BRANDED is Book three in Colette Auclair's Aspen
Valley
series. Even though I had never read the previous books in
this series, I was still able to follow and enjoy BRANDED.
The romance in BRANDED is red hot and Jack is a hero to
swoon over. The snowy backdrop of Aspen adds to the
intensely romantic and sensual feel throughout the story.
One of the things that makes BRANDED stand out from every
other romance is the utterly charming hero. Jack Cormier
is
introduced at the beginning of BRANDED in such an unusual
way -- riding a ski lift wearing a tuxedo. That was enough
to pique my initial interest, but it's the witty banter
between him and the heroine at their first meeting that
made me fall for him. Jack is one of the most charming and
sexy male main characters I've read about in a long time.
He has the same kind of quick wit and easy charm as a the
kind of male lead from a 1930s film. I love that Colette
Auclair is able to combine sexiness, charm, and emotional
understanding in a hero.
The chemistry between Jack and Cordy is off the charts and
makes BRANDED such an enjoyable read. It's difficult to
fully understand why Cordy tries to keep an emotional
distance between herself and Jack. However, Colette
Auclair
does a good job of going into Cordy's romantic past as a
way to try and explain her intimacy issues. Jack proves to
be an equally complex a character and his history is fully
explored as well. Their complexity is part of what makes
their romance so compelling to read about.
BRANDED is part sexy, sparkling romance and part powerful
emotional drama. Although this is the first book I've read
by Colette Auclair, I look forward to reading more by her
in the future.
The third lighthearted romance in Colette Auclair’s award-winning Aspen Valley series, Branded takes us on a wild and dreamy ride through the beautiful valleys and mountains of Colorado. Professional, polite, and pearl-wearing, dressage rider and resort consultant Cordy Sims is the last person anyone would expect to initiate a weekend of debauchery. And yet, that’s exactly what she does after meeting a handsome stranger at an Aspen resort. Agreeing that they’ll leave personal details at the door, they indulge in a memorable weekend of carnal recreation. On Sunday night, Cordy doesn’t want to leave this charming, seductive man, but she must play by her own rules. On Monday, Cordy sits in a meeting at the ad agency that’s hired her as a freelancer, and her professional and personal worlds collide. Turns out agency owner Jack Cormier looks just as good in the boardroom as he did in the bedroom. Forced to work together, Cordy and Jack can’t ignore the chemistry that crackles between them, or the deeper feelings that have developed. But secrets and scars from their pasts may prove too formidable, even for a love that’s as powerful as it is unexpected.
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