Stepping Stone by Dakota Willink

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Dakota Willink's "Stepping Stone" continues the tumultuous and passionate relationship between Krystina Cole and billionaire Alexander Stone.

Book Description

Sometimes the only way to take control is to surrender...

Krystina

I am flawed and damaged.

My capacity for love is limited and only I can repair the pieces of my shattered heart.

A relationship with Alexander Stone will never work. But he is everywhere I turn.

In my mind. In my heart. And in my soul.

I cannot deny him. He is my addiction and I'm unable to stay away.

Alexander

I want Krystina and I’ve accepted the inevitable. If I want to hold on to her, I must bear all and release the secrets in my past. I know the risks, but she’s worth it.

No woman had ever affected me the way she did.

She’s the sunshine in the darkness.

The lightning to my thunder.

She is my angel.

About Dakota Willink

Dakota Willink is an award-winning USA Today Bestselling Author from New York. She loves writing about damaged heroes who fall in love with sassy and independent females. Her books are character-driven, emotional, and sexy, yet written with a flare that keeps them real. With a wide range of publications, Dakota’s imagination is constantly spinning new ideas. Her work has been translated into five languages and she has sold over 1 million books worldwide.

Dakota often says she survived her first publishing with coffee and wine. She’s an unabashed Star Wars fanatic and still dreams of getting her letter from Hogwarts one day. Her daily routines usually include rocking Lululemon yoga pants, putting on lipstick, and obsessing over Excel spreadsheets. Two spoiled Cavaliers are her furry writing companions who bring her regular smiles. She enjoys traveling with her husband and debating social and economic issues with her politically savvy Generation Z son and daughter.

Dakota’s favorite book genres include contemporary or dark romance, political & psychological thrillers, and autobiographies.

My Thoughts

Dakota Willink's "Stepping Stone" continues the tumultuous and passionate relationship between Krystina Cole and billionaire Alexander Stone. Picking up where "Heart of Stone" left off, this second installment delves deeper into their complex dynamic as they navigate their individual traumas and the intense connection they share.

Willink crafts a narrative that is undeniably steamy, maintaining the sensual tension that defined the first book. However, "Stepping Stone" also explores the emotional vulnerabilities of its characters. Krystina grapples with her past and her fear of fully surrendering to love, while Alexander confronts his own dark secrets in his pursuit of Krystina. This push-and-pull creates a compelling dynamic, even if at times it treads familiar territory within the genre.

The author's writing style is engaging and accessible, making for a quick and absorbing read. While some readers might find the plot points predictable, particularly those well-versed in billionaire romance tropes, Willink delivers on the promise of intense chemistry and emotional exploration. The secondary characters remain somewhat underdeveloped, primarily serving to further the central relationship.

Overall, "Stepping Stone" is a solid continuation of the Stone series. It offers readers the expected dose of heat and drama, while also attempting to delve into the characters' inner struggles. Fans of the first book and those who enjoy passionate, contemporary romance with a focus on overcoming past hurts will likely find themselves invested in Krystina and Alexander's journey. It's a stepping stone in their relationship, fraught with challenges but ultimately driven by an undeniable connection.

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