Mean Girls Luv Books: Breaking Elle Review

How is it that the one person who you have avoided is the same person who could give you true happiness?

When Elle Bennett meets Reed Austin she can't deny the attraction. She discovers that certain people come into your life who make you question everything that you've ever believed about love and life. Will she risk everything for something exciting and dangerous or will she choose what is familiar and secure?

Reed Austin isn't looking for love when he moves to Boston. The distance was supposed to help him escape the trouble he left behind. Once he meets, Elle, everything changes. Reed can't figure out why he's drawn to Elle, but one thing is certain - he needs her.

Passion. Betrayal. Solace. Confusion. Desperation.

Love and life are not simple and emotions and relationships are tested. Will attraction be enough or will their secrets and past keep them apart?

3.5 Stars

This is a wonderful debut novel for author Antoinette Candela. I love a book with angst, and this definitely delivered. As a bonus, we have not 1, not 2, but 3 major hotties. Elle is a girl with a past that has damaged her. As a result she has a really tough time trusting and letting guys in.

The first hottie we meet is Tyler, Elle’s best friend. I have to be honest, here, I REALLY feel for him. He is actually my favorite guy in the story. He’s sweet, sensitive, protective, and ALWAYS there for Elle. But unfortunately for him, he always seems to be waiting in the wings for his chance to “get the girl.” So many times throughout the book I just wanted to yell at her to pursue a relationship with him. I hope that they either end up together or he finally lets her go.

Next, we meet Cane, Elle’s current boyfriend. He’s another hunk of yummy. Like Tyler, he’s sweet and sensitive. He is the only guy that she’s actually let in. (Tyler doesn’t count because they grew up together.) Cane everything she thought she would never find. That is until we get a big dumb ass moment from him. I just wanted to jump in the book and slap him.

Last but not least is Reed. Elle and Reed have an undeniable chemistry and pull towards each other. They don’t know what it is, but they just can’t ignore it. He has all the qualities that Cain and Tyler have, but throw in some mystery and you’ve got a hell of a package. Come on, who doesn’t love a guy with a damaged past? I know I do. As Elle and Reed begin a relationship with each other, his past comes back with a vengeance to try to tear them apart.

The author takes us through a journey of Elle’s self-discovery as she navigates through her relationships with the three guys. Who will Elle end up with? Will she finally break out of her shell, follow her heart, and find the happiness that she deserves? At the end of the book, my heart seemed to stop for a second. I totally had an O.M.G. moment. I can’t wait to see what happens in book 2!

BREAKING ELLE DREAM CAST

"Hey,” she whispers, standing on her tiptoes gazing at me passionately. I lean in, crushing my lips to hers, wanting to taste her again, feel her body under my hands, and hear the sounds she makes when I'm pleasing her. "These won’t do," she murmurs in my mouth, and I feel her tug at the waist of my shorts. I groan when she slowly slides them off and kicks them aside. She grins when she sees how primed I am for her. I moan when she reaches down, curls her fingers around me, and strokes me up and down several times.

I lift her by her thighs and press her up against the wall; she curls her legs around my waist, pinning her hips tightly against me. Grabbing my face, she kisses me slowly at first, but then all control is out the window. The kiss becomes deep and hungry. Pulling away breathless and panting, she stares into my eyes. I haven't seen this look before, and I hope I see it again. From where I stand, things look good for me.

“No good girl tonight," she whispers in my ear. "Give me all you got. I want what we share tonight to hold me over until you come back." She breathes as she continues to kiss me, my mouth exploring hers. The heat in the room doubles, and I react by grabbing her waist tighter. "I want you to be rough with me." She purrs, tugging at my hair. I'm already insane for her, but those last words she speaks take me over the edge.

Locking eyes with her, I reach down and caress between her legs. “I need you. So. Bad. Baby." I utter, pressing into her. She moans and steals my lips, taking it to a frenzied pace, her hips meeting mine. The noise that escapes her when she feels my length pressed against her is nothing short of ecstasy. I want her so fucking bad. I nip at her swollen breast, slowly working my way back to her sweet lips, tracing and teasing every inch of her body with my fingers.

"Baby, please." She moans. "I need you now." The sound she makes right before I slowly sink into her is pure music to my ears.

Antoinette Candela is a little shy with a larger than life personality. Suffering from Peter Pan syndrome, she refuses to grow up. She finds inspiration for her writings from everyday life, through her fun and quirky interactions with friends and family and the drama that never ceases to disappoint.

One thing is for certain, Antoinette lives by her own rules. As a Bostonian she loves the Yankees and is proud to wear her “I Love Derek Jeter “T-shirt. You can catch Antoinette on the beach soaking in the rays, but when the rumble of the thunderstorm rolls in, she’s curled up with a book or tapping away on her keyboard.

Mother, Writer, Reader, Lover of Music and all things learning, Antoinette is the charismatic author of Breaking Elle.