BLOG TOUR REVIEW: The Wright Mistake (Wright #3)

Oh Kyla - the things you do to my heart! THE WRIGHT MISTAKE is out tomorrow, and this is one K.A. Linde book you absolutely can't pass by.

The Wright Mistake (Wright #3), by K.A. Linde
Publish Date: August 8, 2017
Publisher: self-published
Format: e-ARC, provided by the author and Inkslinger PR
Genre: adult contemporary romance
To Buy: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

Rating: 5 STARS

(Synopsis) A new stand alone enemies-to-lovers romance by USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde...

I spent six weeks screwing Austin Wright’s brains out and all I got was this broken heart.

He can’t be trusted. Not with my body or my heart. Yet, two years have passed and I still crave him like an addict needing a fix.

The last time we tried this, it nearly ruined me. I know I should run and never look back. But his dark haunted eyes and razor blade smile speak to my soul. His touch sets my body on fire. And we all know what happens when you light gasoline. Someone is bound to get burned.

A second chance might destroy us both.

Because everyone knows two wrongs don’t make a Wright.

I knew going in to this one that The Wright Mistake was going to be a heart breaker. I had no idea how true that sentiment would be. But, the best part about this book wasn't the breaking, but the mending. 

Julia and Austin are fire and ice. For two years, their interactions have been nonexistent at best, volatile at worst. In the two previous books in this series, the fact that they don't get along was made plain, but we never really understood why. In The Wright Mistake, we get their backstory and, as always seems to be the case, the demise of their relationship was due to Austin's other long-standing relationship - with alcohol. 

Austin is a high-functioning alcoholic, but an alcoholic all the same. His BFF Patrick enables him and his siblings don't question him, so as not to rock the family boat. But, when Austin decides he wants another go at a relationship with Julia, she pulls out all the stops - I'm yours as long as you don't drink.

In addition to his personal relationships being affected by alcohol, his professional ones were as well. There are big changes at Wright Construction announced in this book, and Austin's role in the company is contingent on him getting some help. Between Julia and his job, Austin has some pretty big motivation to get sober and stay that way. 

It's not that easy though. Austin's road to sobriety is long and hard. It's punctuated by some amazing moments with Julia as she lends a supportive hand along the way. They really are perfect for one another in so many ways. And once they stop fighting all the time, it's easy to see why. But, love and amazing sex aren't enough. Especially when stress comes at him from work and from his family, and he doesn't have the coping skills necessary to handle them without a drink. 

I'm so glad that Kyla Linde didn't make Austin's issues with alcohol less important or easy to get over just so that we could get to a neat and tidy HEA with he and Julia. My heart was heated and my soul battered by everything that he goes through. I was equally sad for Julia, as she had to stand by and watch the man she loves go through all this, not knowing if they would be standing together on the other side. It was emotional and impactful and heartbreakingly real. I loved it. 

I think back to where these five siblings were in the very beginning of the first book at youngest sibling Sutton's wedding. I remember thinking that these three brothers and two sisters didn't have a great relationship. They weren't one of those closer-than-close families where they all leaned on one another and would do anything for any of them. 

Now, with everything that the three brothers have gone through, it's amazing to see how this family has rallied around one another. First with Jensen and his child, then with Landon and his ex and his injury, and now with Austin and his addiction - these trials have brought these five siblings so much closer together, and I've really loved watching that happen slowly, over time. Morgan and Patrick's book is next, so I can't wait to see how the brothers handle their sister falling in love. I have a feeling it will be the Wright kind of perfect.

K.A. Linde is the USA Today bestselling author of more than fifteen novels including the Avoiding series and the Record series. She has a Masters degree in political science from the University of Georgia, was the head campaign worker for the 2012 presidential campaign at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as the head coach of the Duke University dance team. She loves reading fantasy novels, geeking out over Star Wars, binge-watching Supernatural, and dancing in her spare time.

She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband and two super adorable puppies.

Learn more about K.A. Linde --> WEBSITE / FACEBOOK / TWITTER / INSTAGRAM

COVER REVEAL: The Wright Mistake

I am LOVING the Wright series by K.A. Linde! And, tortured Austin's story is coming up in a few short weeks! Check out the cover of THE WRIGHT MISTAKE (I think it's my favorite one yet!)...

The Wright Mistake, by K.A. Linde
Publish Date: August 8, 2017
Publisher: self-published
Genre: adult contemporary romance
To Buy: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

(Synopsis) I spent six weeks screwing Austin Wright’s brains out and all I got was this broken heart.

He can’t be trusted. Not with my body or my heart. Yet, two years have passed and I still crave him like an addict needing a fix.

The last time we tried this, it nearly ruined me. I know I should run and never look back. But his dark haunted eyes and razor blade smile speak to my soul. His touch sets my body on fire. And we all know what happens when you light gasoline. Someone is bound to get burned.

A second chance might destroy us both.

Because everyone knows two wrongs don’t make a Wright.

BLOG TOUR REVIEW: The Wright Boss

K.A. Linde is off to an incredible start with this series about this awesomely crazy group of siblings with baggage and passion. Check out my review for The Wright Boss.

The Wright Boss, by K.A. Linde
Publish Date: May 16, 2017
Publisher: self-published
Format: e-ARC, provided by the author and Inkslinger PR
Genre: adult contemporary romance
To Buy: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

Rating: 5 STARS

(Synopsis) I’ve always had one rule:

Don’t mix business and pleasure.

But then Landon Wright comes home to his family’s construction company with a broken back and a beaten heart and ends up as my new sexy boss. As the office gets heated, I’m thinking about throwing the rulebook out the window.

If only there weren’t a million reasons this could never work.

We may have shared a single perfect kiss, but I can’t let our intense connection cloud my judgment. Not with everything I’ve worked for on the line.

Dating your boss is so very, very wrong…even if he feels so Wright.

Landon Wright has a complicated past. His ex-girlfriend is now dating his brother and he's got the hots for her BFF. After a back injury forces him to push pause (and possibly stop) on his PGA career, he's forced to take a job he doesn't really want at his family's construction company, all the while managing his divorce from one of the most vile women ever. 

It's impossible to not feel for Heidi. She has strong feelings for Landon, but there are two massive barriers to getting him. First, is the sisters before misters code. Her best friend dated him for two years, and Heidi doesn't feel like she could go there with Landon. And second, Landon is married. No matter how unhappy he is and how much he wants out of his marriage, until he is at least legally separated from his wife, Heidi refuses to give in. 

I can't imagine the hopeless situation in which Heidi finds herself. She is mostly in love with this guy, and he's doubly unavailable. On top of that, he's now her boss, which adds a whole new layer of forbiddenness. 

I'm sure Heidi didn't anticipate Landon's determination to make her his. And thank goodness for that. Because reading about his wooing and her resisting was completely delightful. I loved how all-in Landon was when he decided that Heidi was it for him. He was absolutely irresistible. And Heidi's resistance just made for good reading. 

I wanted to make things right. To see where this relationship could go. I wanted her to be mine.

There's a few Wright siblings left that are still in need of a good man or woman. I am having so much fun reading about them all - I can't wait to see what's coming next. 

K.A. Linde is the USA Today bestselling author of more than fifteen novels including the Avoiding series and the Record series. She has a Masters degree in political science from the University of Georgia, was the head campaign worker for the 2012 presidential campaign at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as the head coach of the Duke University dance team. She loves reading fantasy novels, geeking out over Star Wars, binge-watching Supernatural, and dancing in her spare time.

She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband and two super adorable puppies.

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COVER REVEAL: The Wright Boss

I can't wait for the next story in the Wright siblings' saga, and it's coming on May 16. And today I get to show you the cover for THE WRIGHT BOSS.

The Wright Boss, by K.A. Linde
Publish Date: May 16, 2017
Publisher: self-published
Genre: adult contemporary romance
To Buy: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

(Synopsis) I’ve always had one rule:

Don’t mix business and pleasure.

But then Landon Wright comes home to his family’s construction company with a broken back and a beaten heart and ends up as my new sexy boss. As the office gets heated, I’m thinking about throwing the rulebook out the window.

If only there weren’t a million reasons this could never work.

We may have shared a single perfect kiss, but I can’t let our intense connection cloud my judgment. Not with everything I’ve worked for on the line.

Dating your boss is so very, very wrong…even if he feels so Wright.

K.A. Linde is the USA Today bestselling author of more than fifteen novels including the Avoiding series and the Record series. She has a Masters degree in political science from the University of Georgia, was the head campaign worker for the 2012 presidential campaign at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as the head coach of the Duke University dance team. She loves reading fantasy novels, geeking out over Star Wars, binge-watching Supernatural, and dancing in her spare time.

She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband and two super adorable puppies.

WEBSITE / FACEBOOK / TWITTER / INSTAGRAM

BLOG TOUR REVIEW: The Wright Brother (Wright #1)

KA Linde has a winner here with her new series. THE WRIGHT BROTHER was fantastic. Check out my review, then go get it!

The Wright Brother (Wright #1), by KA Linde
Publish Date: February 28, 2017
Publisher: Everafter Romance
Format: e-ARC, provided by the author and Inkslinger PR
Genre: adult contemporary romance
To Buy: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

Rating: 5 STARS

(Synopsis) I'd dated his brother.

He didn’t remember and I wish I could forget.

I may have sworn off the Wright family a long time ago. But when I returned home, Jensen Wright crashed into my life with the confidence of a billionaire CEO and the sex appeal of a god. Even I couldn’t resist our charged chemistry, or the way he fit into my life like a missing puzzle piece.

Too bad he’d forgotten the one thing that could destroy us.

Because Jensen Wright doesn’t share. Not with anyone. And if his brother finds out, this could all go down in flames.

When it all was said and done, was he the Wright brother?

I've been a huge K.A. Linde fan ever since I was introduced to the Maxwell brothers in her Record series. She's back with a new set of siblings, and judging by the introduction we get to all of them in The Wright Brother, I can safely say that I'm going to be highly anticipating every single release.

I have to admit - I was a little nervous to read this book. If you go by the description, it seems like The Wright Brother is going to feature a big love triangle where our heroine spends 300 pages trying to choose between two brothers. I'm not a fan of love triangles at all. But, it's K.A. Linde. She gave us a pretty intense love triangle in her Record series, and I survived that one quite well. I trusted her to do the same here.

Thankfully, there is no love triangle, so if that is a hang-up of yours too, never fear. You can one-click The Wright Brother with peace of mind. It's true that our heroine, Emery, dated London Wright in high school. And now, 10 years later, she hooks up with Landon's older brother Jensen at their sister's wedding. But, in the past 10 years, both Emery and Landon have moved on, and in very different ways.

After having her heart broken, and not just by Landon, Emery has sworn off serious relationships. She's returned back to her hometown with her love life in tatters and agrees to accompany her BFF to Sutton Wright's wedding, despite her personal vow to never mingle with the Wright family ever again. Except, she does more than mingle with Jensen Wright.

Emery was such a fantastic character. I loved her immediately. She's a tomboy who owns that part of herself. She blows back into town with the idea that she's just going to cool her heels for a little while before deciding what to do next. And when she discovers this incredible connection with Jensen, she's willing to alter her plans to see what could happen with him. Of course, given her previous relationship with Landon and the fact that Landon's wife despises her, Emery wants to keep her relationship with Jensen a secret.

Meanwhile, Jensen has been thrown completely for a loop. He wasn't looking for anyone. Didn't want anyone beyond one night. He has secrets he'd rather keep. But, Emery changes all that. Watching Jensen go into protective mode to keep Emery safe from all the things out there that could hurt her - whether that's Landon's wife, Emery's most immediate ex or Jensen's own secrets - was the absolute best part of The Wright Brother. That rich, powerful man is as alpha as they come, but when he falls for Emery, everything changes.

I absolutely LOVED Emery's reaction to Jensen's secrets. They were completely believable and justifiable. She was hurt and pissed, but then got over it and stepped up to be the woman that Jensen needed. And that was what made me love her the most. She was perfect for him, and it was clear that she had definitely chosen the right brother in the end.

Judging by the clues that were thrown at us along the way, it's clear who will be featured in book two, The Wright Boss, and I can't wait to see how it all plays out. The Wright Brother was a perfect start to this new series that is sure to become a new favorite of mine.

K.A. Linde is the USA Today bestselling author of more than fifteen novels including the Avoiding series and the Record series. She has a Masters degree in political science from the University of Georgia, was the head campaign worker for the 2012 presidential campaign at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as the head coach of the Duke University dance team. She loves reading fantasy novels, geeking out over Star Wars, binge-watching Supernatural, and dancing in her spare time.

She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband and two super adorable puppies.

Learn more about K.A. Linde --> WEBSITE / FACEBOOK / TWITTER / INSTAGRAM

RELEASE WEEK PROMO & EXCERPT: Struck from the Record (Record #4)

The Maxwell family is back, and now, it's time to let the black sheep have his turn at happiness. I am a HUGE fan of K.A. Linda's Record series. As Brady Maxwell's brother, Clay Maxwell was a compelling side character from the very beginning. He had a story to tell, and I couldn't wait to hear it.

Struck from the Record (Record #4), by K.A. Linde
Publish Date: June 7, 2016
Publisher: self-published
Genre: new adult contemporary romance
To Buy: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

(Synopsis) Clay Maxwell is a smart, quick witted, sex-driven, manwhore with the good looks to match. Plenty of women have shared his bed, but only one has ever been constant, Andrea.

Their rules were simple. When they’re together, it’s just the two of them. When they’re apart, anything is fair game. And it worked. For ten years.

But one of them has changed the game…

Clay must decide if his player ways are worth losing the one girl who has always been there.

“What’s going on?” Andrea asked.

Liz plopped into the chair next to Andrea. “It is a madhouse! Be glad that Clay is already with you,” she said, brushing her long blonde hair out of her face. “Brady got all caveman on me when I said I had to find my own seat! He didn’t want me to leave his side, but it’s not like I can sit with all the congressmen!”

“He just likes having you with him,” Andrea said sensibly.

Liz brightened at the words. “Yeah. He’s a little protective.”

“A little?”

“A lot,” she admitted. “But he had to be during all the election chaos we had to deal with.”

Andrea tapped Liz on the hand. “Honey, that runs in the Maxwell blood.”

Clay snorted.

“I’ve noticed,” Liz said, looking pointedly at Clay.

“You’re lucky though,” Andrea said. “Brady is a great guy. A respectable man. It was nice to see him settle down and with someone who could keep up with him.”

That sounded strangely like a compliment. Clay had never really been sure what Andrea thought of Liz. Their first meeting, in which Andrea had called Liz boring and promptly told him not to fuck her, had been pretty memorable. Since then, the two hadn’t exactly gotten off on the right foot, but it seemed that they both were becoming more accommodating to the other. He didn’t even know when that had happened. He seemed to be missing a lot lately.

Liz shot Andrea a surprised look, and then her gaze moved down to her engagement ring. “I’m glad to see him settle down, especially with everything we’ve been through.”

“This is good for you two.”

“Thanks, Andrea,” Liz said with a warm smile.

Clay pretended not to be paying attention when Liz leaned over and whispered to Andrea, “And what about you and your Maxwell brother? Can you get the black-sheep bad boy to settle down? Can you tame his ways?”

Andrea laughed. “I don’t want to tame him. I like him the way he is—wild and mine.”

K.A. Linde is the USA Today bestselling author of the Avoiding series and the All That Glitters series as well as seven additional novels. She grew up as a military brat traveling the United States and even landing for a brief stint in Australia. She has a Masters degree in political science from the University of Georgia and is the current head coach of the Duke University dance team.

An avid traveler, reader, and bargain hunter, K.A. currently live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with her husband and two super adorable puppies.

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COVER REVEAL: Struck from the Record (Record #4)

I have been waiting for STRUCK FROM THE RECORD by K.A. Linda for EVER. And, now, not only do we have a date, but we have a cover! Check out the cover of Struck from the Record... Clay Maxwell is almost here!

Struck from the Record (Record #4), by K.A. Linde
Publish Date: June 7, 2016
Publisher: self-published
Genre: adult contemporary romance
To Buy: iBooks

(Synopsis) Clay Maxwell is a smart, quick witted, sex-driven, manwhore with the good looks to match. Plenty of women have shared his bed, but only one has ever been constant, Andrea.

Their rules were simple. When they’re together, it’s just the two of them. When they’re apart, anything is fair game. And it worked. For ten years.

But one of them has changed the game…

Clay must decide if his player ways are worth losing the one girl who has always been there.

K.A. Linde is the USA Today bestselling author of the Avoiding series and the All That Glitters series as well as seven additional novels. She grew up as a military brat traveling the United States and even landing for a brief stint in Australia. She has a Masters degree in political science from the University of Georgia and is the current head coach of the Duke University dance team.

An avid traveler, reader, and bargain hunter, K.A. currently live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with her husband and two super adorable puppies.

www.kalinde.com

www.facebook.com/authorkalinde

@authorkalinde

NEW ADULT MONDAYS: On the Record (Record #2)

The New Adult genre - their bad boys and big problems and epic loves make them engrossing tales that are so easy to lose yourself in. What's not to love about that? And, now, thanks to the cool chicks at Bewitched Bookworms, we can show these books the love they deserve in a weekly feature - New Adult Mondays.

On the Record (Record #2), by K. A. Linde
Published August 26, 2014
Publisher: Montlake Romance
Format: audiobook, purchased
Genre: new adult contemporary romance
To Buy: Amazon * Barnes & Noble
 
Rating: 4.5 STARS

(From Goodreads) For political reporter Liz Dougherty, election day—a day of looking toward the future and saying goodbye to the past—seems like a fitting time to start a new relationship. But feelings for her former flame still linger...

The sexy second book in bestselling author K.A. Linde’s Record series decides whether it’s better to pick up the pieces and move on...or to pick up right where you left off.

Oh for the love of angst everywhere. And I thought Off The Record (Record #1) was full of all the feels. Sheesh - On the Record had it beat by a mile. 

Liz is trying to move on after leaving Brady to his career. But despite all she does - throwing herself into her job as editor of the paper, taking Hayden on as her new boyfriend, avoiding all news of Brady at all costs - it's not enough. She can't shake the hold he has on her, and it appears that he has the same problem. But, what to do about it? And, does it even matter anymore?

I spent a lot of time while listening to On the Record frustrated and on edge. Brady, although a main character, is only very sporadically present in the first 75% of the book. The weird thing is, even though he isn't physically there, he's still very much present. He never is far from Liz's thoughts, and since the entire book is from Liz's POV, we hear a lot of thoughts about Brady. 

We as readers were sort of conditioned to root for Liz and Brady and their HEA. Despite Brady acting like a complete jerk in the first book, it was still something I wanted very badly. So, the fact that Liz spends most of the book together with Hayden was one of the biggest sources of my angst. I mean, Hayden was a nice guy and he really seemed to love Liz a lot. He was good to her in so many ways. So, why did I want her with the douchebag so much??! 

Sporadically throughout the book, and this book spans about a year and a half, Liz and Brady would run into each other. Every time that happened, the sexual tension and stress between them was palpable. It was clear that things between them were not done. It was clear they both still loved each other very much. Which just made me even madder that both of them were wasting their time dating other people. 

Most of the book was focused around Liz and her career path. She's been studying political journalism, and continues to do so, taking over as editor of the school newspaper in Hayden's place when he graduates and she becomes a senior. Despite her feelings for Brady, Liz is still very much focused on becoming a political reporter, and continues to follow local and national politics. I liked reading about everything Liz studies and all the possible directions she could go in once she graduates. This is a subject I don't see often in books, so it was unique and interesting. 

There wasn't nearly as much heat in On the Record as there was in book one. Things between Hayden and Liz don't reach that level until nearly halfway through the book because of her continued feelings for Brady. And, I have to give props to Liz for that - I'm glad she didn't totally lead Hayden on. She always held a part of herself back, and I think he knew that. 

The last 25% of the book, though, kept me absolutely riveted. I knew that something would happen to throw Liz and Brady back together again, but I had no idea what that thing would be. Hayden had always been so perfect and wonderful and Liz and Brady seemed resigned to spend their lives apart, despite their feelings for one another. It seemed an impossible thing. Once things were set in motion, though, I couldn't put the book down. The ending had my jaw dropping and tears coming to my eyes as pretenses fell away and hard truths were faced. 

The side characters of Clay and Savannah Maxwell were much more prominent in this book than in the first one. Clay especially is so hard to figure out. Is he truly such a bad guy, or is it all a facade erected for some personal protection? I know that eventually he will get his own book, and I truly look forward to learning more about him and his very weird relationship with Andrea. 

Once again, Natalie Ross delivered an incredible performance in her audio narration. The southern accent she adopts for most of the characters is so spot on. It's not too twangy - it's very subtle and doesn't distract from the story at all. Her intonation for Brady and Hayden were also really well done. 

I've already decided that I'll be listening to every single book in this series. I can't get enough, and I love the audio versions. K. A. Linde has created this awesome world with political intrigue and a crazy awesome love story that is standing the test of time. Such good stuff.   

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: Off the Record (Record #1)

Off the Record (Record #1), by K.A. Linde
Publish Date: March 11, 2014
Publisher: Montlake Romance
Format: audiobook, purchased
Genre: new adult contemporary romance
To Buy: Amazon * Barnes & Noble
 
Rating: 4 STARS

(From Goodreads) Liz Dougherty has no idea a single question is about to change her life.

Her first big reporting assignment for her North Carolina college newspaper has her covering a state senator’s impromptu press conference. Brady Maxwell may have everything it takes to be a politician—a winning pedigree, devastating good looks, a body made to wear suits—but his politics rub Liz the wrong way. When Liz’s hard-hitting question catches the upstart senator off-guard, it impresses Hayden Lane, Liz’s editor who feels she’s headed for a promising career as a reporter.

But Liz is also headed into a secret romance with Brady that could destroy both their ambitions. Though he’s a bachelor, potential voters might frown on Brady cozying up to a reporter. And Liz isn’t sure sneaking around is enough for her—especially when things between her and Hayden might be less platonic than she thought.

Sleek, sexy, and smart, Off the Record ventures into a high-stakes campaign and an even higher-stakes affair to answer the question: When politics and love collide, can there ever be a winner?

Oh my - this book stressed me out. Like, I looked like a crazy woman while grocery shopping, as I'm comparing jars of spaghetti sauce and muttering out loud, "What the eff? I can't believe you just did that. NO! STAAAAAP! Don't do it AGAIN!" THAT kind of stress. You know what I'm talking about. 

In Off the Record, Liz Dougherty enters into a hot and heavy relationship with a state senator running for congress. Problem is, she's a reporter, and those two things don't mix well. Can you say conflict of interest? Brady Maxwell has made it crystal clear that his career will always come first anyway. So, they keep their fling a secret - one that becomes harder and harder to keep as their feelings intensify. 

I had Off the Record on my TBR for months before I decided to spend my monthly Audible credit on it. You know I love audiobooks as much as I love new adult romance, so it seemed like a good idea. In theory, it was. The narrator for this book was perfect. The story takes place in North Carolina, which is where most of the characters originate from as well. It's easy to way overdo the deep southern twang, but Natalie Ross did a fantastic job of making it subtle. She was totally believable and just perfectly dramatic. 

The problem was, I had a really hard time taking breaks because I was so caught up in this story. I started making excuses to get in my car and drive somewhere, just so I could get in a few more minutes of listening time. "Babe! There's a great sale on yogurt at the store that I don't want to miss. I'm just going to run out and get a few containers. Be back in a half hour!" 

I have to tell you - Liz and Brady gave me angst. Like, angst on top of stress on top of frustration. Liz is a smart girl at the end of her sophomore year of college at the University of North Carolina. She has goals and a plan for her life. She has her sights set on Hayden, the editor of her college newspaper. And then Brady blows in and she starts doing crazy things, like sneaking around with him in hotels and having sex on Hayden's desk in the newspaper office. 

Part of me was all, "You go girl!" The other part of me wanted her to grow a spine and dig up some self-respect. I wanted her to tell Brady where to shove his secrets and lies. He expected her to be okay with this "arrangement" as he put it, when he negotiated the terms of their relationship over pancakes and coffee. He keeps Liz a secret. He gets to still go to events with other beautiful women on his arm. He doesn't have to be monogamous if he really doesn't want to. And, whenever he wants a booty call, Liz comes running. Sounds like Liz gets the short end of the stick, doesn't it? 

And yet, Brady is charming. K.A. Linde really knew what she was doing when she wrote Brady, because this guy really is a politician through and through. Despite the crap deal he throws at Liz, I found myself liking him. I know. It makes no sense. I could tell there was more to Brady Maxwell than what met the eye. And, he was passionate. My goodness, was he ever. The contrast between him and Hayden the Drip was insane. I get why Liz was with him, despite all the risks to her heart and her career. And, even though many times I wanted her to stand up for herself and tell Brady to take a walk, I also liked her with him. 

Off the Record is full of highs and lows. And that last chapter from Brady's POV? *fans self* It was really just what I needed to catapult me right into the second book. It ends on a bit of a cliffhanger - I'll warn you. Not a crazy life-or-death situation kind of cliffy. But, one where everything between Liz and Brady is left hanging totally in the air. The writing was brilliant. The narration of the audio version was fantastic. Despite my frustrations, it was not a hard decision to buy book 2 before I was even done with this one and have it ready to go.