Reviewed by Becca
TITLE: Worth the Risk
SERIES: Infinity #1
AUTHOR: C.J. Lynne
PUBLISHER: self-published
LENGTH: 377 pages
RELEASE DATE: November 16, 2016
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Some risks are scarier than others because they’re the most important ones we’ll ever undertake…
Tyler Johnson has had to scrape and fight for even the basics in life. His mother deserted him when he was seven and his father—such as he is—threw him out at sixteen upon learning he was gay. However, Ty is determined to make something of himself, and he’s worked hard to land in one of the country’s most prestigious Law Schools.
His motto is: he can’t depend on anyone but himself. He doesn’t believe in love—little of it has ever been shown to him. However, a chance meeting with the enigmatic Jax begins to change all of that. Jax is handsome, fun to be around and makes Ty feel special. Still, Tyler won’t take this for more than it is—two guys blowing off a little sexual steam together. That, he can handle.
He and Jax are way too different and at far opposing stages in their lives to ever last beyond an intense fling…but surprisingly there are times when Ty wishes that wasn’t the case. He won’t, however, let himself believe in someone again only to be disappointed and used.
Ty logically knows that when it comes to relationships, happily ever after doesn’t exist for him…but if anyone is going to get him to question his resolve and take a chance he’s willing to bet it will be the gorgeously brilliant Jaxon.
Jaxon Markham has it all. He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. He has a wonderful family, a satisfying, stimulating career and more money than he’ll ever be able to spend. The one thing missing is someone special to share it all with. Enter Tyler Johnson—a gorgeous man whom Jax quickly learns doesn’t believe in love. After one date, Jax makes it his mission to prove Tyler wrong, because in this man who holds his abused heart safely locked away, Jax quickly realizes he’s found his soulmate. Ty insists he isn’t looking for anything permanent, but that’s too bad because Jax certainly is, and he’s also doggedly determined when he wants something, which Ty will soon found out.
No matter how long it takes, Jax intends to prove to Tyler that some things are worth the risk of opening up one’s heart.
REVIEW:
This story was not bad. I liked the overall message to it. People are worth the risk. When you’ve been through bad stuff, trust doesn’t come easy. But when the right person comes along, it may take a bit of time, but anything worth anything is worth fighting for. My only problems with the book is that, for me, it was a bit long. And as much as I like a good chemistry filled sex scene, to me personally, there were too many. It seemed like most of the book was sex. But that’s just for me personally.
What I do love are the characters, of course. I can relate to Tyler in a lot of ways, and I was so empathetic for him. Being burned is so hard to deal with. To able to trust at all, it takes a lot. So many thoughts and doubts run through Tyler’s head and he has to be constantly reassured. I know it sounds like work to some people, but the rewards are so worth it if you take that time to build the relationship.
Jax is that for Ty. From the moment he laid eyes on Ty, he knew there was something about him. By Ty was so closed off and guarded. He wouldn’t share anything really about himself and didn’t want to delve too deep into anything where it could get serious. But Jax was patient, kind, and did all he could to reinforce what he felt. And I loved that. That doesn’t mean Jax did get frustrated or aggravated. He did. He’s only human. But because he didn’t give up, it was turning into something beautiful and long lasting.
It’s a special story. Sweet and sexy. And I’m ready to see how book 2 is going to turn out with the setup at the end of this one.
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