I finished this book late last night because:
a) I couldn't put it down, and
b) I had to see if Alex would finally redeem himself after being such a selfish shit!
... needless to say that all is well in the land of HEA's, and I was finally able to sleep after a rather gut-wretching, nerve-wracking, nail-biting reading experience...*yay*.. just the type of book I needed to read!
I don't think the author could have written a more despicable, cold, and hateful character. Alex Markov was so wrapped up in his head, and the abuse he endured as a child,
that he neglected to realize the beauty (and treasure) he had right in front of him. Daisy's love had cracked, and healed his closed-off, icy heart, and it scared the hell out of him.
.. and Daisy, oh sweet, loving, trusting Daisy. Everyone in your life has always underestimated your strength, courage, intelligence, gentleness, and kindness. You gave all of yourself to Alex, even though the situation you were in was only a 'circumstance', you were so patient with him.. and then when you gave him your soft spot, that precious part of your heart you've never shown anyone else in your life. Alex didn't even look at it, but did the unforgiveable, He trampled it as if it was worth nothing.
When Alex finally realized that he loves you, and what he's done to you Daisy, it's too late.
He's already destroyed you. You've shut down, and become numb in order to protect what little of 'yourself' you have left. At this point in the book I'm so angry with Alex for not 'clueing-the-fuck-in', that I have trouble wanting to finishing the story.
But, alas. Good things come to those who wait!
In the end, Alex's 'final act' to prove how much he loves Daisy is wonderful, and beautiful. He does the unthinkable and sacrifices his pride ... even if it means getting on his knees to beg.
... and it is SO worth it to read this story!
