Perfectly Ruined

There is no denying Nic Romano is a Bad Boy. Drinking, partying, drugs, and generally not caring where his life is going, he is totally lost and confused as to his future. Lucky for him, his uncle in Tuscany is willing to take him in so he can evaluate his priorities and get away from his dad. In this setting that is primed for change and new resolutions, Nic reconnects with his childhood friend Karina. The attraction he felt as a teenager growing up with her is once again ignited. Backdraft! This is when oxygen is reintroduced to a smoldering fire and the result is explolsive and a raging fire. The passion that ignites between Karina and Nic has these pages melting from the heat. In addition to the love affair, we have a nefarious figure involved - Angelo. He is Karina's fiance and believe me, he is a man you will love to hate. I wanted to punch him out while I was reading how carelessly he was treating Karina. That, plus the fact he was man-handling her, drove the point home that this man could not possibly end up marrying sweet Karina. The plot thickens and our lovers work together to uncover the mystery behind Angelo. You will have to read this book to find out how they outsmart this jerk. As always, Emily Jane Trent delivers a gripping story full emotion and angst. The descriptions of the landscape and people of the region alone make this book worth reading. Tonight, I will dream of Tuscany, wine, and of course... Nic!

Nic will steal your heart. He seems like a typical bad boy but then the layers are peeled and you find the damage that sent him down a path even he can't always explain. He returns to Italy and runs into his first crush, Karina, realizing those feelings for her never faded. Karina, duty bound to take care of her mother and the olive groves finds herself engaged to someone she doesn't love. I loathed Angelo as he pushed all my buttons with his conceited behavior. Karina seeing Nic again is electric, you can tell right away that they had a strong history. Emily Jane Trent takes you on their journey as they are both trying to find themselves and what their futures hold. Will they be able to find love at the same time?

Emily Jane Trent always makes me feel like I am at every destination. This time it is Italy. I love Nic & Karina's story. The love they have it is undeniable. I just couldn't wait for them to be together. What an amazing story and loved the ending. Can't wait to read about Tomas