k's Reviews > Fraternizing

Sometimes rules must be broken.

Sometimes your beliefs are challenged.

Other times... you just have to follow your heart.

Fraternizing is a story of forbidden love. It's about a love that can never be, for the Marine Corps has strict orders against Fraternizing. Not only is being fellow marines holding them back, but Cassie and Alex also have another problem to contend with...Sgt. Alex Cruz also happens to be her teacher.

Their lust filled thoughts, their strong and aching cravings for one another, and their conflicted minds lead them on a roller coaster of emotions and feelings that neither can ignore, no matter how hard they try.

Loyalties will be tested, hearts will be broken, and careers will hang in the balance. Can Alex and Cassie keep their forbidden relationship a secret, or will they lose everything they've worked so hard for by Fraternizing?

"He was the drug to satisfy my craving, my need, my intense want. But what about my career?"

I loved the forbidden aspect of the story. I feel that forbidden love really does taste the sweetest, and it made the story much more enjoyable than it would have been if the circumstances were different.

"He opened the box and pulled out a sparkling pair of silver dog tags. My hand went to my chest as a tear rolled down my cheek. For a Marine, and especially Alex, this was significant. Dog tags meant something, and the fact that he was passing his over to me solidified our standing as a couple. “I can’t take these—“ “Yes you can,” he interrupted. “My regular pair are tied to my boot strings. These are my first pair. I want them around your neck. Over your heart"

Sadly, this book was a disappointment for me. I didn't hate it, I didn't love it. It was so-so. I hard a really hard time connecting with the characters in the beginning. They were easier to connect to as the story goes on, but for the longest time I had a really hard time getting into this story. Another thing was the repetitive wording. I found some words, like sweat, to be re-used around 150 times.

The second half of the story seemed like a totally different book. I felt more of a connection to the characters, the writing was more poetic, and I felt that the dialogue was better, plus the characters seemed more well rounded.

Overall Frantenizing was a 3 star read for me. It was steamy and forbidden, so those are the definite pluses for this book when considering if you want to pick this one up!

"I got this tattoo of a very pretty butterfly I saw flying one day. I watched that butterfly all day. The freedom it possessed to fly anywhere it wanted to, whenever it wanted to. It was like a faraway dream for me, and one that I couldn't see myself ever getting the chance to follow. But when I enlisted in the Corps, I went and got that tattoo. It’s a constant reminder that I’m free and that I’m chasing my own dreams."

*** I might recommend this novel to others ***