Slashed
Tracy Wolff
Extreme Risk, #3
4 Stars
Do nice guys always finish last? In the new Extreme Risk novel from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Tracy Wolff, a burnt-out underdog and a vulnerable tomboy defy the pressure to be perfect and go after what they really want. Bighearted and easygoing, Luc Jennings is falling behind in a family of serious overachievers. While he may be decent enough at snowboarding to turn pro and rack up some sponsors, he’s never topped any podiums—unlike his friends Z, Ash, and Cam. Luc’s always been head over heels for Cam Bradley, but she’s never seen him as anything more than a friend. Now, after years of coming in second, Luc can’t take it anymore—especially if it means watching Cam chase another guy. Cam hangs out almost exclusively with dudes, and that’s fine by her. She’d much rather be shredding at the Olympics than primping in the mirror. Cam’s wildest dreams have a way of coming true—except when it comes to getting her longtime crush and best friend, Z Michaels, to notice her. Then her mother suddenly shows up after being gone for, like, ever, and Cam’s whole world comes crashing down. Desperate for a place to lay low, she turns to the one person who’s always had her back. Try as he might to move on, Luc could never leave Cam hanging. He lets her crash at his place—and it isn’t long before she winds up in his bed. With Cam running scared and her icy facade starting to melt at last, Luc’s determined to finally win the only prize that matters.
“Slashed” is the third book in the “Extreme Risk” by Tracy Wolff. It was my first from this series and it is OK to read as such. Although at certain times it was easy to see that the reader was missing out on details if he did not know the other books. The plot idea “friends to lovers” itself was good, even if a little generic, but it was well developed and the main characters were likeable. However, I struggled with the pace of the story and found myself skimming through the book at least two or three times, because the story started dragging. On the other hand – in the end it was too abrupt – I was left needing a few more pages.I suppose if your read the complete series you will be fine with my issues though so go ahead and enjoy
