Both of them are mature and Drake doesn’t talk like any kind of college student I’ve ever heard. Unfortunately, I felt that these characters would have worked better in a story when they were older. If you like your books with a strong hero that is dominate, sexy, sweet and knows how to take care of his lady, this is the book.īoth Drake and Alexa were great characters. Sorry!ĥ stars for the hero, 3 stars for the setting/story = 4 starsįast paced read that has the ever elusive rainbow unicorn…the perfect alpha. In my eyes though, it was a bit amateurish and had some gimmicks and loopholes that made me just want to roll my eyes. Maybe it's just me guys since it looks like a lot of people had actually loved this story. The story basically goes full steam from there with jealous groupies harping for Drake's attention and typical NA drama taking it's turn. So as you can predict, the next day after the party, guess who's Alexa's new client for the night? Drake. However, what she does not already know is that he too feels a pull to her and has had a thing for her since seeing her weeks before walking on campus. ![]() She sees Drake, a rich/hotshot rugby player transfer, at a party and develops an instant attraction for him. The female protagonist is Alexa, a college business major and co-pilot of a private jet run alongside her father. One of my biggest peeves is insta love and this book pretty much has it in spades for claiming everlasting love in a short spic of time. I HAD to grab a copy of this book after talking to her.ĭid you know that there REALLY IS a place in Ohio that you can charter a flight to join the Mile High Club?Įh, I barely made it through this read. I had the opportunity to chat with Rochelle Paige at the 2014 Louisville Authors Event, and she is FANTASTIC. This book was adorable and gave me some laughs and a case of the warm fuzzies, which is nice every now and then! No instalove BS, no dark past to be overcome. There was a believable progression of their relationship. Odd that when two characters actually take the time to get to know each other before having sex, one automatically jumps to the conclusion that someone isī) dealing with a tragic previous sexual encounter I know what you're thinking, but this isn't your standard "college girl deflowering" story. There's a slow burn and a (nearly unbearable) build up of UST before the two hit the sheets. This was delayed gratification done right.ĭrake makes his intentions perfectly clear, but the two don't fall directly into bed. But he only has eyes for the one girl who seems completely immune to his charms. The type of guy who always seems to have a gaggle of gorgeous coeds following him on campus. Drake your standard smokin' hot Alpha Male rugby player with his sights set on Alexa. "How about a ten-inch pole?" Drake glanced down at his lap and wagged his eyebrows. "I'm not touching that comment with a ten-foot pole!" I joked. ![]() It's just not what I'm hungry for right now." Drake licked his lips and flashed a sexy grin my way. ![]() Even if that man is devastatingly attractive and doesn't back down from the challenge. She's determined not to fall into bed with the first man who has sparked her interest in years. I'm just excited to get back in the cockpit."ĭrake chuckled huskily, "I'd love to hear you say cock in a totally different setting, babe." Alexa is a rare bird in the world of Modern NA Romance- A heroine with a backbone and a brain! She's working her way through business school by putting her hard-earned pilot's license to use, and flying "Mile High" tours which allow a couple to get horizontal in the back of a private plane.īetween work and school, she has no time for parties and boys. "Alexa, you okay?" I heard Drake ask from behind me as his hand skated up my spine. Great characters and fun dialogue came together to form a sweet romance with a touch of heat. Who knew there were so many middle-aged housewives looking to spice up their marriages? Push the Envelope is a lovely blend of humor and romance, I'm so glad I picked it up. This was so totally not the normal pilot's checklist. Noise canceling headphones so I didn't have to listen to whatever noises were going to float up from the rear cabin. I loved the "Mile High Club" Twist in this book.Ĭhampagne chilled and ready to go.
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