Owning Violet by Monica Murphy
Synopsis
I’ve moved through life doing what’s expected of me. I’m the middle daughter, the dutiful daughter. The one who braved a vicious attack and survived. The one who devoted herself to her family’s business empire. The one who met an ambitious man and fell in love. We were going to run Fleur Cosmetics together, Zachary and I.Until he got a promotion and left me in the dust. Maybe it’s for the best, between his disloyalty and his wandering eye. But another man was waiting for me. Wanting me. He too has an overwhelming thirst for success, just like Zachary—perhaps even more so. He’s also ruthless. And mysterious. I know nothing about Ryder McKay beyond that he makes me feel things I’ve never felt before.
One stolen moment, a kiss, a touch . . . and I’m hooked. Ryder’s like a powerful drug, and I’m an addict who doesn’t want to be cured. He tells me his intentions aren’t pure, and I believe him. For once, I don’t care. I’m willing to risk everything just to be with him. Including my heart. My soul.
My everything.
Review
Grade: A (5 Stars)
I knew from the first couple of pages this one would cause all kinds of feelings. While reading I was angry, hurt, sad and happy. This is one of those stories that will invoke all kinds of emotions from the reader. I absolutely loved this book and would definitely be rereading this one. At first I didn't like Ryder, but as the story goes on his grows on you and you can see the major ways he changes throughout the whole book. Violet was a little mousey at the beginning, but as the story went on she came into her own and is one amazing character. This is one of the best books I've read all year and really look forward to the next book in this series.
I was given a copy by the publisher via Netgalley in return for an honest review.
