Ms. Bal Khabra did it AGAIN with Embrace.

I’ve been interested in Kian the second that he showed up on page and he DID not disappoint. Scarlet and Kian’s relationship means the world to me, It could have been your stereotypical tutor/tutee relationship, but it truly was so much more than that. Scarlet wants to be more than her reputation, Kian wants someone who sees him for who he actually is. Together, they are SOOOO wonderful. The way the showed their love for one another in the quiet moments and by building a foundation of friendship before jumping into a relationship. Wow Chef’s kiss. Yes, these two were hot, but the casualness that the relationship was built upon before coming to a boil made the slow burn SO worth it.

Scarlet, my sweet darling angel, her storyline PAINED me. I understand so much wanting to be loved only to learn that the other person doesn’t feel the same. I also loved her relationship with Coach Kilner. That was his daughter and he just wanted the world for her.

AND KIAN MY SOFT TATTOOED BABY!! Kian’s heart needs to be protected at all costs. His strained relationship with his mom hurt me so bad. He just wants family around him I cry.

ALSO, can we talk about how hot it is that both Scarlet and Kian are tattooed hotties? Love that tbh.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Berkley for an eARC. All thoughts are honest and my own.