CANVAS by Jacob Chance: Release Blitz, Teasers, Giveaway & Mary’s Review
MMARY’S 5 STAR REVIEW
When I think of a Canvas, I think of a blank screen, the unknown. I loved exactly how Jacob took this blank screen and crafted a sweet, sensual and at times highly erotic story of lust and desire but also heartbreak. With a dash of mystery, a twist of events, the breath holding angst as well as the perpetual ebb and flow of sexual tension of two people meant to be.
Josh Dawson is a talented artist. He is also one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet. He’s thoughtful, big-hearted, not to mention handsome as hell. He’s totally different from his family. His older brother and dad belong to a Motor Cycle gang, something that he tries to distance himself from. He also has a younger brother.
Elle Johnson is best friends with Janny, in fact that is how Elle meets Josh. Furthermore, Elle learns that Josh is actually Janny’s ex-boyfriend. So, the three of them are besties and hang out a lot together. Little does the other know that they are crushing on one another. This all ends when Josh insults Elle in Vegas after sparks flew between them from one hot as hell kiss.
Now I’m not going to lie about Josh and Elle but those two are hot as hell together. The passion, the heat and the things Josh could do! One of the hottest and most sensual part of the book was the paint scene at the shop! OMGosh I loved that.
Josh and Elle meet up again at Janny & Kyles wedding where they are paired up as part of the wedding party. The same crazy hot energy runs between them. Let’s just say that Josh showed Elle some moves that included the use of his bowtie! Ending the evening watching a little Si-Fi …. just like old times.
Elle’s hasty departure is like a kick in the gut to Josh. Yet it’s not just Josh that’s feeling the pain of her actions. Feeling as though Josh deserves someone better than her, this is the sacrifice she will make for him. Josh and Elle find themselves at an impasse. Josh wanting a forever girl, Elle comfortable with her non-committed lifestyle. Yet each longing for the other. To say I was frustrated with Elle is putting it mildly!!
So, with everything one big mess Josh pushes thoughts of Elle into the background. Putting all is energy into opening a tattoo shop. Stretching his artistic wings and creating something for himself from the ground up. But did this shop fill the sadness he still had without Elle?
My heart broke for both Josh and Elle. They were so crazy in love with each other yet Elle’s inferior feelings about herself kept them apart. Josh was totally in love with her but her actions always seemd to keep them at a stalemate.
Elle also has secrets. Secrets that could make this already fragile friendship even more difficult. What will it take for Elle to realize that Josh is the real deal?
Canvas was a real delight to read! It was really fun to have characters for Jacobs other books appear in Canvas too. In additions to Josh and Ellie’s story we got an update on them too!
****Warning: Be ready for an ending that will knock your socks!!
Well done. Mr. Chance!!
