The Silence of Monsters, Jay Crownover

Présentation de l'éditeur

Win Halliday lives an extraordinary life.

When he moves, the rest of the world moves with him. As the heir to the Halliday name and fortune, Win’s entire life has been carefully orchestrated from the moment he came into the world. He’s never been allowed to aspire for anything outside that plan, including love. After the tragedy that followed his younger brother chasing his foolish heart, the Halliday Matriarch insists on picking a bride that’s up to her outrageously high standards. Unfortunately, for all the eager bachelorettes, the only woman Win would ever consider marrying isn’t found anywhere on his mother’s list.

He’s got his eye on the exceptionally ordinary, Channing Harvey.

There’s so much history and hatred between the two of them, that a happily ever after is impossible. Win doesn’t need forever, he just needs to get his tyrannical mother off his back.

Channing’s not interested in his millions or his ridiculous contract marriage offer, but she’s about to learn that Win Halliday is relentless. This is the first decision Win has made with only himself in mind, and nothing’s going to stop him from getting what he wants.

They're getting married, and God help whoever gets in Win’s way — including his very reluctant bride-to-be.

Mon avis

C’est une romance contemporaine très intense qui joue sur un suspense bien amené, même si j’avais à peu près compris de quoi il retournait. Le héros, Winchester, est un homme qui a refoulé ses rêves et ses désirs, sous le joug de sa mère, jusqu’à ce qu’il entame une relation compliquée avec Channing qui représente tout ce que sa famille déteste. Il m’a à la fois frustré et fait de la peine de ne pas voir ce qui se passe sous son nez et avoir un si mauvais point faible. Je dois dire que le personnage de la mère est vraiment diabolique, j’imagine Jay Crownover bien s’amuser à l’écrire.

L’aspect romance est plus classique avec des interactions explosives, des moments bien hot et l’évolution des sentiments des deux personnages, que l’on découvre au fur et à mesure grâce à l’alternance de leurs points de vue.

Je suis curieuse de connaître la suite qui devra partir dans une autre direction.

The Silence of Monsters