FIRST TOUCH
By Laurelin Paige
St. Martin’s Griffin
Publication Date: December 29, 2015
Trade Paperback Original: 978-1-250-07519-2 / $14.99
eBook: 978-1-466-88832-6 / $3.99
When Emily Wayborn goes home to visit her mom while on hiatus from her hit TV show, she receives a voicemail from her former best friend, Amber. Though the two were once notorious party girls, they haven’t spoken in years. Although the message might sound benign to anyone else, Amber uses a safe word that Emily recognizes, a word they always used to get out of sticky situations during their wild days. And what’s more chilling than the voicemail: it turns out that Amber has gone missing.
Determined to track down her friend, Emily follows a chain of clues that lead her to the enigmatic billionaire Reeve Sallis, a hotelier known for his shady dealings and play boy reputation. Now, in order to find Amber, Emily must seduce Reeve to learn his secrets and discover the whereabouts of her friend. But as she finds herself more entangled with him, she finds she’s drawn to Reeve for more than just his connection to Amber, despite her growing fear that he may be the enemy. When she’s forced to choose where her loyalty lies, how will she decide between saving Amber and saving her heart?
“The harrowing scene when Reeve and Emily tentatively reveal what they each know about Amber brings a surprising moment of tenderness between the two damaged characters—and the cliffhanger ending sets up an even greater conflict for Book 2. Paige is unflinching in her depiction of a complicated relationship, and the results are explosive.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The dynamic between Reeve and Emily is interesting because their connection is so intimate despite the circumstances of their arrangement. It’s a game of cat-and-mouse that’s carnal, erotic and emotionally raw. Be prepared for a cliffhanger that will leave you desperate for more.” —RT Book Reviews
Dare I admit that this is the first Laurelin Paige book I have ever read and holy hell did I pick a great one to start with. I was sucked in from the very beginning and the added element of suspense made for such a fast paced amazing read. Reeve and Emily are SMOKING HOT and may induce panty melting. The quest for answers about Amber will lead you on a dangerous journey never really knowing what to expect. And that ending, holy hell I threw my kindle and I desperately need more!!!
5 Stars
♥ Sophie
Laurelin Paige is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Author of the Fixed trilogy. She’s a sucker for a good romance and gets giddy anytime there’s kissing, much to the embarrassment of her three daughters. She is based in Denver, Colorado.