Review: Tryst – Alex Rosa

Shannon’s Thoughts

The book blurb may have been what drew my attention to TRYST, but author Alex Rosa’s voice kept me throughly engaged in a witty, tangled and emotional roller coaster of a storyline.

Skyler finds herself moving into her brother’s condo after escaping an abusive relationship.  He’s happy to have her and only lays down one rule:  don’t fall for his best friend Blake.  That immediately made me wonder what was wrong with Blake.  But we soon discover Blake is that guy.  The player.  The different woman every night, player.  But he’s different with Skyler,  practically from the moment she meets him in the kitchen in his boxer briefs.  He can be a bit of an a-hole, but you can see that he uses that as a defense.  Which is very similar to what Skye does with her sarcasm.

Skye and Blake were perfect for each other, in a rather imperfect way.  The both hid behind lies, which they told each other and themselves, as they feel harder for each other.  The continued to play a game that hurt the two of them, rather than protect them.  But despite those games, there was never a time when I didn’t believe these two wouldn’t have each others backs.  It was there when Skye believed Blake would get the job he wanted or when Blake would do anything to protect Skye from her ex.  They had to get over themselves and whatever preconceived notions they had in order to get their HEA…bruises and all.

A truly enjoyable read from a debut author.  Alex Rosa gave these characters heart and had me crossing my fingers they’d get it right.  This is definitely a book to pick up.