The Chronic Romantic: May 2014

Saturday, May 31, 2014

Do you believe in soul mates?

It’s been years since brilliant IT consultant Olivia James, fell for a man who had a deeply hidden compulsion to violence and control. Left healing physically and emotionally, she became a shadow of the confident woman she used to be. That is, until she meets Ethan O’Connell, a man who makes her burn with a powerful desire. Haunted by fear and insecurity, she desperately tries to resist him, doing all the right things to protect her heart, but she is betrayed by her desires and her attraction to confident men. With stubborn perseverance, he ignores her attempts to push him away, leaving her wanting, desiring his love, needing it to feel alive and whole.

Ethan O’Connell is extremely successful in his businesses, with a seriously sexy Irish accent and a lethal kind of flare and charm. More than any one man should ever possess. Ethan knew, from the very first moment that he saw her that she is meant to be his. Used to getting the things he wants, he is determined to have her and struggles to control his Irish temper, the reason for his own troubled past. Olivia James is the woman that makes him want more, the kind of girl that would make any man think about forever. Afraid that he can’t live without her and unwilling to lose her, he hides his secrets and ignores his dark desires and fantasies of control.

Eccentric Psychic, Eva Storm is drawn to the energy around them. She knows that they are soul mates bound by past lives and helps the universe steer them together. Ethan is hesitant to believe at first, but there are things he can’t ignore. Things he couldn’t possibly know, but does. Neither of them can deny the dreams and memories that they both share, but Olivia is too afraid to believe and not willing to trust her heart.

Convinced that she is “THE ONLY ONE” for him, Ethan refuses to walk away, vowing that he will never give up on her, even if it means he has to fight hard enough for both of them. Can he control his temper and his needs in order to keep her in his life? Can she heal her past wounds and let him in? Like no other woman in his life, Olivia challenges him with her strong will and sharp sense of humor, making him wonder if she could ever become a willing captive of his dominance. Ethan hopes with all his heart that she will become equally addicted to his love, and a sneaky suspicion that falling in love with Olivia James is about to bring on a shift in the balance of power in his world.

Can I give a book 20 stars?! That is how much I LOVED this book! Intractable Souls by Tricia Daniels is a fast paced, emotionally taxing, and incredible read, with one of the most jaw dropping endings I’ve read this year! I thought something was wrong with my Kindle, but nope – the story was just over and I literally yelled, “Where’s the rest of it?” Tricia Daniels ‘Bound for Ireland’ series is off to an incredible start! If this book is any indication of Ms. Daniels talent, then we are all in for the ride of our lives.

Olivia James is a very relatable character, as many of us know – or are – survivors of domestic violence. I understand 100% why she is wary of trusting ANY man, let alone a man like Ethan. She’s inexorably drawn to Ethan, but is very afraid of her reaction to him – let alone his legendary temper.

Ethan O’Connell is the epitome of alpha male! His dominant, never-take-no-for-an-answer mentality works well in business, but is terrifying to Olivia. He’s tall, athletic, sexy as HELL, and is TOTALLY smitten with Olivia. He is doing his best to jump through all the hoops she tosses in his way, but it is not easy for the often volatile Ethan. He has his own baggage, which is no less daunting to him than Olivia’s is to her.

Add it to your TBR, put it on your wish list –DO NOT MISS Intractable Souls by Tricia Daniels!!! This book was incredible! When I was done I read it again to make sure I missed NOTHING! I cannot wait for the Bound For Ireland saga to continue!