Worthless

Lynne Silver

Jan 2017 · Lynne Silver

About this ebook

 In the sexy heat of Miami's party scene, they discover a new, forbidden addiction—each other.

 Bienvenidos a Miami! Welcome to the hottest party scene in the U.S. Where beneath all the glitter, hard bodies and sexy drinks, the lives of the hard-partying residents of the 305 are not as they seem. 

Daniel Ross is getting his life in Miami back on track. Common lore says once an addict, always an addict, but Danny's out to prove lore is a moron. After a tough, celibate year of getting sober, a rental room in the home of his sister’s best friend Amy is only a stop on his journey to better things.  But the best thing in Danny's life may be right in front of him--the sweet, curvaceous Amy. When they tumble into bed, he discovers a new addiction to her smokin' lips and body. 

When Amy Stern agrees to let Danny move in, it’s out of compassion. Her new tenant isn’t supposed to fill her thoughts, and star in her sexy dreams. He's definitely not meant to interfere with her budding relationship with a steady, sweet lawyer. If Amy were smart, she’d design clothes for her plus-sized women’s boutique, date her lawyer, and suppress her longing for Danny. And she'd definitely never touch him. Because once she does, his kisses and his embrace set off an explosive craving neither of them can control. 

Now Amy's caught in a love triangle, and she has a secret that she's going to have to share with both men, the sooner the better. Which one of them is worthy of her trust, and her commitment?

Ratings and reviews

This 'opposites attract' romance is an emotional, and heartwarming story. Danny is struggling as a recovering addict to take back his life. He is living with his sisters best friend, Amy, who is helping him get back on his feet. Amy had a crush on the popular Danny in high school when he was so kind to her when they worked on a project together. Now years later Danny is attracted to Amy and she has a hard time trusting their mutual feelings. Amy has always struggled with her weight and still has some lingering self-esteem issues. But she can't say no to Danny when their chemistry is so explosive. I really liked Danny as he tried to prove to himself and others that he was winning his battle with addiction. He really cared for Amy and they had such great chemistry. It was hard to watch Amy struggle with her doubts about Danny and turn to someone else who looked good on paper. I really liked Danny and Amy, they took care of each other, had fun together and had fiery passion. I found them to be genuine and honest even if I didn't agree with some of their actions. Ms. Silver did a great job addressing two very hard topics with empathy and honesty. This story started slow for me but it picked up quickly and as secrets are revealed, I was totally enthralled in what would happen next. This was an emotional, raw, and sexy story that will definitely capture your heart. (I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.)

Worthless is a story that delves into the ongoing struggle of a reformed addict and the redemption he seeks for the past; but Danny is no along with his inner demons, as his housemate Amy shoulders her lifetime insecurities about not conforming to the norm and the model thin expectations of society. While Danny fights his battles one day at a time, he tries not to be embittered by the circumstances that led to the path he found himself on, and the responsibilities that weighed him down and eventually left him drowning in despair. It’s hard to bring a villain back into the light, but Ms Silver did a fabulous job of presenting Danny as the man he could be, rather than just the man he was. And while I really liked Amy’s character in book one; she bordered on becoming a whiny, whoa is me character in this story, who used her fuller figure as an excuse for not taking chances and blaming others for her anxieties. It was refreshing that the author maintained the focus on the continued battle that Danny faced in thwarting the constant craving for the drugs that ruled his life for so many years. So often this is glossed over and the reality of the life-long challenge is ignored. Well done Ms Silver on a thoroughly believable story.

About the author

 Lynne Silver is the author of sexy contemporary romance such as the popular Alpha Heroes and Coded for Love series. She absolutely loves to travel and explore new cities. She has a slight (huge) addiction to donuts, fancy purses, romance novels and video games. She lives in Washington, DC, with her husband and two sons. She loves connecting with readers so please find her on social media.