Skylar is determined to break through that hard exterior shell and find the kind, passionate, lovable man she knows is trapped inside. And this time, she’s set her sights on none other than, Rio Sanchez, head of security for Skylar’s boss. Once Skylar Dupree makes up her mind to do something, she does it.

Reviewed by Michelle for Cocktails and BooksĪn inspiring, passionate read by Francis Ray, All That I Desire will leave you with a smile on your face. I enjoyed this book, but I am saddened that Francis Ray is no longer here to read this review. Very special people can look past the scars and coal dust to find the diamond underneath and Skylar was his very special person. However, as the storyline unfolded I was able to see that Rio was like any other person.he had past and his personality was the result of those scars. Initially I thought.why would Skylar want Rio. I loved that he was very protective, and my heart broke once I knew the story of his past. When Rio refused her invitations to dinner she went alone, and she could literally kick his butt. She was no wilting violet or helpless handmaiden. She had a bold, brash attitude with a heart of pure gold. Skylar longs to find out why Rio ignores her and make him see that she is the woman for him. Rio is tall, dark, handsome, and brooding man. Skylar bucked the family trend and expectations by leaving law school to pursue a career as an event director at the prestigious Navarone Resorts.

I didn't see the why Skylar was initially attracted to Rio, but by the end of the novel I was willing to be her fiercest competitor. The author does a great job of allowing the reader to see into Rio and understand how he develops a connection with Skylar. Skylar and Rio work together to thwart someone that is trying to take her life. After the initial slow start things pick up nicely. I cheered Skylar all the way through the book. I loved having a woman take charge and pursue the man. I didn't read any of the other novels, and I had no trouble following the storyline.Īgain, I'm sure the author knew readers might skip or only read this book and that's why the beginning is a little slow and repetitive. This novel can definitely be read as a standalone. The storyline moved a little slow and was repetitive because there were characters from previous novels.

This novel is romantic suspense at its best. This is the tenth novel in the Grayson friends series.

All That I Desire by Francis Ray