This is my first time reading a book by Cambria and I really enjoyed it. There was good plot, spice and funny banter. I'll definitely be reading more This is my first time reading a book by Cambria and I really enjoyed it. There was good plot, spice and funny banter. I'll definitely be reading more from her.
The only thing I'm wondering about is this cover. And maybe it's just me but I feel like the character descriptions don't match the models on the cover whatsoever.
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"Every inch of him was fucking flawlessness. A literal dream in the flesh. I tried not to acknowledge it, but deep down, I knew I was ruined for anyone else. And he hadn't even touched me."
"No one had ever looked at me this way. As if I were the only thing to exist."
"'You are so beautiful', he rasped, lifting me a bit higher and burying his nose in the crease where my leg and groin met. 'So goddamn beautiful.'"
"I will fall for you. I will fall for you and never get back up."
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⚠️ potential spoilers in tropes and trigger warnings below
Tropes: Coach and his swimmer Age gap (21 and 40) Daddy and his brat Forbidden Belly button piercing Crop tops Lace Push and pull Pining Touch him and die Funny banter Found family
TWs: Mentions and descriptions of death and suicide Near death experiences on page Trauma Violence Jail Unwanted sexual advances from side characters to MC...more
I'm angry I finished this. Only about 35% of this book I enjoyed. The rest made me want to punch my kindle. There was more about fighting, publicity, I'm angry I finished this. Only about 35% of this book I enjoyed. The rest made me want to punch my kindle. There was more about fighting, publicity, soccer and coming out than their relationship itself. Just a very unsatisfying book. Which sucks because I've loved all the other books I've read in this series by other authors....more
Amazing enemies to lovers. Knock down drag out hatred to pure swoon worthy love ❤️
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"He looks at me with nothing but lustful disgust because he haAmazing enemies to lovers. Knock down drag out hatred to pure swoon worthy love ❤️
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"He looks at me with nothing but lustful disgust because he hates how much he wants me. Because he loathes himself for what he's about to do, but he can't control it anymore. We both know this is wrong, and we're willingly falling into madness." ...more
Not as great as Mad Love (book 1) but still cute. Just had some downtime I guess you could say where it was struggling to keep my atte3.5⭐️ rounded up
Not as great as Mad Love (book 1) but still cute. Just had some downtime I guess you could say where it was struggling to keep my attention.
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"Did you mean it when you said you were going to keep me?" ... "Run and find out."
"Would you still like me if I was an arsonist?" "Baby." He laughed and then pressed his lips to mine. "Tell me what you want to burn and I'll hand you the fucking matches."
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⚠️⚠️⚠️Possible spoilers below - Tropes and triggers
Tropes: Daddy(papa)/boy dynamic Age gap Bareback Hurt/comfort Bratty Needy Morally gray Class differences
I didn't love this. I wanted to so bad. I counted the days until this got released but it just didn't do it for me.**sigh** Somewhere between 2-3 stars
I didn't love this. I wanted to so bad. I counted the days until this got released but it just didn't do it for me. I didn't DNF though so I'll give it that.
I didn't feel the chemistry between Asher and Oakley. Especially not at first. So it was really hard to take a lot of things seriously and it felt forced.
It also seemed like JD took every idea she's ever had for a book and tried to fit them all into this one. It became really chaotic.
I didn't hate it but definitely didn't love it.
Tropes and triggers below ***Potential SPOILERS
Tropes: Bully Opposites attract Class differences Strict roles Amnesia
Trigger warnings: Abuse Violence Murder Death Grief...more
Nate (Nacho) and Sam (Pippin) are true soulmates. They started out as foster brothers and ended up each other's everything. Just sweet broken boys whoNate (Nacho) and Sam (Pippin) are true soulmates. They started out as foster brothers and ended up each other's everything. Just sweet broken boys who were meant to be. Even after overcoming homelessness together as teens and living on the streets for years, neither of them knew how the other felt. As two twenty-somethings, they were both still saving themselves for each other, even down to their first kiss...
****Possible spoilers on tropes and triggers below
Tropes: Best friends to lovers Virgin MCs Protector Hurt/comfort Codependency Smaller top Strict roles Skater boys
(Took away a star due to a fairly large issue that I listed below under a spoiler tag.)
Two broken men. One loves too hard while the other fights to le(Took away a star due to a fairly large issue that I listed below under a spoiler tag.)
Two broken men. One loves too hard while the other fights to let himself be loved.
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"The attraction, the vibe, the raw fucking chemistry between us is undeniable at this point. I hate the pull, the draw between us, like two life-forces destined to lock together. The more I shut him out, the harder he pushes back. The more I try to ignore him, the more he plagues my mind."
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"I want to keep this forever. Have him look at me like this every single day. I'd never question my worth. Not with eyes like that."
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"He's worse than any other drug I've ever consumed. It'll never be enough."
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"Fuck princess, do you have any fucking idea how beautiful you look right now?"
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***Possible spoilers in tropes and triggers below *** also spoilery complaint below
Tropes: Strangers to enemies to lovers Rockstar Primal kink CNC Grumpy sunshine Forced proximity Strict roles right up until the very last chapter, where they switch after a bet
TWs: Addiction Drug use Rehab Abusive parents/guardians Childhood trauma Violence between MCs Abandonment issues Mental illness
At one point Caspian reads Roman's journal why he's showering and sees that it's filled with their times together. Instead of being flattered he decides Rowan must be a spy hired by his band manager. Like really, what the fuck. He then proceeds to punch Rowan in the face, therefore getting himself kicked out of the facility early. I felt like there was next to no groveling here. It was Rowan that ended up explaining himself to Caspian and that was back asswards to me. Caspian should have been apologized profusely and groveling his ass off....more
Absolutely loved Logan and Nick! After being forced on a road trip together by their parents, these stepbrothers turn from enemies to really seeing whAbsolutely loved Logan and Nick! After being forced on a road trip together by their parents, these stepbrothers turn from enemies to really seeing who the other is and loving every part of them.
Tropes: Stepbrothers Kissing lessons from "straight" stepbro Virgin MC Sexual awakening Enemies to lovers Forced proximity Road trip Camping Vers roles First times
I'm smiling like a dope. This book was over the top and sometimes cheesy but I couldn't stop smiling. It was so sweet. I love Toby and Benji.
BenjaminI'm smiling like a dope. This book was over the top and sometimes cheesy but I couldn't stop smiling. It was so sweet. I love Toby and Benji.
Benjamin claimed Tobias early on when Toby was caught sleeping in one of Benjis buildings. He has Lupus and could not afford his medications or food. Toby technically got kidnapped but was not forced to stay, although he was so weak he couldn't do much about it. By the time he regained his strength, they had an unbreakable bond and love for each other.
.... SWOONY QUOTES
"Our hearts beat the same, baby, because they belong together now. The moment yours stops beating, mine will too"
"I was wealthy, baby, but not rich. Not until I met you."
"I am terrified of a life that doesn't include you, baby, so there won't be one. Not ever."
"You would've come for me, right? If I left?" "With guns blazing, baby."
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"Can't you just be a good kidnapper and eat me?"
"You actually got me butterflies. Are you trying to give me Stockholm Syndrome?"
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Tropes: Daddy/Boy dynamic Hurt/comfort Class differences Chronic illness rep Mafia
TWs: Death Murder Kidnapping Torture Violence...more
I enjoyed this book but some of the it felt a little off for a reason i cant really put my finger on. I love the over the top possessiveness.
Tropes: StI enjoyed this book but some of the it felt a little off for a reason i cant really put my finger on. I love the over the top possessiveness.
"I've got you, baby. You're not alone anymore. Let me take the burden for you."
"He's like my dark angel, bringing me out of the depths if despair and making me feel the most alive I've ever felt."
"Deep breaths, baby. I told you I've got you. It'll pass, just breathe."
"Shadow. My shadow."
"This is raw and primal fucking. A mating of souls."
"There's no limit for what I would do to keep you, baby. But I'd never hurt you like those fuckers."
"Others find love in the light, I found mine lurking in the shadows."
"The world will down in blood before I allow another to take him from me. Whether it's in this life or the next, I'll always be with him. His shadow."...more
Okay this book is so cute! I love Asher and Mallory. They had a beautiful connection of their souls and understood each other more than anyone. And whOkay this book is so cute! I love Asher and Mallory. They had a beautiful connection of their souls and understood each other more than anyone. And when you find out how the book got it's name *swoon* ...more
I always love a book that's pure hatred to love. It's my first book by this author and I feel it was well written.
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"How can I hide that it's hard toI always love a book that's pure hatred to love. It's my first book by this author and I feel it was well written.
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"How can I hide that it's hard to even breathe when he's near me?"
"I've never been as happy as I've been these last few weeks with you, baby. You give me something to look forward to, something I didn't even know I was missing."
"I don't want my life to go back to the way it was before him now that I know how empty it was and how full it can be."
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⚠️ potential spoilers below in tropes and triggers
Tropes: Hate to love Enemies to lovers Found family Misunderstood MCs Fighting as foreplay Gay for you/Bi awakening Hurt/comfort Versatile roles
Triggers: Abusive parent Violence Childhood trauma Abusive ex Trauma Panic attacks Drug and alcohol use...more
OMG LOVE! Bunky and Whaley are two psychos in love and couldn't be more perfect for each other. Despite their demons, their crazy, and their rough edgOMG LOVE! Bunky and Whaley are two psychos in love and couldn't be more perfect for each other. Despite their demons, their crazy, and their rough edges, they can be so tender with each other. And Bunky will probably make you laugh.
Favorite Quotes:
"It's like all the chaos, the bullshit, every bad thing that makes us who we are just fits together somehow. Like all his frayed edges match my jagged ones so seamlessly. He's like my imperfect missing piece."
"He's dug himself beneath all my layers, forced his way in, and now that I know what it's like to have him, I'm never gonna let him go."
"There's no longer a me with him."
"I want all versions of you, no matter how messed up you think you are."
"Wouldn't that be cute? Couples that torture together last forever."
"I hope when we go, we go together, because I can't imagine ever living without this."
"I'll always want you. Old and wrinkly. Batshit and impulsive. Depressed and catatonic. There ain't ever gonna be a time when that's not true."
***Possible spoilers in the tropes and triggers below***
Tropes: Age gap Codependency Strict roles Blood play Knife play Hurt/comfort Rough sex Marking OTT/JP Pierced ...more
Childhood best friends to lovers | Double bi-awakening
Sutton and Jasper were two idiots fighting their love for eachother. All because they refused toChildhood best friends to lovers | Double bi-awakening
Sutton and Jasper were two idiots fighting their love for eachother. All because they refused to admit that what they always wanted was right in front of them the whole time.
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"So?" "It's cute." "Cute? You asshole." "My dick isn't cute. He's big and manly. He's hot or somethin'. Anything but cute."
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"I look at ya and all I can think is, he's the most beautiful man I've ever seen."
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"Been wonderin' what that birthmark tasted like." "And?" "Tasted like mine."
***Possible spoilers in tropes and triggers below
Tropes: Childhood best friends to lovers Double bi awakening Small town Versatile roles Blue collar Hurt/comfort
TWs: Jasper dad stops talking to him after he comes out. They never have a relationship after that. Violence involving an MC MFM scene involving MCs before they are in a relationship...more
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