Synopsis
Klive King is a no-nonsense businessman with a charming streak and stunning looks to match, but when he leaves the office he becomes a notorious crime boss with a bad temper, showing little-to-no mercy for those that cross him. When Klive has a chance encounter with a young woman whose presence and humility spark an unforgettable healing property within his dark soul, his very foundations are shaken in the span of only a few minutes and thirty-two floors.
Kinsley James is not only unforgettable, she's smart, beautiful, talented, and mostly unaware of the affect she has on those around her. Drawn like opposing poles of a magnet, Klive cannot help being pulled toward Kinsley's northern compass and sweet morality, however leaving his southern depth of danger and deception means Kinsley's magnetism will have to be far stronger than his own, or else he may pull her into a world where both of their lives will be at stake.
In the introductory installment to the series, after his unforgettable encounter, Klive's desire to have Kinsley at whatever cost creates an unquenchable thirst. When he realizes he is not the only one seeking Kinsley’s heart, nor is he the only one harboring a dangerous obsession, Klive decides to put his murderous talent to good use in honor of a woman who has no clue she has earned his twisted fealty. However, as his insatiable thirst for her increases, so does his resentment as Kinsley’s sweet light also reveals a darkness that speaks to his own, drawing out the most dangerous and primal parts of his being that could prove deadly to the one he wants most.
Warning: This series contains material and language that may be offensive or disturbing to some readers, and is for mature audiences 18+.
My (Sarah) Review
Let me set the scene for you:
It is early Thursday morning, my day off, I sit with my coffee & bagel and Klive King. The past two weeks I have wanted nothing more than to finish this bloddy (hehehehehe) book. And when I finally do (ok, at this point let me just say yes I do realize there is more books in the series) the only words I can think of is:
"AH BLOODY HELL REALLY LYNESSA"
This first book in Lynessa James's series 'Don't Close Your Eyes' (DCYE) has beautiful character development and plot set up. There are three main characters: Klive King (swoon), Kinsley James and Jase Taylor.
Klive King ... Alpha, strong, intense with the heart of a teddy bear. Well, only for certain people.
Kinsley James ... Motivated, naive, natural beauty and strong willed. Seems to only have eyes for one.
Jase Taylor ... in a band (nuff' said) works out, sings, in a band, knows how to swoon the ladies or lady!
Throughout the book the only two Point of Views (PoV) are Klive and Kinsley. At times I found it difficult to know who's PoV I was reading, FYI this was the only issue I had with the book. But it is something that I enjoyed throughout this book as well. I enjoyed both perspectives and felt it added depth to the story line. Your introduction to Klive King is nothing more than pantie melting goodness. Kinsley James you just can't help but fall in love with her determination and softness.
I cannot say enough good about the flow of this book. Easily put "Best book foreplay EVAH"!
Where to find Lynessa James
Other Books in the series
Book 2
Book 3
Book 4
Book 5
Book 6
Book 7
Book 8
Book 9
Book 10
