While reading a book have you ever been so shocked at a scene that you literally gasped out loud? Because that happened to me while reading Gravity. I mean, my hand was even over my mouth I was so shocked.
Gravity by K.L. Jessop is the latest release in the Salvation Society series, and it was spectacular. So much so that I gave it 5 stars. If you've been following along, then you'll know that's my second 5 star this month, and both of them went to a book within the Salvation Society series.
Gravity has one of my favorite tropes in play, and another that I'm coming around to. In this book we have the best friends sibling trope, and it is also an age gap romance. The age gap is about 15 years. So if age gap romances aren't your jam, that's okay, but I still really feel like you should give it a read.
Oh it's also a slow burn!
In this book we have Nora, Asher, and Grayson. Asher is extremely protective of his little sister, and feels that he needs to be in every part of her life to keep her safe. To say this annoys Nora would be an understatement. Grayson is Asher's best friend, and he'd do anything for Asher and Nora. Grayson and Nora have always had a connection. From the time she was little until now, there has been a bond between them. Flash forward to modern day, and Nora is returning home from college. She's determined to spend time with her dad (he just had a stroke), and help out as much as possible. Nora's also hoping to reconnect with Grayson, as their friendship has been strained as of late. I want to continue on with my little recap of the book, but am struggling with where to draw the line. Just know that Nora returning home is where things start to pick up.
As I said above, this book is spectacular and it fully deserves the five stars that I gave it. Age gap isn't a typical read for me, and if I'm being honest it is a sub-genre that I struggle with it a bit. But that's on me. Putting that to the side, I loved this romance story. I love the history of friendship that Nora and Gray have. I love how he's been by her side for as long as she can remember. Gray has pretty much been a part of her family. Asher, oh what do I even say about him. Asher is a bit over the top, and in my mind he's taking his mission to protect his little sister a bit too far. I mean, I get it to a point, he has issues that need to be brought to light and resolved. Then when things happen at home, and Asher does what Asher does, I was gutted. My heart sank. The tears fell. But then, when the BIG thing happens towards the end? Holy crap. That was when I gasped. I found myself rereading that section because I couldn't believe it actually happened. Oofta.
My emotions went on a roller coaster ride once again. I loved Nora and Grayson's relationship. I loved the brotherly connection between Grayson and Asher. I loved the Nelson family. And now I find myself wanting Asher's story. K.L. Jessop if you could make that happen, I'd love it.
Friends, you need to go grab this book. Please just trust me.
Thank you for reading my thoughts,
Gravity by K. L. Jessop
Featuring Makenna (secondary character) and Mark
Genre/Trope: Brother's best friend, Age Gap
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Nora Nelson invades my thoughts so strongly I find it hard to breathe.
However, she is my best friend’s kid sister, and that alone makes her forbidden.
When she leaves for college, it should be the diversion I need, except, I find myself craving her all the more.
In a world so frayed, she is the one thing that brings me hope—the guidance I never realized I needed—and when tragedy strikes, I vow to protect her with everything I have.
There is just one problem: her brother.
Torn between loyalty and love, I’m ready to fight the battle I know is coming.
Even if it has the potential to ruin everything.
Even if it means losing everything.
Even if it means losing her.
About the Author
KLJ lives in South West England just on the edge of Dartmoor where the moorland goes on for days. It's beautiful, breath-taking and occasionally rather wet. She probably swears way more than she should, loves books, her mum makes the best cupcakes in history, and she goes weak at the knees for a man with a five o'clock shadow.
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