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Unavoidable
*Due to sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 17.
Can you avoid falling in love when it is right in front of you and does not want to go away?
Life has not been kind to Brianna Gilmore. After a terrible childhood and adolescence she is able to escape her troubled past and disappear. A few years later she is starting over attending the university of her dreams. Dating is not even a bleep on her radar. After all the terrible experiences she has had with men throughout her life, she is not ready to give her heart away. Unfortunately, she cannot avoid the charms of Colton Hensley.
Colton is used to getting everything he wants. He has the looks and the money – until he meets Brianna. Pursuing her is a challenge, and getting to know her is nearly impossible since she is reluctant to give in to him. The mystery of this adventurous, adrenaline seeking, tough talking, most beautiful girl he has ever seen – is driving him insane. She is all that he can think about.
And when someone dangerous comes after Brianna, will she be able to avoid telling Colton about her past?
Unavoidable – Coming May 2014
Can you avoid falling in love when it is right in front of you and does not want to go away?
Life has not been kind to Brianna Gilmore. After a terrible childhood and adolescence she is able to escape her troubled past and disappear. A few years later she is starting over attending the university of her dreams. Dating is not even a bleep on her radar. After all the terrible experiences she has had with men throughout her life, she is not ready to give her heart away. Unfortunately, she cannot avoid the charms of Colton Hensley.
Colton is used to getting everything he wants. He has the looks and the money – until he meets Brianna. Pursuing her is a challenge, and getting to know her is nearly impossible since she is reluctant to give in to him. The mystery of this adventurous, adrenaline seeking, tough talking, most beautiful girl he has ever seen – is driving him insane. She is all that he can think about.
And when someone dangerous comes after Brianna, will she be able to avoid telling Colton about her past?
Unavoidable – Coming May 2014
288 pages, Paperback
First published May 13, 2014
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Yara Greathouse
5 books144 followersYara lives in Texas where she spends her free time getting lost in writing, reading, cooking or traveling. Her first series, "Girls On Top" is about strong female lead characters and the sexy alpha males who love them.
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May 22, 2014
Steamy Suspense!
I finished this great read rather quickly because I neglected other responsibilities in order to finish it and find out what happened. I think this is a great compliment for this aspiring author. I always get a bit nervous when reading a debut novel, but I was pleasantly surprised by the flawless editing, interesting plot, and well-rounded characters. The flow of the book was seamless and didn't leave me bored. The "love" scenes were hot and steamy.
Briana is a damaged person, but you admire her strength despite what she has gone through. Colton at first comes off as a man who is just looking for a good time, but you quickly learn that there is more to him than is playboy exterior.
The plot was great, gut wrenching and shocking. About halfway through the book I thought that I had it all figured out. Don't fool yourself like I did. You'll be wrong. It was so much worse than what I had imagined.
Unavoidable is a very well thought out novel that I think anyone who loves romance, suspense, or both will thoroughly enjoy.
Great story by a wonderful writer.
***I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for my fair and honest review.***
I finished this great read rather quickly because I neglected other responsibilities in order to finish it and find out what happened. I think this is a great compliment for this aspiring author. I always get a bit nervous when reading a debut novel, but I was pleasantly surprised by the flawless editing, interesting plot, and well-rounded characters. The flow of the book was seamless and didn't leave me bored. The "love" scenes were hot and steamy.
Briana is a damaged person, but you admire her strength despite what she has gone through. Colton at first comes off as a man who is just looking for a good time, but you quickly learn that there is more to him than is playboy exterior.
The plot was great, gut wrenching and shocking. About halfway through the book I thought that I had it all figured out. Don't fool yourself like I did. You'll be wrong. It was so much worse than what I had imagined.
Unavoidable is a very well thought out novel that I think anyone who loves romance, suspense, or both will thoroughly enjoy.
Great story by a wonderful writer.
***I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for my fair and honest review.***
November 29, 2014
"This is the beginning of our forever. You and me, what we have...is unavoidable."
Brianna Gilmore is a damaged young woman with a very painful past one she wants no one to know about. Her parent's divorced when she was a toddler, her father moved to another country. Brianna was left with her mother who never paid attention to her or showed any love for her daughter. As the years progressed her mother became more obsessed with drinking, and Brianna then became her punching bag. At the age of 16 Brianna ran away from home with little money and no means of supporting herself, she took to the streets for food and shelter, then she met an older man while she was snooping for food outside his business, that night he offered her a hot meal, a shower and told her to come back he had an offer for her. The offer was a cleaning lady at his gentlemen's club, Brianna was hesitant at first but quickly decided to accept she needed it to survive.
As time passes things are going good for Brianna until her boss is found dead, and a new owner takes over, what happens next in Brianna's life will forever change her. It's only by chance she finally get's to escape, where she embarks on the next phase of her life one that toughens her up, gives her the self confidence to continue on with her life, where she later will attend the university of her dreams, and will eventually lead her to Colton Hensley.
Colton Hensley is used to getting everything he wants, he has the looks and money. He doesn't do relationships because he doesn't want a woman telling him what to do, he has enough of that from his parents.
He quickly changes his mind when he spots a badass beautiful chick on a bike, he's intrigued by her he has to meet and get to know her. He does leaves a lasting impression on Brianna to say the least, by literally falling at her feet.
Brianna tries her best to stay away from Colton, he makes it very difficult for her to resist him. The only thing she wants and needs in her life right now is school, she doesn't have the time or energy to even start any kind of relationship, because with that comes opening up yourself to that person and that is the one thing Brianna is most defiantly afraid of.
"Until now, I have never had a real interest in a girl. Until now, I did not care if they come or go. But you Brianna, you have changed my game. You are different from them. I have an unexpected and welcomed attraction towards you."
Brianna and Colton's journey is quite interesting to say the least, it's exciting, sexy, heartbreaking, and dangerous. Just when Brianna thinks she has finally found her happiness and can put the past behind her, someone dangerous from her past comes after her, and that is when all hell breaks loose.
What will happen to Brianna and Colton's relationship if and when she tells him about her past, will he stay or leave?
Will Brianna finally be able to move on from her past and find love and happiness?
Unavoidable has suspense, romance, steamy sex, and plenty of action, it hooks you in from start to finish. The secondary characters were an added bonus, the friends fit into the story perfectly.
"You are so magnificent, and even more so when you come while I am buried deep inside you. It's almost like I can sense your soul in one moment. I feel "us", it's hard to explain and put into words the overwhelming joy I get when we are close like that. The moment is pure and beautiful, just like you."
Brianna Gilmore is a damaged young woman with a very painful past one she wants no one to know about. Her parent's divorced when she was a toddler, her father moved to another country. Brianna was left with her mother who never paid attention to her or showed any love for her daughter. As the years progressed her mother became more obsessed with drinking, and Brianna then became her punching bag. At the age of 16 Brianna ran away from home with little money and no means of supporting herself, she took to the streets for food and shelter, then she met an older man while she was snooping for food outside his business, that night he offered her a hot meal, a shower and told her to come back he had an offer for her. The offer was a cleaning lady at his gentlemen's club, Brianna was hesitant at first but quickly decided to accept she needed it to survive.
As time passes things are going good for Brianna until her boss is found dead, and a new owner takes over, what happens next in Brianna's life will forever change her. It's only by chance she finally get's to escape, where she embarks on the next phase of her life one that toughens her up, gives her the self confidence to continue on with her life, where she later will attend the university of her dreams, and will eventually lead her to Colton Hensley.
Colton Hensley is used to getting everything he wants, he has the looks and money. He doesn't do relationships because he doesn't want a woman telling him what to do, he has enough of that from his parents.
He quickly changes his mind when he spots a badass beautiful chick on a bike, he's intrigued by her he has to meet and get to know her. He does leaves a lasting impression on Brianna to say the least, by literally falling at her feet.
Brianna tries her best to stay away from Colton, he makes it very difficult for her to resist him. The only thing she wants and needs in her life right now is school, she doesn't have the time or energy to even start any kind of relationship, because with that comes opening up yourself to that person and that is the one thing Brianna is most defiantly afraid of.
"Until now, I have never had a real interest in a girl. Until now, I did not care if they come or go. But you Brianna, you have changed my game. You are different from them. I have an unexpected and welcomed attraction towards you."
Brianna and Colton's journey is quite interesting to say the least, it's exciting, sexy, heartbreaking, and dangerous. Just when Brianna thinks she has finally found her happiness and can put the past behind her, someone dangerous from her past comes after her, and that is when all hell breaks loose.
What will happen to Brianna and Colton's relationship if and when she tells him about her past, will he stay or leave?
Will Brianna finally be able to move on from her past and find love and happiness?
Unavoidable has suspense, romance, steamy sex, and plenty of action, it hooks you in from start to finish. The secondary characters were an added bonus, the friends fit into the story perfectly.
"You are so magnificent, and even more so when you come while I am buried deep inside you. It's almost like I can sense your soul in one moment. I feel "us", it's hard to explain and put into words the overwhelming joy I get when we are close like that. The moment is pure and beautiful, just like you."
June 4, 2014
"This we are sharing right here and right now, it's more than meant to be. If it is not today, it will be another day, but it will happen...You and me, what we have...is unavoidable."
Reading and reviewing a book is and always will be a subjective experience. Everyone loves different books for different reasons that are shaped by their interests and experiences. Every person will have a different opinion on what really works in a book as well as what parts of the story they would change. With that in mind, and because I was asked to provide an honest review in exchange for a copy of the book provided by the author, I'm going to share my personal opinions on Unavoidable within this review.
The beginning of Unavoidable definitely caught my interest. There was an element of suspense woven through the story that did keep me wondering and drove me to keep reading! I had a very difficult time relating to Colton and Brianna, and their connection seemed tenuous to me. I tend to like to read about relationships and attraction building slowly, but Colton and Brianna's attraction was instant and difficult for me to really feel. I liked that the book was written in first person and that it alternated between Colton and Brianna's points of view. The author was very descriptive, but some of the descriptions almost felt like they were written in third person since they were all placed together in one paragraph. To me, it would be more natural to spread out the observations and descriptions within the inner dialogue. The dialogue between characters was very snappy and there was definitely sarcasm and humor within the story. At times, I got caught up on the fact that the vocabulary and the lack of contractions in the characters' dialogue felt a bit unnatural to me. There were some great quotes within this book, such as the one above, and the characters made some very intuitive observations about relationships and life. Sometimes these were spelled out a little more than I would have liked because I think a great part of the experience in reading books is being able to interpret the story in my own way. A little open-endedness draws me into the story by allowing me to come to my own conclusions and make a story 'my own'. I like a little more emotions and angst in my stories than I got while reading this book. Unavoidable has a solid basis and a flowing plot line. It is a quick read that will likely appeal to many YA/NA readers who want to escape into a snappy and suspenseful storyline!
Reading and reviewing a book is and always will be a subjective experience. Everyone loves different books for different reasons that are shaped by their interests and experiences. Every person will have a different opinion on what really works in a book as well as what parts of the story they would change. With that in mind, and because I was asked to provide an honest review in exchange for a copy of the book provided by the author, I'm going to share my personal opinions on Unavoidable within this review.
The beginning of Unavoidable definitely caught my interest. There was an element of suspense woven through the story that did keep me wondering and drove me to keep reading! I had a very difficult time relating to Colton and Brianna, and their connection seemed tenuous to me. I tend to like to read about relationships and attraction building slowly, but Colton and Brianna's attraction was instant and difficult for me to really feel. I liked that the book was written in first person and that it alternated between Colton and Brianna's points of view. The author was very descriptive, but some of the descriptions almost felt like they were written in third person since they were all placed together in one paragraph. To me, it would be more natural to spread out the observations and descriptions within the inner dialogue. The dialogue between characters was very snappy and there was definitely sarcasm and humor within the story. At times, I got caught up on the fact that the vocabulary and the lack of contractions in the characters' dialogue felt a bit unnatural to me. There were some great quotes within this book, such as the one above, and the characters made some very intuitive observations about relationships and life. Sometimes these were spelled out a little more than I would have liked because I think a great part of the experience in reading books is being able to interpret the story in my own way. A little open-endedness draws me into the story by allowing me to come to my own conclusions and make a story 'my own'. I like a little more emotions and angst in my stories than I got while reading this book. Unavoidable has a solid basis and a flowing plot line. It is a quick read that will likely appeal to many YA/NA readers who want to escape into a snappy and suspenseful storyline!
May 31, 2014
A kickass heroine and bad boy with a soft spot ~ A recipe for disaster or an epic love story in the making?
Brianna is one of the strongest heroines I have ever read about in my life, after all the hell she has been put through I was thoroughly surprised to find her so in sync with herself. Ever since she was a little girl she has been mistreated and felt unloved. She had to roam the streets for food and try to wash herself in public restrooms, just for the sake of not disturbing her mother. At one point, when she was only a mere 16 years old she got caught snooping around the bins of a certain man. While she was suspicious of him in the beginning, she found it in her heart to trust him a little. That first night he simply gave her a hot meal and a chance to return every night for as long it was needed. After a few days he offered her a proposal, would she be interested in working for him? I figure you can guess it ain’t a supermarket! He offered her a position as a cleaning lady and and all-round assistant in his gentlemensclub. Brianna was hesitant at first but quickly decided she had no other option then to accept his offer. The first few months pas by in a blur, every goes well and she has a roof over her head. That’s until her boss is found dead and a new owner takes control over the place.
What happens between here and the next part of her life will mark her forever! It is only by a chance event that she manages to escape. She embarks on an adventure that’ll toughen her up and eventually leads her to university where she meets Colton. Will he be the one the break through her shelf and vice versa?
I believe this was a refreshing story to this particular genre, I loved the fact that we got a kickass heroine and I fell in love with the caring side of Colton. We rarely get a story where the woman is the one beating everyone up don’t we?! #WomenRule
Sanne ~ Scandalous Book Blog
*** I was given a complementary copy from the author in exchange for an honest review ***
Brianna is one of the strongest heroines I have ever read about in my life, after all the hell she has been put through I was thoroughly surprised to find her so in sync with herself. Ever since she was a little girl she has been mistreated and felt unloved. She had to roam the streets for food and try to wash herself in public restrooms, just for the sake of not disturbing her mother. At one point, when she was only a mere 16 years old she got caught snooping around the bins of a certain man. While she was suspicious of him in the beginning, she found it in her heart to trust him a little. That first night he simply gave her a hot meal and a chance to return every night for as long it was needed. After a few days he offered her a proposal, would she be interested in working for him? I figure you can guess it ain’t a supermarket! He offered her a position as a cleaning lady and and all-round assistant in his gentlemensclub. Brianna was hesitant at first but quickly decided she had no other option then to accept his offer. The first few months pas by in a blur, every goes well and she has a roof over her head. That’s until her boss is found dead and a new owner takes control over the place.
What happens between here and the next part of her life will mark her forever! It is only by a chance event that she manages to escape. She embarks on an adventure that’ll toughen her up and eventually leads her to university where she meets Colton. Will he be the one the break through her shelf and vice versa?
I believe this was a refreshing story to this particular genre, I loved the fact that we got a kickass heroine and I fell in love with the caring side of Colton. We rarely get a story where the woman is the one beating everyone up don’t we?! #WomenRule
Sanne ~ Scandalous Book Blog
*** I was given a complementary copy from the author in exchange for an honest review ***
June 13, 2014
I rate Unavoidable by Yara Greathouse FOUR LEAVES!
Unavoidable has a fantastic love story with a down right sexy male lead, but what really pulled me in was the character, Brianna Gilmore. Brianna is just BADASS! There is no better way to describe her personality. She grew up with an alcoholic and abusive mother, and then ran away at 16 years old into an even worse situation. After that, she joined the military and now has major combat and weaponry skills. Literally, she drives a motorcycle and has a storage unit filled with guns, knives, bows, etc...So, like I said, she is badass.
When you read Unavoidable, I know you will feel as refreshed as I did, because Brianna gave Colton a run for his money. She really made him work for it, and I was so proud of her for that. In most of the novels we read, there is a little game play after the two characters meet, but then by chapter 2...maybe 3, they are already "falling in love." Overtime, that can get a little repetitive and annoying. It's not real life, so you will definitely enjoy this story from that aspect.
Let's talk about Mr. Colton Hensley. Funny, handsome, athletic, alpha male. Colton was not looking for a relationship, and neither was Brianna, but they were instantly attracted to each other. Brianna fights hard to stay away from Colton, and Colton fights hard to break down Brianna's walls. Eventually, he makes his way into her heart, and the STEAMY scenes begin. I won't spoil them for you, but just know... Colton is sex-on-a-"magic"-stick in the bedroom.
Brianna has managed to keep her past from Colton, until her moment of heroism is broadcast to the world, forcing her to tell him the truth. Brianna is faced with losing Colton and preparing to fight the evil from her past at the same time.
I absolutely recommend Unavoidable to all of our FALLowers! You will love the steamy and sweet moments between the lovers, and you will be inspired by Brianna's strength.
A gifted copy was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review by Ashton.
Unavoidable has a fantastic love story with a down right sexy male lead, but what really pulled me in was the character, Brianna Gilmore. Brianna is just BADASS! There is no better way to describe her personality. She grew up with an alcoholic and abusive mother, and then ran away at 16 years old into an even worse situation. After that, she joined the military and now has major combat and weaponry skills. Literally, she drives a motorcycle and has a storage unit filled with guns, knives, bows, etc...So, like I said, she is badass.
When you read Unavoidable, I know you will feel as refreshed as I did, because Brianna gave Colton a run for his money. She really made him work for it, and I was so proud of her for that. In most of the novels we read, there is a little game play after the two characters meet, but then by chapter 2...maybe 3, they are already "falling in love." Overtime, that can get a little repetitive and annoying. It's not real life, so you will definitely enjoy this story from that aspect.
Let's talk about Mr. Colton Hensley. Funny, handsome, athletic, alpha male. Colton was not looking for a relationship, and neither was Brianna, but they were instantly attracted to each other. Brianna fights hard to stay away from Colton, and Colton fights hard to break down Brianna's walls. Eventually, he makes his way into her heart, and the STEAMY scenes begin. I won't spoil them for you, but just know... Colton is sex-on-a-"magic"-stick in the bedroom.
Brianna has managed to keep her past from Colton, until her moment of heroism is broadcast to the world, forcing her to tell him the truth. Brianna is faced with losing Colton and preparing to fight the evil from her past at the same time.
I absolutely recommend Unavoidable to all of our FALLowers! You will love the steamy and sweet moments between the lovers, and you will be inspired by Brianna's strength.
A gifted copy was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review by Ashton.
June 19, 2014
This is one hell of a story! It starts off with a bang … Brianna running from her past. Something dangerous, that she is desperately escaping. It gives her feelings and thoughts, therefore making you one with her character.
Brianna had a very rough upbringing. Therefore, as soon as she was legal and of age, she joins the ARMY. Hoo ah! Due to her past, she has placed a wall in front of her emotional side. Brianna finds it hard to trust anyone. She is one tough as nails, hard ass bitch. Brianna is a woman whom I would NOT mess with. She loves speed, hunting, fishing, shooting .. all typical guy things. Yet, she is gorgeous, with an amazing body.
One day, while coming home, Brianna meets Colton. He is by far, one of the sexiest men that she has laid eyes on. Brianna will not however, make it easy for Colton to get close to her. Colton has jet black messy hair, with blue-gray eyes and a rock hard body to boot. He only has eyes for her and it kills him. Colton is not used to being attracted to only one woman. He is used to having any woman he wants, but he only wants Brianna and he can NOT get her out of his head.
The two try and fight the chemistry that they feel, but one night at a Karaoke club, things begin to change. They both know that it is only a matter of time before the friends status will change. Colton is so hungry for Brianna and you can definitely feel it. This is all I am going to say about this AMAZING book, because if I go any further, spoilers will be dropped.
The one thing that I truly loved about Yara’s writing style is that she takes her time and leads you up to the ending. It is not a book where you know exactly how things will end up, or where things are headed. She has an amazing knack for drawing you in and wanting you to know the characters. A+ in my book. By the way … the other characters in the book … Ciara and Traxx, are as amazing as the main characters. They are funny, witty and just as sexy. Happy Reading! XOXO
May 13, 2014
At first, Unavoidable may seem like a cookie cutter romance novel. As you read you discover it has a suspenseful, action movie weaved in. Brianna, our heroine, comes from a bad upbringing, rendering her on the streets. Somehow, she finds her way out of all of the bad and recreates herself. The unfortunate thing about problems though, is that you can never really run from your problems because wherever you go, there they are and eventually they need to be dealt with. Throughout the story Brianna struggles to deal with her past while trying to build a future with Colton. Colton, is a typical tall, muscular, handsome hunk of a book boyfriend. Whereas, Brianna is anything but the typical female lead. There is a role reversal of sorts here, where Brianna is the protector and takes the lead more often then not. Simply stated, she is a badass disguised as a sexy as hell vixen! This makes Colton different simply because we are so used to seeing the total alpha male. Colton’s character was brilliantly done and his taking a backseat to his leading lady in no way shows him as weak. This is a book for anyone tired of the whiney, damsel in distress female lead who wants a story with some serious action scenes. The supporting characters were awesome and I wish we had gotten more closure from their stories. I hope that the fact that we didn’t means there are some spinoffs for these characters in the works? Overall, a great first outing for Ms. Greathouse. Looking forward to what is to come.
June 12, 2014
Brianna had a very rough childhood and then just when she thought it would get better, it got a lot worse. Brianna is a very strong woman who takes her life into her own hands. I absolutely LOVED Brianna!! I honestly don’t know if I would be as strong as her after everything she goes through but I share as hell hope I would. Brianna has finally started living life for herself, she joined the military where she met her best friend Ciara. Now she is out and she is going to college, has her best friend with her and goals. What she didn’t need or want was a guy, but fate has other plans for her. I felt for Brianna and everything she went through. It was hard hearing her full story. Life is sometimes cruel but if you have will to survive it it can be beautiful as well.
Colton…YUMMY!!! I loved Colton from the start. He saw Brianna and knew what he wanted right away. Colton refused to give up till he got what he wanted. But Brianna has major secrets. Colton is a football star at the college and is used to getting what he wants. There was a time or two that Colton really pissed me off but he always redeemed himself and showed his love for Brianna.
Brianna and Colton are an awesome couple. If only Brianna’s secret doesn’t tear them apart. Ciara is someone I would love to have a best friend. She has Brianna’s back no matter what!
This was a good read with romance, suspense, HOT characters and steamy scenes. If you love a little suspense with your romance then this is a book for you.
Colton…YUMMY!!! I loved Colton from the start. He saw Brianna and knew what he wanted right away. Colton refused to give up till he got what he wanted. But Brianna has major secrets. Colton is a football star at the college and is used to getting what he wants. There was a time or two that Colton really pissed me off but he always redeemed himself and showed his love for Brianna.
Brianna and Colton are an awesome couple. If only Brianna’s secret doesn’t tear them apart. Ciara is someone I would love to have a best friend. She has Brianna’s back no matter what!
This was a good read with romance, suspense, HOT characters and steamy scenes. If you love a little suspense with your romance then this is a book for you.
June 27, 2014
Kim Howlett's review
5 of 5 stars
Unavoidable is Yara Greathouse's debut book. I wasn't expecting much because of this, but im very glad to say I was completely wrong. A amazing debut novel, that is a twist on a normal romance book.
Brianna is the lead female and she is a bad ass chick! I'd say she is the strongest female I've ever read about. She's feisty, fun, strong, but very likeable.
Unfortunately Brianna hasn't had a very easy childhood. So she leaves to follow her dreams at university. It's there that she meets the gorgeous Colton Hensley.
Colton is Hot!!! He has everything going for him....looks....money....women, but he wants Brianna. But unfortunately Brianna doesn't like to date or interested in men because if her past.
The book flowed brilliantly from start to finish and I connected with the characters right from the start.
The book will having you getting hot under the collar with the steamy sex scenes, but will also have you falling off your seat laughing.
Clara is a very strong secondary character in the book, and I loved her. She was so level headed and cool. Which was great next to Brianna's feisty personality.
This was a great first book, with a little suspense and a lot of romance. 5*
**i reviewed this book on behalf of Two ordinary girls and their books**
5 of 5 stars
Unavoidable is Yara Greathouse's debut book. I wasn't expecting much because of this, but im very glad to say I was completely wrong. A amazing debut novel, that is a twist on a normal romance book.
Brianna is the lead female and she is a bad ass chick! I'd say she is the strongest female I've ever read about. She's feisty, fun, strong, but very likeable.
Unfortunately Brianna hasn't had a very easy childhood. So she leaves to follow her dreams at university. It's there that she meets the gorgeous Colton Hensley.
Colton is Hot!!! He has everything going for him....looks....money....women, but he wants Brianna. But unfortunately Brianna doesn't like to date or interested in men because if her past.
The book flowed brilliantly from start to finish and I connected with the characters right from the start.
The book will having you getting hot under the collar with the steamy sex scenes, but will also have you falling off your seat laughing.
Clara is a very strong secondary character in the book, and I loved her. She was so level headed and cool. Which was great next to Brianna's feisty personality.
This was a great first book, with a little suspense and a lot of romance. 5*
**i reviewed this book on behalf of Two ordinary girls and their books**
June 12, 2014
This was a great twist on the usual books in this genre. Instead of the guy being the badass who kicks major butt, it’s the girl. It was great to read a story with a heroine that had the the military and combat training. I enjoyed the characters and the story drew me in from the beginning.
Colton and Brianna have that instant connection yet she tries to fight it. Brianna is used to guarding herself and only having friends with benefits. Colton has pretty much been living with the same mentality until he sees Brianna cruising by on her sports bike for the first time. I liked both of their personalities. They are similar in a lot of ways but just different enough to off-set each other’s faults and ground each other. Colton has to break through a lot of Brianna’s boundaries but it’s definitely worth it.
The story line was similar to some books I’ve read in regards to Brianna’s past but also different because of the role reversal of the main male and female characters in certain aspects of life. It suited the story well and the story flowed well. I did struggle with the dialogue a little bit in a few spots. It just didn’t feel like a natural conversation between two people. With that said, overall this was a great book and I truly enjoyed it. 4 out of 5 stars!
Colton and Brianna have that instant connection yet she tries to fight it. Brianna is used to guarding herself and only having friends with benefits. Colton has pretty much been living with the same mentality until he sees Brianna cruising by on her sports bike for the first time. I liked both of their personalities. They are similar in a lot of ways but just different enough to off-set each other’s faults and ground each other. Colton has to break through a lot of Brianna’s boundaries but it’s definitely worth it.
The story line was similar to some books I’ve read in regards to Brianna’s past but also different because of the role reversal of the main male and female characters in certain aspects of life. It suited the story well and the story flowed well. I did struggle with the dialogue a little bit in a few spots. It just didn’t feel like a natural conversation between two people. With that said, overall this was a great book and I truly enjoyed it. 4 out of 5 stars!
June 12, 2014
This book was amazing from beginning to end. I was on the edge of my seat most of the book.
Brianna is 18 and ran away from home and from Jesse. She's finally got away and went to Georgia. She saw a commercial in a hotel and decided to join the army. Once done with the army at 21 she wants to go to college at shoreline university in Florida. She wants to focused and determined not go boy crazy, until she Colton. Colton is a tank, he's in college also sees her and felt an instant connection to her. His first impression was priceless. Traxx, his best friend dragged him to a party to take his mind off of her. He found her at the party and she turned him down again. Colton feels the need to protect her and be there for her at all times. Colton's truck is flipping sexy as hell. He is trying hard to get to know Brianna but she's not having it at all. She has to be in control and she can't be with him. Ciara is her best friend and is the levelheaded one of the group. She calms Brianna down when needed because she knows her past. One night the emotions come to the top and they need to be let loose. Will they make it to the end or will Brianna's past come to haunt her and make her run again?
Brianna is 18 and ran away from home and from Jesse. She's finally got away and went to Georgia. She saw a commercial in a hotel and decided to join the army. Once done with the army at 21 she wants to go to college at shoreline university in Florida. She wants to focused and determined not go boy crazy, until she Colton. Colton is a tank, he's in college also sees her and felt an instant connection to her. His first impression was priceless. Traxx, his best friend dragged him to a party to take his mind off of her. He found her at the party and she turned him down again. Colton feels the need to protect her and be there for her at all times. Colton's truck is flipping sexy as hell. He is trying hard to get to know Brianna but she's not having it at all. She has to be in control and she can't be with him. Ciara is her best friend and is the levelheaded one of the group. She calms Brianna down when needed because she knows her past. One night the emotions come to the top and they need to be let loose. Will they make it to the end or will Brianna's past come to haunt her and make her run again?
June 26, 2014
Unavoidable is Yara Greathouse's debut book. I wasn't expecting much because of this, but im very glad to say I was completely wrong. A amazing debut novel, that is a twist on a normal romance book.
Brianna is the lead female and she is a bad ass chick! I'd say she is the strongest female I've ever read about. She's feisty, fun, strong, but very likeable.
Unfortunately Brianna hasn't had a very easy childhood. So she leaves to follow her dreams at university. It's there that she meets the gorgeous Colton Hensley.
Colton is Hot!!! He has everything going for him....looks....money....women, but he wants Brianna. But unfortunately Brianna doesn't like to date or interested in men because if her past.
The book flowed brilliantly from start to finish and I connected with the characters right from the start.
The book will having you getting hot under the collar with the steamy sex scenes, but will also have you falling off your seat laughing.
Clara is a very strong secondary character in the book, and I loved her. She was so level headed and cool. Which was great next to Brianna's feisty personality.
This was a great first book, with a little suspense and a lot of romance. 5*
**i reviewed this book on behalf of Two ordinary girls and their books**
Brianna is the lead female and she is a bad ass chick! I'd say she is the strongest female I've ever read about. She's feisty, fun, strong, but very likeable.
Unfortunately Brianna hasn't had a very easy childhood. So she leaves to follow her dreams at university. It's there that she meets the gorgeous Colton Hensley.
Colton is Hot!!! He has everything going for him....looks....money....women, but he wants Brianna. But unfortunately Brianna doesn't like to date or interested in men because if her past.
The book flowed brilliantly from start to finish and I connected with the characters right from the start.
The book will having you getting hot under the collar with the steamy sex scenes, but will also have you falling off your seat laughing.
Clara is a very strong secondary character in the book, and I loved her. She was so level headed and cool. Which was great next to Brianna's feisty personality.
This was a great first book, with a little suspense and a lot of romance. 5*
**i reviewed this book on behalf of Two ordinary girls and their books**
October 7, 2014
I adored this book! It was hot, funny, heartfelt, suspenseful &the leading lady (Brianna) kicked serious booty! Ahem*leading man (Colton Hensley) was hot too...and bestie was the kind of best friend everyone wants in their life (Ciara).
Ever been jealous of a character before? Me too.
I wish I could put into words how I really felt while reading this, but I suck and I cannot lol! I'll try my best!
If anyone has ever gone through anything bad, if you have ever hidden in fear from a monster (real or not), if you have feared love because you were told you were unworthy -then I believe you might relate to this book! Brianna is not your typical college student, she is a bike riding, fighting woman who stands her ground& I believe that's what really got me...I am tired of whiny little wimps in every book. She is a realistic character who is troubled and
trying to find her way. (If you read&disagree with a woman being able to do as she does, please join the military so you can understand)
She sees a cup of life that is half full and decides to fill it up when others would discuss its contents all day.
Buy the book ....love the book...and patiently await the second!
Ever been jealous of a character before? Me too.
I wish I could put into words how I really felt while reading this, but I suck and I cannot lol! I'll try my best!
If anyone has ever gone through anything bad, if you have ever hidden in fear from a monster (real or not), if you have feared love because you were told you were unworthy -then I believe you might relate to this book! Brianna is not your typical college student, she is a bike riding, fighting woman who stands her ground& I believe that's what really got me...I am tired of whiny little wimps in every book. She is a realistic character who is troubled and
trying to find her way. (If you read&disagree with a woman being able to do as she does, please join the military so you can understand)
She sees a cup of life that is half full and decides to fill it up when others would discuss its contents all day.
Buy the book ....love the book...and patiently await the second!
May 15, 2014
Let me just start off by saying that I haven't read anything like it, and I want more. It has really steamy sex scenes, its suspenseful and it has action all wrapped into one. I really didn't want for it to end. It focuses mainly on Brianna and Colton, but loved everyone else except Jesse. It starts off by Brianna running away from her problems and making a life for herself and then when things are finally good her problems catch up with her.. how cliche.. I know but trust me it doesn't end there. It keeps going and things get really complicated but all for the better. The sexy Colton stumbles into her life, she tries to stay away but they both kinda gravitate to each other. It's the best part when they fall inlove. I love both characters to pieces, Brianna is brilliant and I love how kickass she is, Colton is just one of my book boyfriends I wont ever forget, its hard not to love him. There is so much that happens but I really don't want to give anything away. I really recommend this book, I can't wait for the next one. Give it a chance!
June 8, 2014
Unavoidable is a fantastic read. It follows Brianna and her journey to freedom and to live with control of her own life. Yara did a great job painting a clear, true, believable, captivating read. The story was so captivating I didn't want to put it down. There was not a moment I did not like. I totally would recommend the book. Brianna is a badass & I loved every bit of her along with every other character in Unavoidable.
After leaving a bad situation and running away at 16 Brianna finds herself in another bad situation. She frees herself and stays hidden. Living a normal life for years with a best friend. Until one day she reacts without thinking and her past finds her. It has potential to ruin everything she has built and harm those she loves, & that "love" and sense of family she has never had and has to decide what's more important. Can Brianna keep all those she loves and cares for safe or is it best for her to leave behind her life to protect those she cares for?
reviewed for Hooked On Books
After leaving a bad situation and running away at 16 Brianna finds herself in another bad situation. She frees herself and stays hidden. Living a normal life for years with a best friend. Until one day she reacts without thinking and her past finds her. It has potential to ruin everything she has built and harm those she loves, & that "love" and sense of family she has never had and has to decide what's more important. Can Brianna keep all those she loves and cares for safe or is it best for her to leave behind her life to protect those she cares for?
reviewed for Hooked On Books
June 15, 2014
This was one of those books that you have to keep reading because if you put it down you will turn around and pick it right back up because you wanna know what is going to happen. Brianna was the girl that had a rough life and she made it through. To go from what all she had to endure by the age of 18 and to become the person that she is is wonderful. Colton is the guy that you can't help but fall in love with because he never gives up. The whole love hate thing the two had going was great okay maybe it was one sided but the back and forth that those two had was wonderful. I loved the fact that although Brianna tried to fight what she felt for Colton it was a losing battle. Towards the end of the book Brianna pasts comes back to hunt her and boy was it great to see what she was really capable of doing. I was so into this book that by the end of the book I was like OMG bout time he got what he deserved. I loved the ending as much as I enjoyed the beginning and I look forward to reading more from this author.
June 8, 2014
Wow, Unavoidable is a great read! Brianna Gilmore is a great character. When you first start reading she is running from something. Then we get her three years later and see that she is a strong woman. A lot of book have the bad boy motorcycle, fighter who doesn't want to date. Unavoidable has Brianna. She's rides a motorcycle, knows how to fight, and doesn't date. I love her character. When Colton meets her, he know he has to have her. After much convincing Colton finally get Brianna. Colton and Brianna make a great couple.
There is still Brianna past that need to be dealt with. When it comes to light, you will be surprised on what hides in her past and how Colton reacts to it.
I loved the ending. There is no cliffhanger and it is a perfect ending for Colton and Brianna. I really hope that Ciara gets her own book.
There is still Brianna past that need to be dealt with. When it comes to light, you will be surprised on what hides in her past and how Colton reacts to it.
I loved the ending. There is no cliffhanger and it is a perfect ending for Colton and Brianna. I really hope that Ciara gets her own book.
February 8, 2015
This book was Great!
The story of Brianna is such a moving and heartfelt story.
She is the definition of a strong and independent woman,
Then she meets Colton and her whole life is changed forever.
This book has the right balance of action and romance with a very sexy dash of erotica.
The sex was so raw and real, a refreshing change from all the BDSM/Dom and Submissive sex that has been released lately.
The book definitely painted a vivid picture as though you were watching a movie.
A must read for everyone!
The story of Brianna is such a moving and heartfelt story.
She is the definition of a strong and independent woman,
Then she meets Colton and her whole life is changed forever.
This book has the right balance of action and romance with a very sexy dash of erotica.
The sex was so raw and real, a refreshing change from all the BDSM/Dom and Submissive sex that has been released lately.
The book definitely painted a vivid picture as though you were watching a movie.
A must read for everyone!
September 15, 2014
Yay. I totally loved this story. Read in one sitting I was addicted to this book.
Loved loved loved that the biker is female. She's fiesty, gorgeous and running from her past. Colton is drop dead gorgeous. Loved the fact that Brianna was the bad ass rather than Colton.
This book is full of suspense. With the twists and turns I really couldn't guess what was gonna happen next.
Really great refreshing read with no cliffhanger.
Loved loved loved that the biker is female. She's fiesty, gorgeous and running from her past. Colton is drop dead gorgeous. Loved the fact that Brianna was the bad ass rather than Colton.
This book is full of suspense. With the twists and turns I really couldn't guess what was gonna happen next.
Really great refreshing read with no cliffhanger.
June 12, 2014
5 Stars
This was a really well written book. Colton and Brianna, although so different, come together in a dynamic relationshop that leaves you wanting more. This is not your typical love story and I was pleasantly surprised on the storyline and the character devleopment. You do not want to miss out on this great book. If you read no other book I recommend this month ~ buy this one!
~Shauna~
This was a really well written book. Colton and Brianna, although so different, come together in a dynamic relationshop that leaves you wanting more. This is not your typical love story and I was pleasantly surprised on the storyline and the character devleopment. You do not want to miss out on this great book. If you read no other book I recommend this month ~ buy this one!
~Shauna~
May 14, 2014
I did not want this story to end. Without spoiling it for you I can tell you some of the things I loved. Strong Female characters, detailed character backgrounds, mystery, mayhem, redemption, and love. Ohhh and hot boys too ;) Loved it and can't wait for more of the story. I hope we learn more about all the characters.
May 24, 2014
I really enjoyed this book and had great time reading it. Love how Colton was so in love with Brianna from the beginning and wanted to be there for her in any way. Brianna was a bad ass who always had something to prove and I was glad she let her walls down to let him in and to love her. Can't wait to see more on Ciarra and Traxx.
June 13, 2014
Brianna was kick ass!
June 10, 2014
Fantastic read, great storyline and strong characters. Full review to follow!
December 23, 2015
35%. Liked the plot but just couldn't get into it. Didn't flow well at all.
April 12, 2020
I love a bad ass bitch heroine! But I hate the "you aren't going to love me when you find out about my past" story line. Loved all the characters!
June 23, 2014
*Review copy received from the author for an honest review*
Like a lot of the books I have read recently, I have mixed feelings about Unavoidable. To start, though, I will say that I enjoyed the plot. A kickass girl who can save herself is always good. It was nice to finally read about a girl who could take care of herself (and her boyfriend, if need be).
“You know how cool it is to have a kickass girlfriend? Shit, when I need you to beat up somebody, they won’t even see it coming.”
When the story first started I was immediately sucked in by the mystery. We are left wondering what has happened to Brianna to make her hide and run like she is. Then it jumps to a few years later and are still left to wondering. And that was ok with me…gives me something to look forward to. So, in the meantime, we meet Colton and Ciara(boyfriend and best friend). Loved them both!! And Colton’s two best friends were a hoot, also.
“What makes you think I am not okay? All I did was hide my ass behind a truck while my girlfriend proceeded to disarm and kicked some serious thug ass.”
But, one of my main issues with this story is the dialogue. Don’t get me wrong, it was hilarious at times, but college age kids are not going to talk without using contractions. Where were all the contractions?!? I could probably count on one hand how many were in this story. I have no idea why this small issue bothered me so much, but it did.
“I want to be her constant. I want to be her steady. I want to be her safety. I realize that I want to be her first love.”
Now, Brianna and Colton’s relationship, I wanted so bad to feel their love, but I couldn’t. They had some hot sex!! But I still couldn’t connect with them. I am thinking it might’ve been too mushy too soon. And that is mostly with Colton’s character. I felt like he got mushy too fast. I just couldn't connect with him when he starts off as a supposed player and then jumps into the mushy talk so quick. I guess I felt like I needed the transition to be a little slower. The two go from anti-relationship to a relationship a little too quickly for me to feel it.
But, with all that being said, I still felt that the flow of the story was great. It’s a dual POV story which is my favorite and it has that mystery aspect that definitely grabs you in the beginning. Don’t let my personal preferences deter you…give it a try and let me know what you think :)
Like a lot of the books I have read recently, I have mixed feelings about Unavoidable. To start, though, I will say that I enjoyed the plot. A kickass girl who can save herself is always good. It was nice to finally read about a girl who could take care of herself (and her boyfriend, if need be).
“You know how cool it is to have a kickass girlfriend? Shit, when I need you to beat up somebody, they won’t even see it coming.”
When the story first started I was immediately sucked in by the mystery. We are left wondering what has happened to Brianna to make her hide and run like she is. Then it jumps to a few years later and are still left to wondering. And that was ok with me…gives me something to look forward to. So, in the meantime, we meet Colton and Ciara(boyfriend and best friend). Loved them both!! And Colton’s two best friends were a hoot, also.
“What makes you think I am not okay? All I did was hide my ass behind a truck while my girlfriend proceeded to disarm and kicked some serious thug ass.”
But, one of my main issues with this story is the dialogue. Don’t get me wrong, it was hilarious at times, but college age kids are not going to talk without using contractions. Where were all the contractions?!? I could probably count on one hand how many were in this story. I have no idea why this small issue bothered me so much, but it did.
“I want to be her constant. I want to be her steady. I want to be her safety. I realize that I want to be her first love.”
Now, Brianna and Colton’s relationship, I wanted so bad to feel their love, but I couldn’t. They had some hot sex!! But I still couldn’t connect with them. I am thinking it might’ve been too mushy too soon. And that is mostly with Colton’s character. I felt like he got mushy too fast. I just couldn't connect with him when he starts off as a supposed player and then jumps into the mushy talk so quick. I guess I felt like I needed the transition to be a little slower. The two go from anti-relationship to a relationship a little too quickly for me to feel it.
But, with all that being said, I still felt that the flow of the story was great. It’s a dual POV story which is my favorite and it has that mystery aspect that definitely grabs you in the beginning. Don’t let my personal preferences deter you…give it a try and let me know what you think :)
January 11, 2015
I was provided a copy of this book for an honest review.
☆☆ 1/2
This book started out with a lot of promise. The set up to Brianna's backstory was riveting and kept me on the edge of my seat. From there, I'm not really sure what happened to the story.
The premise was intriguing - young woman flees her past to start over, but her past can not be forgotten - but the execution lacked a little to be desired. The characters dialogue spent a great deal of time talking about each other's eye color and swooning at one another, while trying to fight their feelings for each other.
The author's writing seemed a bit too clinical, more talking, less feeling behind it. As I was reading I had a hard time connecting with the characters and the story. I wanted to be fair and give this story a chance, but it was really hard to read the entire book.
I spent more time skimming through big portions, namely the steamy scenes, just so I could get to the resolution of the book.
I will give the author credit that I did want to find out the heroine's backstory. I also wanted to find out how everything was resolved at the end of the book. But when I got there, it was anti climatic. It felt like oh we're done now, let's eat pizza and have sex.
When I read books I try to be fair when I review them. I don't want to be negative, but I also don't want to be dishonest and lead anyone who reads my reviews to wonder what I was thinking.
I give the author a lot of credit for her effort. I'm sure, in time, her writing skills will improve and future stories will be even better.
Thank you for the opportunity to read your book.
☆☆ 1/2
This book started out with a lot of promise. The set up to Brianna's backstory was riveting and kept me on the edge of my seat. From there, I'm not really sure what happened to the story.
The premise was intriguing - young woman flees her past to start over, but her past can not be forgotten - but the execution lacked a little to be desired. The characters dialogue spent a great deal of time talking about each other's eye color and swooning at one another, while trying to fight their feelings for each other.
The author's writing seemed a bit too clinical, more talking, less feeling behind it. As I was reading I had a hard time connecting with the characters and the story. I wanted to be fair and give this story a chance, but it was really hard to read the entire book.
I spent more time skimming through big portions, namely the steamy scenes, just so I could get to the resolution of the book.
I will give the author credit that I did want to find out the heroine's backstory. I also wanted to find out how everything was resolved at the end of the book. But when I got there, it was anti climatic. It felt like oh we're done now, let's eat pizza and have sex.
When I read books I try to be fair when I review them. I don't want to be negative, but I also don't want to be dishonest and lead anyone who reads my reviews to wonder what I was thinking.
I give the author a lot of credit for her effort. I'm sure, in time, her writing skills will improve and future stories will be even better.
Thank you for the opportunity to read your book.
June 27, 2014
I received a complimentary copy of this book for the purpose of this review.
This romantic thriller had the potential to be a really good book but was plagued by problems from the start. There are a number of things Ms. Greathouse gets right. The first few lines draw the reader into the story and there's a strong underlying plot. Unfortunately, its not enough to hold interest through most of the first half of the book. My biggest issue was first person present narration. The result is a clunky storytelling style that made the book very difficult to get into.
The characters never managed to come to life for me. I couldn't manage to really care about any of them. Colton and Brianna are one dimensional and had no real chemistry, while the supporting characters almost disappear into the background, conveniently emerging simply to advance the plot. It isn't that the characters weren't planned - they'll gladly tell you about themselves in long, uninspired monologues. And while we're on the subject of dialogue, there's something very awkward about the way the characters speak. It's overly formal and never takes on the level of comfort you'd expect between friends or lovers.
With that said, if you can push through to past the halfway mark, you're treated to a few good action scenes and story climax worthy of a Saturday afternoon Kung Fu movie. All in all, I didn't hate the book outright. With some reworking, it could really be quite good.
This romantic thriller had the potential to be a really good book but was plagued by problems from the start. There are a number of things Ms. Greathouse gets right. The first few lines draw the reader into the story and there's a strong underlying plot. Unfortunately, its not enough to hold interest through most of the first half of the book. My biggest issue was first person present narration. The result is a clunky storytelling style that made the book very difficult to get into.
The characters never managed to come to life for me. I couldn't manage to really care about any of them. Colton and Brianna are one dimensional and had no real chemistry, while the supporting characters almost disappear into the background, conveniently emerging simply to advance the plot. It isn't that the characters weren't planned - they'll gladly tell you about themselves in long, uninspired monologues. And while we're on the subject of dialogue, there's something very awkward about the way the characters speak. It's overly formal and never takes on the level of comfort you'd expect between friends or lovers.
With that said, if you can push through to past the halfway mark, you're treated to a few good action scenes and story climax worthy of a Saturday afternoon Kung Fu movie. All in all, I didn't hate the book outright. With some reworking, it could really be quite good.
July 29, 2014
I loved this book. Bad ass biker chick, with a painful past. Rebuilds herself and her life. Then she meets the one. She finds exactly what she needs but never thought she’d have, then her past comes back to try to take it all away. Brianna is incredible. Ex- military, abused and neglected she has had to be stronger than anyone should have to be, especially on her own. She has her BFF Ciara and is ready to move forward, college, career and life. No time or inclination towards love or relationships, Mr Right Now has been enough. Then Colton falls into her life and all bets are off. Colton is truly the male version of Brianna. No strings, just fun. Trying to figure out where life is going to take him, but is pretty sure it won’t be traditional path. He is completely blindsided by Brianna. He’s not sure what the future will hold but he plans to find it, hopefully with her. The relationships are fantastic- dialogue is hilarious. The passion and intensity between Colton and Brianna is incredible. Even with some very serious plot lines this book has a wonderful sens e of humor- Brianna and Colton especially enjoy having someone who gets them, and that friendship is what grows with the passion. A very unexpected romance- well-written, fun and exciting. Look forward to more from this author.
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