REVIEW: When We Kiss by Darcy Burke

When We Kiss by Darcy Burke is book five in the Ribbon Ridge series and revolves around Liam and Aubrey.

Since Liam was Alex’s identical twin brother, I was anxiously awaiting this story. I knew it was going to be hard on Liam when Alex committed suicide, but I didn’t know exactly how hard and pairing him up with Aubrey made for one interesting story.

Aubrey is a strong, intelligent woman who happens to fall in love with a man who is emotionally unavailable. Aubrey and Liam hook-up every time he is in town but it’s no longer enough for Aubrey. Aubrey needs Liam to see her as more than someone who is convenient.

“I’m a nice girl with simple dreams. You’re a player seeking world domination.”

Liam is a playboy who doesn’t stay for long. He gets bored easily! He’s also a big fan of extreme sports and enjoys jumping out of planes. The adrenaline gives him something to focus on instead of his grief. Liam’s problem is that he never dealt with Alex’s death and hides his pain. As the story goes along, we understand more about Alex and Liam’s relationship and why Liam feels the way he does.

Aubrey and Liam are really great together and this author did a great job at guiding their chemistry.

The family dynamics alone are worth the read. The Archer family is one of a kind and I just love how they all come together and lend support when needed. The author did a really great job at making this family relatable, as each member has their own problems and isn’t perfect.

When We Kiss can be read as a standalone but you will definitely want the backstory to the rest of the Archer’s.
 

Book Info:

 January 19th, 2016 | Avon Impulse | Ribbon Ridge #5

Denver real estate mogul, Liam Archer, has always been a thrill-seeker, and the loss of his identical twin brother has only intensified his reckless behavior. Sky diving, heli-skiing, motorcycle riding…he’s tried everything once. Except falling in love. Liam doesn’t do relationships, but a no-strings fling with Aubrey Tallinger—the smart, gorgeous lawyer handling his brother’s estate—is totally his speed.

At first, hooking up with Liam whenever he’s in Ribbon Ridge is perfect; but Aubrey fears she could fall hard for the sexy daredevil, if he’d only stop refusing to acknowledge the demons he’s trying to outrun. To protect herself from heartbreak, Aubrey ends their affair. But this time, Liam isn’t leaving town and instead of seduction, he wants to be…friends.

The white hot attraction between them still sizzles but Liam knows that winning Aubrey back won’t happen in his bed. He’ll have to convince her that he’s more than the careless, adrenaline junkie she believes him to be. Because when they kiss, Liam feels whole again… and he isn’t ready to give her up without a fight.