They don't like each other but underneath there's this sexual tension. Tasha was persistent and stubbo A nice and easy New Adult romance that was just okay. Tasha was persistent and stubborn. Sticking with Cade despite his surly ways. With parental expectation, outside pressures and incorrect judgments, it was a rocky road to a HEA. Nothing overtly exciting about this book - just simply followed the usual ebb and flow of a romance. Nov 15, Rowena rated it really liked it Shelves: Another great contemporary read featuring two interesting characters. There wasn't as much angst in this book as I was expecting, considering the way Book 1 ended but I didn't mind because I really enjoyed getting to know both Tasha and Cade.
Great characters and a fabulous romance.
Full review to come Nov 08, Ayekah rated it it was amazing Shelves: This is an amazing story. Do not be mislead by the title of this book. Cade, hot tatted pre-law college student is in a horrific car accident while illegally street racing. It's a little habit of his, we find out his reasons later on in the book. On the scene of the accident is Tasha; soon to be Physical Therapist and also a student at the same college.
She never leaves him while waiting for help to arrive and stays with his father in the hospital while Cade recovers. Cade goes home only to hole This is an amazing story. Cade goes home only to hole up in his room, his physical injuries are mending, however he has lost his ability to speak. Not good for a pre-law student who has plans with his friends to start a practice together after school. After the accident his friends basically abandon him, adding to his isolation.
After burning through multiple therapists, his father Paul hires Tasha to help Caden. Tasha, true to form is kind hearted, dedicated and does her best to help only to be met with a grunt or silence. But she never gives up. These two both have their share of baggage, Tasha's father is an overbearing, demanding sob and was badly burned by an ex. Cade learns that he has a step brother, his father has a problem and his mother really isn't his mother all before the accident.
The accident was the end all. Now with no voice, he works at his half brothers upscale restaurant bussing tables because at least it gets him out of the house and he works on his old car in his garage. Tasha's best friend is a bartender at Cade's brothers place and they are a couple. And Tasha is still coming to the house to try to get him to work with her. Cade slowly regains some of his ability to speak, mainly still refuses to participate in any sort of therapy, but then there's this one day when Tasha decides that the pucker exercise may work with a kiss.
These two kiss and the sparks fly. Their attraction is totally steamy and the scenes were well written and nicely drawn out. I really liked that. Their feelings for each other are there and it's a treat to watch Cade improve and why and how he does it; with her help and Cade's ability to speak at times also hinges on whether he is speaking truth or not. There comes a point in the book when things boil over, Cade is angry and slings painful, ugly words at Tasha and it just wrecked me to see what he did to her.
Tasha is overwhelmed and crushed. She gets by by focusing on finals, graduating and working. It's interesting to watch what Cade goes through to get to the point of understanding not only himself but his feelings for Tasha. This book was so well written and the characters are so front and center, it's like eavesdropping in on a couple's life. The story flows, you get the history and backstory filled in nicely and they both have such depth. You don't get that in many stories. I want to say the title is a little misleading almost but it sounded to me almost like a light read romance.
The blurb will tell you otherwise but don't be put off by the title. This book is golden. One of the best reads in many months. Nice job Jessica, this book is a winner. Jul 08, Danielle rated it really liked it. I never know what to really expect going into a story. I mean an author can do so many things and once I started Shut up and Kiss Me I knew Lemmon would have the story just take off and it did. I started this at 7 am this morning and it was hard to put this story down to get some much needed sleep.
Cade was omg hands down swoon worthy and everything I wanted him to be. In the first book he was so cocky but after his accident it was like he mellowed out. I enjoyed every minute of him. Tasha did c I never know what to really expect going into a story. Tasha did come off as a rich girl who had everything but she wasn't snotty or stuck up. I found her down to earth and extremely likable.
Right away the connection these two had grabbed me and wouldn't let go. While Tasha didn't want to like him she went above and beyond to help Cade get back his voice but what touched me most is that she didn't care that he stuttered she genuinely cared about him and wanted him to feel comfortable. The more I read of Lemmon's work the more she just continues to surprise me with her characters and the amount of details she pours into each story. I have to admit towards the end I dropped a few tears but hey it was well worth it!
This story was sweet, romantic and had just the right amount of sexy scenes that already has me wanting to re- read it. I highly recommend pre ordering your copy today because missing out on Cade and Tasha would be a true crime! Sep 08, Michelle Dare rated it it was amazing. Although, it does help to have some background information on the characters. When Tasha witnesses Cade's accident, she follows him to the hospital while all of his other friends flee the scene.
She's by his side throughout his stay. Then when she hears he's chased off multiple speech therapists, she tries to help. Only she is going to school to be a physical therapist, not speech. It's worth a try, though. She really wants to help him gain his speech back without stuttering. Cade doesn't want help. He wants to be left alone to work on his car. He's moody, but that doesn't keep Tasha away. She's determined to help him. The more time they spend together, the more they enjoy each other's company.
What happens when one kiss ignites much more? Will Cade be able to speak again without stuttering? Will a relationship between the two ever be easy? Cade has a gruff side, but he's damaged inside. Tasha has her own demons to fight. Together they make an amazing couple. This was a quick read full of emotion, plenty of heat, and just enough turns to make the story flow well. Book received in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed on behalf of Once Upon An Alpha. Oct 31, Becky Burciaga rated it it was amazing. I have continually enjoyed this author's book, never experiencing a story that she's written I haven't liked The read is quick, the story is engaging and draws you into the lives, and struggles of Cade and Tasha. Cade's character is superbly written to where you can honestly grasp his battles to recapture his life following his accident that leaves his with a stutter, making him self conscious and not talking.
Where he once was studying to become a lawyer, cocky a I have continually enjoyed this author's book, never experiencing a story that she's written I haven't liked Where he once was studying to become a lawyer, cocky and self assured, he's hidden himself, now working in the kitchen of the family restaurant. Tasha's empathy for Cade comes through in her desire to help him recapture his speech, even though her speciality is not as a Speech Therapist Her moments of frustration comes through, as does her strong will to not give up on Cade.
Ms Lemmon continuously creates characters you feel a connection to, Cade is especially one that draws you into his conflict in the direction his life has taken.
This book was provided by the Publisher and Netgalley, I am voluntarily providing my honest review. Dec 01, Rhonda Brant rated it it was ok. Man, there's so much wrong with this book I don't know where to begin. Caden and Tasha's story started off interestingly enough, Caden ends up in the hospital after a street racing accident leaving him speech impaired.
Tasha is studying to be a physical therapist and ends up taking Caden under her wing to a attempt to get him to speak without studdering. The story was conflicting all over the place. In one part it was supposed to be pouring rain with an impending tornado, but then the author say Man, there's so much wrong with this book I don't know where to begin.
In one part it was supposed to be pouring rain with an impending tornado, but then the author says a few big drops came down on her head. Caden is a player, but then says that Brooke was the only person he had been with since high school. Tasha supposedly has "image" issues because of Tony, but no where in the story did it even mention that Tony dragged her down because of the way she looked, he cheated on her, that was apparent. It wasn't until Tasha and Cade began to get close that she started the shy act, really frustrating.
Her relationship with her father was totally confusing too, it like the author didn't really thing through the situations with each character. I honestly ended up flipping forward to see if the story picked up, sadly it didn't. Just didn't seem complete the way it was written.
Just not the book for me. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. Dec 01, Boundless Book Reviews rated it really liked it Shelves: Tasha and Cade were brought together by chance. After an awful accident. Tasha stepped in to help Cade, no one even asked. She just knew someone would need her help. To be able to really speak again. This is story was written beautifully. But I may go back and read the first. I loved the real meaning behind Tasha and Cade. Overall, I give this book Four Boundless Stars Jan 17, 1-Click Addict Support Group rated it it was amazing. I was looking very forward to this story after the first book in the series, Fighting for Devlin and it was even better than the first.
There is nothing better than carbs. Except maybe fighting for someone, even when they have given up on themselves. Once a playboy with a sharp tongue headed to law school, Cade is now practically mute due to a stu I was looking very forward to this story after the first book in the series, Fighting for Devlin and it was even better than the first.
Once a playboy with a sharp tongue headed to law school, Cade is now practically mute due to a stutter. But Tasha refuses to give up on him, even when all the other therapists do. Her mouth on me. And they certainly gave a whole new meaning to oral exercises. I enjoyed everything about this story — the heat, the heart, the friendships, the strength. The title was absolutely perfect for this story as well! Aug 31, Brenda rated it liked it Shelves: This is story is about Tasha and Cade. She's helping him with speech theraphy after his accident. Cade is not intwrested he only wants her.
Tasha is the good daughter and try to please everyone. They had a history, but it was before the accident and Cade was the jerk. Cade is different now bit ashamed because most the time he is stuttering. The book is short and the most part is about their connection. The stutter and that they are trying to make to adult life is cool.
Still I have many problem This is story is about Tasha and Cade. Still I have many problem with Cade not doing the theraphy seems that he was disrespecting because she was doping this for Jim and he did not care. Tasha did everything for him and that was not cool. Tasha with typical heroine syndrom about her body. Tony, was mentioned so many times that she not stop think that she gave him enough chances. She has fault to. I like Cade and his mom making peace as Tasha and her daddy. May 03, Bette Hansen rated it really liked it. I feel like I've been waiting for this book forever!!
Was it worth the wait? Why yes, yes it was.
I first fell in love with Cade while reading Fighting for Devlin. Now we find out what happened after the devastating car accident. While this is the second in the series, you'll have no problem reading this one even if you haven't read the first. Cade had his whole life planned. All that came crashing down when he's involved in an accident during a street race. Now his body is healing but Finally!!
Now his body is healing but speaking clearly isn't coming so easily. For someone who had planned to be a lawyer, this is a real problem. Cade's attitude and bad temper has managed to run off every therapist and friend around except one. The one person who just won't give up on him. Will she be able to help him find his way again??
An excellent read and one I recommend to everyone. Aug 23, Keep Calm Novel On rated it liked it. The story moves quickly following the lives of Tasha and Cade. Studying to become a lawyer his life has hit a roadblock. He is recovering from a car accident—illegal street racing. Cade has suffered the loss of his professional tool—his voice.
Tasha is attempting to work with him to help him recover the ability to speak clearly and wi A copy of the ARC was provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Tasha is attempting to work with him to help him recover the ability to speak clearly and with confidence. He is resistant to her positive efforts but she is persistent. Tasha is open and honest with her feelings.
Cade is clearly hiding painful memories and is not ready to move forward. Their voices are clear and their connection is undeniable. This character-driven page-turner is enjoyable. Nov 27, Donna Sweeney rated it it was amazing. ARC kindly provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review The title says it all Cade "shut up and kiss" Tasha!!!!. All round it left me with a BIG smile and looking forward to more by Jessica is this series.
Well done Jessica and many thanks for this opportunity x Later peeps xx. Nov 09, Christina Montminy rated it it was amazing Shelves: I love Jessica Lemmon's stories, they always make me feel like I've been in the story with the characters. The depth of character that she puts into her lead characters is wonderful. Sep 06, Shari rated it really liked it. An accident caused him an injury that makes it so that he has to relearn how to talk. This is an alpha man, who had a silver tongue, and now he has a difficult time getting the words out. He had a specific goal in life and now that has changed.
This couple has a connection that neither can avoid for long. He's broken and only her brand of love and care can fix him. They have some strong sexual chemistry that comes off the pages and are written well. This was an enjoyable read. ARC received from An accident caused him an injury that makes it so that he has to relearn how to talk. ARC received from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Sep 11, Carmella Siciliano rated it really liked it. Tasha and Cade know each other from school, as they attend the same college. She comes from money while he does not, as a matter of fact his father is her father's accountant. One night while involved in illegal street racing, Cade is hurt pretty bad. While he has pretty much recovered physically, he cannot speak without a stutter.
Tasha, who is studying for Physical Therapy is working with him to get him to speak again. There is also an attraction between them and Tasha is fighting it. She seriously wants to help him to recover. When her father finds out she is helping Cade, he is not happy as he considers Cade a basically a criminal since he was engaged in an illegal street race. He basically tells Tasha to stop or he will stop his financial support for her. Can she help Cade recover?
Tasha really is a good person. She cares about helping people. She is not a snobby rich girl but does like some of the finer things in life. Even though Cade virtually shuts her out and doesn't want to work on getting his speech back, she doesn't give up on him, she just pulls her books out and does her homework. Cade of course is angry. He can never become a lawyer now, not with a stutter. It hurts even worse when he sees his friends moving on with the plans they all had made. Tasha helps Cade to realize just what has been happening with his life, even before the accident.
Now he needs to decide what he needs to do to go on. These two have worked their way into each others hearts. Both characters did a bit of growing up during this time. Tasha's father wasn't the most loving man but Tasha was willing to totally be on her financially for what she believed in. Cade has more soul searching to do.
He has some fear to get past but the love of a good woman always helps! Aug 24, Courtney rated it really liked it. After an illegal street race leads to a serious accident, Cade Wilson is mostly recovered from his injuries except his voice. Now his dreams of becoming a lawyer and opening a law office with his friends is lost along with his speech. Tasha Montgomery watched as the tragic accident unfolded and everyone leave Cade behind. I really loved this story.
It is the second in a series but featuring a different couple and while it might not be necessary to read the first, I think a lot of the questions I had while reading this book would have been answered. If the accident and recovery is not included in the first book, I would have really liked to know what happened with all of that. It was very easy to fall in love with Cade and Tasha. I would have liked a little bit more at the end, maybe an epilogue or something. Overall I really liked this book and look forward to more by this author. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Aug 24, Dani B. Can I just say how much I love this author? I randomly came across one of her other books a few months back, read the sample, and immediately hit buy. When I saw this one and read the description I just couldn't wait to get my hands on it. Cade gets into a car accident and now has a stutter. Before the accident he was a "silver tongued fox". So now, Cade is dealing with the loss of his smooth talking charm and droppi Can I just say how much I love this author?
So now, Cade is dealing with the loss of his smooth talking charm and dropping out of school because of the accident and other injuries. In the beginning, I wasn't quite sure what to make of Cade. I just can't get enough of our morning kisses. Every time I look into your eyes I want to kiss you. Kissing you is nice, the rest of you is paradise. I want three things, to see you, to touch you and to kiss you. When I look at you, all I want to do is kiss you. Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars. The hottest thing I could wear is lipstick off your lips.
Any time you need a kiss I have one waiting for you. Words Short Kiss You. I Love You Kiss You. Heart and Soul Sweet Photo Quotes. Short Love Forever Kiss You. In Love Short Kiss You.
A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous. Of all the things I love to taste, sweetest is the kiss of love. The sound of a kiss is not so loud as that of a cannon, but its echo lasts a great deal longer. Love is a stolen kiss, an innocent smile, a passionate embrace. This is a thank you for every hour we have spent together, for every kiss, for every embrace and for every tear shed for one another.
Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves. Marriage is the miracle that transforms a kiss from a pleasure into a duty. You won my heart when you glanced at me and you swept me off my feet with just one kiss. Kissing you is like getting your signature, as I am your biggest fan. A lawful kiss is never worth a stolen one. Can I borrow a kiss? I promise I'll give it back. I love it when in the middle of our kiss, I can feel you smiling.