I was anxious to get Donovan's story and it didn't disappoint at all. This book is everything I've come to love and expect from Lexi's work. It has the right amount of humor, angst, wanting and steam. The story picks up with Mara, Reece's sister, and Donovan having a heated moment. They're both in love with each other but won't do anything about it for different reasons.Donovan doesn't want to overstep any boundaries with Reece's family and he is also worried about the seven year age difference. Mara thinks that he doesn't like or want her and is just being nice because of Reece. When they travel back to Alabama for a double wedding, all bets are off. They both admit their mutual attraction and decide to act on it. However, they decide to wait to tell Reece until after the wedding, so there won't be black eyes and other injuries from the fight that is sure to happen. Mara is facing her own set of issues with her new relationship, not only is she a virgin, but her older sister Sarah wants her man!At the wedding, an accident occurs that brings Donovan's feelings rushing out. He is there by Mara's side and refuses to leave. Much to my surprise, Reece was ok and trying to work some reverse psychology to get his best friend with his sister. I guess it worked, the more he brooded and seemed upset by the looks, the more Donovan and Mara couldn't stay away. When they finally end up being together, it is everything you want your first time to be: with a man you love and good! The wait was well worth it.Sarah is causing problems for more than Mara though, she is out to hurt Dahlia as well. She is blackmailing her to keep her away from her family. Ryder is there to watch out for her though. I like where that story could be going....I can't wait for what Lexi has in store for us next.Comment BEST BOOK OF THE SERIES SO FARI really liked Donovan and Mara's story, the chemistry and sexual tension jumped off the page. Donovan wants Mara but there are a couple of obstacles, his best friend Reece is her overprotective big brother, plus he's 25 to her 18. But Mara is a mature 18 year old and definitely knows what she wants, and whats she wants is Donovan.This contained all the right elements for me that made this a good romantic read, there's lots of sexual tension, and just the right amount of angst and drama. The characters are well drawn as well, Donovan who's had plenty of women in the past knows when he's met the right woman, Mara has always wanted Donovan. So to read how they get together was great. I liked this addition to this series, the authors writing has improved as this series has progressed IMO and I am looking forward to Ryder's story.
What do You think about Sultry (2014)?
3.5 stars!For me there was no big conflict so it didn't really keep me on my feet.
—santinio
Doovan is so caring and sweet :D as for Mara i love her
—shazi
