Title: Into the Dark (Into the, #2)
Author: T.A. McKay
Release Date: September 25, 2014
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Synopsis
Have fun. Never settle.
Those are the very words that Mason McIntyre has lived by for most of his adult life.
The single life is the one he craves. The one that suits him.
A different girl in his bed each weekend, with no ties. It’s the only way to be.
But, what will happen when he finally meets a girl who dares to say no?
What will happen when the challenge of that one unobtainable girl becomes something else?
What will happen when the player finally gets played?
Niamh Knight doesn’t like players, especially ones who have slept with most of her friends. A pretty face doesn’t impress her, but when that pretty face becomes connected to a man who won’t give up his fight for her, how long will she be able to keep her guard up?
She tries to stay away, tries not to fall for his charm. But, will the player finally win his prize?
Both are faced with a challenge. One like they’ve never faced before.
Can the player finally settle down with only one girl? And, can that girl trust the player?
They know one thing for certain. It’s like the blind leading the blind … Into The Dark.
Into the Deep (Into the, #1)
Into the Dark (Into the, #2)
Teaser
“Rocco?” Ok, now I'm really confused. Where the hell did he come from, and why is he here? I have no idea what is going on, but I don't have much time to think before Makenzie is leading me up the stone steps.
“Makenzie, please tell me what’s going on. Where are we going?” She doesn’t miss a step when she answers me.
“All will be revealed, Niamh. You know what, you worry too much.” I worry too much? I think I have a right to worry when we walk through the doors of a strange building. She leads me through a hall until we are standing in front of a set of closed double doors. Rocco appears by my side and takes my hand, placing it in the crook of his elbow. He looks down at me and gives me a huge smile, the smile that makes me realise why Makenzie fell for him.
“Are you ready?” My heart is racing in my chest with nerves. I've never felt like this before, the knowledge that something is about to happen but not knowing what it is.
“Ready for what?” He leans down and kisses my cheek as the doors in front of us open.
“For this.”
About the Author
I'm a contemporary romance author who is about to release my second book in the Into The series, called Into The Dark.
I live in Scotland with my husband and three amazing children. I live in a very small village in the country so writing makes it easier to have friends, even if they are in my head.
I have always been a huge reader but it wasn't until 2013 that I was...lets say encouraged...to write my first book. I published on my birthday in 2014 and have been on a crazy roller coaster ever since.
My favourite things to read about are tattooed alphas...and if they have a dirty mouth its all the better!
I have met so many awesome people on this journey and I never imaged talking to some of my favourite authors, never mind calling some of them my friend.
If you ever go to a signing and there is a Scottish redhead fangirling in the corner....well thats probably me!
I live in Scotland with my husband and three amazing children. I live in a very small village in the country so writing makes it easier to have friends, even if they are in my head.
I have always been a huge reader but it wasn't until 2013 that I was...lets say encouraged...to write my first book. I published on my birthday in 2014 and have been on a crazy roller coaster ever since.
My favourite things to read about are tattooed alphas...and if they have a dirty mouth its all the better!
I have met so many awesome people on this journey and I never imaged talking to some of my favourite authors, never mind calling some of them my friend.
If you ever go to a signing and there is a Scottish redhead fangirling in the corner....well thats probably me!
3 Stars
Firstly, let me start off with, I love this book cover. It's sexy, seductive and draws you in. Secondly, Niamh. First time I've heard this name and again, love it!!!
*****
This book was not what I expected at all. It was difficult to review.
We're introduced to Mason McIntyre. Arrogant, man-whore extraordinaire. If it has tits and a skirt, he's most likely between and under it. Or been there done that. The man would flirt with a dog! Once it's female of course.
Ms.McKay set a great premise for introducing Mason. For me, it was toooooo much. Nearly 50% of the book was about Mason's philandering ways. Even though it was nice being inside Mason's head, it turned into unnecessary mindless babble. There are somethings that should be left to the imagination. Mason has been hurt in the past and hence the reason for his womanizing. All efforts have been doubled and tripled into remaining unattached and unaffected. Arrogant asshole is what the women like, so he gives it to them. No, Mr.Nice guy.
The next 20% of this book was about Rocco and Makenzie. Rocco's troubles and his attraction to Makenzie, and then Mason's plight to help Rocco get the girl. Or rather help the girl understand the man, that's trying to get her. Mason is a wonderful friend. It shines through in this book more than being a player.
Enter Niamh Knight, a nurse, with an attitude, and a hater towards all players and man-whores. T.A. McKay solidifies this by making Niamh disgusted with Mason after Niamh catches him sneaking out of her roommate's room, after a one night stand. It gets my blood boiling when as much as Niamh wants to hate Mason, she lusts after him, and calls out his name while in the throes of passion with another. Oooolallllllllllllaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!! whistle whistle. :):)
Niamh's character was strong willed and fierce, however, character development for me was lacking. I understood why she fought against Mason's charms. She didn't want to be another one night stand. But! hmmm....... she was tooo over the top without any reason. Niamh didn't know Mason, but she hates him. He's a player and what does that have to do with her?? How does it affect her???? I didn't understand her emotions. It's like, as a child, we're all naive and innocent. Then when the real world hits us, our mindset changes through experiences. The naivete is lost and we harden ourselves against the world. More time should have been spent on developing Niamh's character and giving us some insight into who she is.
The last 30% was a mix between Rocco's story and Mason and Niamh getting together. Their story was rushed and it should have been summed up into a short story rather than this length book. The short story would have been better.
My fav quote is:
All of you must be wondering, after this diatribe, what the heck is with the 3 star rating. Well... as I mentioned.... it was difficult to review.
1 1/2 stars for the cover, 1/2 star for Niamh's name. It was unique and exotic. and 1/2 star for Mason being himself. I loved that he didn't make excuses and had no regrets for being who he is after his painful past. He stayed through to the new him and also kept his gentle hearted ways, when it came to those he truly loved.
*ARC provided by Love Between the Sheets on behalf of the author for an honest review*
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