Becoming Rain by K.A. Tucker Series: Burying Water #2
Publisher: Atria on March 3, 2015
Genres: Contemporary Romance, New Adult
Pages: 384
Format: eBook
Source: Publisher
Purchase: Amazon
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Luke Boone doesn't know exactly what his uncle Rust is involved in but he wants in on it-the cars, the money, the women. And it looks like he's finally getting his wish. When Rust hands him the managerial keys to the garage, they come with a second set—one that opens up the door to tons of cash and opportunity. Though it's not exactly legal, Luke's never been one to worry about that sort of thing. Especially when it puts him behind the wheel of a Porsche 911 and onto the radar of gorgeous socialite named Rain.
Clara Bertelli is at the top of her game—at only twenty-six years old, she's one of the most successful undercover officers in the Washington D.C. major crime unit, and she's just been handed a case that could catapult her career and expose one of the west coast's most notorious car theft rings. But, in order to do it, she'll need to go deep undercover as Rain Martines. Her target? The twenty-four-year old nephew of a key player who appears ready to follow in his uncle's footsteps.
As Clara drifts deeper into the luxurious lifestyle of Rain, and further into the arms of her very attractive and charming target, the lines between right and wrong start to blur, making her wonder if she'll be able to leave it all behind. Or if she'll even want to.
At A Glance
Loved the characters and the story but hated the slow parts.
The Good
My poor, poor lost book. I would have bet my Kate Daniels Series that I reviewed this book already. I don’t know what happened. I can almost visualize me typing the review but it is nowhere to be found. So here I am again, I think. Maybe I dreamed it. Maybe I am losing my mind. No, no, we are all sane down here. We all float down here too! Bwahahahahaha.
Anyway, now back to our regularly scheduled program.
I liked Becoming Rain a lot more than Burying Water. The plot was interesting and I liked the criminal aspect. The lies and sneaking around was so fun, it really amped up the action.
Clara was great. She is a very driven, career oriented girl, which I loved. Her confidence is something any woman should strive for. She knows what she wants in life and isn’t afraid to take it. Clara is an undercover cop inspiring to be a FBI agent. Her job is to get close with Luke, whose uncle is into the illegal side of business. Luke is that charming, fun guy that make you want to smile when he walks into the room. He knows his uncle isn’t on the up and up but he doesn’t understand how deep the corruption goes. He wants to help his uncle with the business, but when he gets in deep, he realizes this is not what he wanted for his life. Especially when Clara comes along and makes him truly happy for the first time.
Lots of emotions and suspense in this story. The Clara and Luke dynamic was super interesting. Clara is pretending and lying about almost everything to get close to Luke, trying to get evidence on him and his uncle’s illegal activities, while Luke thinks he is falling in love with the ‘perfect’ girl. I was so nervous for the big reveal because I couldn’t see how this would work out for either of them, but Tucker made it happen!
The Bad
So slooooooooowwww. I don’t get it but with this series Tucker tends to drag on a lot of scenes or down time and it bores me out of my mind.
The Snuggly
The romance is so forbidden which added some spice. We get some sex, but not too much. Just enough to keep things interesting.
Final Thoughts
Clara was a great protagonist with a strong voice and Luke easily charmed me. Their story kept me reading, but I wish there were not so many slow parts. Still very recommended.
Quotes
“I don’t care about any of it. All I want to do is lean forward and kiss him. Steal him away from the bad stuff, convince him to start over because I believe he isn’t beyond saving yet.”
“You’re perfect. Almost too perfect … Sometimes I wonder if you’re even real.”
I close my eyes with his words, as his mouth finds my collarbone. I am real. At least, parts of who he’s seen are. And this is real, what’s happening between us right now.”
kindlemom1
This was a slower read but it was a good one at the same time. So happy you tried this and liked it!
Jennifer Bielman
Yeah, this series seems slow to me.
Lekeisha
Looks like I should go ahead and start this series. I have the first book, but have yet to get to it. I’m not sure about the dragging parts, I like to go full speed. Great review!
Jennifer Bielman
This is not a full speed kind of series but it’s still very good.
Kristin
I hate when that happens. When you read a book and you know you read it before but cannot for the life of you figure out why you didn’t write a review. Sucks even more when it’s a book that sort of drags on. LoL :\ At least you enjoyed it in the end and it wasn’t torture having to re-read it.
Jennifer Bielman
Seriously, it drove me crazy! I really think I reviewed this book I just can’t find the review.
Melliane
It’s always a bit complicated when the story is slow but in a whole it sounds good. I heard great things about the book and I confess that it made me curious.
Jennifer Bielman
I think the series is worth the read.
Brandi Breathes Books
Ah yes, she was such a driven character. I don’t remember it being slower, but I do have selective memory
Jennifer Bielman
hehe, it’s about the only bad part I remembered.
Lisa @ Lost in Literature
This series is definitely on the slower side. I blame it on all of the background on yet different locations, etc. But I definitely agree with you. 🙂
That’s so funny that you thought you reviewed this but haven’t… IVE DONE THAT!! lol At least now I know I’m not alone. 🙂
Jennifer Bielman
LOL, this is my first “I know I reviewed this book” experience. So frustrating.
Christy
I liked this one better than BW too. I didn’t feel the slow parts with this like I did BW either…. I don’t think, anyway. It’s been awhile. lol
Jennifer Bielman
Yeah, it’s been a while for me too, but that was the big thing I remembered that I didn’t like.
Jaclyn Canada
Luke sounds like a character I would really enjoy. I’ve done that review thing with The White Rabbit Chronicles. I keep thinking I’ve already written the reviews and they are no where to be found. I finished the third one a while ago and can’t figure out what happened to my review lol. Off to read it again so I can write it.
Jennifer Bielman
LOL, I hate it when that happens. I have done this like 2 other times. I know I have written the review but they are just gone.
kimbacaffeinate
I am loving this series. My favorite is the next book Chasing River but I am anxious for Ivy’s book.
Jennifer Bielman
Yeah, I really liked that one too.