#48 Rush by Maya Banks

Blogging about this book makes me glad that my mother never reads what I write.  :)

Rush is the first in an adult audience only trilogy by Maya Banks.  I will, with a red-face, admit that I read this book in less than 24 hours.  It was addicting, it was captivating, and, yes, it was incredibly sexy. 

In the style of 50 Shades of Gray, Rush tells the story of Gabe and Mia, a man who gets what he wants and the woman who is brave enough to stand up to him when required.  I loved their story however I disagree with the RT Book Reviews who said it was "highly believable." It's anything but believable.  OK--so I am sure that there are people out there who live this erotic lifestyle and draw up contracts before they become intimate with people.  But, are they all multi-millionaires who can make someone their personal assistant, complete with high salary and full benefits just so she can be within arms reach when the mood strikes?  Come on.  Really? 

There was one truly disturbing scene in the book that made my stomach hurt and that made me want to hurl the book across the room.  I can only hope that this one scene is not part of the "highly believable" nature of the book.  I hope that what Gabe put Mia through never happens to anyone in the real world ever.  It's gut wrenching and highly disturbing and if Gabe were real, he'd be on the news by now.  If you've read the book, you know that I am talking about.  If you haven't read this book, but are needing a Christian Gray fix with a new character, Gabe is for you and you should read his story.  Just muddle through that one scene and be done with it remembering that this is fiction.

Yes, I will also admit that I am ready to read the continuation of the series.  But, I'm reading it on my iPad this time.  I just get too embarrassed thinking that someone is reading over my shoulder or is staring at the cover and judging me.  Not like I am about to admit to the entire world that I read it and liked it, or anything.   Geez.

This one is a Beach bag book.  And it is a good one.
:) Dodie