Custom Made (Fast & Fury #2) by Chantal Fernando [arc review]

Custom Made, Chantal Fernando

I thoroughly enjoy everything Chantal Fernando writes. All her books have some intrigue but are also very sweet. They truly are the perfect late night read.

Blurb:

Cameron Davies has the job she’s always wanted—designing custom motorcycles at Fast & Fury. No way is she going to screw this up. But when her wild, sexy one-night stand ends up being the shop’s new VIP client, her life is suddenly turned on its head.

Orion Stenton radiates power, danger and, most of all, sex. His lavish lifestyle is fraught with dangers for Cam—and a far too intimate link to her past. She has to keep things professional, but it’s impossible to forget the feel of him or the way he whispers her name.

The connection between them demands far more than a quick fling. But when Cam’s past puts Orion in danger, she must face her demons if she’s going to save them both.

Although I loved this one I will start by saying you really should read the other book first. Part of the reason I loved this book so much was how familiar everything and everyone was to me. Characters we've met in her previous books have a heavy contribution to the story. I imagine it would feel a little 'info dumping' and/or it would be easy to get confused if you haven't met the secondary characters before. But if you have, that is a big part of the book's charm. Seriously, I would say 80% of the reason I personally loved the book was the 'family feel' between the guys and girls at the shop and the MC, and how close I, the reader, have gotten to them all :)

Orion was a stand up guy from beginning to end. Perfection! Yes he is rich and has been known to be a player, but when he is serious about someone he gives his all.

Cam was lovely too. Not a great past but she has overcome it and made a name for herself.

Their chemistry was on point and they had a very easy and believable relationship. It annoyed me a little bit in the end when she was so upset with him for not telling her something when her not telling him something was part of the reason he didn't take the threat as seriously as he should have (ominous I know, but I don't want to spoil it for you). That being said, that was the only part I didn't love. Everything else about the book was fab. An easy breezy 4 stars and I cannot wait for what Chantal Fernando comes out with next! Gimme more :)

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