Hooker

This was a new author to me and I have to say I have no idea why. This is one of those books that I did not want to put down. I was riveted from the first to the last page. Hooker is told in dual points of view from Brock and Jade and I think this really works well.
Brock comes from a privileged background and is the head of his family’s company. They say money can’t always buy happiness and this is true in Brock’s case. A strained relationship with his mother, loathing his father, his brother is the only family that Brock wants to have anything to do with.
Jade is a product of the foster care system gone terribly wrong, she has been forced into the life of a high class Hooker by her adopted mother M; she hates her life and the only bright spots in it are Rupert, her driver who has become a friend.
The only break she gets from her regime is when she is allowed to go on holiday a couple of times a year to either New York or Paris. Even then M controls as much of that as she possible can. After buying a Snickers bar, she bumps into Brock at the airport and they are both instantly attracted to each other.
Despite her attraction Jade knows nothing can come of it, after all she has another 2 years left on her contract with M and she knows what happens when someone tries to defy her. When fate ensures these two meet again in New York, what Jade doesn’t count on is Brock’s determination to keep seeing her.
This book was such a roller-coaster of emotions, and at times I wanted to cry. Both Brock and Jade are very lonely in their own ways and I cheered so much when they got together.
Brock’s ability to see past the “Hooker” and see the real Jade was simply beautiful. Jade has held her head up and dealt with the life she has been given. She has dreams and Brock wants to ensure that her dreams come true but first she has to escape the employment of her Madam.
Never have I disliked a character in a book more. I was absolutely thrilled when justice was finally served to M.
J.L Perry has written a beautiful and romantic, if at times heart stopping book about acceptance and love and I highly recommend to anyone you take the time and read this Australian author.
I was so invested with this book that I truly hope that J.L. Perry considers writing a follow up book.

I adored this book from the first page, to the very last. My heart broke for Jade and everything she had to endure during her life. Brock ... Sigh. Talk about having me swooning all over the place. Hubba Hubba. Brock was just what Jade needed. He was her knight in shining armour. Her Prince Charming. They were perfect for each other. This book was perfect.

Another awesome read from this fabulous Australian author. Couldn't put it down and didn't want it to end! Characters you fall in love with. My heart breaks for jade and her unfortunate start in life but through obstacles she remains strong and deserves this great man!