REVIEW: Silent Surrender by Alexa Bourne

Silent Surrender
A Tease - Entice story
Alexa Bourne

Meggie MacDougall often dreams of Quinn O’Connell, the sexy Irish football coach who swept her off her feet in Dublin. But what happened in Dublin must stay there. She has responsibilities at home, and she refuses to fuel the gossip fires in Glenhalish.

Quinn has never forgotten Meggie and the explosive weekend they shared. Overwhelmed by memories of her passion, beauty, and zest for life, he jeopardizes his cushy career to find her and test the connection between them.
When Quinn arrives in her Highland village, Meggie is determined to ignore him. However, she isn't prepared for the claim he lays on her heart with his sexy charm and his tender soul.
Will pride and fear keep Meggie from embracing possibilities, or will Quinn's gentle persistence break down her defenses and lead her to a silent surrender?
Genre: Contemporary romance Heat level: 3 Word count – 18k Cover art by Tibbs Designs
~Excerpt~
Quinn came toward her, the ball juggling between his feet. “Get him, Miss Meggie!” someone called from across the pitch.

Her heart rate, already soaring, tripped at the sight of her man. Her nerves tightened, her muscles clenched. She rocked on the heels of her feet. She’d steal the ball for her team.

He closed the distance between them. Meggie pushed against his rock-hard abs and tangled with his feet. He tugged on her ponytail, slid his foot between hers, and sent the ball to his teammates.

Meggie yelped, her arms flailing to her sides. Her feet remained tangled with Quinn’s, and she lost her balance.

Quinn’s arms circled her waist and twisted her so his body took the brunt of the impact with the dirt-packed earth. She rolled to the side, still cradled in the crook of his arm and with the pressure of his delicious body over every inch of hers. “Are you all right?” He propped himself up and brushed her hair away from her face.

“Aye. Thank you for taking the fall for us.”

“You’re down here with me, aren’t you?”

“Aye, but you protected me. Thank you, my Irish knight.”

“My pleasure, my lady.”

Aye, she was his lady and she decided she rather liked it.

He leaned down and claimed her mouth.

“Is she hurt?” one of the lads yelled. The ground trembled beneath their feet.

“Aye, ye daft fool. He’s giving her mouth-to-mouth,” yelled another.

Together they both giggled and ended the kiss. “You should probably let me up before they call for an ambulance.”

“Right.” He jumped to his feet. “No worry, boys. She’s fine.” She missed the feel of him against her body. As she propped herself on her forearms, he reached down and pulled her to her feet.

Sarah's Review:

Thanks to Decadent Publishing and Alexa Bourne for the opportunity to read and review this story.  This story is part of their Tease line.  Once again, Alexa has drawn me into her story telling. I love that she has her stories set somewhere other than the US.  

Quinn and Meggie had me rooting for them right from the start.  Quinn going to find Meggie was what sucked me in.  Who wouldn't want a man that came looking for her? Well in a non stalker type way!!  Meggie tried to resist, but Quinn was able to convince her to go on a date with him.  

I will admit that I wanted to smack Meggie for using family as an excuse, but I understood why.   I am glad that Jamie, Meggie's brother did what he had to do to cause Meggie to wake up!  

Even though I want more, this story was a great addition to the Tease line.  Hey Alexa, can Ewen and Cat get a story too?  You did set that up perfectly for it!