REVIEW: Unmasked Dreams by L.J. Evans

Unmasked Dreams by L.J. Evans: Violet Banner has just being going through the motions competing her doctoral degree in chemistry but not truly enjoying her time at school or the man that she is dating. So when her father passes away Violet finds herself heading back home to New London and the small seaside B&B for a much need fresh start. However she was definitely not expecting to find that someone else has been calling Books and Beds by the Sea Bed and Breakfast home as well, the man that stole her young heart; Dawson Langely.

“The boy I couldn’t have had turned into a man who was even more off-limits.”

Dawson has a lot of balls in the air at the moment one of them being his competitive boat racing which is what brings him back to New London and the B&B that will always hold a spot in his heart. With Violet back in town all Dawson’s old feeling come flooding back. But one thing is for sure Dawson has to keep his distance from Violet now more than ever to keep her safe from a his hidden secrets. However with the pull between them getting to be to strong Dawson can no longer deny his longing for Violet. But the question is will Violet still be the ray of sunshine in Dawson’s darkness when his secrets come tumbling out?

“I wasn’t supposed to touch her this way. To have her this way. She wasn’t ever supposed to be mine.”

Unmasked Dreams was an one interesting read, the back and forth pull between Violet and Dawson was insanely hot all while mixed in with a suspenseful read. I absolutely loved that idea that these two characters were always meant to be together they just had to grow up a bit before it could all fall into place. This was definitely one of those books that highlight that a strong love can survive anything.

I do have to say Dawson was one interesting character, living three different lives all at once and so well that no one even suspected a thing that is until they all collide. I really liked that through it all he made sure that Violet was safe. I absolutely loved the connection and pull between Violet and Dawson. I loved the different locations and all the grandeur that followed.

This slow burn romance will have you following Violet and Dawson’s suspenseful journey burning to know what will happen next.

Book Info:

Publication: April 5th 2021 | L.J. Evans |

“I wasn’t supposed to touch her this way. To have her this way. She wasn’t ever supposed to be mine.”

Violet Banner was under-aged and off-limits when she and Dawson Langley first met. It didn’t stop him from leaving a brand on her heart that followed her to college. Five years later, she’s come home to find him living under the same roof, and it feels like nothing has changed. Except for the science lab she’s built in the garage and the secrets he’s keeping.

After years of fighting off the tantalizing connection between them, Dawson isn’t sure he’ll be able to restrain himself once grown-up Violet lands back in his world. Even the nearly deadly mistakes of their past and the three separate lives he’s leading might not be enough to prevent him from touching her.

When the clandestine activity surrounding his international boat race tangles Violet in its grasp, she can’t help wondering if Dawson is the villain of the story.

Only one thing is certain: there’s nothing he won’t do to keep her safe…even if it means making her his.

Inspired by Daughtry’s “What About Now,” comes a determined scientist and a broody bad-boy-turned-hero who just might leave their mark on you in this adventurous, standalone, slow burn from award-winning author, LJ Evans.

Don’t miss Violet and Dawson as the younger siblings in the interconnected standalone, AVENGED BY LOVE.

♬ “Where music & stories collide.” ♬