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Collide

Book 1 in the series:Collide

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In 'Collide' by Gail McHugh, the story revolves around Emily Cooper who moves to New York to be closer to her boyfriend Dillon after her mother's death. However, things take an unexpected turn when she meets Gavin Blake, Dillon's close friend, and finds herself in a complicated love triangle. The book is described as having a mix of romance, passion, and drama with well-developed characters that evoke strong emotions. The writing style is engaging, with a good balance of steamy scenes and heartfelt moments that keep readers hooked until the end.

Characters:

The characters exhibit a range of traits, with Emily being emotional and indecisive, Dillon being controlling, and Gavin being charming and supportive.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is emotional and vivid, employing a conversational tone while balancing humor and drama.

Plot/Storyline:

The story revolves around a love triangle and explores themes of grief and difficult choices, culminating in a significant cliffhanger.

Setting:

The setting is New York City, emphasizing post-college life and personal growth amidst urban relationships.

Pacing:

The pacing varies, with a slower start that builds up to a fast and engaging conclusion.
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Notes:

Collide is the debut novel by indie author Gail McHugh.
The main character, Emily Cooper, moves to New York City after her mother's death.
Emily has a boyfriend named Dillon Parker, who is portrayed as controlling and dishonest.
Emily experiences a strong connection with Gavin Blake, a wealthy and charming playboy.
The book features a love triangle between Emily, Dillon, and Gavin.
It's noted for being exciting and an emotional roller coaster, making readers laugh and cry throughout.
The ending includes a major cliffhanger, prompting readers to seek the sequel, Pulse.
The character Dillon is often disliked for his aggressive behavior and cheating ways.
Gavin Blake is described as the ideal boyfriend, and many readers express admiration for his character.
Emily is portrayed as having low self-esteem and struggles with making decisions about her relationships.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings for 'Collide' include themes of emotional abuse, sexual manipulation, and infidelity, which may be sensitive topics for some readers.

Has Romance?

Yes, romance is a significant aspect of 'Collide', with deep emotional connections and steamy interactions between the characters.

From The Publisher:

From the New York Times bestselling indie author comes the first of two sexy contemporary romances about a woman torn between her seemingly perfect boyfriend and a dark, mysterious stranger-who will stop at nothing to have her.

Her mind tried to fight a bloody battle against what her body already knew. She wanted him, and she wanted him badly.

On the heels of her college graduation and the unexpected death of her mother, Emily Cooper moves to New York City to join her boyfriend for a fresh start. Dillon Parker has been sweet, thoughtful, and generous through Emily's loss, and she can't imagine her life without him-even as her inner voice tells her to go slow.

Then she meets Gavin Blake. A rich and notorious playboy, Gavin is dangerously sexy and charming as hell. Their first encounter is brief, but it's enough to inflame Emily's senses. When their paths cross again through an unexpected mutual acquaintance, she tries to deny the connection she feels, but Mr. Tall, Dark, and Handsome won't let go so easily.

As she discovers Gavin's pain-filled past, and Dillon's true nature begins to surface, Emily knows she must take action or risk destroying everyone-including herself. But how can she choose when she can't trust her own heart?

Ratings (15)

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Liked It (4)
Did Not Like (3)

Reader Stats (32):

Read It (14)
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Did Not Finish (1)
Not Interested (3)

1 comment(s)

Did Not Like
1 month

Just didn't get on with the love triangle, didn't think there would be anything the main characters getting togheter since the first guy was a dude. Also I really dislike love triangles and it had so much more issues I don't want to bother stating

 

About the Author:

Gail McHugh is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Collide and Pulse. She is the mother of three beautiful children and has been married to her husband for fifteen years.

 
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