Chasing Cassidy by D. Kelly

Chasing Cassidy by D. Kelly

Released July 26, 2015

Spoiler Free Review by Krystal

"When Zachary Stafford first set eyes on Cassidy Pope she was being beaten by her father. After witnessing the traumatic event, he made it his mission to befriend her. As the years pass, their relationship evolves and Cassidy not only gives Zack her friendship but her love, as well. 

Cassidy spent her childhood being verbally and physically abused. The best part of her life is her friendship with the Stafford twins, Zack and Rylee. Although she tries to put on a brave front, the years of abuse have turned Cassidy into a woman filled with insecurities who doesn’t believe she deserves love. Especially not the kind of love Zack has given her for the last twelve years. 

On their wedding day, Cassidy’s insecurities get the best of her and she does the one thing she knows how to do well…she runs. Zack is devastated and when he discovers why Cassidy ran, his devastation becomes fury. Long ago, Zack made Cassidy a promise he fully intends to keep and sets off on a journey to bring her back into his arms where she belongs. 

Will Zack and Cassidy get their happily ever after, or will Cassidy’s inner demons keep her from getting the only thing she ever wanted in this world? To be loved."

If you have read the Acceptance Series by Dee Kelly, you KNOW that she does not disappoint. From the moment I got the first sneak peak of Chasing Cassidy I was absolutely excited. And once again, Dee does NOT disappoint!

Cassidy Pope has a complicated past. At the age of 6, young Cassidys father began to verbally and physically abuse her. Cassidy was shown no love and affection be either parent. Being told she is unlovable, and that love does not exist. After witnessing Cassidys first beating, Cassidys neighbor, Zachary Stafford, made it his mission to befriend her. The best part of her life is her friendship with Zachary and his twin sister, Rylee. As years pass, Cassidy and the Stafford twins become best friends. And Cassidy not only gives Zack her friendship. but her love as well.  Although Cassidy tries to play strong, the years of abuse have turned Cassidy into a woman filled with insecurities who doesn’t believe she deserves love. 

"A bride shouldn't be sad on her wedding day." 

But on the day of their wedding, Cassidys insecurities are heightened. Looking at herself in the mirror, she sees beauty, but her eyes, they are sad. 300 guests waiting at the most lavish and exquisite wedding, a huge wedding Cassidy didn't want.  She believes he deserves better, someone who can live up to his mothers expectations, someone to thrive being a part of his social circle, someone who fits into the high-status life life which accompanies being a Stafford, not a measly Kindergarten teacher.  Thanks to Zacks mother, Priscilla Stafford, Cassidy is constantly reminded that this is not her, she is not good enough for Zack. And minutes before the wedding, Cassidy does what she does best, runs!

Zachary Stafford is rich and gorgeous, and he could have any women he wanted. But he is head over heels in love with Cassidy. After years of building up Cassidys confidence and getting her to finally agree to marry him, the day is finally here. Today he is marrying Cassidy and today is going to be the happiest day of their lives. Although he knows Cassidy is not his mothers biggest fan, he does not know the extent as to which Priscilla is willing to go to in order to call off this wedding.  But moments before they are due to walk down the aisle, Zack is out the door and chasing after Cassidy!

"Love is love. It comes without strings, without obligation, without judgement, without fear. It is unconditional and all-consuming."

When Cassidy hops on the Staffords private jet, she heads for their what should have been Honeymoon Destination. Little does she know, Zack is only a few hours behind her, with a few tricks up his sleeve too help convince her, that she is everything he wants and needs in his life, that she is the girl for him. Once Cassidy has landed, there have been a change of plans, and she is moved from the hotel to this extravagant and beautiful home. Here she meets Pete, Zacks private security. Nosey and curious, but on the other hand, well informed, Pete gets Cassidy to slowly unravel her side of why shes here (although he really knows.)

This just in, " Zachary Stafford, heir to the Stafford Investments fortune, has just been left at the altar by his fiancee Cassidy Pope."

When Zack arrives, and gets briefed on Cassidys whereabouts and safety, Zack slowly slides into the house in the middle of the night. The next morning the two of them finally come face-to-face. Zack is determined to show his poor broken girl just how worthy she is of his love,to slay the dragons of her past, to let go of her perceived notions of how his life is supposed to be. 

"For better of for worse, in sickness and in health, mine to cherish, body and soul, for the rest of my life. "

Over the next two weeks together, he is going to give her a crash course in undeniable love....And OMG! I have to say...Zachary Stafford is a head over heels romantic. I mean...BOOK BOYFRIEND OF THE YEAR!!!!!! He recreates different milestones in their relationship and it is just truly AH-MAZING ! Every man should do these things for his lover. The love between Cassidy and Zack are undeniable. It is very clear that the two of them love each other more then anything else in the world. Cassidys past is very sad, but the way Zack loves her and tries to lift her up with positive affirmations is just another reason he is my book boyfriend of the year. It takes a good man to love a broken girl, to be able to lift her up and want to make her feel like hes good enough for her.

Surprise. Surprise. Zachary and Cassidy are reunited with a few demons of their past. Stories unfold and secrets are brought to the surface. When all is thrown out in the open, will Cassidy run away or bring her back into Zacks arms where she belongs?

Dee...the secondary characters, Nick, Pete, and Rylee are so much fun!!!! Each one of them plays an important role in both Cassidys and Zacks life. The drama that has unfolded between this "love triangle" has got me dying to get my hands on Sharing Rylee.

Chasing Cassidy was definitely different than Dees Acceptance Series....but just as GREAT! Dee has really dug into emotions and wasn't afraid to put it all out in the open. I felt every emotion Cassidy and Zack were feeling. I wanted to cry, I wanted to throw my phone, and I wanted to reach in and give Cassidy a big hug! 

I received a copy in exchange for an HONEST review ****

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