Storm of Attraction

Those are very different professions. But I guess she found a way to get aggression out of her system.

Hmm, what exactly has she been saying about him?

Wow, she was thinking about marriage after a few dates? He must have been really something.

Take a picture of the tire! Do the police know about your stalker?

Who would do something like that? I hate cats, but still!

She just lets people walk around with her house key?

Ooh, fan-cy! He should be a chef.

So creepy.

Ohh. I was wondering why she named her cat that; I thought it was a medieval name of some sort.

That library sounds nice.

I really enjoyed this book sucked me in right from the start and i could not put it down.This is the first book i have read by Lily but it won't be the last.I really liked Drew and Alexa and loved getting to know them if you are looking for a good romance with plenty of action and a good storyline this is one to try can't wait for the next one.

a good fast paced read.

Exciting second chance romance influenced by a stalker. Yes, I guessed the stalker, but that did not detract from my interest or need to keep reading to see what would occur next. I am happy to discover this author and look forward to the next one in this series. I have no interest in the martial arts, but that did not keep me from enjoying the story.

3.5 Stars


Alexa Wolving has one dating rule .... never give a guy a second chance. She has seen other women fall into that trap .. one was almost killed ... and she is just not going there.

When Drew Cosimo shows up in town, she's torn between anger and protecting her heart from ever being hurt again. They dated 5 years ago and she really, really thought they had a future. But then Drew made a mistake, and being young and stupid, he walked away from Alexa without telling her why.

Meanwhile, she's attracted the attention of a stalker... and the stalker is escalating. First there were the gifts and cards and then he took out her frustration on her 3 cats. Thankfully, they were okay but now she's scared.

Scared enough to accept Drew's help. He was a Ranger and he's also a brown belt. He promises to protect Alexa with his very life.

Despite the tension between them, they will have to put to rest the bad feelings from before in order to save themselves from someone hell bent on killing them.

Less than 200 pages, this is a quick read. As in most Romantic Suspense, the characters are almost too good to be true. Drew is one ... he's the man all women would like to have in their lives. Alexa is a strong woman ... has a black belt. And though she seems fragile a few times, she's not afraid to physically fight if she has to. There's the standard girlfriend who cheers her on.

It's not terribly suspenseful as I had the stalker identified early on. But it was enough to keep me reading.

Many thanks to the author / Red Adept Publishing, LLC Netgalley for the digital copy of this book. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

I found the story be well-written and original. Good plot.

A well-written book. I liked the chemistry between the two main characters: Alexa and Drew. Alexa's rule of never giving a guy a second chance meant that there was natural resistance between them. The romance element was well written without being cheesy (not always easy to do) and the threat of a stalker added a good level of tension.
I would definitely recommend this to people who people who like their mysteries with a heavy dose of romance.

Storm of Attraction is a book that combines romance with suspense. The book keeps a nice pace and keeps you engaged throughout.

Alexis Wolving is a librarian and a martial arts instructor. She has built a tough exterior in an effort to guard her heart. Drew Cosimo is a former ranger who has moved back home. He is building a competing martial arts school in the same town. Alexis and Drew were in a heated relationship five years ago but it ended badly and Alexis still guards her broken heart. Drew deeply regrets how his relationship with Alexis ended. He attributes it to being young but now he is older and just wants to live peaceably.

Alexis is being dangerously stalked. The danger of that situation throws Alexis and Drew together. As Drew tries to protect Alexis, he realizes he still has feelings for her that are deeper than he thought. Alexis realizes she only feels safe when she is in Drew's arms. Alexis needs to break down the walls she's built and begin to trust Drew before she can let him into her heart. However, the intensity with which the stalker pursues Alexis gains. Drew is able to figure out who the stalker is and realizes just how dangerous the stakes really are.

Great start to a series. Lots of intrigue and suspense. Great characters and a very fast paced read! Loved!

Alexa is living her life and looking forward versus keeping her memories in the past when Drew returns to town and wants to make peace. These two must fight for their future against a stalker .
Enjoyed this book from a new to me author. Good action and enjoyed the characters.
Ebook from Netgalley and publishers with thanks. Opinions are entirely my own.

Storm of Attraction is a fast-paced romantic suspense book written by author Lily Black. I look forward to reading more in the Willowdale series. Thanks to NetGalley and Red Adept Publishing for the advance copy.

A romantic suspense that heart thumping AWESOME with intelligent characters and a smart plot that you can easily follow and romance that sure sizzles! Lily Black is a "New To Me" author and one that writes a book that instantly reminded me of Tiffany Snow. Storm Of Attraction just had that action that left me sweating and on the edge while the romance and sex was scorching. When everything is combined it was an incredibly whirlwind story full of...EVERYTHING.

Storm of Attraction gets an AMAZINGLY WRITTEN FIVE SHOOTING STARS! If you like books similar to Tiffany Snow's romantic suspense, I am positive you will enjoy Storm of Attraction!

I enjoyed this book. It is a profanity free zone and it's nice to read a book that doesn't use cuss words in every sentence. That is worth being noted.

Alexa is the town librarian and also teaches at the local dojo. When an old flame, Drew, also and Army Ranger, returns to town to live and open a mixed MMA studio she is not happy for two reasons. One, she takes offense to his opinion of the kata and two, he left her after three weeks of amazing time together where she really thought they had a major connection five years ago and it hurt. She just cannot let that go.

As the books starts off you see very quickly that there is a suspicion of her having a stalker. She has been receiving gifts with no notes, then a not so nice card and note and now someone has slashed her tire. Perfect timing even though she doesn't realize it at the time or want it Drew is there and respectfully takes control of the incident.

Things escalate further and it becomes obvious the someone is not just stalking as an admirer but who wants to hurt her. That's when her friends and someone that has cleared steps up and works to protect her

This book is full of light action, loyalty, bravery, the push and pull if love, and friendship.

I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The blurb:

Love is worth fighting for.

Alexa Wolving has just one rule: never give a guy a second chance. That works just fine in the safe life she’s built. In the charming town of Willowdale, her day job as a librarian balances perfectly with her evening job as a black belt instructor. But when she attracts the attention of a stalker, Alexa’s carefully built world begins to crumble.

Drew Cosimo knows he broke Alexa’s heart five years ago when he took his first Ranger assignment and disappeared from her life. Now that he’s out of the army, he’s moving back home to Willowdale. He’s not looking for a fight, but making peace would be easier if Alexa hadn’t told the entire town he was a money-grubbing jerk. Despite the tension between them, Drew is quick to offer his protection when a stalker forces Alexa from her home.

As the stalker’s attacks escalate, Alexa and Drew are forced to face their painful past and the simmering attraction between them. They must fight to save each other before everything they care about goes up in flames.

When I started reading this I thought 'Good, I want to read a straight forward romance.' But it turned out not to be quite so straight forward. Alexa has a stalker who doesn't seem to care whether she's alive or dead.

No spoilers for this book except to say that I really enjoyed it and want to read more books by Lily Black. 5*

I thoroughly enjoyed Storm of Attraction, by Lily Black, which is the first book in her Willowdale series.
Full-time librarian and part-time black belt instructor, Alexa Wolving has built a life for herself in the charming town of Willowdale. Her world begins to fall apart when she attracts the attention of a stalker.
Army Ranger Drew Cosimo broke Alexa's heart 5 years ago. Now that he is back in his home town of Willowdale will Alexa accept his offer of protection.
As the danger escalates so do the sparks between Alexa and Drew.
A page turning mystery/romance that has me looking forward to the next book in the series.

Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for an arc of this novel.