Rush Finlay is often cited in romance circles as a quintessential "book boyfriend." But what makes him stand out in a genre crowded with billionaires and bikers? It is his capacity for growth. In the first book, Rush is largely unlikable—he treats Blaire poorly to appease his sister, and his judgment is clouded by family obligation. Yet, Glines peels back the layers to reveal a man capable of all-consuming love.
Rush is the prototype for the 2010s New Adult hero. He is wealthy, tattooed, and sexually experienced. But his depth comes from his trauma. Raised by a narcissistic, pill-popping supermodel mother who treated men like accessories, Rush never learned what healthy love looked like. His overprotectiveness of his sister Nan (despite her evil behavior) stems from a childhood where he was the only one keeping her safe. abbi glines too far series
series by Abbi Glines is a cornerstone of the New Adult genre, capturing the intense, often turbulent transition from adolescence to adulthood. Comprising Never Too Far Forever Too Far Rush Finlay is often cited in romance circles