Rush by Faye Byrd

Rush Reviews

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  Gemma

  I was a little sceptical about this book after reading some of the reviews .
  All I can say is I must have read a different copy!
  
  The start is a little raw and edgy, but soon mellows out into a gripping read.
  I was rooting for Rush from early in the book. He is a lost soul with a good but broken heart.
  
  Alyssa is a lovely character, she has a heart of gold, and sees Rush not as he is but for what he can be .
  
  I was thrilled with the HEA, and sad to finish the book.
  I'm looking forward to the next two books in the series and can't wait to hear Ace and Nikos stories.
  It would be great to hear Skunks story too, maybe his and Elles story.
  
  I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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  Coco.V

  💝 ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.💝
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  Judi

  Rush - Men of Rapture by Faye Byrd is a suspenseful drama. I loved the complicity of their lives and the real-life challenges they face. It was emotionally captivating. I fell in love with Rush. He lets his guard down and you see the romantic, caring and the vulnerable man beneath. Great story with hot sex and romance.
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  Ceara Therrien

  A very hot romance. Rush is a troubled soul, but you can see the good man underneath. Alyssa is his perfect match, balancing him and making him want to be a better person. The sexual tension runs high between these two, leaving you craving more.
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  Tracie Fields

  HOT!! That’s the only way to describe this book. The chemistry between Rush and Alyssa is off the charts. Throw in some suspense and it makes this book a great read. The only complaint I have is the book isn’t long enough-I want more Rush and Alyssa!!!!
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  Kirstie Davis

  Sexy chemistry, sarcasm and self-improvement fill this book and I love it. While Rush is tragically troubled you can see his true self trying to crawl back to the surface making it easy to root for him, even cry along with him when he visits the source of his demons. The chemistry between Rush & Alyssa is tension filled and sexy as hell. The doctor comes off as cute, caring and fierce, the perfect combo for a lovable character. Only thing...the cover is looks nothing like the Rush I picture reading the book.
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  Pamela with Dreamer's Books

  Rush is out for anything to give him the ability to forget his past. He uses women, drugs, booze to do it. Alyssa is a veterinarian out of school the past six months. She meets Rush when he shows up on the doorstep of her workplace one morning. He's bloody and unconscious. The story really starts picking up quick and the sex is sizzling between the characters. Rush is redeemable and I liked him. Alyssa is woman enough to handle Rush's antics. A good read I enjoyed to the last page.
  
  I received a copy of this book via Netgalley and am leaving a review.
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  Karen Roma

  It’s not often that I go back and reread a book I rated less than 3 stars initially, but after being offered the opportunity to read book 2 in the Men of Rapture series, I felt the need to reacquaint myself with the characters and decide whether my initial mixed feelings about this book were justified.
  
  I hoped to understand Rush and his choices, and totally understood where the author was going with his penchant for using drugs, alcohol and sex to numb his pain; unfortunately, while I’m no prude, and love a whole lotta sex in my stories, Rush’s explicit sex life (quite often in public places) and crude dialogue, made him very difficult to like. But here is where my feelings changed from my first reading of this story, as taking time to really immerse myself in the gritty, self-flagellating lifestyle that Rush felt was his due, forced me to acknowledge the depth of his emotional torture and self-loathing because of events that were essentially out of his control.
  
  Thankfully, one sassy, take no prisoners, get over yourself veterinarian named Alyssa, sees beneath Rush’s sordid and obnoxious persona, to the man who is suffering a wealth of pain, and hell bent on his own destruction. This is definitely not a light-hearted read, and the first few chapters will certainly test your moral endurance; but if you can push past the sleazy and abhorrent behaviour that Rush displays early on, there’s an insightful plot to be found and a well-written and thought provoking storyline within the pages of this book. I’m glad I took the time to revisit Rush, witness his transformation and discover the essence of the person he was meant to be.
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  Alison

  4 Captivating, Mysteriously Sexy Stars!!!
  
  I was given this book in turn for an honest review.
  
  Rush was driven by alcohol, drugs and women, until he met Alyssa Cole. Was this the light he needed in his life to find a reason for living again? Or was he incapable of turning his life around?
  
  Faye Byrd has delivered a captivating story, that pulled me in from the beginning. Her writing flows smoothly, building up the story with each chapter. It was clear Rush had a past that was haunting him, and I was absorbed by his character and the story to discover just what he was hiding.
  
  I knew there was much more to Rush’s character than the lifestyle he was living, he was hiding behind a mask and I wanted to know what had happened to shape him to be the way he was, even though I was not very keen on some of his behaviour.
  
  Alyssa Cole was far from an angel herself when it came to her sex life, however, the change in her when she met Rush, was as intriguing, as the change in Rush after his first encounter with her. It was clear when they were together, they brought out feelings in each other, that neither had felt in a long time, and it was getting harder for them to ignore.
  
  I loved seeing how Rush evolved from a haunted man, to a man with a mission, that he was determined to not fail. The passion and willpower he held was inspiring, and I was fighting along with him to see him reach the goals he had set.
  
  This is an erotica romance, for those who enjoy a little darkness to a story and are open-minded. This is about a man finding a reason to fight the darkness, and have a shot at a life he thought he didn’t deserve.
  
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  Tiffany Oiney_Reads_Another

  I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
  Wow! Right from the beginning, this one had me hooked! Finished it in a day, I just couldn't put it down!
  Rush was all engrossing. I was instantly invested in where he would end up. It was clear, right from the start, that this was a damaged man, with his drug and alcohol abuse, and several mentions of suicidal thoughts. Filling the void with a new thrill every time he felt anything other than numbness.
  Alyssa was the perfect support character. An all around good person, with just the slightest edge of darkness, she balanced Rush perfectly throughout the story.
  I loved the writing style, the back and forth between the two characters. I found that there was very little use of the classic romance novel cliches. The characters were more open with each other than is usual with the genre, and I appreciated that. I did find some of the vulgar language a little excessive in places, but it didn't take a lot away from the story.
  A solid 4.5 stars for this one! I'll be waiting for the other stories in this series
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  Terri Moore

  I liked this story. On the surface, Rush is not a likable character. He uses people and he uses Alyssa for a good majority of this book. Do the things he needs from her evolve over time - absolutely. But even as he cares for her more and more and claims to want to change he still makes selfish decisions. I found him sooooo frustrating at times and yet I could still have sympathy for his situation and truly rooted for him to get his shit together. Alyssa was sort of a mystery to me. We don’t get much info about her and she had the patience of a saint. I would’ve liked to have seen her stand up for herself more.
  
  While there were issues (looking at you rushed ending) I really enjoyed this. Rush and Alyssa did not lack chemistry and they earned their HEA. I’m interested in the next books in the series, particularly Niko’s.
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  MarylineD

  "RUSH" by Faye Byrd.
  
  My first time reading that author.
  
  5 stars.
  I LOVED IT!
  At first I hated Rush, he's a jerk! Then I started to like him as we slowly get to know about his past, his life, what he's been through. He's not at all the jerk I first thought he was. He's emotional, he's in pain. He uses women for sex, and alcohol, drugs, to ease his pain and doesn't think he deserves anything else, good things happiness, love.
  I liked Alyssa right away. She's a nice caring vet and she wants to fix Rush.
  
  The characters are well developed, the dialogues are good, strong and funny at times, the book is well written, the story is interesting, not boring at all.
  And I loved the cover as well!
  
  Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the ARC of this book. This is my honest review. All opinions are my own.
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  Donnajo

  I voluntarily read a advanced reader's copy of this book for a honest opinion
  
  A new to me author that I'll be checking out more books by. Rush by Faye Byrd book one in the Men of Rapture series. Great storyline, dialogue and characters. A spicy storyline. I look forward to reading more in this series and by this author.
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  Angela

  I really liked the realism of Rush. He was messed up and knew it. Thankfully, he made that mistake that led to Dr. Cole.
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  Char Davis

  When Rush finds drugs,alcohol and fast women are all that keep his darkness at bay.Alyssa Cole DVM is working hard at a clinic she opened to help those that have a hard time taking their animals to the vet. She sees a guy at the back of a bar being pleasured by a woman but when she tries to kiss him his rough voice says that;s not part of the deal.Now she;s aroused an thinks she may have to call her friend with benefits to work out some steam.One night picking up the wrong chick in the bar when a geek comes in trying to get her to leave Rush says maybe she likes what she gets here more as the guy tells him he;ll regret messing with his woman Rush just laughs as two bouncers show him the door.Later after getting drunk off his ass,he takes the chick that in the alley after he gets off she says you could return the favor although he doesn;t want too he figures he;ll take it through.When hes not expecting it he;s got with something an hears Bella the guy tells his friend to take care of his woman and before Rush gets his bearings the guy slices his stomach, stabs him in the arm as Rush tries to fight back the guy has brass knuckles and then stand him in the thigh leaving the knife .Rush pulls the knife out ties his sweatshirt around his thigh to slow down the bleeding he tries to think then the vets crosses his mind he breaks in and collapsing in the floor.Alyssa comes in at four thirty to check on a puppy she;s treating because the owner didnt have the puppy vaccinated.As she comes in she sees the back door open the window broken an follows the blood.She finds Rush passed out on the floor she wakes him wanting to call an ambulance but he says no.Just patch me up Doc.There are so many demons torturing Rush and for some reason Alyssa wants to help him.Will Rush decide to be friends with Alyssa.The twists and turns to this story will keep you riveted until the very last page and leave you begging for more.I love the way this amazing author brings the characters to life before your eyes and makes you feel their emotions and their pain.I can hardly wait to see what;s next by this multi talented author.
  
  I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  raquel (taylor's version)

  Debo admitir que me ha gustado esta historia mucho más de lo que pensé que lo haría cuando la empecé a leer.
  
  Rushland, así es su nombre completo, como personaje, es más complejo de lo que podamos llegar a pensar en las primeras páginas. ¿Es un capullo? Sí, pero eso no quita que detrás de esa fachada de chico problemático haya un hombre que ha sufrido mucho a lo largo de su vida.
  
  Alyssa es todo lo que podamos querer en una protagonista: es inteligente, ambiciosa, tiene metas en la vida y una lengua viperina que no se achanca ante un tío de actitud desagradable que entre a robar en su clínica veterinaria.
  
  Sí, Rush entró en la clínica de Alyssa. Y ella se lo encontró tirado en el suelo. Pero eso ya lo sabéis de la sinopsis por lo que no cuenta como spoiler. Y aquí es donde empieza todo. Rush necesita a Alyssa y poco a poco se piensan y necesitan el uno al otro más de lo que les gustaría.
  
  Rush es complicado de apreciar porque es un personaje muy difícil y había momentos en los que quería estrangularlo. Y Alyssa es demasiado buena, pero sin llegar a desesperar.
  
  Lo que más me ha gustado ha sido el cambio progresivo de Rush porque es realista y no de la noche a la mañana como nos solemos encontrar en los clichés. En cambio, conocerla es lo que él se dé cuenta de que debe cambiar, que la vida que llevaba solo era una forma más bestial y directa a su propia destrucción. Alyssa, a pesar de haber luchado contra la atracción que sentía por Rush, poco a poco va aceptando que ambos pueden ser para el otro lo que necesita.
  
  Tengo que añadir que el libro empieza con sexo muy explícito y que está catalogada como erótica por algo. Por lo que las escenas sexuales y las insinuaciones no faltan.
  
  A pesar de ser parte de una saga, se puede leer como libro independiente.
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  Terry

  4 1/2 Stars!
  
  Alyssa is a vet and she opened her own clinic where she was needed most ... on the wrong side of the tracks. One morning she comes to work to find the guy she saw getting a blowjob in the alley the week before, has broken into her clinic and has been badly beaten and stabbed. He begs her not to call the police and help him instead. Alyssa feels a connection with him, so she stitches him up and takes him to his house. And his house is in a very rich, exclusive neighborhood ... which doesn’t fit with the alcoholic, druggie who has habit of taking women in the back alley of the bar Rapture. Rush is so broken that the only thing that makes him feel alive is drugs and sex. But when he meets the adorable Doc from the vet clinic ... his world will once again take a turn.
  
  This book grabbed my attention right from the start and never let go! Rush is so broken, I couldn’t help feeling sorry for him because you just knew that he has been through something horrific. And Alyssa was his shining light ... she was just so sweet and caring. I can’t believe she didn’t call the cops on him when he broke into her clinic. This was a great start to the series and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series!
  
  I received a copy courtesy of BooksGoSocial through NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.
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  Elysian Fields

  As Rush states himself, this story “isn’t easy or fun or painless” but what a ride it is. The story starts out where as a reader I did not like Rush. He was rude and mean, grumpy and almost heartless; and just unlikeable. The journey he was on in this story and how this love for Alyssa helped him become a better man, really made the root for him and them.
  
  This story has a little bit of everything, passion, humor, heat, darkness, angst, and emotions. I was a great ride and I will be looking for more stories in this world.
  
  The push and pull in the story was dynamic and I loved that this was not an insta love story. They have an immediate attraction but it takes time to understand and develop their relationship. The action was great and the way the story was presented was both believable and a great addition. I received and ARC and am leaving an honest review.
  
  
  
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  Emma

  I expected this book to be good. What I got was above those expectations.
  Faye has a beautiful writing style that draws you in so completely. The plotline was perfect without too much drama. The characters in depth just enough, with the perfect traits.
  One thing I loved was that Alyssa Cole wasn't some naive, innocent little thing that stuttered, blushed, and got shy every time Rush got close to her. She was strong and independent, sassy and sarcastic. I absolutely adored her.
  There was never a point where I got frustrated with the characters, and never a point thay I put this book down until I finished it.
  I recieved a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review because I adored this book of perfection.
  I absolutely recommend this book to anyone who loves steamy romance. I will definitely be reading it again in the future. As well as any sequel.
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  marzimarzo

  Rush Kaplan is very aptly named: he's living his life seeking one rush after the other to get him out of the funk he's in since an incident in university. When he gets hurt and breaks into the vet clinic nearby, the 'doc' patches him up and a tentative friendship begins. Being with her gives him the needed rush.
  Alyssa Cole knows she should stay away from the bad boy yet she cannot leave someone in distress and sees how much help he needs and stitches him up: first from the outside then gets to help him deal with the internal wounds and face the demons of his past.
  A novella about the healing power of friendship & love vs the destruction of drugs, alcohol & meaningless sex.
  
  I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  Sharon

  This story is about an unlikely friendship, Rush has a history that has left him emotionally scared and distant doing whatever he can to try to feel something for a short time. Alyssa on the other hand is a vet and has a practice that caters to the unfortunate people who can’t always afford vet care for their pets. When they meet there is a connection and they start to form a friendship that turns into more. They do have chemistry and the steamy scenes are well written. It’s an interesting story and well worth the read.
  
  I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  Kelley

  I received this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review
  
  This was a good book. Rush is troubled and hiding it with booze, drugs and women. Alyssa is his perfect match, balancing him and making him want to be a better person. He tries to resist the obvious pull they have as he is afraid he is not good enough for her and it will ruin the budding friendship they've started. But passion overtakes them and I loved the HEA