THE HURRICANE by R.J. Prescott
(July 14, 2015; Forever E-Book; $0.99)
Emily
McCarthy is living in fear of a dark and dangerous past. A gifted
mathematician, she is little more than a hollow, broken shell, trying
desperately to make ends meet long
enough to finish her degree. Through
an unlikely friendship with the aging, cantankerous owner of an old
boxing gym, Em is thrown into the path of the most dangerous man that
she has ever met.
Cormac "the Hurricane" O'Connell is cut, tattooed and dangerous. He is a lethal weapon with no safety and everyone is waiting for the misfire. He's never been knocked out before, but when he meet Em he falls, HARD. Unlike any other girl he's ever met, she doesn't want anything from him. Just being around her makes him want to be a better person. They are polar opposites who were never meant to find each other, but some things are just worth the fight.
Cormac "the Hurricane" O'Connell is cut, tattooed and dangerous. He is a lethal weapon with no safety and everyone is waiting for the misfire. He's never been knocked out before, but when he meet Em he falls, HARD. Unlike any other girl he's ever met, she doesn't want anything from him. Just being around her makes him want to be a better person. They are polar opposites who were never meant to find each other, but some things are just worth the fight.
Excerpt:
He grabbed my hand
and pulled me to a stop facing him. He moved in so close that our
noses were almost touching.
“Tell me you can
feel this. I need to know I’m not the only one,” he spoke gently.
“I feel it,” I
whispered, staring at the ground. “But I’m not doing anything
about it. Everything that you make me feel is completely
overwhelming, and I can’t give you what you need, not even close. I
don’t want to talk about why I am this way, but just offering you
friendship is a big deal for me right now.”
I finished my rant
feeling more desperate than ever. This big, strong, beautiful,
terrifying man had feelings for me, but seriously how long would they
last? I was getting better, but I was afraid of my own shadow most of
the time. I was small, weak, and lacked any self-confidence.
O’Connell was dangerous, addictive, and so sexy that I was consumed
by lust every time we were in the same room together. He used his
body like a weapon and the danger attracted women like a magnet. With
that many women, all vying for his attention, what little charm I
held for him would fade like mist in the morning sun. If I let him
in, he had the power to break what little of me was left whole when I
couldn’t keep him.
Reaching out one
giant, scarred and calloused hand, he tucked a wayward curl behind my
ear. He lifted my chin with his knuckle forcing me to meet his gentle
gaze. He looked so happy and intense right now that I could feel my
eyes welling up. I never thought that anyone would ever look at me
like that.
“I know I’m
scary and loud. I’m fucked up, and I’m gonna fuck up with you a
lot because I’ve never done this before. I don’t date girls, I
fuck them and walk away because that’s what they expect. It’s all
they think I’m good for. I’m not smart like you, and I know I
don’t deserve you. Right now, I’m dirt poor, but one day, I’m
not gonna be. I will fight to make something better of myself, to be
someone better. Someone you can be proud of. If you need time, then
I’ll give you time. If you need friendship, then I’ll give you
friendship. But you’re mine, and when the time is right, when
you’re ready, I’m coming for you.”
I nodded, so close
to tears I knew that if I tried to speak, I’d completely break
down. I swallowed hard, and the tears fell anyway. O’Connell wiped
them away with his thumb and gently pressed his big firm lips to
mine. Just like that, my fears were forgotten. The kiss was gentle,
but fireworks exploded all over my body. It was like he had
invigorated every cell with life. The touch of his lips wasn’t
enough to satisfy, only to feed my addiction. I knew in my head that
I wasn’t ready for a relationship, but my body wanted to drown in
the revelation that it could feel something other than cold, hunger,
and pain. It was a kiss both chaste and pure and everything I hoped
that my first kiss would be, because everything I gave to him, I gave
freely. Slightly out of breath, our lips parted, and he rested his
forehead back against mine.
“I’m gonna give
you the fuckin world, baby,” he whispered against my lips.
He kissed me again
quickly and grinning like a kid, threaded his fingers through mine.
“You know friends
don’t hold hands,” I whispered, knowing that there was no way
that I was letting go first.
“Huh,” he
grunted. “Me and Kier hold hands all the time.”
Review by Gia:
The Hurricane is a great read. Cormac “the Hurricane” O’Connell is a bad toy fighter. Emily is a college student trying to make ends meet. She is very shy and doesn't go out much. She has had a tough past that shapes they way she is. Danny is like a father figure to both of them. Danny owns a gym and hires Emily to do his bookkeeping. Cormac knew Emily is the one for him but he just has to convince her. Cormac had a rough up bringing. His mother is an alcoholic and of course she shows up every once and a while to cause trouble.
I loved all the guys at the boxing gym. The all are like an extended family. When things happen they are all there to help.
Cormac and Emily start out as friends and become much more. Cormac and Emily's story is a great one to read. It's not all easy and sweet, they do have a bunch of things to overcome.
The Hurricane is a great read. Cormac “the Hurricane” O’Connell is a bad toy fighter. Emily is a college student trying to make ends meet. She is very shy and doesn't go out much. She has had a tough past that shapes they way she is. Danny is like a father figure to both of them. Danny owns a gym and hires Emily to do his bookkeeping. Cormac knew Emily is the one for him but he just has to convince her. Cormac had a rough up bringing. His mother is an alcoholic and of course she shows up every once and a while to cause trouble.
I loved all the guys at the boxing gym. The all are like an extended family. When things happen they are all there to help.
Cormac and Emily start out as friends and become much more. Cormac and Emily's story is a great one to read. It's not all easy and sweet, they do have a bunch of things to overcome.
About the author:
R.J.
Prescott was born in Cardiff, South Wales and studied law at the
University of Bristol, England. Four weeks before graduation she fell in
love, and stayed. Ten years later
she convinced her crazy, wonderful fire fighter husband to move back to
Cardiff where they now live with their two equally crazy sons. Juggling
work, writing and family doesn't leave a lot of time, but curling up on
the sofa with a cup of tea and a bar of
chocolate for family movie night is definitely the best part of R.J.
Prescott's week. "The Hurricane" is her debut New Adult Novel.
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