We all want things in life, like a job, or a relationship, or a family. We’re told to pick what matters most to us. But is it selfish to want it all? The book Selfish by Shantel Tessier follows the hookup turned romance between two super steamy, sorta selfish, career oriented young adults.
What could go wrong when two best friends take a vacation between finishing college and starting their new careers? When her roommate’s boyfriend tags along, Ashlyn finds herself as the third wheel and miserable. She takes to the bar to have some fun. What she found was a random hookup with a man she would later describe as a sex god. What could go wrong? The sex god could end up being her best friend’s brother, who is also a low key millionaire, and decides he’s not playing by the rules.
Synopsis
Selfish follows two college room mates, as they begin their life after college. Becca, a sweet hearted pushover, is tied to the hip with her jerk face high school romance Connor. But Ashlyn is too selfish for love. She wants the fun, with strict boundaries and rules. No relationships. Until she accidentally hooks up with Becca’s older brother, and he becomes hooked on her. She planned on leaving the one night stand on the beach in Florida, but now he’s living in the apartment upstairs and has his own key to her flat. Ryder is streamlining to take over their father’s company, and grew up watching his parents face reality of mixing work with family. Either you love your job, or your family. A successful person must be selfish and choose which path they want more.
Reader Thoughts: Selfish by Shantel Tessier
Overall I loved this book, and the intensive romance that bloomed. The contrast between their emotional and physical was written very well, with the dual point-of-view giving each respective inner dialogue. The writing style was quick paced, but still deep and the right amount of saucy.
Ryder’s love for his sister is so genuine, and his passion for his father’s company shows. It is a nice change from macho men who don’t connect with their emotional sides. He shows his love with money, but still puts the time into choosing the gifts… even though they’re expensive. Ashlyn complains too much, but overall is a go getter who is determined to be successful.
The plot moves quick, with a semi-unrealistic timeline. Who goes on vacation for a week, the week before moving, when you haven’t packed to move? Some plot points felt rush or drawn out. But it was easy enough to read past. It was also strange that Ashlyn mentioned the differential in financial status, as the daughter of two lawyers. No, she may not have been the daughter of a millionaire, but she was almost portrayed as middle class. She definitely wasn’t.
I gave this book 5 stars, and will definitely be reading the next two books in the series.
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