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Book Review: Inner Core (Stark, #2) by Sigal Ehrlich

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Publication Date: January 2014
Synopsis:

When Hayley makes a resolution to take back the control over her life, and declare their relationship R.I.P, it’s all good in theory…

That is until Daniel decides to prove her wrong and get her back.

Together, Hayley and Daniel seem to have it all. But can love ever be enough when two strong personalities collide and while reality takes the lead?

Faced with more obstacles than she could have ever bargain for when it comes to Daniel, struggling to keep her own identity while sharing a life with her man. Buds of doubt start rooting in Hayley’s confidence, making her rethink her decision.

And just when it seems that they might make it together after all, life happens. Bringing a threat that neither Hayley nor Daniel could ever anticipate, a threat that could break them apart forever . . .

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REVIEW 

*This book was provided to me for free in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and comments are my own. 

Holy hell! I didn’t think it was possible for me to fall deeper in love with Daniel, but boy is it! Inner Core, like Layers won me over. I devoured this book in a matter of hours and I loved every minute of it. If you haven’t already read Layers, I would hate to spoil it for you. Visit Goodreads for more on this book or purchase it now for only 99 pennies at Amazon

This book is wonderful, sexy and as addictive as Layers. Both Hayley and Daniel struggle in this book with their emotions and trust is a major issue for both of them.  Picking up where Layers left off, Daniel and Hayley’s relationship has come to a crossroads and only Hayley can change the outcome. She fights tooth and nail to push Daniel away, but only succeeds in falling deeper in love with him. What is she so afraid of? Who broke her so deeply that she is willing to walk away from this amazing man? Answers…I know you want answers, but you’ll need to read the book for those. A lot is revealed in Inner Core and the good thing is there is no cliffhanger. Hayley will frustrate you, Daniel will frustrate you, but in the end you’ll love every minute of their journey. One of my favorite parts of the book is the epilogue which contains Daniel’s POV…excuse me while I swoon some more! Yes, we get a glimpse into Daniel’s head and heart…if you’re not already head over heels for Mr. Stark you will be by the final pages. 

This book is perfection. The characters are flawed making them real and relatable. Another thing I love about this series are the supporting characters…Hayley’s lifelines (and Daniel’s) – Ian, Tasha and Iris are three wonderful characters who you want to adopt into your own family. I love how Sigal Ehrlich builds such a beautiful story that allows the reader to effortlessly step in and join the party. As you read, you will understand what I mean. I hope there will be more on their stories in the future. Inner Core is sweet, shocking and is a beautiful follow up to Layers. You will laugh, you may cry and I’m sure you will get frustrated for a number of reasons, but in the end you will fall in love with Daniel, I mean this story/series. hehe 😉 

I can’t wait to read more from this author. I highly recommend this book and the series to New Adult, Contemporary Romance and Erotica fans. Happy Reading. 

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SigalAuthor Bio

By teen age, Sigal already lived in three different continents where she had the luck to experience and visit varied places, meet unique people, which only helped fuel her overly developed imagination. Currently, Sigal calls Estonia home where she lives with her husband and three kids.

Not exactly sure where they will end up next…

When she is not hiding in her office, writing, she enjoys music, reading and taking care of her little clan.

With a great believe in “don’t wait for things to happen – make them happen,” she enjoys anything exciting life has to offer.

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Layers (Stark #1)

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Synopsis:

According to Hayley love is a subject of ridicule, a myth created by hopeless romantics.

When Hayley makes a resolution to declare her loose lifestyle era R.I.P, it’s all good in theory…

That is until she meets Daniel Stark, a well-respected, mid-thirties business man who is known for his short temper, lack of steady relationships as well as his strict preserve of his private life.

Opinionated, sharp tongued Hayley accidentally steps into his office leaving Daniel resolved to put Hayley in her place and have her in his bed.

Both Hayley and Daniel can’t avoid the immediate instigation of the attraction between them.

In a unanimously agreed upon verdict by Hayley and her two best friends, Ian the gay self-absorb, aspiring model and Natasha the witty, borderline neurotic soul mate, Daniel Stark is to be Hayley’s pure physical attraction, emotions aside era closure.

Will it indeed be a closure, or a beginning to something neither Hayley nor Daniel ever bargained for…

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Review

This book was an ARC provided to me for free in exchange for my honest opinion. All thoughts and comments are my own.

I’m still coming off of my Layers high as I write this! I read this and thought, Wow, a female “player”…this is going to be interesting and it certainly lived up to my expectations. Layers is sexy, sassy and utterly addictive. It is an erotica/romance…let’s just say this falls into my Fifty Shades-ish files which for some can be a bad thing, but for me is a great thing! The one thing I did find funny is the authors writing style is very European in nature and at times I didn’t feel as though the story did take place in California. Her style is similar to many UK writes which I personally enjoy. This in no way takes away from the story. I found a lot of the language endearing.

First of all the fact that the female protagonist has a sordid past with a bunch of notches on HER bedpost made me enjoy this read even more. The author broached a complex subject where men and women are seen differently for their “conquests,” yet she did it in a way that made Hayley seem untouchable…until Daniel comes along. This isn’t your typical read there is no man chasing a virgin. This book elicits a carnal yearning; an undeniable attraction coupled with a deeper connection that made me love both Hayley and Daniel and all their crazy. It also goes to show both men and women can have pasts that aren’t so different and the author was very free of judgment when it came to Hayley taking on the “player” role. 

Daniel Stark is a bit of a mystery. He’s got a short temper and an even shorter list of people he trusts. With few friends and a company to run his first encounter with Hayley is pretty humorous. I laughed quite a few times while reading this book, but was as perplexed by the state of his emotions throughout this read. He’s got some pretty wild mood swings surprisingly Hayley was usually the person who helped him relax. Daniel seems a bit bi-polarish yet I absolutely adore him.  

This is a MUST read for Erotica/Contemporary Romance/Adult Fiction fans. Let’s just say I was up until 4am and devoured this book in one sitting. I desperately searched for more pages, sigh I am in need of more Daniel and Hayley…Luckily Inner Core will be released soon and we won’t have to wait much longer for their story to continue. 

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Sigal

Author Bio
By teen age, Sigal already lived in three different continents where she had the luck to experience and visit varied places, meet unique people, which only helped fuel her overly developed imagination. Currently, Sigal calls Estonia home where she lives with her husband and three kids.

Not exactly sure where they will end up next…

When she is not hiding in her office, writing, she enjoys music, reading and taking care of her little clan. With a great believe in “don’t wait for things to happen – make them happen,” she enjoys anything exciting life has to offer.

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Inner Core by Sigal Ehrlich, cover designed by Mae I Design

Publication Date: January 2014

Synopsis:

When Hayley makes a resolution to take back the control over her life, and declare their relationship R.I.P, it’s all good in theory…

That is until Daniel decides to prove her wrong and get her back.

Together, Hayley and Daniel seem to have it all. But can love ever be enough when two strong personalities collide and while reality takes the lead?

Faced with more obstacles than she could have ever bargain for when it comes to Daniel, struggling to keep her own identity while sharing a life with her man. Buds of doubt start rooting in Hayley’s confidence, making her rethink her decision.

And just when it seems that they might make it together after all, life happens. Bringing a threat that neither Hayley nor Daniel could ever anticipate, a threat that could break them apart forever . . .

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Sigal

About the Author 

By teen age, Sigal already lived in three different continents where she had the luck to experience and visit varied places, meet unique people, which only helped fuel her overly developed imagination. Currently, Sigal calls Estonia home where she lives with her husband and three kids. Not exactly sure where they will end up next… When she is not hiding in her office, writing, she enjoys music, reading and taking care of her little clan. With a great believe in “don’t wait for things to happen – make them happen,” she enjoys anything exciting life has to offer.

 
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