Synopsis:
I arch into him, drinking in his passion, instantly, willingly consumed by all that he is and could be to me. . . .
Sara McMillan is still searching for Rebecca, the mysterious woman whose dark, erotic journal entries both enthralled and frightened her. Tormented by a strong desire to indulge the demands of her new boss while also drawn deeper into her passionate bond with the troubled artist, Chris Merit, Sara must face a past as deeply haunting as Rebecca’s written words. In one man’s arms, Sara will find the safe haven to reveal her most intimate secrets and explore her darkest fantasies. But is safety just an illusion, when the truth about Rebecca has yet to be discovered?
Review:
This will be a short, spoiler-free review, because I want everyone to enjoy the book as much as I did.
Being Me begins immediately where If I Were You concluded (which is a must-read). Did Chris or Mark have a role in Rebecca’s disappearance? Who is following Sara? Chris immediately takes charge (in many ways!) at the beginning of Being Me and helps Sara in the search for Rebecca, but also forbids her from reading Rebecca’s journals. Sara has issues with following his orders and it becomes very clear that her past is going to rear its ugly head and jeopardize her current relationship with Chris.
Being Me hooked me with its rich characters and very explicit sex scenes. Sara, Chris, Mark (Sara’s boss) and Rebecca all came alive for me, and I could not put this book down. I absolutely loved Mark and loved the attraction between his character and Sara:
“I would never put my pleasure, or my pain, for that matter, ahead of your needs, Sara.”
There are many questions answered in Being Me, but I was still shocked at some parts. Make sure to read Rebecca’s Lost Journals 1 through 4 before Being Me; although you don’t have to, you should, and they are wonderful companions to the series.
Being Me is a fantastic addition to this series, and yes, I had a book hangover after it was over! I can’t wait for Revealing Us in September.
(ARC obtained from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review)
The Inside Out Series reading order:
IF I WERE YOU
Rebecca’s Lost Journals (can be read as a stand alone series; however they contain lots of clues about The Inside Out series)
BEING ME
Journal 5 — to be read after BEING ME (will be released after BEING ME)
REVEALING US (Release Date September 10, 2013)
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New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones is the author of the highly acclaimed INSIDE OUT TRILOGY which has sold to more than ten countries for translation with negotiations in process for more, and has now been optioned by STARZ Network for a cable television show, to be produced by Suzanne Todd (Alice in Wonderland).
Since beginning her publishing career in 2007, Lisa has published more than 30 books with publishers such as Simon and Schuster, Avon, Kensington, Harlequin, NAL, Berkley and Elloras Cave, as well as crafting a successful indie career. Booklist says that Jones suspense truly sizzles with an energy similar to FBI tales with a paranormal twist by Julie Garwood or Suzanne Brockmann.
Prior to publishing, Lisa owned multi-state staffing agency that was recognized many times by The Austin Business Journal and also praised by Dallas Women Magazine. In 1998 LRJ was listed as the #7 growing women owned business in Entrepreneur Magazine.
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One winner will receive an ebook set of Rebecca’s Journals Volumes 1-4 by Lisa Renee Jones!