{Review} Guarded by J.D. Rivera
Title: Guarded (A Novella)
Author: J.D. Rivera
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Series: Guarded
Published Date: Expected September 17, 2013
Average Rating: 4.23/5 Stars
Synopsis
Vanessa Smith has her heart guarded. She’s been married to a man that sleeps around and has made her think she’s ugly and undeserving. Everything changes when she is knocked down by the famous basketball player, Jackson Berrios. A friendship ensues and everything she thought she knew about men turns out to be wrong.
Excerpt:
I walked to my car while I tried to get a handle on my emotions. She was a hot woman, but I shouldn’t have pressed her into her car like that. I was seconds away from kissing her when I realized I had just met her and I didn’t want to scare her off.
I knew I had just met her, but I already knew spending an afternoon with her was not going to be enough. I had never felt this way about a girl before. I had dated and even had girlfriends, but I had never really cared about them. They were just people to spend time with and to have sex with when I was in town. This girl had done something to me in a couple of hours that I couldn’t explain.
I backed the car out of the space and headed for my new place. I probably shouldn’t let some girl I had just met know where I live, but I didn’t care with her. She seemed different, almost immediately.
I drove down the interstate, checking my rearview mirror every few minutes just to make sure she was following me. I made sure not to drive too fast so she couldn’t use the excuse of losing sight of my car. I wasn’t really sure why I felt such a strong connection to her, but I knew I needed to see if it was real.
J.D. Rivera (0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00). Guarded (Kindle Locations 199-207). Kindle Edition.
J.D. Rivera (0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00). Guarded (Kindle Locations 207-208). Kindle Edition.
My Review
Vanessa is on the verge of getting a divorce from her cheating & verbally abusive husband Shane. For four years she was made to believe by her husband that she was worthless and not beautiful or sexy, just plain. Vanessa had been separated from Shane for 9 months when she was knocked down by Jackson. Literally, she was running and he wasn't paying attention and ended up running into her knocking her on her face. From the moment they locked eyes you could just tell there was going to be something special between them. However, Vanessa is very guarded and not wanting to have anything to do with him. Like Jackson she is drawn to him & wondering what in the world he sees in her (remember she has low self-esteem due to her douche of a husband) so she questions literally everything! Even though Jackson makes her feel things she's never felt before with Shane.
Vanessa: She's guarded that's for sure. She's a fifth grade teacher, driving a beat up focus, and living in a pretty questionable apartment complex. Although this is all she can afford since separating from Shane. I have to hand it to her it takes a lot of strength to leave a mean that's abusive, verbally or physically. She left his cheating ass and I couldn't be more proud!
Jackson: Boy oh Boy. This man can be my friend any day! ;) Jackson just moved to Oklahoma from New York to play basketball. You see he's an NBA player. He's sweet, honest, understanding, and just plain GORGEOUS! He's a great book boyfriend to swoon over. I love me some Jackson!
Amanda: This lovely lady is Vanessa's best friend. She's been there for Vanessa through everything and just wants to see her happy. After Vanessa met Jackson Amanda called to invite her out to dinner...and from the moment sensed a change in her best friend. It's crazy how best friends can do that. She's everything I would want in a friend.
J.D. Rivera did a great job writing. I loved how I got to read from both their points of view. For a short read it packs quite the punch. It's fast paced which I love. You get enough background on the characters so your not left questioning anything. I know Vanessa had been through a lot, but I did get pretty frustrated with her jumping to conclusions. She should give people the benefit of the doubt. Does she give Jackson a chance? Does Shane weasel his way back in? That's something you'll have to find out for yourself. It's a great read.
With all that being said I rate this a 4 out of 5 stars.
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