ARC Review – Passion At Dawn (Countermeasure: Bytes of Life #3) by Chris Almeida, Cecilia Aubrey

Description:
In the third Countermeasure: Byte of Life, Trevor and Cassandra Bauer have settled into married life after facing the bumpy road to the altar. While Cassandra looks for ways to spice up their love life, Trevor questions his efficacy as a husband. His insecurities are compounded by the constant threat of Nathan Nelson, her old friend and past lover, who can’t accept their marriage as final.

A brand new marriage, personal uncertainties, and a good dose of alpha geek jealousy make for a volatile mix. When a phone call spurs him to lay claim to what is his and give Cassandra the fantasies she craves, Trevor reacts like any hot blooded man would. The result is a steamy room, slippery bodies, and Passion at Dawn.

If you have been following the Countermeasure series, then you are familiar with the Bytes of Life installments that we have the pleasure of enjoying. Honestly I wish more authors would step up their game plan and do this as well. When you completely become addicted to a series, and then you get attached to the characters, especially a couple as electrifying as Trevor and Cassandra it’s so enjoyable to get to read more about them. With this short sexy tale we get to continue with their journey, as they experience a whole new set of issues.

To me this book showed Trevor in a completely different light. In the previous books he is witty, funny, sarcastic, and completely in love with his wife. In this book, he is still all those things, but he shows his insecurities. This is something new and out of form for him. It honestly adds an additional spark to his character and makes him seem more real. He is so confident about every aspect of his life, but his wife is definitely his weak spot. His emotions and his jealousy solidify the encompassing love that he has for Cassandra.

Nathan still has a large role in their lives. Much to Trevor’s annoyance, he isn’t going away. Trevor has to find a way to overcome and trust that what he and Cassandra have is genuine, stable and real.

As they explore their new marriage they also have an exploration of their intimacy, hidden fantasies, and desires. This is where we get to enjoy blazing, sweltering, sexy scenes that include a kitchen table, a can of whipped cream, and one unforgettable round of shower sex. Truly, Chris and Cecilia are two of the most talented authors I have had the pleasure of reading. If you haven’t had a chance to start this series yet, you are missing out on literary brilliance.