BOOK REVIEW: Sway by Adriana Locke

Title: Sway

Author: Adriana Locke 

Series: Landry Family #1

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: May 16, 2016

. . . . . . . . . . BLURB. . . . . . . . . . 

BARRETT LANDRY has it all. 

Power, prestige, and plenty of women, the dapper politician’s life is pretty phenomenal. But in the midst of the biggest campaign of his life, he needs to focus. The last thing he can afford is a distraction.

ALISON BAKER is a work-in-progress.

As a single mother to HUXLEY, she’s rebuilding life on her terms. She’s focused on family, faith, and a future for her son that can’t be taken away. Putting her child first means not being careless, no matter what. 

A chance encounter forces Barrett and Alison to redefine what they really want out of life. But everything comes at a cost ... and sometimes, even for love, it’s a price too steep to pay. 

. . . . . . . . . . MY REVIEW . . . . . . . . . .

4.5/5 stars

Adriana Locke is a master at keeping readers up on our toes and sweeping us right off of our feet with her immensely satisfying prose. Sway is a perfect term for what this book possess. A serene intimate, sensually exciting dance of emotions and sexiness that will make you dizzy with all kinds of feels. 

"I'm the king at keeping things superficial with women."

Barrett Landry was a pro in ignoring distractions. As the mayor, he needed that control and reign over his own emotion. But meeting Alison seemed to have introduced a lethal kind of distraction that he was not yet equipped to resist. Barrett was an absolutely contradicting mix of sweet sophistication. He was intense but composed, determined but considerate, serious but light-hearted. Undressing (literally and figuratively) the stoic exterior of Barrett was a sight to behold. 

"I didn't need you to impress me today because you impressed me last night." "I didn't try to impress you then either,” I whisper. "I know. That’s exactly how you did it."

Ali already experienced the bitter taste of the limelight and she sworn she will never put herself and her son to that situation again. But Mayor Landry was such an eager, delicious conviction that swayed her into wanting to be wherever he was--even if it meant being under the limelight again. Ali was such a hardworking mom and seeing her cut loose was such a great experience. Although she only intended to have fun with Mayor Landry, the sincerity of this woman just cannot be denied. She was courage and sensuality in a one hot momma package. 

“Will you try to find those things with me? Just see if we can.”“Slowly?” I ask, my voice shaking.“Fast, slow, sideways, if that’s what it takes."

Miss Addy is one of the authors who brilliantly establishes fireworks the moment the lead roles meet. Exploring Ali and Barrett’s chemistry set an exhilarating pace in this novel. The plot was generally light but it was peppered by satisfying amounts of drama, glamour, and familial ties that hit all the right side of romance lover’s heart. Yet again, Adriana Locke effortlessly makes a reader fall in love a couple of times in a book. With Barrett Landry having four brothers, I think I lost my heart more than once in this book. LOL. Needless to say, I will read everything this woman writes. I also stake my claim on Linc Landry. #ILincdHimFirst