Review: Risking It All (Morgan Family #1) by J.M. Stewart

Risking It All (Morgan Family #1) by J.M. Stewart

Published September 16th 2014 by InterMix

(first published June 8th 2010)

Kindle Edition

Series: Morgan Family

Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: Steamy

Source:  I got a copy of this book from the publisher  in exchange of an honest review.
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Mature Content Advisory, must be 18+ for sexual content and language

Summary from Goodreads

She’s everything he wants…

For years, Kyle Morgan has hidden his true feelings from the gorgeous girl next door that he grew up loving and protecting. But when she shows up at his apartment in the middle of the night, desperately needing comfort and support, his iron will begins to waver…

…and the only thing he can’t bear to lose.

Kyle was always the big brother Cecelia Anton never had, but suddenly her goofy best friend has become a sexy man she can’t keep her thoughts—or hands—off of. As their deep connection melts into uncontrollable desire, Ceci is willing to put it all on the line for a shot at true love. Only Kyle is keeping a terrible secret about Ceci’s past that could destroy not only their lifelong friendship but their happily-ever-after…

 

Oh gosh I didn't know where to start the review. The story was, cute. Kyle Morgan has been in love with his best friend for many years. He never moved on his feelings for the fear that she might reject him and their relationship will spiral down the drain. The last thing Kyle want's to do is loose her, even if it means never acting on his feelings. But then Cecelia shows up on his doorsteps, pregnant, vulnerable and confused. Kyle's protective side kicks in, and soon he finds it even harder to hide his feelings and he might not be the only one with control issues.

It was cute. I didn't understand why now of all times Kyle choose to act on his feelings, since they have been friends forever and it sounds like he has been in love with her, forever. The story had a theme going, and it sounded repetitive. Basically it consisted of the two rehashing their feelings, how attracted they are to one another, how they wish they could act on their feelings, how scared they are to ruin their friendship and Cecelia begging Kyle to help her with her past. Over and over again, pages after pages, chapter after chapter, this was all basically that the book was about. If I heard one more reason why she couldn't be with him, I think I was going to go nuts. It's like, you obviously love one another. Isn't it harder when you both know this fact, but can't act on it? Why would you go through life torturing yourself and watching the other person with someone else?

That made no sense to me...

Luckily, it turned out for the best. Kyle was wonderful, patient and protective. He is holding a secret from Cecelia that might threaten their entire relationship, secret about her past that she so desperately wants to know. So when it blows up in his face, I cannot help but feel sorry for him, understanding why he done it.

Nonetheless, it was a cute read and I did enjoy it.