Book Review: Clandestine by Ava Harrison

One night.
No names.
No commitment.
That was our agreement.

But Spencer Lancaster was addictive.

And I was high.

High off his taste, starved for his kiss, and desperate for his touch.

So when he asked me to stay, to enjoy his company for more nights than I knew I should, I wasn’t in the right mind to say no.

Everything was perfect. A dream come true.
But half a world away there were secrets.
Lies.
Insecurities.

All of the truths that could tear us apart.

Clandestine was not what I was expecting, it was so much more. I initially had my doubts because from the start there's a hook-up, a steamy hook-up but none-the-less a one-nightstand.  It doesn't take long to delve deeper into the characters lives. The story takes a complete 360 and surprises me with the characters complexities. 

Olivia Miller and Spencer Lancaster are dealing with personal issues that go beyond themselves. They are both battling for different reasons. Spence has taken on his families business.  He's working on expanding the business while struggling with two brothers. It's tearing him apart and he hides his pain from Olivia. Olivia is fighting her own demons that are taking control of her life. Instead of putting her trust in Spence, Olivia lies and almost ends their relationship.
   
Clandestine delivers on the angst. Two individuals with chaotic lives and secrets that almost end them before they had a real chance at a future together. The author dealt with a heavy topic and I felt she did an incredible job with the delivery. The story is a quick read but didn't not feel rushed. 5 Stars