I've been dying to tell you about Ethan and Cassie. 
 The story begins with Cassie Taylor. She is a well known theater actress. She is cast in a new play and her leading man is the only man she has ever loved. He left her six years ago and now he's back in town and back in her life. After Ethan left her, she was a complete mess. Only Tristan, her friend and roommate was able to help her through her heartache. 
 Ethan Holt is back for the woman who loved him. He made mistakes and he's back to rectify them. He knows he hurt Cassie in the worst way possible. He broke her and he can't live without her any longer. 
 Cassie and Ethan meet during Acting School. Ethan was rude to her more than once. He told her to keep away from him. Luckily Cassie didn't listen to him. When they are thrown together as leads for Romeo and Juliet their attraction is unavoidable. 
 The story is told in past and present. It details everything. From the moment they meet to the new play they are doing together. 
 I think everyone who loves romance should read this book. My kindle is full of bookmarks. 
 The chemistry between these two is to die for. Their banter is addictive and their love story is grueling. I felt every emotion they did. I felt awful for Cassie but I also understand why Ethan was so difficult at times. Despite Ethan hurting her, I was rooting for him to win the girl the whole time. That's why the cliffhanger took me by surprise. But, in a way it is not a bad one. 
 Don't hesitate to buy this little gem. It's top pick for this year's best book for me. 
 Favorite Quotes: 
 "Goddammit. Of all the diner joints in all the towns in all the world, he has to come to mine. This is supposed to be a Holt-free zone." 
 "Oh, shit. This is, uh ... this is for you." 
 I take it and hold it up to my nose. 
 "What is it?" 
 "It's an I'm-a-dick-achino." 
 "Holt, there aren't many people in the world who connect like we do, for whatever reason, and saying that we shouldn't feel it isn't going to make it go away. One day you might figure that out, but by then it'll be too late." 
 "My smile couldn't be smugger if I bought it from Smuggy McSmugster at the Smug Store in Smugville." 
 "What slays me every day I come to rehearsals? Is that I can be there, in bed with you, kissing you and pretending to make love and ... I still miss you. Because it isn't real. And I want it to be. So fucking badly." 
 "Cassie, I felt like a ghost while I was away from you. I was. Now, I want to feel real again." 
 "So, I'm not sure if you got my subtle subtext there," he says, "but I'd really like it if you stayed the fuck away from Connor, okay? 
 "Lie." 
 "And if Connor asks?" 
 His eye twitches. "Tell that fucker we're engaged." 
 "But ... well ... Jesus, Cassie, you can't just say that you want me and expect me to not completely lose my mind. I know you can't give me all of yourself right now, but I just needed to have one small part of you. A piece that wasn't Connor's, or the other guys' you've been with. Just mine. And I hope Connor, and every other man in the room, saw that fucking spectacular kiss, because anyone who witnessed that could not deny that we're meant to be together, especially not you." 
 "Pfft. Pinocchio wished to be a real boy, and that turned out okay." 
 "True. But he was then forever devoid of permanent wood. Think about it." 
 "I know. I just have a very hot girlfriend, and when my hands are on her, I get carried away." 
 All the breath leaves my lungs. "You're admitting I'm your girlfriend? Finally?" 
 When he answers, his voice is soft. "Yes, Cassie. You're my girlfriend." 
 Cliffhanger : Yes 
 +5/5 Fangs 
 A complimentary copy was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. 
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