Tagging Up by Carrie Aarons is now live!
All Anna Callahan wants is her independence.
Being the youngest member of her immediate family, and massive network of cousins, she's always been sheltered. That ends now. After graduating with her masters in nursing, she's ready to move out of her parents' house, whether they support that decision or not. While wallowing in the guilt of that choice at the local bar, she bumps into the one guy she shouldn't go near.
A player for her family's team and her cousin's best friend, Clark should come with a warning label. Not only because he's the league's number one playboy, but because he's significantly older than her.
Unfortunately, they can't seem to keep their hands off of each other. That initial night together leads to scorching glances across public parties, secret hookups in hidden places, and way more than either of their hearts bargained for.
But being with Clark means lying to those closest to them. When their secret is finally discovered, it sends the already skittish bad boy running for the hills. And although she claimed to want freedom with no strings, Anna can't help but feel the sharp pull to be with him forever.
Clark Nyle swore a long time ago he'd never be committed to anyone.
After watching his mother ruin his father through adultery and abandonment, he knows that love is for masochists and he certainly isn't one. Baseball and living life like every day's a party are his only two passions.
Then his father dies, and he's forced to question everything. It leads to a barstool, too many drinks, and into the backseat of his car with the one woman he should never have touched.
Now that he's gotten a taste of Anna, he can't stay away. Even if their secret affair comes with way too many consequences. Her family owns the team he plays for, not to mention his best friend would cut off his balls if he knew what they were up to. Plus, he doesn't want anything long-term, and eventually he's going to break her heart.
But the more time he spends with her, the more he seems to want a different future than the one he always planned on. Until they're found out, and he's forced to choose between his demons and the disapproval of his closest friends ... or her.
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My Rating - 5 Stars!
It's slow going for Anna and Clark, as they deal with a lot before truly finding one another.
I enjoy the way they run in the same circles and have known one another long before anything happens. And, ohhh...I enjoy the way they first come together.
They're certainly hot together, even if they are forbidden.
Their story includes a baseball player who's a playboy. It includes a death in the family and grief. And it includes a girl who's confident and knows what she wants.
Oh man, Clark is simply wonderful. I love his internal monologues and all the emotions he brings to life. The author expertly illustrates the pain he's experienced and the reason he has lived the life of a playboy.
I love their relationship and the way everything develops between them. It all starts with sparks and lust, develops more with some opening up and honesty, and ends up with love and some beautiful moments.
Written in alternating first person pov, everything about these two characters come to life. The writing is great, the emotions are high, and the sex is sizzling. Add in all the amazing secondary characters and this one is fabulous.
Tagging Up is a fabulous addition to the Callahan Family series. Everything about this Carrie Aarons book kept me quickly turning the pages. I love it all.
