Collide by Gail McHugh
Synopsis
**Warning** If you do not like female leads who are severely flawed, human and find themselves weak during the most trying times of their lives… you will not like Collide. If you’re looking for a read with a strong heroine… you will not find her here. Collide centers around mental abuse. This mental abuse affects said heroine in Collide. She loses her voice as do millions of women in the same circumstance. Fear and feeling indebted to someone you love can hold you prisoner, its heavy chains without question can anchor you to its poison. However, if you’re looking for a series that you can witness a heroine learn from her mistakes, no longer fear her aggressor, and blossom into what she’s meant to be with an amazing man by her side, this might turn out to be your cup of tea. This series is about a female who rises above her flaws as a human being. It’s about allowing herself to be loved the way she truly deserves.
A missed first encounter…
Colliding with a second chance…
On the heels of graduating college and trying to cope with her mother’s death, Emily Cooper moves to New York City for a fresh start.
While harboring secrets of his own, Dillon Parker takes care of Emily through her grief. Knowing he can’t live without her by his side, he’s sweet, thoughtful, and everything Emily has ever wanted in a man.
Until she meets Gavin Blake—a rich and notorious playboy who is dangerously sexy and charming as hell. Emily tries to deny the instant connection she feels, but Mr. Tall, Dark, and Handsome is not inclined to let go so easily. Recovering from his own painful past, Gavin will stop at nothing to win Emily over.
This unexpected encounter compels Emily to question her decisions, forcing her to make a choice that will destroy friendships, shatter hearts, and forever change her life.
My Review
Yet another series recommended by my cousin. She really knows how to pick them. 😉
We meet Emily as she is on her way to start her new life in New York with her boyfriend, Dillon. Honestly, not a fan of Dillon from the start, but we’re outside looking in. Emily’s character is broken down, and over time doubts everything but the person she should be doubting. Dillon breaks her, but Gavin stays and fights for her heart.
There is a connection between Emily and Mr. Tall, Dark, and F***able, but she doesn’t trust herself to follow her heart. How can she when her boyfriend makes her feel worthless. Emily is not a strong character, so if that’s what you are looking for be warned that you may find yourself yelling at her throughout the book.
Collide is very well written and the interaction with the secondary characters will keep you engaged. I love Gavin’s character, he struggles between what the right thing to do is versus following his heart.
It is a longer book and not a super-quick read at 400+ pages. Collide is not a happily ever after book, it is a cliffhanger, and it will leave you wanting more. Good thing the second book, Pulse
1 thought on “Collide by Gail McHugh Review”