Shredded (Extreme Risk #1) by Tracy Wolff

In this intense and exhilarating New Adult series debut, a hotshot snowboarder and a vulnerable rebel with a cause try to let go of the past—and find a future in each other.

Twenty-one-year-old professional snowboarder Z Michaels is the bad boy of Park City, Utah. He’s always had his pick of any girl in town—and on the competition circuit. But underneath his cool exterior is a young man in turmoil, trying to take the edge off tragedy by overindulging in sex and shredding the slopes. In fact, Z’s reckless behavior is a thinly veiled attempt to blunt his emotional suffering with physical pain.

Ophelia Richardson isn’t like any girl Z has ever met. Though she’s from New Orleans high society, she’s no Southern belle—and she’s not shy about being miserable in frozen, godforsaken Park City. But laying low is her only option after her ex, a rich boy who couldn’t take no for an answer, nearly killed her in a jealous rage. Following that terrifying encounter, the last thing Ophelia needs is a boyfriend—especially one as rich and arrogant as Z. But Ophelia soon discovers that he isn’t what he seems. If anything, Z may be even more damaged than she is.

Tormented by their pasts and feeling alone in the world, Z and Ophelia find a connection unlike any they’ve ever known. But with Ophelia hiding the details of her life in Louisiana and Z’s death wish reaching terrifying new heights, their relationship seems to be going downhill before it even begins—unless they can find the strength in each other to trust, grow, and love again.

***Received an ARC of this book from the Publisher, via Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review***

Overall rating:  Rockin' ★★★★

This is the first book in Tracy Wolff’s series Extreme Risk and the first book I’ve read by this author.  I’m asking myself…where has Tracy Wolff’s books been hiding! She is a remarkable storyteller.  I thoroughly enjoyed losing myself in this story from the first to the last page.  Maybe it’s a new sport that I’m not familiar with, I’m not sure, but I loved the sick ride. It doesn’t hurt that I’m in love with all of the characters she created in this book.  Each one brings something different to the story.  Ophelia and Z are two souls hurting from the angst life dealt their way.  Together they find a reason to live.  

“It’s a big promise—huge one, really—but for the first time in over a decade, I’ve found someone to believe in.  Someone to believe.  It’s more than I ever thought I’d have, and for now…for now, it’s more than enough.”

Hero:  4 stars
Heroine:  4 stars
Plot:  4 stars
Steam level:  4 stars
Cliffhanger:  No

Would you recommend this book:  Yes.
Would you recommend this author:  Yes.  She is a remarkable author!! 

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