “M” are in the system and if so how they can be eradicated. There was a lot going on in the story but it was all tied together well and the supporting characters were a nice addition.

Thank you to NetGalley and Hachette Australia for the copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. (

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CathyGeha | May 24, 2016 |

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Jade's young life was tough. After her mother died during childbirth and her father could no longer look after her, she was placed in foster care where she stayed for the next ten years. She grew up feeling unloved and unwanted as she was passed around from one screwed up home to the next. Things began to look up for her when she was adopted by a wealthy socialite at the age of eleven. Sometimes, though, things aren't always what they seem. Jade didn't know it at the time, but her new adoptive mother had big plans for her . . . Brock grew up privileged. He had everything going for him. Money, looks, charm, success and an endless array of beautiful women. He wasn't interested in commitment. To him women were easy. They practically threw themselves at his feet. All they wanted was to do something nobody had ever managed before. Snare the hot, rich bachelor. Then he met Jade. She was like a breath of fresh air. A challenge. Nothing like the women he was used to. Their one night together ignited something within him. A burning desire to own her, possess her, but Jade had other plans. Nobody says no to Brock Weston, nobody. But, when fate brings them together again, will he get what he wants? Or will Jade's secrets crush him, and destroy any chance they have of being together?

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