I’m not sure why, but I’m a little surprised by how much I liked these two. Dani’s kinda prickly and very much a woman working overly hard to fit in to a man’s world. It could easily have made her off-putting but she’s totally fun. And Zach, while a bit debauched, is smooth and charming and, because he’s honest about it, totally likeable in his womanizing ways.

Dani had a devastating event in her childhood that has affected her for a very long time. It’s very understandable why she’s hesitant to get involved. But I’m not sure I totally understand Zach’s aversion to commitment, other than the fact that he can. And though he’s spent his time being footloose and fancy free, like any good rake, it just takes the love of a good woman to change his mind.

The story might seem a little clichéd, but it is extremely well-written, with engaging characters, and a smooth flowing plot. (It’s part of a series but it definitely can stand on its own and totally one I’d recommend.) If you are looking for some humor and heart and just a touch suspense, then Out of Control is for you. It’s not an adventure romance and the threat to Zach’s life plays only a small part except to get the two together. Instead it is all about two people who are afraid to give their hearts away, only to find out that they don’t have a choice. I loved watching them get to know each other and fight their feelings, only to realize that it is definitely out of their control, and the ending was one of my favorites for its simplicity and honesty.

(Complimentary copy provided in exchange for an honest review)