Sweet Mother of God!!!! Can the title of this book be any more perfect?!?! It will absolutely RUIN you!!! I discovered Rachel Van Dyken a few months ago when I read her Eagle Elite Series. From the moment I finished reading Elite I knew that RVD would become one of my favorite authors. Everything about her books pull me in. Her writing style is perfection, her characters are addictive and unforgettable, and the range of emotions that she will make you feel while reading a book is out of this world! I still have to make it through one of her books without crying. I read this story seven days ago and it won't leave me! Wes and Kiersten will forever hold a place in my heart. Told in dual POV, this story will take you on a memorable journey.
It's hard to review this book without giving out major spoilers. So, I will do my best to describe how the story plays out. This is how it goes ... Girl runs into boy ... Boy lets girl touch his abs (lol!! Lucky girl!) Boy chases girl ... Girl falls hard for boy .... BAM!!!!!! My world comes crashing down :( Keep tissues near you at all times while reading RUIN, you are going to need them. I felt many different emotions while reading this book. I cried, I laughed, I swooned, I paused my reading to think about life in general, I reached for my virtual dustpan to pick up the pieces of my broken heart. I was a complete mess!!!! I read 80% of the book with a ball of emotions stuck in my throat. Their love story is one of the most beautiful and breathtaking stories I have ever read. Wes is a sweet talker and a phenomenal human being. His heart beats in unison with Kiersten's. He cares, loves and protects her with his life. She's the Queen of his heart. Both these characters deal with a difficult past. Together they fight and they overcome every obstacle that life throws their way.
What I also love about RVD is that she creates these characters that are lovable and that we can easily relate to. In Ruin we meet Wes and Kiersten, but we also get to know a few other characters that will capture your heart. Lisa, who is Kiersten's roommate and best friend will have you LOL a couple of times and you will love her for the support she gives to Kiersten when she goes through some difficult times. Then, we have Mr. Gabe Hyde ... Oh, boy!!! Get ready to meet your next two book boyfriends ladies! Wes and Gabe will have you swooning in a heartbeat! Swoon attack ALERT!!!! Emotional, intense, romantic, captivating these are few words that can describe RUIN.
Books like RUIN are the reason I love reading. I loved every single minute of it ... Ugly cry included! I highly recommend this phenomenal book!
Oh, my squeeeeee!!!! Gabe and Saylor's story completely left me speechless! I had high expectations for the second installment of the Ruin series. Once again, RVD delivers a fantastic story that is unputdownable!! From the moment I met Gabe in Ruin I knew that his story was going to hook me from the very beginning.
Gabe has been hiding from his past. A past, which brings darkness into his everyday life. He can run from it, but he can't hide forever. One minute, one wrong decision and his life is turned upside down. Trying to move on from the tragic events that haunt him is easier said than done. When Saylor enters his life he pushes her away, teasers her and leaves her confused on how he feels about her. What he never expected was to fall for Saylor. After only a few days she got under his skin. Next to her he feels alive, safe and free. But before they can find their HEA, Gabe will have to face the demons from his past if he wants a future with Saylor.
Toxic was intense, emotional and heartbreaking! Just like Ruin, it took me on a roller coaster ride of emotions. I have to admit that the Gabe that I got to know and love in Ruin was totally different in Toxic. Unlike his best friend Wes, Gabe made me want to virtually slap him a couple of times! I'm really happy that Wes was there to put him back at his place. He really got under my skin a couple of times, but I forgave him quickly when I knew why he was acting like that. Saylor was sweet, confident and intriguing. Her determination and patience helped her deal with everything that was going through Gabe's life. She helped, comforted and accepted him for the person that he was. Gabe was such a tortured hero. My heart broke for him.
All the amazing characters from Ruin are back and I could not be happier! Wes, Kiersten and Lisa are key players in this story and without their support Gabe would have never seen the light at the end of the tunnel. Wes and Gabe share a strong and powerful friendship and you can really see that these two have each other's back for life. Make sure you have plenty of tissues before you start this book. Ugly crying is always playing peek-a-boo in Rachel's books. One minute you are laughing or fanning yourself, the next you are an emotional mess! I could not have asked for a better story for Gabe and Saylor. They are perfect for each other!
Fearless is the continuation of Wes and Kiersten's story, which we meet for the first time in Ruin. This novella is exactly what I needed to fix my book hangover that Ruin and Toxic left behind. Once again we are reunited with Wes, Kiersten, Gabe, Saylor and Lisa. Like all the other books in the Ruin series we get different POV's. I'm a big fan of different POV's. I find that we connect with the characters even more. In Fearless we get to read about Wes and Kiersten, but also about Lisa. I am a nervous wreck just thinking about her story (Shame, Ruin Series #3) that will be out later on this year. From the little glimpse that we got of her POV, her story will be another emotional roller coaster. My heart is already breaking for what she lost and what haunts her. I can't wait to read all about her story.
Wes and Kiersten's beautiful love story continues to warm our hearts and they are ready to start their forever together. Fearless is fast-paced, sweet, romantic, passionate and emotional. Another great addition to the Ruin Series!
I give, Ruin/Toxic/Fearless, by Rachel Van Dyken 5 intense, phenomenal, emotional, heart-pumping, captivating, all-consuming stars! Add this series to your TBR, you won't be disappointed!!!! Get ready to be INTOXICATED!!!!
Oh lord Mikki you have me drooling and wanting to meet these men. Wonderful reviews and yep these are all on my wishlist!!
I haven't read Fearless yet but I so agree with the other two. LOVE Ruin so much and it does ruin you. Great reviews.
You will love Fearless, Valerie! It's shorter than the other two books in the series, but it's soooo good!!
Ohmygosh! You ladies have me so excite to give this series a try. I think I have the first book. Thanks got the great review!
You need to read this PHENOMENAL series!!!!