Possessive

How would you feel if you came face to face with your soulmate, only to realize they couldn’t be yours? What lengths would you go to to stay close? The theme of this book could be called a beautiful sadness. Denying your soul, trying to do the right thing, is it worth it? Addison carries this deep sadness inside of her but I found that only drew me to her more. Her sadness made her beautiful. Both are lost without the other and yet each is a current going the opposite direction. Fighting against each other but needing desperately to align. I got in a good couple of ugly cries reading this. I felt like screaming at their pushing each other away and swooning over not only Daniel but Tyler as well. Daniel made my heart cry and want to hold him. The intimate scenes are perhaps the hottest, most emotionally charged ones Willow has ever written. This book was a true emotional roller coaster that I couldn’t put down. The characters captured me from the first page and ensnared me in their shared grief. Captivating. Emotional. Beautiful. Intriguing. Sexy. Sorrowful. Hopeful. I’m left feeling drained and in need of an emotional support pet now.

<img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1508661712i/24241086.jpg" width="500" height="85" alt="description" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1520248308i/25164292.jpg" width="500" height="460" alt="description" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1508674779i/24242662.jpg" width="500" height="70" alt="description" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> <br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1520248308i/25164293.jpg" width="500" height="145" alt="description" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> <br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1520248309i/25164294.jpg" width="28" height="35" alt="description" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><b>~WRITING - PLOT - PACE~</b><br>First, I want to say I had NO idea this book had <input type="checkbox" class="spoiler__control" aria-label="The following text has been marked spoiler. Toggle checkbox to reveal or hide." onchange="this.labels[0].setAttribute('aria-hidden', !this.checked);" id="1c5cafb6-fc44-402d-8eb9-a6684c4fdd62" /><label aria-hidden="true" class="spoiler" for="1c5cafb6-fc44-402d-8eb9-a6684c4fdd62">sibling sharing.</label> I'll take cheating over that any day of the week...sigh. That said, I wasn't bothered by that as much as I usually am. I'm attributing that to this author's amazing storytelling ability. The writing was fantastic. The pace was perfect. The plot was engaging and had me hooked from the first page. It was a fairly quick read clocking in at just two and half hours. It was also dual POV, which I always prefer in my books. We also jump back and forth in time. Something that I am usually not a huge fan of but the author did a good job of giving us glimpses into the past without out distracting from the present portion of the story. Last, it was wrapped up on a decent <i>HAPPY FOR NOW</i> ending. This book looks to be the kickoff for a series featuring the CROSS brothers so I am sure we will see this couple again in future books.<br><br><br><b>~HERO~</b><br>DANIEL...I liked him quite a lot. He had the whole tortured bada$$ thing down to a science. But he was also sweet and vulnerable. Especially when it came to Addison. <br><br><br><b>~HEROINE~</b><br>ADDISON...I liked her character just as much as Daniel's. My heart broke for her many times while reading this one. She was sweet. She was vulnerable. I thought she held her own with Daniel. I was maybe a little iffy on her behavior in the past in regard to Tyler. It was a little hard not to feel like she was a bit of a b!tch for leading him on. But our past often shapes our actions, so I tried to cut her some slack.<br><br><br><img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1520248308ra/25164291.gif" width="500" height="230" alt="description" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> <br><br><b>~SECONDARY CHARACTERS~</b><br>There were really no secondary characters of mention in this one. We hear from and see a bit of Daniel's brothers both in the present and in the past. The last chapter is from Carter (Daniel's brother) and it sets up his book that is coming up next in May (I believe).<br><br><br><b>~HEAT LEVEL~</b><br>Medium. The sex scenes in this one were suitably hot, and the frequency felt organic to the story. <br><br><br><b>~ANGST LEVEL~</b><br>Medium. This one felt more emotional than angsty to me. There was a lot of sadness, secrets, and shared pain and tragedy between the main couple. As I mentioned at the beginning of this review, this did have <input type="checkbox" class="spoiler__control" aria-label="The following text has been marked spoiler. Toggle checkbox to reveal or hide." onchange="this.labels[0].setAttribute('aria-hidden', !this.checked);" id="3dfeb3ba-0143-4d60-a1bc-b7e486482419" /><label aria-hidden="true" class="spoiler" for="3dfeb3ba-0143-4d60-a1bc-b7e486482419"> sibling sharing. Addison dates and sleeps with Tyler (Daniel's brother) and we see some of that in the past chapters (no sex scenes though). It is also up for debate of whether she cheated on Tyler or not. Nothing physically ever happened between Daniel and her, but she was in love with Daniel back then and still dated and slept with Tyler.</label> Surprisingly none of that bothered me AT ALL. There was also no OW or OM drama and basically no mention of past sex lives.<br><br><br><b>~IN THE END~</b><br>I pretty much LOVED this one. That surprised me because I think anyone who follows my reviews knows how much I hate that type of story setup. But like I said, this author knows how to weave a tale. And weave an amazing one she did. The writing was great. The characters had depth. The plot was heartbreaking and hopeful. 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I came upon Possessive serendipitously. That is, through a casual conversation between two authors, Willow and I got on the subject of new books, and I asked if I could read whatever it was that she was currently working on. I received an early copy of Possessive a few minutes later, and I didn’t stop the book until I was finished. Just to contextualize that, I’m in the middle of writing 2 books of my own, and I put that business on hold to finish this tremendously engaging read from Willow. <br /><br />Possessive tells the story of Addison and Daniel, two characters with a past that very much informs their futures. Their backstory is complex, intricate, and full of the type of emotion that glues the rest of the book together. To carefully avoid spoilers and revealing too much of the plot, let me just say that this book is intriguing from cover to cover, and never ceased to keep my attention throughout. It’s a careful and masterful blend of emotions and styles, ranging from extremely sexy, to suspenseful, to highly emotional, all glued together with an intense connection between the two main characters. <br /><br />As a reader and an author, I give this the highest recommendation that I can, and I’m intrigued to read the next one!<br />

*** 3.5 Stars ***<br /><br />This was just an ok read for me. I had trouble fully connecting to the characters and I can’t put my finger on exactly why? I’m hoping if I give myself time to think about it, it might come to me!<br /><br />There are brothers of the hero so there will be other books.. the storyline is intriguing enough that I’d be willing to pick up the next instalment; but if I end up having trouble connecting a second time, I would probably give up then.<br /><br />The positive aspect to this read was the sex! Holy smoly was it intense! I have no complaints in that department! I felt their bedroom moments down to my soul! Lol!

Be prepared, because this is not an easy read. Not because it's a bad book but because you will live it. Willow Winters writes in a way that transports you into her story. You feel every nuance of emotion that each page holds. Daniel and Addison's story is full of love and lust. Tragedy and triumph. Full of wrongs done and wrongs forgiven. But can the past truly be put behind them when it is filled with so much pain.

I received this as an ARC for an honest review. A roller coaster of emotions that leaves you screaming for more! Absolutely AMAZING! Willow Winters once again creates another masterpiece! Daniel and Addison have a heart breaking back story that will bring you to tears, but have you praying they can make it to their happily ever after! I am on the edge of my seat waiting for Merciless!

"Holy fucking shit!! Willow Winters has really done it this time. Possessive is an emotional ride that will leave you begging for more. I'm not kidding folks. I seriously want the next book right damn NOW!" I'm not sure I can do this review justice because I'm stunned speechless.<br><br><a href="https://imgur.com/uIZ1EUA" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1520647286ra/25190302.gif" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a><br><br>Ok, not quite. LOL<br><br><a href="https://imgur.com/QwmuW8B" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1520647286ra/25190303.gif" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a><br><br><b>Here's what you need to know:</b> <br>There are twists and turns. The story is unique. It's sexy and entertaining! I had no idea what to expect and the anticipation had my heart pounding! I flipped through the pages so fracking fast! <br><br><a href="https://imgur.com/afIjm1Q" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1520647572ra/25190313.gif" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a><br><br>I'll refrain from giving the full breakdown and just say that Addison and Daniel's story is soooooo good! I loved getting to know them and seeing how they came together. It's a fast-paced scorcher that's sure to thrill. Grab this one ASAP and expect to be WOWED! <br><br>The characters and story grabbed hold of me and won't let go. I'm in hangover hell! Willow Winters truly stuns in this new series opener and I'm counting down the days until the next book releases.<br><br><a href="https://imgur.com/qJcaFiY" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1513057806ra/24659003.gif" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a><br><br><b>Highly Recommended!</b><br><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1499551749i/23244971._SX540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br><br>For more of my reviews:<br><a href="http://www.booktwinsreviews.com" rel="nofollow noopener">My Blog: Book Twins Reviews</a><br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/booktwinsreviews/" rel="nofollow noopener">Facebook Blog Page</a><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/2booktwins" rel="nofollow noopener">Twitter</a><br> <a href="http://www.booktwinsreviews.com/?page_id=142" rel="nofollow noopener">Subscribe to Blog</a>

POSSESSIVE IS LIVE!!<br /><br />Addison and Daniel are finally here — and they've been by far my best book yet. Hands down in every way. This is the story that kept me up at night, and begged me to write their story.<br />It gave me a book hangover from writing it. I can't wait for you to get your hands on it and experience it for yourself!<br /><br />Grab it now!<br /><br />AMZN US➜ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="http://amzn.to/2EFXitk">http://amzn.to/2EFXitk</a><br />AMZN UK➜ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="http://amzn.to/2FLEubH">http://amzn.to/2FLEubH</a><br />iTunes➜ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="http://bit.ly/PossessiveiTunes">http://bit.ly/PossessiveiTunes</a><br />Nook➜ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="http://bit.ly/PossessiveBN">http://bit.ly/PossessiveBN</a><br />Google Play➜ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="http://bit.ly/PossessiveGP">http://bit.ly/PossessiveGP</a><br />Kobo➜ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="http://bit.ly/PossessiveKobo">http://bit.ly/PossessiveKobo</a><br /><br />Happy reading,<br />Willow xx<br /><br /><br />Possessive will take you on a journey of obsession and jealousy...it’s emotional, raw and captivating.<br /><br />— Beyond The Covers Blog <br /><br />It will make you scream, cry, and fall in love all in that order.<br /><br />— A Book Lovers Emporium Book Blog<br /><br />...heartbreaking and relatable, it’s raw and beautiful. The crazy dynamics of a forbidden love, guilt, and passion pull you in...<br /><br />— Trina, Goodreads reviewer<br /><br />Possessive is the kind of story that will instantly take your breath away. Addison and Daniel had that intense off the charts chemistry that bled from the pages and kept you on the edge of your seat until the very end.<br /><br />— Aurora, Whoo Gives A Hoot

Romantic and Suspenseful read! <br /><br />Daniel and Addison's story will have you riding on a roller coaster of emotions. Their story is so beautifully written that you will feel as if you're living it yourself. Through every twist and turn of the book, you will be hooked. Willow Winters has done it again! Possessive is incredible and hard to put down!

Title: ➳ ❤Possessive<br />Author: ➳ Willow Winters<br /><br />⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br /><br />ღ I am struggling for word, I cannot even tell you how great this story is without giving away the storyline! I am going to be honest here, the read wasn’t easy, it is heartbreaking gut wrenching read. Such pain- When I read Tyler thoughts I had to put down the book &amp; collect myself. ➦ Hope you enjoy this read &amp; also always keep in mind this is just my opinion<br /><br />➤Well written &amp; put together, the characters were so easy to fall in love ♥●• Willow Winters once again creates another masterpiece! of course no surprise there<br /><br />? would I recommend this book: Hell Yes.<br />I can’t wait to get my hands on Depraved- May 15, 2018<br /><br /> ➤ ? I received an EXCLUSIVE copy of this book in exchange for my honest review of it. ? <br /> ? . .**This has not influenced my review.* ** ? ✎Paulette Review ❤? <br />