Publication Date: July 28th 2015 by Forever
About the book:
Officer Luc Moretti had no idea that his dive into the East River would have him drowning in a media frenzy. No matter how many times he tells reporters he was just doing his job, they're determined to make him into NYC's newest hero. Coming from a long line of NYPD's finest, Luc knows that being a cop has nothing to do with headlines and viral videos, and he's more than ready to get back to life away from the cameras—until he meets the gorgeous but jaded journalist assigned to film a TV special on him.
Ava Sims may be the only woman in NYC who isn't in love with Officer Moretti. That's why she's going after the real story—to find out about the man behind the badge. Ava's determined to keep things strictly professional, but the more time she spends around Luc, even she has to admit there's something about a man in uniform . . . and she can't wait to get him out of his.
My Thoughts:
Luc Moretti is NYPD’s darling cop made famous by his heroic
deeds blasted all over YouTube, something that makes him completely
uncomfortable and the target of unwanted attention. Even worse his actions have captured the
attention of Ava Sims, a reporter that wants to use him for a feel good news
piece in order to further her career. Unfortunately,
the NYPD is fully on board, thinking the positive coverage will help their
reputation after some recent negative events. Luc dreads the story knowing if Ava digs deep
she’ll discover another case where the outcome wasn’t nearly as heartwarming. Ava could potentially shine a light on dark
events Luc would desperately like to forget.
Luc was a total sweetheart! He could’ve capitalized on his
fame by taking advantage of all the female attention thrown at him left and
right, but Luc didn’t want a woman who liked him in such a superficial
way. I’m tired of the whole
commitment-phobe angle, I-don’t-do-serious-relationships, it’s a troupe used
over and over in romances, but I could understand why Luc wouldn’t want to
subject a women to a cop’s life, especially in view of his past. Still, he was
different with Ava and the kindnesses Luc showed to her in spite of the
situation won me completely over.
I liked Ava a lot and felt bad that she felt the pressure to
live up to her parent’s career goals instead of pursuing her own. Her family
was awful, constantly belittling Ava’s accomplishments. Her mother and sister
were pros at the backhanded compliment. Ugh! Ava did frustrate me with her hot
and cold behavior toward Luc, but when they finally
got together it was smoking hot!
The Moretti’s are NYPD royalty, Luc’s father was the Police Commissioner
and all three brothers are cops, too, and I loved this big, loving Italian
family. Luc’s eighty-five year old grandmother, Nonna was the star of the
family, and her antics had me laughing more than a few times. She’s one frisky grandma, whether doing hot
yoga or leaving her push-up bra at a beau’s house, Nonna stole the show.
Frisk Me was
signature Lauren Layne: clever, fun, and flirty. Luc and Ava have an
antagonistic relationship from the start, one filled with sexual tension, and
while I enjoy a good hate to love romance, there was a little too much pushing
on Ava’s part and secrets between them to make this one a complete win for me. Luc and Ava had amazing sexual chemistry, and so
I still did enjoy the ride.
3.5 Suns
I've never tried this author before but it sounds like she is someone I should definitely try. Great review!
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