Rush follows a formula that we have all heard before, but I thought that the writing, and especially the narration, were beautifully done. I wasn’t sure at first about either of the main characters, but I was completed hooked about ten minutes into the story. Kinsley starts the book as a woman completely worn down by the mental and verbal use of her evil husband. Once she has the chance to escape him, she runs as fast and as far as she can, but she is constantly waiting for her old life to come calling. She meets Ashton, and he seems the epitome of the wealthy, egotistic jerk, but meeting Kinsley brings out emotions and desires that he has never felt. I absolutely loved that Kinsley made Ash work, and work really hard, to win a chance at her heart. The author does a great job of not only making the reader fall in love with this couple, but she is constantly hinting at looming danger. Between the two, I was glued to the story, so I could find out what would happen next. I would classify the steam level as low to medium, and it is really more the romance and love between Ash and Kinsley that carries the heat. I absolutely recommend Rush for any fan of contemporary romance.
This is my first exposure to Sarah Puckett’s narration, and it will not be my last. She handles the dual narration point of view style with great skill. Although she doesn’t differentiate overly between the male and female voices, she uses just the right tonal change, so that I always knew which character was speaking. Her performance is flawless, and she really adds to the emotional level of the story. I think this combination of Harms and Puckett is a powerful one, and I am off to hopefully find another collaboration between the two for my next listen.
I received a copy of this audiobook at my request in exchange for this honest review.