Thomas's Muse (Quidell Brothers) #1 by Kris Austen Radcliffe
Sammie and Thomas have a connection that goes back years - they just don't realize it yet. Sammie is involved in a relationship that just isn't good for her - he is cold, distant, and lacks the essential colors in life that Sammie craves. Thomas is just what she is looking for - caring, intelligent, and sexy. Thomas is one of the better men I've read about in a romance. He wants to help Sammie find what she is looking for in life, and he hopes it might be him. Sammie is a little damaged emotionally and doesn't think she is good enough for anyone, but Thomas knows otherwise. When her relationship blows up (in a bad way) he is there for her. He's such a sweet and amazing guy.
There were a few problems I had with the storyline. Thomas mentions several times that he wants to take it slow, but she is living with him quite soon after they meet. Yes, they are sleeping in different beds at first, but that is not what I consider taking it slow. Their relationship also kicks off before she ends her current one - who is a complete ass, but you should still end one before starting another. If this little thing had been changed, this would have gotten 4 stars instead of 3. The action in this book is incredible. The intimate scenes are very detailed and hot - so expect to get a little flustered.
The story is filled with art and color. Because of this, many of the scenes are very descriptive and vivid, they are full of life. It was great to be able to imagine things in such clarity because of the writing. This series has a very strong start and at the end there is a small glimpse of who might be starring in book two.
