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24 Roses
24 roses.
24 days filled with declarations of love.
24 moments where life will mark her as mine.
I’ve loved Anahi Pratt since she moved in next door at the age of twelve. With her knobby knees and a mouthful of braces she made my heart thump harshly inside my pre-pubescent chest. One look into the greenest eyes I’d ever seen and I was hooked for life. Owned.
However, I was tongue-tied and confused. Did the only thing I could and offered my friendship.
After years, those feelings never changed. Instead they grew—morphed into something deep and profound. But never once did she see me as more than a friend. Never did she see the man that worshiped the ground she walked on. The man that desired to be what she wanted. Needed.
I stayed on the sidelines until that day:
A crash.
Her life on the line and my world came to a screeching halt.
Life is short and changes in the blink of an eye, a lesson I suddenly understood. There wasn’t a second to wait. No more hiding behind the guise of friendship.
She was mine and it was time I claimed her.
24 days filled with declarations of love.
24 moments where life will mark her as mine.
I’ve loved Anahi Pratt since she moved in next door at the age of twelve. With her knobby knees and a mouthful of braces she made my heart thump harshly inside my pre-pubescent chest. One look into the greenest eyes I’d ever seen and I was hooked for life. Owned.
However, I was tongue-tied and confused. Did the only thing I could and offered my friendship.
After years, those feelings never changed. Instead they grew—morphed into something deep and profound. But never once did she see me as more than a friend. Never did she see the man that worshiped the ground she walked on. The man that desired to be what she wanted. Needed.
I stayed on the sidelines until that day:
A crash.
Her life on the line and my world came to a screeching halt.
Life is short and changes in the blink of an eye, a lesson I suddenly understood. There wasn’t a second to wait. No more hiding behind the guise of friendship.
She was mine and it was time I claimed her.
300 pages, Paperback
Published March 1, 2017
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Elena M. Reyes
62 books1,580 followersElena M. Reyes is the epitome of a Floridian and if she could live in her beloved flip-flops, she would.
As a small child, she was always intrigued by all forms of art: whether it was dancing to island rhythms, or painting with any medium she could get her hands on. Her passion for reading over the years has amassed her with hours of pleasure, but it wasn't until she stumbled upon fanfiction that her thirst to write overtook her world.
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As a small child, she was always intrigued by all forms of art: whether it was dancing to island rhythms, or painting with any medium she could get her hands on. Her passion for reading over the years has amassed her with hours of pleasure, but it wasn't until she stumbled upon fanfiction that her thirst to write overtook her world.
She’s a short and sassy Latina with an adorable pup, a kiddo that keeps her on her toes, and a husband who claims she’ll cause him to go bald prematurely. Lol
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August 4, 2018
I hate it when I love the author but don't love the book. It makes me so freaking sad!! 😢😢😢
Here's the thing... I loved Bryson. The author did a great job of creating a man I want to read about. He was an absolute sweetheart and had the kind of character you want to find in a friends-to-lovers hero. The kind of hero that has secretly been in love with the heroine and didn't really hide it... she was just blind to it. And holy crap was Ani blind. The only thing beautiful about this character, to me, was her name. She was very tiresome to read. Her POV practically put me to sleep and I quickly breezed through it just to get back to Bryson. I wasn't a fan of hers, for sure!
Told in past and present, I really could have done without all of the flashbacks. They added nothing to the story other than to show how much of a pum-pum Bryson was for Ani. I never like to see an 'alpha' looking unnecessarily soft, especially when the heroine acts undeserving. So all three stars go to Bryson alone. He had an amazing heart and the way he loved his woman was amazing.
Here's the thing... I loved Bryson. The author did a great job of creating a man I want to read about. He was an absolute sweetheart and had the kind of character you want to find in a friends-to-lovers hero. The kind of hero that has secretly been in love with the heroine and didn't really hide it... she was just blind to it. And holy crap was Ani blind. The only thing beautiful about this character, to me, was her name. She was very tiresome to read. Her POV practically put me to sleep and I quickly breezed through it just to get back to Bryson. I wasn't a fan of hers, for sure!
Told in past and present, I really could have done without all of the flashbacks. They added nothing to the story other than to show how much of a pum-pum Bryson was for Ani. I never like to see an 'alpha' looking unnecessarily soft, especially when the heroine acts undeserving. So all three stars go to Bryson alone. He had an amazing heart and the way he loved his woman was amazing.
March 27, 2017
Any time Mrs. Reyes releases a book it is an instant one click. From her bad boy tattoo artist to her rockstar, I can say with full confidence that:
SHE CAN DO ALPHA like no tomorrow!!
She can make heroines you cant help but love
She can do sex scenes that will have you salivating !
So when she announced 24 Roses..
From her gorgeous cover to her character development and plot, she perfected a romance where you can't help but fall harder and harder hoping he comes to life because while the real world gives you nothing but fuckboys, Elena M. Reyes delivers an alpha to keep you warm and feel complete in the form of Bryson.
Bryson ( blue eyed gorgeousness) and all his glory is the epitome of a perfect alpha you have been desperately waiting for all your life. He is protective, he is bossy, and he is in LOVE. He After circumstances and unexpected events occur, he goes on a mission to make Anahi his forever. The whole time you can't help but need him and wonder why he isnt real.
*******This review will be edited when she releases with quotes and all to avoid spoilers****
SHE CAN DO ALPHA like no tomorrow!!
She can make heroines you cant help but love
She can do sex scenes that will have you salivating !
So when she announced 24 Roses..
From her gorgeous cover to her character development and plot, she perfected a romance where you can't help but fall harder and harder hoping he comes to life because while the real world gives you nothing but fuckboys, Elena M. Reyes delivers an alpha to keep you warm and feel complete in the form of Bryson.
Bryson ( blue eyed gorgeousness) and all his glory is the epitome of a perfect alpha you have been desperately waiting for all your life. He is protective, he is bossy, and he is in LOVE. He After circumstances and unexpected events occur, he goes on a mission to make Anahi his forever. The whole time you can't help but need him and wonder why he isnt real.
*******This review will be edited when she releases with quotes and all to avoid spoilers****
March 20, 2017
"These twenty-four roses represent each day it took for us to reach this place, where we are now, and the declarations of love. Each moment and stolen kiss, how life marked our souls the day we were born and led us here. To each other. The represent us, Ani. Our beautiful life and my love for you."
Wow. The Feels. Ani and Bryson have known each other since they were kids, and an unexpected event pulls them together, having them examine their best friend status. What comes next is nothing short of genius. The Author flips you back and forth from present to past effortlessly, filling in the blanks and allowing you a dual POV to not miss a second of these two and their adorable relationship. Hot and dirty, romantic and sweet, it's got it all. A cast of hysterical family and friends, some angsty conflicts for added drama, and the ending!!! Gah, the ending was perfect, and pulled it all together. Their banter alone had me entertained from start to finish. I thank the Author for providing a copy to voluntarily review.
~~~Erika, Book Haven Book Blog
Wow. The Feels. Ani and Bryson have known each other since they were kids, and an unexpected event pulls them together, having them examine their best friend status. What comes next is nothing short of genius. The Author flips you back and forth from present to past effortlessly, filling in the blanks and allowing you a dual POV to not miss a second of these two and their adorable relationship. Hot and dirty, romantic and sweet, it's got it all. A cast of hysterical family and friends, some angsty conflicts for added drama, and the ending!!! Gah, the ending was perfect, and pulled it all together. Their banter alone had me entertained from start to finish. I thank the Author for providing a copy to voluntarily review.
~~~Erika, Book Haven Book Blog
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March 25, 2017
Swoonworthy story alert! These two have been friends forever, but after she's in an accident, he realizes it's long overdue for him to show he wants more. So much more. The only reason she's fought it all these years is fear of ruining their friendship. I can not believe how other girls treat her. Jealous b&*%hes. Bryson is pretty romantic in getting Anahi to see they belong together. Oh, and the end made me cry. Great friends to lovers romance. I received an arc of this.
March 21, 2017
I received an ARC for an honest review
Review by Country Gals BOOK Blog
Anahi and Bryson have been best friends since they were kids. She watched Bry as he became even more handsome, successful, and had women falling at his feet. Regardless, he was still her best friend and they were still close as ever. Bry watched Anahi grow up from a scrawny beautiful girl to a gorgeous woman. He's always said she would be his. Now it's time to show Anahi he's hers too. But when she gets in an accident he almost loses his chance.
This story is so beautiful. The author definitely pulls at your heartstrings for this one. Anahi is stubborn when it comes to her heart. Bryson is alpha male and sweet but only when it comes to her. They compliment each other well and the story of their friendship shows the deep connection they have. We get to see a glimpse back from after the accident and afterwards. This is a dual POV story so we get a glimpse into what each character is thinking.
Bryson has shown us true romance and i do believe he has ruined all men from my future. Lol 24 Roses for every day it takes for him to win her heart. It's a beautiful love story with some ups and downs but you definitely want to take a chance on this book.
Review by Country Gals BOOK Blog
Anahi and Bryson have been best friends since they were kids. She watched Bry as he became even more handsome, successful, and had women falling at his feet. Regardless, he was still her best friend and they were still close as ever. Bry watched Anahi grow up from a scrawny beautiful girl to a gorgeous woman. He's always said she would be his. Now it's time to show Anahi he's hers too. But when she gets in an accident he almost loses his chance.
This story is so beautiful. The author definitely pulls at your heartstrings for this one. Anahi is stubborn when it comes to her heart. Bryson is alpha male and sweet but only when it comes to her. They compliment each other well and the story of their friendship shows the deep connection they have. We get to see a glimpse back from after the accident and afterwards. This is a dual POV story so we get a glimpse into what each character is thinking.
Bryson has shown us true romance and i do believe he has ruined all men from my future. Lol 24 Roses for every day it takes for him to win her heart. It's a beautiful love story with some ups and downs but you definitely want to take a chance on this book.
March 27, 2017
So where do I start? Completely different from what I had thought it would be, but surprisingly good. There were a lot of things I loved about this book such as the funny back and forth from Ani and Bry, or the romantic streak Bry has. I do have to say that the one thing that got to me was Ani as a person. This character has evoked such an array of feelings that I couldn't figure out which won over until the end. The girl was stubborn as all heck and eventually I settled for realizing that if the author could make me feel all these things towards a character then she did her job. This book has some comedy, definitely some steamy sexy scene that were great and a lot of love/romance. It has a good plot and if there was something I would want to change or maybe comment on is that in the beginning Bry comes off as aggressive but then mellows out. Overall another good read from Elena Reyes
March 19, 2017
24 Roses by Elena M. Reyes is one of those stories that takes you on a journey filled with true, dedicated, everlasting love.
Bryson has been in love with Anahi since they were very young. But Anahi has always denied that his attraction and love were really true.
After a devastating accident, they both learn how precious life is. However, Anahi has so much inside of her to overcome and she will test Bryson at every turn.
Reyes brings her reader into the lives of Anahi & Bryson, and gets you completely involved in their hopes and fears. You'll find yourself completely submersed and in these characters and storyline.
4 Stars!!!
Bryson has been in love with Anahi since they were very young. But Anahi has always denied that his attraction and love were really true.
After a devastating accident, they both learn how precious life is. However, Anahi has so much inside of her to overcome and she will test Bryson at every turn.
Reyes brings her reader into the lives of Anahi & Bryson, and gets you completely involved in their hopes and fears. You'll find yourself completely submersed and in these characters and storyline.
4 Stars!!!
March 27, 2017
Elena M. Reyes delivers a story that is romantic and sexy all in a beautiful love story.
Some of us have been there, being friends with that person we wish it was more than just that, a friend. That's Bryson's case. He's been in love with Anahi since his pre-teen days but being the boy he was he never said anything, just offered the next best thing, his friendship. After a pretty serious event in Anahi's life Bryson decides to let his feelings be known and start his journey to conquer her heart.
I love the love and protectiveness that Bryson shows for Anahi, is alpha with some sweetness and tenderness mixed for good measure. Anahi's character was a bit challenging at times, perhaps the fear she kept hidden within was guiding her behavior towards Bryson sometimes. That said, they are both likable characters and easy to identify with.
The story is a bit slow at times but I think it was a necessary evil to build these character's journey. 24 Roses is a perfect mix of friendship, longing, angst and no doubt love between two people that were always meant for each other.
Some of us have been there, being friends with that person we wish it was more than just that, a friend. That's Bryson's case. He's been in love with Anahi since his pre-teen days but being the boy he was he never said anything, just offered the next best thing, his friendship. After a pretty serious event in Anahi's life Bryson decides to let his feelings be known and start his journey to conquer her heart.
I love the love and protectiveness that Bryson shows for Anahi, is alpha with some sweetness and tenderness mixed for good measure. Anahi's character was a bit challenging at times, perhaps the fear she kept hidden within was guiding her behavior towards Bryson sometimes. That said, they are both likable characters and easy to identify with.
The story is a bit slow at times but I think it was a necessary evil to build these character's journey. 24 Roses is a perfect mix of friendship, longing, angst and no doubt love between two people that were always meant for each other.
March 27, 2017
Elena M. Reyes is a genius when it comes to her alphas and the women they love!! From page one she grabs your attention and has you feeling so many emotions you don't know which way is up.
Bryson is a complete alpha who is fierce and very protective especially when it comes to Anahi the woman he loves. His best friend!!
After a horrific accident involving Anahi occurs Bryson finally decides enough is enough. Anahi will be his. He just has to get through her stubbornness. Anahi loves Bryson, but doesn't think he loves her as she does him. Throughout the novel you get very frustrated with the characters. You are yelling and screaming at them to figure their crap out!! And don't get me started on Jason. Elena sure knows how to keep her readers on the edge of their seats as she throws many twists and turns at them!!
I feel in love with Bryson and Anahi while reading 24 Roses!! Such a phenomenal story until the very last page!!!
Bryson is a complete alpha who is fierce and very protective especially when it comes to Anahi the woman he loves. His best friend!!
After a horrific accident involving Anahi occurs Bryson finally decides enough is enough. Anahi will be his. He just has to get through her stubbornness. Anahi loves Bryson, but doesn't think he loves her as she does him. Throughout the novel you get very frustrated with the characters. You are yelling and screaming at them to figure their crap out!! And don't get me started on Jason. Elena sure knows how to keep her readers on the edge of their seats as she throws many twists and turns at them!!
I feel in love with Bryson and Anahi while reading 24 Roses!! Such a phenomenal story until the very last page!!!
March 22, 2017
This was the first book of Elena that I have read!! I had signed up for the ARC and received it in exchange of my honest review of the book. The book is about two best friends who are secretly in love with each other but too scared to admit it. One accident and finally they realise that life is too short to hide behind what ifs!!! Bryson and Anahi's characters are so well written and well defined that one can easily relate with them. I loved the story writing style where the chapter begins with a flash back and then the present day scene is merged. The story was so romantic and OMG Bry was such a patient and persistent lover. Even when the hopes were too low he never gave up on his love for Ani and did everything for her. The way he cared for her, knew what she wanted even before she said it was just so so heart warming!!!
I always enjoy a good love story but this one exceeded all my expectations!! I hope that every reader enjoys this book as much as I enjoyed it!! 5 star ratings for this one!!!
I always enjoy a good love story but this one exceeded all my expectations!! I hope that every reader enjoys this book as much as I enjoyed it!! 5 star ratings for this one!!!
April 4, 2018
I had a really hard time with this book, mainly due to the language. There was too much swearing for my taste, and I felt like it wasn't really appropriate to the story. For me, it took away from the story. I actually didn't finish the book because of it, so I can't really say whether the story was any good or not.
I thought the premise of the story sounded good, but the writing seemed a little immature. I know the characters in the story are young, but it seemed like they acted even younger than they were supposed to be.
On a positive note, this story may appeal to younger adult readers as it is about a young couple in their age range and they probably would be less bothered by the language/action of the characters. I wouldn't tell anyone not to read it, it just didn't appeal to me, personally.
I thought the premise of the story sounded good, but the writing seemed a little immature. I know the characters in the story are young, but it seemed like they acted even younger than they were supposed to be.
On a positive note, this story may appeal to younger adult readers as it is about a young couple in their age range and they probably would be less bothered by the language/action of the characters. I wouldn't tell anyone not to read it, it just didn't appeal to me, personally.
March 28, 2017
A sweet, poignant story of 20 something Anahi and Bryson who have been friends since age 12.
This is their journey as they navigate their friends to lovers story.
Even though they've had feelings for each other they never went any further to avoid jeopardizing their friendship.
When Anahi gets seriously hurt in a car accident Bryson makes a decision to make his feelings known.
Bryson learns that Anahi is far more complicated than he imagined.
The characters were engaging, and likable, although at times Anahi was infuriating with the things she did and said.
The pace of the story was sometimes slow, but, seeing the growth of these characters and the dynamics in their relationship develop, kept me reading.
Overall, I enjoyed this story as both characters struggled with their feelings and plotting their romance.
Will he finally get his girl, or give up?
3.5 stars!
This is their journey as they navigate their friends to lovers story.
Even though they've had feelings for each other they never went any further to avoid jeopardizing their friendship.
When Anahi gets seriously hurt in a car accident Bryson makes a decision to make his feelings known.
Bryson learns that Anahi is far more complicated than he imagined.
The characters were engaging, and likable, although at times Anahi was infuriating with the things she did and said.
The pace of the story was sometimes slow, but, seeing the growth of these characters and the dynamics in their relationship develop, kept me reading.
Overall, I enjoyed this story as both characters struggled with their feelings and plotting their romance.
Will he finally get his girl, or give up?
3.5 stars!
March 22, 2017
Writing this review without giving away the story is going to be hard. This book took me more than s day to read which isn't normal. I usually sit and devour a book until it's done. But these characters frustrated me until I thought I'd pick up smoking and I had to take breaks. Bryson is aggressively affectionate if that's even a thing. He took a second to grow on me and then when I loved him I was done with Anahi and I wanted her to be punished. It felt like Bryson loved Anahi more than she loved him. I don't know if their relationship should've been that hard. Why did she keep shitting on Bryson’s feelings? Can't even describe how I loathe Jason and I was not happy but satisfied with his demise.
July 1, 2017
An absolutely amazing love story. I couldn't put it down. The drama they go through to be together and only 6 months and 24 days. Find out how Bryson and Anahi's story will end. Since it started 16 years ago.
April 27, 2019
Love Elena's Alpha's!
Another great story by this amazing storyteller! The back and forth between past and present was really well done too, so I didn't feel like it was out of place or without relevance to the story. And of course Bryson is now part of my alpha harem😉
Another great story by this amazing storyteller! The back and forth between past and present was really well done too, so I didn't feel like it was out of place or without relevance to the story. And of course Bryson is now part of my alpha harem😉
June 16, 2017
I have to say....I absolutely love Elena's alpha males!
June 28, 2017
I thought these was a good love story. It kept me wanting to find out what happens next and to see where their relationship was going to go. I like how Bry was protected of Anahi.
March 7, 2018
Provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Not my style of book but gave it a try.
Not my style of book but gave it a try.
July 11, 2018
"I more than like every single inch of you. In my eyes, you will always be my perfection."
And this is how Bryson has felt since he and Anahi were kids. There is no other woman for him, she is it, but he has never professed his love to her.
When Anahi gets into an accident, Bryson realizes how precious life is and knows that it is now or never. He needs to put all of his cards on the table and tell Anahi just how he feels.
With the things Bryson says to Anahi, she must have been dense to not see his feelings and not want to act on them. I know it is tricky when you cross a line with your bestie, but dang...he pretty much treats her like a princess, even before her accident. Heck, even Anahi's mother knows Brysons intentions!
Just as Bryson could be romantic, he could also be over the top, making him fall into the alpha male role and Anahi sprayed the story with angst because she just couldn't pull the trigger on the relationship.
March 30, 2017
EXCERPT
“How can you say that with this hideous scar on my thigh?” Fuck, she could be as stubborn as a mule.
“That scar…” I hissed out, my eyes searching the floor around her feet for the broken glass I’d heard fall through the door. It was nothing big. A small figurine broken in two pieces. Taking the remaining steps between us, I paused in front of her. “This is proof that what could have been tragic…wasn’t.” Taking her face in my hands, I tipped it up and lowered my forehead to hers. “It means that you are okay and here with me. That a drunken asshole crying over his divorce didn’t take the most important thing in my life away.”
“Stop.” Prying my hands from her face, she brought them between us and squeezed. “It isn’t your job to fix this. I was the one that left the jerk I’d agreed to have dinner with mid-meal and drove off in a rush. I was the one that didn’t notice the car not stopping as his light turned red. I was the one that put herself in this position time and time again.”
“Fuck are you talking about, Anahi?” Every muscle within me tensed as I waited for her to explain herself.
“That I should’ve listened to you when it came to the men I dated.”
Staring into her sad green eyes, my heart clenched. Her pain was mine. “Shit happens, and it was not your fault.”
“Had I been paying attention and not thinking about the ‘what ifs I…” Anahi’s face bloomed with a sudden rush of embarrassment.
“Tell me.” She shook her head. “Please.”
“You want to know? Because trust me, I remember everything about that night.” Letting out a bitter chuckle, she stepped back and released my hands. I missed her warmth immediately. “Fuck!” Ani yelled out while turning around. Placing her hands on the top of her dresser, she hung her head. A sob was caught in her throat, and I rushed forward to wrap her in my arms.
The pain medication she’d been on tended to make her emotions fluctuate a bit.
“Talk to me, babe.” With my arms secured around her waist, I pulled her in closer. Ignored what the feel of her warm skin against my own created. “Let me in.”
“I’m sorry.” Wiping at her eyes, Anahi took in a deep breath and let it out slowly. “Didn’t mean to pull the crazy chick card on you.” This was said with a laugh, but there was real hurt behind the action. “There’s too much going on upstairs, and I don’t know how to handle it. Between nightmares and anger, it’s a constant roller coaster.”
“Start from the beginning,” I hummed against the top of her head. “You’ve never wanted to give me details about that night. Always vague and avoiding—something about what happened is hurting you. Let me in, dollface.”
“Why do you always call me pet names?” Diversion tactic if I ever heard one; that, and she needed her ego stroked. Not that I minded in the least. For some unknown reason, Ani felt as if the small scar over her sculpted brow and thigh was this heinous thing that offended the world.
“Because I can.”
A huff, and then a smack to my arm. “That’s not an answer.”
“And neither is yours. Tell me what’s eating you up inside, Ani.”
“Every time I close my eyes, I see those high-beam lights coming at me followed close by the sound of screeching tires.” A shiver so hard ran through her that it rocked me to my core. All I could do was hold her tighter, with my presence show her that I was here for her. “Next came the sound of metal bending—caving in on itself—as a searing pain shot up the side of my body. It burned. The intense jolt caused me to almost black out, but even as everything intensified around me, I had only one thought in my head.”
“Say it,” I whispered low into the crown on her head.
Running her fingers over my hand, she shook her head. “Doesn’t matter in the grand scheme of things, Bryson, but it’s those what ifs that eat me alive. I’ve lost time I don’t know if I could ever get back.”
“You want to know what tortures me about that night?” Turning her around so my blue eyes could meet her green ones, I placed my hands at her hips and squeezed them lightly before holding her in place. No more hiding. Anahi wasn’t running away from the damn truth that was currently smacking us in the face.
Bringing a shaking hand up, she cupped my jaw. “What?”
“The fact that I almost lost you when I’d just realized that I’ve always owned you.”
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“How can you say that with this hideous scar on my thigh?” Fuck, she could be as stubborn as a mule.
“That scar…” I hissed out, my eyes searching the floor around her feet for the broken glass I’d heard fall through the door. It was nothing big. A small figurine broken in two pieces. Taking the remaining steps between us, I paused in front of her. “This is proof that what could have been tragic…wasn’t.” Taking her face in my hands, I tipped it up and lowered my forehead to hers. “It means that you are okay and here with me. That a drunken asshole crying over his divorce didn’t take the most important thing in my life away.”
“Stop.” Prying my hands from her face, she brought them between us and squeezed. “It isn’t your job to fix this. I was the one that left the jerk I’d agreed to have dinner with mid-meal and drove off in a rush. I was the one that didn’t notice the car not stopping as his light turned red. I was the one that put herself in this position time and time again.”
“Fuck are you talking about, Anahi?” Every muscle within me tensed as I waited for her to explain herself.
“That I should’ve listened to you when it came to the men I dated.”
Staring into her sad green eyes, my heart clenched. Her pain was mine. “Shit happens, and it was not your fault.”
“Had I been paying attention and not thinking about the ‘what ifs I…” Anahi’s face bloomed with a sudden rush of embarrassment.
“Tell me.” She shook her head. “Please.”
“You want to know? Because trust me, I remember everything about that night.” Letting out a bitter chuckle, she stepped back and released my hands. I missed her warmth immediately. “Fuck!” Ani yelled out while turning around. Placing her hands on the top of her dresser, she hung her head. A sob was caught in her throat, and I rushed forward to wrap her in my arms.
The pain medication she’d been on tended to make her emotions fluctuate a bit.
“Talk to me, babe.” With my arms secured around her waist, I pulled her in closer. Ignored what the feel of her warm skin against my own created. “Let me in.”
“I’m sorry.” Wiping at her eyes, Anahi took in a deep breath and let it out slowly. “Didn’t mean to pull the crazy chick card on you.” This was said with a laugh, but there was real hurt behind the action. “There’s too much going on upstairs, and I don’t know how to handle it. Between nightmares and anger, it’s a constant roller coaster.”
“Start from the beginning,” I hummed against the top of her head. “You’ve never wanted to give me details about that night. Always vague and avoiding—something about what happened is hurting you. Let me in, dollface.”
“Why do you always call me pet names?” Diversion tactic if I ever heard one; that, and she needed her ego stroked. Not that I minded in the least. For some unknown reason, Ani felt as if the small scar over her sculpted brow and thigh was this heinous thing that offended the world.
“Because I can.”
A huff, and then a smack to my arm. “That’s not an answer.”
“And neither is yours. Tell me what’s eating you up inside, Ani.”
“Every time I close my eyes, I see those high-beam lights coming at me followed close by the sound of screeching tires.” A shiver so hard ran through her that it rocked me to my core. All I could do was hold her tighter, with my presence show her that I was here for her. “Next came the sound of metal bending—caving in on itself—as a searing pain shot up the side of my body. It burned. The intense jolt caused me to almost black out, but even as everything intensified around me, I had only one thought in my head.”
“Say it,” I whispered low into the crown on her head.
Running her fingers over my hand, she shook her head. “Doesn’t matter in the grand scheme of things, Bryson, but it’s those what ifs that eat me alive. I’ve lost time I don’t know if I could ever get back.”
“You want to know what tortures me about that night?” Turning her around so my blue eyes could meet her green ones, I placed my hands at her hips and squeezed them lightly before holding her in place. No more hiding. Anahi wasn’t running away from the damn truth that was currently smacking us in the face.
Bringing a shaking hand up, she cupped my jaw. “What?”
“The fact that I almost lost you when I’d just realized that I’ve always owned you.”
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March 27, 2017
This was a great story. An intense and romantic friends to lovers tale. Bryson is delightfully patient and swoon-worthy. He realizes that he is in love with his best friend after she is in a car accident. Anahi is a great girl, and what I really liked was, despite her situation, she wasn't whiny. Their romance is sweet. I really enjoyed the story. Once I started reading, I wasn't able to put it down. I received a copy for an honest review.
March 24, 2017
Anahi and Bryson have been best friends since the day she moved next door. But Bryson has loved Anahi since then and now years later he has decided that he will woo her and Anahi will be his. Will Anahi want to be more than friends with Bryson? Will Bryson give up on Anahi? This book will make you you laugh, cry and swoon for Bryson and fall in love with this amazing man that shows you what soulmates, true love really feels like. Such a beautiful story that makes your heart skip a beat and so much more. 5/5 brownie point stars ****Reviewed for Sweet & Spicy Read provided for a voluntarily Advanced Reader Copy of this book ****
March 25, 2017
Not what I was expecting, but fabulous! I started this book over the weekend, but had a really rough and hectic week so it took me what seemed like forever to finish. I was so irritated that my real life kept taking me away from this book. I loved the premise of friends to lovers, and Elena did a wonderful job drawing you into her plot, and the characters. I loved the dual perspective and let's just say the build up to certain events was hawt! I was asked to give an honest review, so I have to say this is different from her other work, but in the best possible way. Elena has shown great talent and diversity with this book, and I absolutely loved it! This is great reread material, and I certainly will be doing that.
May 2, 2017
This is a first for me by this author and I had no idea what I was getting into when I started it. Well I have to say that I loved it.
They say when you meet someone for the first time, you know that right there and then that person is yours!!
In that case that is what happens for Byrson Holt but he didn't have the heart just yet to inform the person he was crushing on that bit of info.
Anahi is a smart intelligent beautiful person. She had a best friend that she adores and a family that loves her until a tragic accident happens she is not sure where it leaves her.
This book has a little bit of comedy, heartache, love, passion, did I say love, drama, and a little bit of male dominance claiming his girl! Definitely recommend this book.
They say when you meet someone for the first time, you know that right there and then that person is yours!!
In that case that is what happens for Byrson Holt but he didn't have the heart just yet to inform the person he was crushing on that bit of info.
Anahi is a smart intelligent beautiful person. She had a best friend that she adores and a family that loves her until a tragic accident happens she is not sure where it leaves her.
This book has a little bit of comedy, heartache, love, passion, did I say love, drama, and a little bit of male dominance claiming his girl! Definitely recommend this book.
March 26, 2017
Wow! Elena has done it again!!
I had such a hard time setting this book down, I loved the banter between Anahi & Bryson as well as their Mother's. I love that Anahi was such a great character to read about as well as the strong willed & stubborn woman that she is. I loved how after something happens to Anahi, pushes Bryson to go after her & not give up! I also love how he has a filthy mouth when describing what he plans to do to Anahi & his romantic streak...far too much to say what I loved about this book! Buy this book you will not be disappointed!!
I had such a hard time setting this book down, I loved the banter between Anahi & Bryson as well as their Mother's. I love that Anahi was such a great character to read about as well as the strong willed & stubborn woman that she is. I loved how after something happens to Anahi, pushes Bryson to go after her & not give up! I also love how he has a filthy mouth when describing what he plans to do to Anahi & his romantic streak...far too much to say what I loved about this book! Buy this book you will not be disappointed!!
March 27, 2017
Bryson is an alpha male who is in love with his best friend Ani sine they were 12. He worshiped the ground she walked on but he thought she did not notice. She was afraid to cross that line and loose their friendship. An accident caused Bry to realize life is too short and he needed to show Ani that they belonged together. He began his quest to woo Ani I to his arms, one rose at a time. I liked how the author flipped between past and future alternating POV,s, this helped fill in the gaps and answer questions. 24 Roses is filled with spicy romance, a touch of drama, and laughs.
I thank the author for providing a ARC for voluntary and honest review.
March 27, 2017
Elena Reyes grabbed a HUGE piece of my heart with her “Marked” series and never let it go, so when I heard about her next endeavor 24 Roses I was already intrigued about what this author had in store for her readers on her next foray into the world of romance!! Trust and believe that this author does not disappoint with her new release! 24 Roses ROCKED MY WORLD with the level of passionate, show-stopping, all consuming love that she conveyed in this novel!!!
The emotions that you will experience while reading 24 Roses run so deep!
“To me, you are the world’s greatest wonder. Perfection in human form and precious. Made to be loved by me. ” ~ Bry
This friends to lovers romance is EVERYTHING that a romance novel should be!! You cannot help but feel the love while reading about the possessive, dominate way that Bry loved his best friend Ani, especially considering that he had secretly done so for years while biding his time until the proper moment arrived for him to lay his cards onto the table!
“You are what keeps this thing inside of my chest beating. Why I breathe and how I can function. Without you, there is no me.” ~Bry
When tragedy strikes, his dominant ways emerge and that really added something special to my reading experience; it was amazing to witness how he could transition from quietly loving Ani from afar as an attentive and comforting BFF into an alpha beast within the blink of an eye!
HOT DAMN people!!!
The fire that blazes due to the emotional connection between this couple BLAZES from the first moment that the reader witnesses them together and only continues to burn with intensity as the novel progresses, especially when things get physical.
“Bliss: a completion of one’s soul recognizing in another their other half. That’s what kissing Anahi was like.” ~Bry
“We just were: constants in each other’s lives…” ~Ani
“I want to love you openly and without restraint….this is a warning…Let heaven help you because I promise to have no mercy.” ~Bry
WTF moments occur, drama ensues and chaos erupts but the journey that Ani and Bry experience as they discover the depths of their love SLAYED me!
This tantalizing, satisfying friends to lovers romance burns hotter than sin and will light up your senses while making you FEEL so much heat, enchantment and enjoyment!!
I loved it and I believe that you will too!
So READ IT!
That is this Naughty Girl’s final word.
The emotions that you will experience while reading 24 Roses run so deep!
“To me, you are the world’s greatest wonder. Perfection in human form and precious. Made to be loved by me. ” ~ Bry
This friends to lovers romance is EVERYTHING that a romance novel should be!! You cannot help but feel the love while reading about the possessive, dominate way that Bry loved his best friend Ani, especially considering that he had secretly done so for years while biding his time until the proper moment arrived for him to lay his cards onto the table!
“You are what keeps this thing inside of my chest beating. Why I breathe and how I can function. Without you, there is no me.” ~Bry
When tragedy strikes, his dominant ways emerge and that really added something special to my reading experience; it was amazing to witness how he could transition from quietly loving Ani from afar as an attentive and comforting BFF into an alpha beast within the blink of an eye!
HOT DAMN people!!!
The fire that blazes due to the emotional connection between this couple BLAZES from the first moment that the reader witnesses them together and only continues to burn with intensity as the novel progresses, especially when things get physical.
“Bliss: a completion of one’s soul recognizing in another their other half. That’s what kissing Anahi was like.” ~Bry
“We just were: constants in each other’s lives…” ~Ani
“I want to love you openly and without restraint….this is a warning…Let heaven help you because I promise to have no mercy.” ~Bry
WTF moments occur, drama ensues and chaos erupts but the journey that Ani and Bry experience as they discover the depths of their love SLAYED me!
This tantalizing, satisfying friends to lovers romance burns hotter than sin and will light up your senses while making you FEEL so much heat, enchantment and enjoyment!!
I loved it and I believe that you will too!
So READ IT!
That is this Naughty Girl’s final word.
March 27, 2017
Bry and Anahi’s relationship was intense from the get go. They had a passion for each other that made the pages fly by.
*I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy of this book *
*I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy of this book *
April 1, 2017
I just don't know what to say.
I really could not get into this one and 3 stars is truly generous from me.
For me, reading keeps me awake. I very rarely fall asleep whilst reading, even if it's 2am and I've been awake for over 20 hours. Reading is like my adrenaline rush, like my bungee jump, my sky dive.
Alas, for every 5 minutes I spent reading this book, I could feel my eyes slowly closing. My brain just could not get to grips with what I was reading.
now, a week after finishing, I can't even tell you what happened or what some of the characters names were.
Unfortunately, the blurb drew me in but the story didn't deliver. I've read Elena's work before and honsestly I wasn't blown by it then either but I was expecting better things from this one. I had me eager to start.
Elena can write a great character, there's no denying that. Her men are always so dominant and intriguing.
I just guess this wasn't the right book for me this time.
I really could not get into this one and 3 stars is truly generous from me.
For me, reading keeps me awake. I very rarely fall asleep whilst reading, even if it's 2am and I've been awake for over 20 hours. Reading is like my adrenaline rush, like my bungee jump, my sky dive.
Alas, for every 5 minutes I spent reading this book, I could feel my eyes slowly closing. My brain just could not get to grips with what I was reading.
now, a week after finishing, I can't even tell you what happened or what some of the characters names were.
Unfortunately, the blurb drew me in but the story didn't deliver. I've read Elena's work before and honsestly I wasn't blown by it then either but I was expecting better things from this one. I had me eager to start.
Elena can write a great character, there's no denying that. Her men are always so dominant and intriguing.
I just guess this wasn't the right book for me this time.
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