6 Stars. 10 Stars for the sex.
Here is the synopsis for Grounded, Book 3 in the Up In The Air Trilogy:
“James and Bianca’s story draws to a close in the conclusion to the Up In The Air Trilogy.
After a short but burning hot courtship, Bianca can no longer deny her feelings for James, and though she’s tried her hardest, she can’t help but see that he cares deeply for her, as well. In an uncharacteristic move, because of her abusive background, she has put aside her misgivings and agrees to live with billionaire James. Is her leap of faith the beginning of something wonderful, or is it too much, too fast?
As James and Bianca feel a growing need for each other that neither can deny, circumstances beyond their control intervene, trying to tear them apart. Amidst the ever mounting threat of a monster who wants Bianca dead, and the constant pitfalls of an indiscreet past that James can’t seem to escape, can these two passionate lovers manage to find their happily ever after?”
MR. CAVENDISH. YES, PLEASE.
Well, we had to think about this book for a few days before writing a review. This is one of those rare books that we want to give 6 stars to. The writing is so rich, so descriptive, that you will not want the story of James and Bianca to end. The sex scenes are GRAPHIC, they are HOT and they are FREQUENT! Our kind of book, for sure!
You will be excited, you will be crying (sobbing!), you will be angry and you will be surprised by Grounded. And there are some fabulous characters that look like they might be getting their own story? Hello, Ms. Lilley? We are TOTALLY excited by that!
Loved the settings that switch between Las Vegas and New York City, the flight attendant plot device totally works for us.
Some of our favorite quotes (and there were a LOT!):
“’Turn around and look at me,’ James said after a long moment, his voice low and rough. It was insane, it was unreasonable, it was self-destructive…and masochistic, but I grew wet at the sound of that violent-roughened voice. I turned around.” – Bianca
“Have I told you today how happy you make me? I can never go back from this, Bianca. It would break me to let you go. You know that, right?” – James
Most of our favorite quotes give away the plot so we don’t want to spoil the book for those that have not yet read this gem. GO READ THIS BOOK NOW. You will fall in love with James.