Distraction

Distraction, Club Destiny’s final chapter, is a bit of a different journey than the rest of the series, but that is not a bad thing. Nicole Edwards’s note to her readers in the beginning of the book sets the tone of what to expect, and for me, I paid deeper attention so I could try and understand the issues as told by someone who has experienced depression first hand. Dylan and Sarah have known each other since high school, but they each ended up with different people to share their lives with, or so they thought, but forever was not to be. It took me a little bit to get into the story. It starts with laying out how Dylan and Sarah are affected by depression, at least you are given the beginnings of how it affects them, and then moves forward three years to what happens next. I love this series and for the most part, the books are more upbeat, but don’t let that make you hesitate to add this emotional and complex book to your reading list. There are the characters from previous books we have come to love, hot sex and club experiences, but there is more in this one. Not every relationship is perfect, nor starts out in a storybook way. You get a more real, gritty experience with two people who are aware of their problems, differences, desires, and hope, to overcome their problems one day at a time. I loved how Sarah realized that to move forward with her life, she had to change herself and that she had the courage to do just that. I appreciated how both Sarah and Dylan kept trying to work things out because they wanted something they didn’t have, even if they weren’t sure how to get it. I found it moving to see how their support system did what ever they could to help them overcome their challenges. Add to all that, a hot experience with Nate and Jake at the club, a hint of what is coming with Trent in a new series, and you have a book you should not miss. Nicole Edwards books are on my “must buy” list and this one is no exception.

5 Star Review Distraction (Club Destiny #8) by Nicole Edwards Distraction is Dylan and Sarah's story and was a book that was a long time in coming, not only for us the readers, but for Ms. Edwards, who has made no secret of the fact that she suffers from depression. This was one of my most anticipated reads for 2017 and I was not disappointed. Having read Distraction in virtually one read, I can understand how much this book could and would have impacted Ms. Edwards and the writing process. This book confronts issues of depression, alcoholism, guilt and fear, that many of us have had to deal with in real life from both sides of the fence and was at times difficult for me to read. Having said that, the subject matter was handled with integrity and although at times the rawness and the grittiness of the emotion and pain had me in tears, it was extremely well written; the layers that Ms. Edwards built throughout this book, were slowly peeled away, just like an onion, allowing love to blossom for Dylan and Sarah. This book got to me and touched me deeply on so many levels; it was an emotional and riveting read, a roller-coaster of a ride. Of course being a Nicole Edwards book the chemistry between Dylan and Sarah was off the charts and it most certainly led to some steamy scenes, throw in some BDSM and I was always going to be hooked. However for me, this book primarily was a true love story, of overcoming fears, of acceptance, not only of others but of ourselves and with hard work and determination how a person can triumph. Distraction is the final book in Nicole Edwards Club Destiny series, a series that holds a special place in my heart. Conviction, book one in the series, was my introduction to Nicole Edwards and her wonderful writing. Not only did I find books and characters that I fell in love with, but I found a whole group of sisters. We may not be blood related but we are sisters, in fact several off us from across three continents all got a Celtic sisterhood tattoo and I hold Nicole Edwards responsible for this, as we all met in her original Nicole Nation group. They are my inked sisters and I will always be grateful to Nicole Edwards for bringing us together. Well done Nicole Edwards, what a fitting conclusion to one of my favourite series.

Distraction by Nicole Edwards is the final book in the Club Destiny series, but don't worry, in true Nicole fashion, there's a spin off coming! Nicole Edwards and Club Destiny was my first introduction to polyamory. Once I got a taste of it and Nicole's book, I was hooked. Distraction has more emotion than some of her other stories. It's full of heart, heat, sex, family and love. I laughed, cried, got hot and bothered and didn't want it to end. We've known Dylan for a while. He suffered the loss of his wife and he never truly got over it. Sarah also suffered the loss of her husband and she's trying to put it behind her. Dylan and Sarah have known each other for years. They dated briefly in high school, but things just didn't work out. They remained friends over the years, but when one night three years ago leads to lustful, emotional sex against the wall, Sarah writes it off as just a distraction on Dylan's part and they go their separate ways. Dylan spirals out of control while Sarah changes her life drastically. Three years later, they finally come face to face. None of the heat they felt for each other has dissipated, but some of the guilt has. Dylan felt guilty for walking out on her. Sarah was the only woman to make him feel something and he should have fought harder, but he was so caught up in his own loss, he couldn’t find a way out. Sarah never really felt guilty for being with Dylan, but she was still angry with her husband for leaving her. Death of a love can truly alter your way off thinking. It's never easy to get over but Dylan and Sarah both want to move on and they want to do it together. Can they finally leave the past in the past and have a future together? Can Sarah trust Dylan after all these years? I LOVED this story! Dylan is so much more than I thought he would be. He's smart and sexy, but he's haunted. But, he's learned to control his demons and wants to be happy. And, I love that he's forty two! Yes! Sarah is sassy and funny and together they are perfect. Their chemistry is off the charts and the one night of passion they share with twin brothers has me fanning myself! Overall, it's a story of sadness that can overtake you, but you have to fight to get out. You have to want to move forward and live for yourself, your family and friends. You're never alone if you allow those around you to help alleviate the pain and the burden. It's a second chance love story with a bumpy road that eventually leads to bliss. Thank you Nicole for Club Destiny. I can't wait for what's next! A do-over. F being a damn distraction. Dylan wanted to be this woman's everything "I thought we'd start with an orgasm." "For you or me?" "For both of us." "Hmm. An equal opportunity lover. I like that about you." "I certainly aim to please."