Scars and Ruin (Parvathy’s Review)

Title: Scars and Ruin (Loose Ends #2)
Author: Avril Ashton
Publisher: Sinner’s Haven Publishing
Release Date: October 8, 2016
Genre(s): Contemporary
Reviewed by: Parvathy
Heat Level: 5 flames out of 5
Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5
Blurb:

The man known as Dutch is fine with being hated and feared. He keeps his mask on and his secrets close. There’s only one person who reaches past all that to who he used to be before the job hit too close to home. Sacrifices must be made, and Dutch steps up do just that. He’ll gladly pay the price to make sure Varun Patel is safe.
Loyalty to family expects it. His heart demands it.
And Patel rejects it.
Half of Varun Patel’s life resides in broken shadows he’d rather not remember. The other half is taken up by a man whose words push him away while his actions hold Patel close. Patel can’t forget the one night he spent in Dane Hutchins’ arms. The night promises were made. The night promises were broken.
If it were up to Dutch, Patel won’t ever know the bargains struck in his name. He won’t ever know the memory of them keeps Dutch fighting in his bleakest moments. But Dutch should’ve known that in the lonely hours, Patel would come for him.
And when that time arrives, there’s no saying no. There’s only the inevitable.
Love amid the ruins.

Scars and Ruin is the anticipated book which tells the story of Dutch and Patel and how they find their happily ever after. This book is intense, raw, emotional, heart wrenching, explosive, passionate and full of alpha men who would move heaven and earth for people they love.

Dutch and Patel is familiar to all who has read Loose End Series and Run This Town Series. They always hinted a past and their chemistry and attraction used to simmer whenever they were together. This books is the journey of how Dutch and Patel in spite of loving each other has to fight a battle to be together. The author has done a tremendous job in showing the layers of Dutch and Patel and what makes them who they are and what drives their choices. They both are hiding a lot of secrets and they go any extend for their love. Dutch and his reasons for his actions are explained in the book and it really gives a whole new perspective to his character. Patel shows depth and shows that he is as complex as he is strong. What drives them both is the love they have for each other. What is special about Avril Ashton’s books is that, she tells the story of alpha men who loves deeply and unconditionally and who would go to any extend for the love of their lives. The author gives the characters soul-deep bond and equally soul-deep love and makes us fall in love with them and their love. The chemistry, passion, intensity and the raw emotions which the characters portray will make you catch your breath. The author has done a fabulous job in exploring the sexual chemistry of characters too. It is intense, extremely hot, downright dirty, raw and emotional. The author does a wonderful job in mixing intense passion with equally intense emotions.

Dutch and Patel is guaranteed to make you fall in love with them and their love story. There are lot of familiar faces when you read the book and it’s really beautiful to see where they all are in their happily ever afters. Reading the Loose Ends Series is recommended in order enhance your reading experience. Read this book to go on a tremendous soul-stirring and passionate journey.