Laurie Roma

Under Pressure
2 Stars

Following a devastating betrayal that cost him everything, billionaire and cover-operative (yes, that is not a mistake), Jason MacBain has closed himself off to emotion. That is until he meets Isabella Moretti at a charity event. The survivor of a horrific attack, Bella is determined to reclaim her life one step at a time beginning with Jason. But Bella's stalker has found her again and will stop at nothing to finish the job he began.

Note: This is an expanded re-issue of the story originally published by Siren Publishing.
***trigger warning for rape***

Although the premise has potential and Jason and Bella are appealing characters, the end result is disappointing mainly due to the telling rather than showing style of writing.

To begin with, Jason and Bella's initial meeting establishes an intriguing love-hate relationship that quickly turns into insta-luv. The change is so sudden that it's enough to give the reader whiplash.

Bella starts out as strong, resilient and determined yet rapidly devolves into a weepy damsel in distress in need of a strong man (or men as her overbearing older brothers get in on the act too) to save her.

Jason, who is supposedly stoic and emotionless, transitions from a man unwilling to risk his heart to one obsessed with claiming a woman he just met. His domineering alpha tendencies and intense jealousy of every man in Bella's vicinity gets very old very quickly.

While the stalker plot is suspenseful, it takes a back seat to the romance.

Overall, the author's writing style is not for me and I will not be continuing with the series.… (mais)

my review:


I like this story. I love the concept of traveling through dimensions. I loved that the female character was a strong woman, although she was very human in the fears and problems she experienced. I would love ot read more books by this author!
Synopsis:

Allison Summers is having the mother of all bad days. As a surgeon, Allie is a strong woman who has led a difficult life. She is fighting to make the best of her situation, but everything changes when she is struck by lightning and finds herself transported to another world. Arcadian Princes Tynan, Cael, and Ryder Dracor have been looking for the woman who will complete their souls. Born in a world with a shortage of females, they fear that day will never come. When a goddess suddenly appears, they are shocked, but know they want her as their mate. Allie wants to go home, but now that they’ve found her, they don’t want to let her go…When wills clash and legacies are unveiled, it seems as though Allie was destined to become part of this world. But as she struggles with her new life, can she find a way to truly be happy and embrace being an Arcadian?… (mais)