This was my first book by this author, and let's just say it was so good I went and purchased book 2 and 3 of this series. This is book one of Joya Ryan's The Shattered Series. It was everything I want in a romance, interesting story, strong and likable characters and hot sizzling passion between the two main characters, in this case Katelyn and Adam. The opening of the story as graduate student Katelyn Gunn heading for her first day of assistant teaching when she is almost hit by a car. The nervous and inexperienced Kate is shocked to realize that it isn’t the near death experience that has her heart racing, but the sinfully sexy man behind the wheel. Adam Kinkade is ultra-wealthy, devastatingly handsome, and the most powerful distribution mogul in Chicago—he is also the first man who ignites emotions inside of her other than fear. Adam is a man used to getting what he wants. And he wants Katelyn—naked and often. Willing to stop at nothing to possess her, he relentlessly pursues Kate only to discover that it is she who possesses him—completely. Passion turns to possession, and Adam’s controlling nature and seductive hands sparks a desire so strong, it destroys her own demons. But when desire turns to addiction, Kate fears that it will rage too hot, and shatter her sanity.Ms. Ryan can really write passion but she is also able to write a sensitive story about a young woman who grew up in a household of abuse and a man who has had to get over his own inner demon's.Very good novel with the right blend of story and passion with no cliff hanger. So glad I have discovered this author and can't wait to read her other two novels in the series. Sensual level I would put at a 9. Highly recommend this read. Break Me Slowly (Shattered #1)by Joya Ryan (Goodreads Author)Kindle Edition, 165 pagesPublished March 10th 2013 by Bear & Gunner Publishing LLCGoodreads synopsis: Graduate student Katelyn Gunn is headed for her first day of assistant teaching when she is almost hit by a car. The nervous and inexperienced Kate is shocked to realize that it isn’t the near death experience that has her heart racing, but the sinfully sexy man behind the wheel. Adam Kinkade is ultra-wealthy, devastatingly handsome, and the most powerful distribution mogul in Chicago—he is also the first man who ignites emotions inside of her other than fear. Adam is a man used to getting what he wants. And he wants Katelyn—naked and often. Willing to stop at nothing to possess her, he relentlessly pursues Kate only to discover that it is she who possesses him—completely.Of the three books in the Shattered series, this is definitely my favorite. There is just something about take charge Adam that just spins my wheels, I guess. lol. It would be nice to have someone so certain you were the one for them and know that they effect you in the same way you do them. Adam did go a bit overboard a few times with Katelyn but I thought this was a fantastic guilty pleasure read. I will certainly pick up as many of Joya Ryan's novels as are out there. I am just enjoying all I have chosen so far. I read this trilogy between other books I was "supposed" to read. I think reading Joya Ryan novels just keep me excited about reading. Thank you for making reading such a pleasure.
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