"He tasted like torture. He tasted like sin. He tasted like everything I shouldn't have, he tasted like my downfall."
Lukas, Sometimes is the second book in the Art of Sinners series from author Tempest Phan.
As I started reading Lukas, Sometimes I debated on whether or not it was the right book for me. It was just starting off so slowly, and I didn't feel anything for these two characters. Now maybe if I had read Damien, Forever things would be different. It wasn't until about 25% through the book that things began to pick up. Yet there was still that thought in the back of my mind that I should walk away. I still wasn't sold.
Still I pushed through, and was determined to see the book to the end.
I have mixed feelings.
On one hand, I really enjoyed the suspense that was written in. That was an unexpected surprise. At one point I thought I knew who was behind it all, but I was wrong. It happens. When it was revealed though, it all made sense. Had I been paying closer attention I would have figured it out. But I was so focused on other parts of the storyline that I kind of glossed over the "proof".
As for the romance between Lukas and Lily, it was decent. Personally I didn't feel their connection. Lukas came across as an ass, and quite pushy. Whereas Lily was quieter, uncertain, and eager to please. It all felt a bit forced to me.
The pacing of this book was slow. For me there was too much explanation, filler moments, and internal dialogue. The description of the book is what appealed to me, and I thought for sure I would enjoy it. Did I enjoy it? Kind of. I feel like Saint might have been a better fit of for Lily. But Saint doesn't have the billionaire lifestyle happening, so there's that.
All in all the story was decent. I might give the author another try, but as of right now, I can't guarantee that.
Happy Reading,
Laura
A billionaire romance with a touch of angst, a hint of forced proximity, and a whole lot of heat.
LILY
There once was a prince, in a bungalow by the sea…
He’s the ocean roaring into my life, an ocean whose depths I can’t resist even though I must. I want him, but I’m not supposed to want more. And yet, when I look at him, this damaged artist, this kindred soul who paints my dark world with his laughter and his pain, I want to give in…But I can’t, not when I’m not the one he sees, not when doing so would mean losing my voice all over again.
There once was a prince, in a bungalow by the sea.
But he's not my prince; he never was for me.
LUKAS
Along came a pixie, in a faded hoodie…
She’s the wave crashing through my world, the wave that brought me to my knees and threatens to sweep me under. I want her, but I’m not supposed to want more. And yet, when I look at her, this paperbag princess, this impossible minx who dances her way into my dark, I start to lose control... But I can’t, not when I have nothing left to give, not when doing so would mean digging into the wounds of my past all over again.
Along came a pixie, in a faded hoodie.
Just a minx, a pixie… and she’s all that I see.
The ART OF SINNERS Series... An exquisite fall from grace.
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