Cherish Hard
Cherish Hard, (Hard Play, Book 1), by Nalini Singh 
Blurb: Sailor Bishop has only one goal for his future – to create a successful landscaping business. No distractions allowed. Then he comes face-to-face and lips-to-lips with a woman who blushes like an innocent… and kisses like pure sin. Ísa Rain craves a man who will cherish her, aches to create a loving family of her own. Trading steamy kisses with a hot gardener in a parking lot? Not the way to true love. Then a deal with the devil (aka her CEO-mother) makes Ísa a corporate VP for the summer. Her main task? Working closely with a certain hot gardener. And Sailor Bishop has wickedness on his mind. As Ísa starts to fall for a man who makes her want to throttle and pounce on him at the same time, she knows she has to choose – play it safe and steady, or risk all her dreams and hope Sailor doesn’t destroy her heart.Those who follow my reviews will know that Nalini Singh is one of my absolute favourite authors, whether is PNR or contemporary, in my eyes this woman can do no wrong! I love her writing style, her characters and the fact that although there is often disputes in her books her characters act like adult, unlike many of the characters in contemporary romance nowadays who act like stupid, selfish, possessive children.I loved the Rock Kiss series, so when I heard there would be a spin-off with Gabriel's brothers I was over the moon, especially when I found out Sailor's would be the first book. Of course, Nalini Singh did not disappoint! Though this isn't one of my absolute favourite books, I still loved this book, it was so sweet and it's taken me too long to write this review, since I had to go back and quickly read all my favourite parts from the Rock Kiss series!As always Nalini Singh has created some amazing characters, supporting characters included. I liked Isa, although I found it hard to think of her as the cool, collected business woman and the shy, blushing poetry lover. However, for me, Sailor was the driving force in this book. His character was just so amazing, he was so sweet and fun, but also intense at times. Basically, everything you want in a hero! I liked that Isa was older than Sailor, I think it made a nice change, but I also like that it wasn't painted as a huge deal, though it was mentioned as an issue when Isa first found out. My one gripe would be that, since I'm a similar age, I can say that I just could not imagine Sailor being 23. Yes, I know lots of ambitious 23 year old working hard for a dream, that's not what I'm talking about, it's that I've never met a 23 year old guy who would act like Sailor does. I know that's a lot of generalising, but it's just my opinion based on the guys I know.This book also introduced some great supporting characters who I'm hoping and praying will get their own books, like Nayna and Raj and Catie... Harlow is also an option, though I don't think we saw enough of him in this book to make me desperate for him to have a book of his own when he's grown. However, before that I'm desperately awaiting Jake's book! I'm looking forward to the story of him becoming a teenage dad and, hopefully, getting a HEA in the end. So, as usual, now that I've sped through this book, I'm now not-so-patiently awaiting Nalini Singh's next release! 
My favourite quotes from 'Cherish Hard': ' "I've played it safe me whole life, and now I feel like I'm going to shatter if I don't spread my wings." ' '... he didn't think it had been Jacqueline who'd taught her that resilience. Because to teach a child something, you had to be present and part of her life.' ' "Thank you for caring." He rolled his eyes. "That's like thanking me for breathing." ' ' "It's not the moment that counts, it's the long-term commitment to being there, day after day." ' 'Joseph Esera had shown Sailor what it meant to be a real father, what it meant to show up and do the job with love and a quiet strength that told Sailor it was okay to lean on him when he needed it.'
Blurb: Sailor Bishop has only one goal for his future – to create a successful landscaping business. No distractions allowed. Then he comes face-to-face and lips-to-lips with a woman who blushes like an innocent… and kisses like pure sin. Ísa Rain craves a man who will cherish her, aches to create a loving family of her own. Trading steamy kisses with a hot gardener in a parking lot? Not the way to true love. Then a deal with the devil (aka her CEO-mother) makes Ísa a corporate VP for the summer. Her main task? Working closely with a certain hot gardener. And Sailor Bishop has wickedness on his mind. As Ísa starts to fall for a man who makes her want to throttle and pounce on him at the same time, she knows she has to choose – play it safe and steady, or risk all her dreams and hope Sailor doesn’t destroy her heart.Those who follow my reviews will know that Nalini Singh is one of my absolute favourite authors, whether is PNR or contemporary, in my eyes this woman can do no wrong! I love her writing style, her characters and the fact that although there is often disputes in her books her characters act like adult, unlike many of the characters in contemporary romance nowadays who act like stupid, selfish, possessive children.I loved the Rock Kiss series, so when I heard there would be a spin-off with Gabriel's brothers I was over the moon, especially when I found out Sailor's would be the first book. Of course, Nalini Singh did not disappoint! Though this isn't one of my absolute favourite books, I still loved this book, it was so sweet and it's taken me too long to write this review, since I had to go back and quickly read all my favourite parts from the Rock Kiss series!As always Nalini Singh has created some amazing characters, supporting characters included. I liked Isa, although I found it hard to think of her as the cool, collected business woman and the shy, blushing poetry lover. However, for me, Sailor was the driving force in this book. His character was just so amazing, he was so sweet and fun, but also intense at times. Basically, everything you want in a hero! I liked that Isa was older than Sailor, I think it made a nice change, but I also like that it wasn't painted as a huge deal, though it was mentioned as an issue when Isa first found out. My one gripe would be that, since I'm a similar age, I can say that I just could not imagine Sailor being 23. Yes, I know lots of ambitious 23 year old working hard for a dream, that's not what I'm talking about, it's that I've never met a 23 year old guy who would act like Sailor does. I know that's a lot of generalising, but it's just my opinion based on the guys I know.This book also introduced some great supporting characters who I'm hoping and praying will get their own books, like Nayna and Raj and Catie... Harlow is also an option, though I don't think we saw enough of him in this book to make me desperate for him to have a book of his own when he's grown. However, before that I'm desperately awaiting Jake's book! I'm looking forward to the story of him becoming a teenage dad and, hopefully, getting a HEA in the end. So, as usual, now that I've sped through this book, I'm now not-so-patiently awaiting Nalini Singh's next release! My favourite quotes from 'Cherish Hard': ' "I've played it safe me whole life, and now I feel like I'm going to shatter if I don't spread my wings." ' '... he didn't think it had been Jacqueline who'd taught her that resilience. Because to teach a child something, you had to be present and part of her life.' ' "Thank you for caring." He rolled his eyes. "That's like thanking me for breathing." ' ' "It's not the moment that counts, it's the long-term commitment to being there, day after day." ' 'Joseph Esera had shown Sailor what it meant to be a real father, what it meant to show up and do the job with love and a quiet strength that told Sailor it was okay to lean on him when he needed it.'
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