
Bridgette Schaefer has been through more in her twenty-two years of life than most people survive in a lifetime. Finally, she can see the light at the end of the tunnel and control is within her grasp. With a fresh start ahead, there’s nothing but blank pages to be filled. Unfortunately, a lie by omission quickly weaves itself into a dangerous web of half-truths. As she battles between right and wrong, she discovers that sometimes there is only defeat when it comes to matters of desire.
Troy Sorano has one rule – no lies. Yet he’s spent years hiding behind a well-placed mask, forced to hide who he yearns to be. On the outside he’s confident, fun, and sexy-as-sin, but there’s so much more hidden within. When fate intervenes, he can’t help but wonder if Bridgette could be the one to accept him for who he is. As he struggles through his fear of rejection, he discovers he’s not the only one hiding the truth.
Can Bridgette and Troy find what is essential for their happiness before it’s too late?
Troy Sorano has one rule – no lies. Yet he’s spent years hiding behind a well-placed mask, forced to hide who he yearns to be. On the outside he’s confident, fun, and sexy-as-sin, but there’s so much more hidden within. When fate intervenes, he can’t help but wonder if Bridgette could be the one to accept him for who he is. As he struggles through his fear of rejection, he discovers he’s not the only one hiding the truth.
Can Bridgette and Troy find what is essential for their happiness before it’s too late?
Essentialism is rated 4.5 out of 5, with over 60 reviews!
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it, May 10, 2014
By book lover - Amazon reviewer
Essentialism was so good. I love how the characters are all inter-twined in each of LK Collins books, but each book can be read as a stand alone story. In Essentialism the main character Bridgette meets a guy Troy who is a firefighter with her friends boyfriend. They are all around (friend, boyfriend, Troy, Bridgettes sister and her husband) to help Bridgette move. Bridgette and Troy kind of hit it off but Troy doesn't know that Bridgette has a boyfriend and Bridgette doesn't want to tell him because she doesn't know where that relationship is going and doesn't think anything will happen with Troy. Then one night Troy finds out and since he was lied to a lot in his last relationship he doesn't want to give them a try. He is kind of afraid. Bridgette on the other hand wants to do anything she can to make Troy see that they would be perfect together. Then throw in the jealousy of Bridgette's ex boyfriend and there is just disaster written all through this book. This book is a must read.
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED, May 9, 2014
By Book Happiness - Amazon reviewer
I can not even begin to tell you how much I just loved this story and this series. It just keeps getting better and better
I was given this for an honest review. I have to tell you this one is HOT HOT HOT. This whole series is absolutely amazing. Every one of these books I have picked up to read and found that I could not put it down and this one was exactly the same.
5.0 out of 5 stars Hotter than hell..., May 6, 2014
By RoseBud32 - Amazon reviewer
Turn up the A\C, put a fan, sit on an ice pack, I don’t care what you do but makes sure you have something that will keep you cool while reading “Essentialism” by LK Collins. Troy and Bridgette’s story will have you panting and wanting more. I enjoy reading this book because as always LK knows how to write a wonderful story. She gave us suspense; she gave hot steamy mouth watering sex scenes that had even me clinching my tights together. This time around we have Bridgette, who is Lexi’s sister, she meets Troy on her moving day and had an instant attraction to him, but the thing is Bridgette is already taken. This will cause her to think twice about her relationship, which she doesn’t feel secure in and she starts to have feelings for Troy. What happens next is for you to find out once you start to read the book.
I must confess and say that I actually goggled what an A-spot was, call me naive but I didn’t know lol. Thanks LK for broadening my sex vocabulary. This book was so well written, I love LK work and every time I see that she has something new in the making and will always rise to the occasion to help with promoting her work. Great writing by a phenomenal author.
4.0 out of 5 stars steamy, May 3, 2014
By Dani - Amazon reviewer
Love the series, leaves me wanting more. Looking forward to the Liam adventure
Can't wait for the other new book also!
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!, April 26, 2014
By Jessie - Amazon reviewer
Troy is perfect for Bridge and I love the build up too! This kept me wanting more and had the perfect ending and I can't wait for the next one!
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!, April 19, 2014
By Avid Reader - Amazon reviewer
Holy smokin' book! Each book continues to get better and the passion hotter! I can't even put into words how much I liked this book. Bridge and Troy are amazing! Please hurry and come back with more ofnthe Life. Destiny. Fate series!
By book lover - Amazon reviewer
Essentialism was so good. I love how the characters are all inter-twined in each of LK Collins books, but each book can be read as a stand alone story. In Essentialism the main character Bridgette meets a guy Troy who is a firefighter with her friends boyfriend. They are all around (friend, boyfriend, Troy, Bridgettes sister and her husband) to help Bridgette move. Bridgette and Troy kind of hit it off but Troy doesn't know that Bridgette has a boyfriend and Bridgette doesn't want to tell him because she doesn't know where that relationship is going and doesn't think anything will happen with Troy. Then one night Troy finds out and since he was lied to a lot in his last relationship he doesn't want to give them a try. He is kind of afraid. Bridgette on the other hand wants to do anything she can to make Troy see that they would be perfect together. Then throw in the jealousy of Bridgette's ex boyfriend and there is just disaster written all through this book. This book is a must read.
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED, May 9, 2014
By Book Happiness - Amazon reviewer
I can not even begin to tell you how much I just loved this story and this series. It just keeps getting better and better
I was given this for an honest review. I have to tell you this one is HOT HOT HOT. This whole series is absolutely amazing. Every one of these books I have picked up to read and found that I could not put it down and this one was exactly the same.
5.0 out of 5 stars Hotter than hell..., May 6, 2014
By RoseBud32 - Amazon reviewer
Turn up the A\C, put a fan, sit on an ice pack, I don’t care what you do but makes sure you have something that will keep you cool while reading “Essentialism” by LK Collins. Troy and Bridgette’s story will have you panting and wanting more. I enjoy reading this book because as always LK knows how to write a wonderful story. She gave us suspense; she gave hot steamy mouth watering sex scenes that had even me clinching my tights together. This time around we have Bridgette, who is Lexi’s sister, she meets Troy on her moving day and had an instant attraction to him, but the thing is Bridgette is already taken. This will cause her to think twice about her relationship, which she doesn’t feel secure in and she starts to have feelings for Troy. What happens next is for you to find out once you start to read the book.
I must confess and say that I actually goggled what an A-spot was, call me naive but I didn’t know lol. Thanks LK for broadening my sex vocabulary. This book was so well written, I love LK work and every time I see that she has something new in the making and will always rise to the occasion to help with promoting her work. Great writing by a phenomenal author.
4.0 out of 5 stars steamy, May 3, 2014
By Dani - Amazon reviewer
Love the series, leaves me wanting more. Looking forward to the Liam adventure
Can't wait for the other new book also!
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!, April 26, 2014
By Jessie - Amazon reviewer
Troy is perfect for Bridge and I love the build up too! This kept me wanting more and had the perfect ending and I can't wait for the next one!
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!, April 19, 2014
By Avid Reader - Amazon reviewer
Holy smokin' book! Each book continues to get better and the passion hotter! I can't even put into words how much I liked this book. Bridge and Troy are amazing! Please hurry and come back with more ofnthe Life. Destiny. Fate series!