Slick's review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews 
 Review copy provided for an honest review 
 4.5 STARS 
 When the first book in a series blows you out of the water, you always hope the second will be equally as good and Rebel by Skye Jordan is very, very good. I was once again caught up by the easy writing style of this author; her ability to draw you in and make you feel a part of the story. In addition, the characters are entertaining, the dialog smart, and the sex scenes supremely hot making this a must read and re-read book in my library. 
 I can't be the only person who always tries to match up the next couple in a series and I'll admit I hoped that Rubi Russo and Wes Lawson would wind up together even though he was seriously involved in book one of this series. I knew it was going to take a very special guy to win Rubi's heart and I knew he was going to have to have the patience of a saint, and the bedroom skills of a sinner to even make Rubi look his direction. I'm pleased to say Wes proved to be that man in spades throwing Rubi for a loop something that hasn't ever happened to her. 
 And believe me Wes had me in the first chapter (and Rubi for that matter) when he looked her up and down and said, "I'm so ready." 
 Rubi is a piece of work; sent to live with her wealthy father after he mother died she felt abandoned all of her life. Now her best friend Lexi has a boyfriend, Jax, and while she's happy for her she's also feeling a little left out except for the fact that she's gained a new friend in Wes. Wes would like to move for something more with Rubi but he knows she's skittish and since he's thinking long term, he has to proceed with caution. 
 There is so much that I loved about this book it's hard to figure out where to begin, but I'll start with the fact that these two are the best of friends despite not knowing each other very long. They just mesh and they pretty much "get" the other one. I love the notes that Wes leaves daily for Rubi on her car basically fun, teasing, and later sweet and hot love notes that lets her know he cares and is thinking of her. I don't even think he realizes how much those notes mean to someone who's never felt much affection. The way Wes works around Rubi's fears, the way he always has her back, and the way that he always tries to figure out how to move forward without making her freak out proves what a great guy he is. That's not to say he doesn't have a few missteps, but even those are because of who he is and how he was raised. 
 While I understand Rubi's hesitancy to get involved with Wes at times she drove me a little bit nuts. I understand her issues, I sympathize with her background, but I hated that she refused to see that Wes wasn't like her father or other men. I also have to say that holy cow there was no denying the chemistry between these two from the start. 
 The one thing that really surprised me about this book is that both Rubi and Wes are closet geeks. They worked together to produce a rig to help Wes' brother with his recuperation from a war injury. Their conversations about writing code, and mechanics, and engineering should have been boring, but I couldn't help but smile as they talked and realized they had this in common and the fact they were working on something that could change so many lives. The absolute euphoria they both felt at what they could accomplish together was easy to see and understand. 
 I appreciate the complexity of this story and the fact that these two had to figure out how to make the change in their relationship work. I also love how fiercely protective they were of each other and how hard they worked to figure things out when things went wrong. Yes Rebel is a sexy story, but it's also a brilliantly told tale of friendship, life and love. Skye Jordan has done it again and I can't wait to see what (or who) she does next!