I read the first book in this series SURRENDER YOUR LOVE last year. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but by the end J.C. Reed had me interested in what happened next. Why did Jett lie to Brooke? How is the Luccazone estate tied to Brooke and everything else? This book introduced the Luccazone estate, the lawyer handling the estate, and Brooke's adventure to Italy. Bring together a high-speed car chase, Sylvie's odd behavior, Kenny, Jett, and an unplanned "surprise" and this book wasn't really sure what it wanted to be.It felt redundant and I don't think Jett and Brooke had any chemistry. The narration would say one thing and the characters would act differently. It felt like a FIFTY SHADES knock-off with the timid brunette and the over-bearing wealthy hero.And by the way, we are told Jett was in a gang in this installment. WHAT!? But he's a CEO. Of a company that his dad started. Sometimes it seems their relationship was fine, but then it wasn't, then the father was competitive and Jett felt ousted by he and his brother. But maybe not. Where is the brother? This is the second book in the series which I finished last night so today I am starting book 3 (Treasure Your Love). This story does not have the cliffhanger ending that the first book did, but there are still a lot of unanswered questions so I am looking forward to reading the 3rd book in the series. The reason I gave this book 5 stars is because I found the characters multidimensional and believable and the story line kept my attention.The first chapter is written from Jett’s point of view (POV), and then the rest of the book is told from Brooke’s point of view, and while I am not a big fan of the first person point of view (POV), the author did a great job of not making Brooke the perfect person (gorgeous, long flowing hair, perfect figure, etc.) that I find often happens when written from the 1st person POV.In this book we learn more about Jett and Brooks best friend Sylvie. After Brooke learns she has inherited an estate from an unknown long-lost great-uncle, her and Sylvie fly off to meet the uncle who is very old and dying. The majority of the book takes place in Bellagio, Italy and the author does an excellent job describing what a beautiful part of the world this is. I suspect she has spent some time in this part of Italy.Brooke and Jett are well written characters; they are smart, independent, and will to open up and be honest with each other. I was a little upset with Brooke in the beginning because she didn’t give Jett the opportunity to explain why he did what he did. But once she calmed down a little I was glad she gave him the opportunity to explain himself and then forgive him. When people make mistakes you can choose to forgive and move forward or you can choose to hang on to the anger and let it consume you. I am glad Brooke chose to forgive and allowed Jett back into her life.
What do You think about Conquista O Teu Amor (2014)?
The mystery is what keeps it going and I still have my doubts about her friend.
—jakecastro
