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How To Catch Butterflies
How to Catch Butterflies
For seven years, career girl Rebecca Keane had been stuck in an abusive relationship with David Rosenberg. Until one night, fate intervenes, enforcing the strong-minded Lucy Watters, her long lost best friend, back into her life.
Will David Rosenberg let her go?
Together, the two friends will embark on a journey of self discovery. Can they learn to trust or love again? Or will careers and life get in the way?
Can Rebecca and Lucy learn how to spread their wings and fly? Or will they fall into one of the men’s nets and be caught forever?
Join these two London girls on their international journey of love in the first part of a series of Butterflies books, because ‘A girl should be like a butterfly. Pretty to see, but hard to catch....'
This book contains explicit sex scenes and is recommended for readers 18+
Will David Rosenberg let her go?
Together, the two friends will embark on a journey of self discovery. Can they learn to trust or love again? Or will careers and life get in the way?
Can Rebecca and Lucy learn how to spread their wings and fly? Or will they fall into one of the men’s nets and be caught forever?
Join these two London girls on their international journey of love in the first part of a series of Butterflies books, because ‘A girl should be like a butterfly. Pretty to see, but hard to catch....'
This book contains explicit sex scenes and is recommended for readers 18+
343 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 25, 2013
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Samantha Fontien
15 books114 followersSamantha was born and raised in West London (UK). Being from an Irish and musical family, she was reared with a pen in one hand and a guitar in the other. For many years, she had a successful career working as a Division Manager in the Recruitment industry. In 1997, she married her husband and has been living in the rural countryside of Ireland, since 1998. There, they raise their two children, also a cheeky Jack Russell named 'Rubin' and two rescue cats.
Samantha writes emotional roller-coasters, filled with twists, naughtiness and lots of humour. Her work contains; Drama, Heartache, Mature Content, (including Profanity) and are recommended for readers 18+
Samantha published her first novel 'How to Catch Butterflies' in January 2014 (her late father's anniversary), having made a promise to him, to do something with her writing...
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Samantha writes emotional roller-coasters, filled with twists, naughtiness and lots of humour. Her work contains; Drama, Heartache, Mature Content, (including Profanity) and are recommended for readers 18+
Samantha published her first novel 'How to Catch Butterflies' in January 2014 (her late father's anniversary), having made a promise to him, to do something with her writing...
To date, she has published 14 books...
Join her Group - ‘The Fontien’s of Knowledge’. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/74387...
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June 2, 2013
After getting over the idea that How To Catch Butterflies (HTCB) was not what I originally thought it was about (I thought it was going to be a much heavier, darker read), I found myself enjoying it more. This is one of the reasons why I tend not to read teasers or excerpts from any book. It can skew your perception or thinking of a book and not always for the better. Once I stopped pouting and really began to read the story for what it was, I really did enjoy it. This is a debut novel for British author Samantha Fontien. As with most debut novels, there are things I loved and things I see the author will mature and evolve with more experience.
What made this book a beautiful Monarch Butterfly: Well first off the men. I know it isn’t always about the men but in HTCB, the men aside from David (who is ugly and evil) are all sorts of beautiful and not just physically. You just might find yourself not being able to pick one over the other. I know I said it wasn't just the physical but goodness knows these men know how to take care of a woman in all things flirty and oh so dirty.
Jason—knows of Rebecca’s past and present. He has always been in the shadows and now has an opportunity. He is attractive, successful and makes Rebecca feel safe. Will she let him protect her heart?
Jackson—well this man is all sorts of beautiful. He is sexy, driven, assertive and arrogant but when it comes to Rebecca, he can be brought to his knees and just might open his heart to more than just a one night stand. He brings out a fire in Rebecca that she never knew could be present. Will he open her up to a whole new world of love and trust or is he just a scam?
George—has managed to get Lucy to focus on things other than work and her career. He is persistent and great between the sheets. But he just might have one too many secrets.
Chris Harper—he is the epitome of a man. Absolutely gorgeous, bides his time, confident and will make you quiver with want and need. Will he be the one to open Lucy’s heart for good?
Something else I do love about the book is that it is set in England. I don’t know what it is about England but it draws me in. This very thing I loved about the book also prevented me from giving it more stars and was like the ugly gray moth. While I appreciated, the authenticity of the book being English, there were times that the slang and some of the jargon was too British—in that I had no idea what the word or phrase meant. There were some I could decipher form the context of the word/phrase. But others that I just glossed over. When I had to take time to try and figure out the definition, it distracted me from the story itself. I feel that if you are going to have a book open to a diverse audience, the slang should either be universal or somehow explained within the context of the story. I would even take having a glossary at the back of the book since I am not opposed to having the distinct cultural slang present in the book. But I do want to understand what I am reading.
Slang aside, Samantha Fontien’s writing style is unique in some ways. She is very descriptive in her telling of the setting or atmosphere of a scene. The physical details of rooms or buildings and other things are very detailed. There were times I loved this and other times found it superfluous.
Another aspect of the story I found Samantha did quite well was the inter relationships of the characters. There were quite a few of them but you never had the stories mixed up or felt like you were being tossed around like a salad. I felt like she did well with character development and felt on more than one occasion like hurling my iPad at the wall with the stupidity of Rebecca and Lucy. These were two very strong willed and independent women. I love that they weren’t pushover, submissive types. Although, I wanted them to cave just a little bit when it came to the gorgeous men that these ladies ruined for all others.
I do have to mention that Samantha Fontien does leave us with a pretty big cliffhanger. I really hope she gets book two done soon because I need some answers!
Overall a good debut. Good story, good characters. I’m looking forward to the next book. D 3.5/5
May 28, 2013
Okay my review, here's the thing. This book has many different POV's (Point of Views), but honestly as intimidating as they might have been the story was better because of them. The characters were so strong and very well developed you got the idea of where you were and who you were with. You got inside of each of their heads, but the main POV's were Rebecca, Lucy, Jason, and Jackson. The story was strong and the bonds were even stronger. There was no way this story would be the same and as engaging if there were less POV's. It flowed so seamlessly that you don't really even pay attention to how many POV's but more to the point of what was happening and where were you going.
Rebecca Keane
She is in an unfortunate and heartbreaking situation and you immediately feel for her and bond at the strength she bounces back with to take hold of her life after it all comes to a terrible and traumatic end. She stumbles and falls and soon finds out that there is more to life than what David had wanted her to have or to be. I personally LOVED Rebecca (not all her decisions, but I loved her!)!!
She is Rebecca's best friend and she was the one there to help her the fateful night when Rebecca's life shattered like all the things in her apartment. Lucy has her own story going on during all this as well and I love Lucy too! These two are TOTALLY down to earth could be one of your good friends type of people.
So there's the `choose me' scenario here. Jason or Jackson. I personally love Jason and think it's where she belongs. I hated Jackson the minute he entered the scene, BUT I can say that I did grow to LIKE him...Not love him. I felt bad for him toward the end. Yup I actually felt for Jackson, taking the attention away from my dear Jason, Harvey.
This story is about Rebecca discovering not only herself, but her strength. For so long in her relationship with David, she was put on the back burner she was last and rarely ever considered in to the mix. When her world shattered for the first time in a long time, Rebecca was first. What she wanted and needed....it was about her and where she wanted to go.
This story is heart breaking and heart racing. The HEAT in this book was fan worthy! No, it's sit in the freezer while you read those parts worthy. Wow!
I cannot wait to read more books from Mrs. Fontien!!!! The way this story flowed caught you in the beginning and kept you there...let you breath for a second and then pulled back in again. I cannot be happier with my experience reading this book.
Rebecca Keane
She is in an unfortunate and heartbreaking situation and you immediately feel for her and bond at the strength she bounces back with to take hold of her life after it all comes to a terrible and traumatic end. She stumbles and falls and soon finds out that there is more to life than what David had wanted her to have or to be. I personally LOVED Rebecca (not all her decisions, but I loved her!)!!
She is Rebecca's best friend and she was the one there to help her the fateful night when Rebecca's life shattered like all the things in her apartment. Lucy has her own story going on during all this as well and I love Lucy too! These two are TOTALLY down to earth could be one of your good friends type of people.
So there's the `choose me' scenario here. Jason or Jackson. I personally love Jason and think it's where she belongs. I hated Jackson the minute he entered the scene, BUT I can say that I did grow to LIKE him...Not love him. I felt bad for him toward the end. Yup I actually felt for Jackson, taking the attention away from my dear Jason, Harvey.
This story is about Rebecca discovering not only herself, but her strength. For so long in her relationship with David, she was put on the back burner she was last and rarely ever considered in to the mix. When her world shattered for the first time in a long time, Rebecca was first. What she wanted and needed....it was about her and where she wanted to go.
This story is heart breaking and heart racing. The HEAT in this book was fan worthy! No, it's sit in the freezer while you read those parts worthy. Wow!
I cannot wait to read more books from Mrs. Fontien!!!! The way this story flowed caught you in the beginning and kept you there...let you breath for a second and then pulled back in again. I cannot be happier with my experience reading this book.
June 1, 2013
Hard to Catch indeed…
Samantha Fontien’s new book ‘How to Catch Butterflies’ is based on the fact that ‘a girl should be like a butterfly. Pretty to see, but hard to catch.’
Well Rebecca Keane and Lucy Watters are certainly that.
Rebecca is forced to reevaluate her life after her boyfriend- of 7 years- beats her over the course of their relationship and takes things a little too far one night. She lands on her feet with the help of her best friend Lucy.
These girls embark on a journey of betrayal, lost love, new love, amazing careers and reigniting their friendship.
Rebecca turns to a longtime friend, Jason Hallow, after her boyfriend, David, took things too far, and things change between them. Jason has sat on the sidelines and loved Rebecca for years. Rebecca is still learning to spread her wings and fly and Jason slips through her grasp. She moves on, always thinking of him and missing him. Rebecca changes and becomes a new strong and confident woman. And during this change meets the enigmatic Jackson Harvey. (Insert sex God swoon).
Jackson is by all accounts a man-whore (aren’t they all?) but Rebecca catches his eye and he is determined to catch this butterfly. Meanwhile Jason still longs for Rebecca and she does for him (to an extent). He is determined not to watch her walk away with another man again…
My thoughts on this little love triangle? Jackson does it for me. Completely. Jason fell for the timid Rebecca that sat at home and cowered in the face of her boyfriend. She was always the perfect ‘wifey’. But Jackson knows who Rebecca is now and who she is determined to be. They are perfectly matched but the question still remains… Who is she going to choose? (Please pick Jackson!)
On the sidelines of this book, Lucy is having her own love triangle. She had been dating George De Vere for months when she finds out a dirty little secret of his. And she doesn’t wait around to hear any explanation. Lucy is the strong willed one from the beginning, living with her own set of rules of how men should be treated. She let George in and he broke her. But not for long, because (sexy swoon) Christopher Harper comes in and takes charge. Making sure Lucy makes room for him in his life. George doesn’t give up easily. Frequently waiting for her outside of her work and home just sitting patiently, waiting for her to realize he doesn’t give up. But she doesn’t forgive easily…
This book is so complex and enthralling. It’s one of those books where it takes you a bit to get in the groove of the author (or maybe that’s just because there’s so much British slang- which I of course love!- that I am unfamiliar with) but when you do… you glide through effortlessly. This book is amazing! I love it so much and cannot wait for book two to see what happens! (Yes, you get cut off at the end, but you’re able to deal with it, kind of.)
Another thing is that the author has titled each chapter with a song. Now, if you listen to that song during that chapter… wow! It totally gives you the feel of the words and emotions of the characters, so I definitely recommend doing that!
All in all this book is beyond any words of praise. It’s beautiful, gut wrenching and funny- really funny! You will not regret this book
Samantha Fontien’s new book ‘How to Catch Butterflies’ is based on the fact that ‘a girl should be like a butterfly. Pretty to see, but hard to catch.’
Well Rebecca Keane and Lucy Watters are certainly that.
Rebecca is forced to reevaluate her life after her boyfriend- of 7 years- beats her over the course of their relationship and takes things a little too far one night. She lands on her feet with the help of her best friend Lucy.
These girls embark on a journey of betrayal, lost love, new love, amazing careers and reigniting their friendship.
Rebecca turns to a longtime friend, Jason Hallow, after her boyfriend, David, took things too far, and things change between them. Jason has sat on the sidelines and loved Rebecca for years. Rebecca is still learning to spread her wings and fly and Jason slips through her grasp. She moves on, always thinking of him and missing him. Rebecca changes and becomes a new strong and confident woman. And during this change meets the enigmatic Jackson Harvey. (Insert sex God swoon).
Jackson is by all accounts a man-whore (aren’t they all?) but Rebecca catches his eye and he is determined to catch this butterfly. Meanwhile Jason still longs for Rebecca and she does for him (to an extent). He is determined not to watch her walk away with another man again…
My thoughts on this little love triangle? Jackson does it for me. Completely. Jason fell for the timid Rebecca that sat at home and cowered in the face of her boyfriend. She was always the perfect ‘wifey’. But Jackson knows who Rebecca is now and who she is determined to be. They are perfectly matched but the question still remains… Who is she going to choose? (Please pick Jackson!)
On the sidelines of this book, Lucy is having her own love triangle. She had been dating George De Vere for months when she finds out a dirty little secret of his. And she doesn’t wait around to hear any explanation. Lucy is the strong willed one from the beginning, living with her own set of rules of how men should be treated. She let George in and he broke her. But not for long, because (sexy swoon) Christopher Harper comes in and takes charge. Making sure Lucy makes room for him in his life. George doesn’t give up easily. Frequently waiting for her outside of her work and home just sitting patiently, waiting for her to realize he doesn’t give up. But she doesn’t forgive easily…
This book is so complex and enthralling. It’s one of those books where it takes you a bit to get in the groove of the author (or maybe that’s just because there’s so much British slang- which I of course love!- that I am unfamiliar with) but when you do… you glide through effortlessly. This book is amazing! I love it so much and cannot wait for book two to see what happens! (Yes, you get cut off at the end, but you’re able to deal with it, kind of.)
Another thing is that the author has titled each chapter with a song. Now, if you listen to that song during that chapter… wow! It totally gives you the feel of the words and emotions of the characters, so I definitely recommend doing that!
All in all this book is beyond any words of praise. It’s beautiful, gut wrenching and funny- really funny! You will not regret this book
May 27, 2013
What a fantastic and thrilling read. From the very 1st page until the last the author draws you within the story. A success in the making.
May 28, 2013
" A girl should be like a butterfly. Pretty to see, but hard to catch."
I LOVED IT. I'm still not sold on Jackson, I always knew something was or could be up with him. Not sold on Chris either. I still want George and Jason. Rebecca I loved! But she ticked me off at times, why did she not go to Jason, let him talk. It's done just like that? And she seemed like a totally differen't person with Jackson, that's but my observation. She was a strong female character and I am soo happy she left David.
And David!! Where was he in the end? I always thought he would try and do sneaky things. I LOVED this book, but I felt there is and was so much missing. I have soo many questions running through my mind and very little answers. I feel like I have ADHD right now, haha. Like WHY does Lucy and Rebecca not let Jason or George talk? Why do they not try harder? Why does George always show up but just lets her walk away!! UGH!!!
I like Chris a lot. I still think I want Lucy with George. But I do love his character and he is a sweetheart!
I like Jackson's character a lot also. But I do think he has always been sneaky and perhaps I was right? You will have to read to find out and come up with your own conclusion. AGAIN, sooo many questions!!!And there were a few minor misteaks here and there, but they did not take away from the book.
All in all, this book was AMAZING! So new and fresh. I like something new. But very frustrating! But I have recommended it and I would continue to, I hope there is a book 2!
Must read ladies! <3
I LOVED IT. I'm still not sold on Jackson, I always knew something was or could be up with him. Not sold on Chris either. I still want George and Jason. Rebecca I loved! But she ticked me off at times, why did she not go to Jason, let him talk. It's done just like that? And she seemed like a totally differen't person with Jackson, that's but my observation. She was a strong female character and I am soo happy she left David.
And David!! Where was he in the end? I always thought he would try and do sneaky things. I LOVED this book, but I felt there is and was so much missing. I have soo many questions running through my mind and very little answers. I feel like I have ADHD right now, haha. Like WHY does Lucy and Rebecca not let Jason or George talk? Why do they not try harder? Why does George always show up but just lets her walk away!! UGH!!!
I like Chris a lot. I still think I want Lucy with George. But I do love his character and he is a sweetheart!
I like Jackson's character a lot also. But I do think he has always been sneaky and perhaps I was right? You will have to read to find out and come up with your own conclusion. AGAIN, sooo many questions!!!And there were a few minor misteaks here and there, but they did not take away from the book.
All in all, this book was AMAZING! So new and fresh. I like something new. But very frustrating! But I have recommended it and I would continue to, I hope there is a book 2!
Must read ladies! <3
June 5, 2013
What I liked about this book the most was that these are two strong girls (women) who know what they want and are going to go after it! It was not written by just one persons POV which is great because you are not missing anything, if had just been written from Rebecca or Lucy’s view you would have missed a lot.
Rebecca has finally discovered who she was and what she wanted and scores her dream job and is doing nothing but looking forward to whatever could happen!
Lucy is the fun loving girl who doesn’t really need anybody besides her friend and a good romp in the sack every once in a while! I think every one of us wishes that we could have a great job that means that we can party and go to great concerts all the time!!
You will have so much fun reading about these girls!
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Rebecca has finally discovered who she was and what she wanted and scores her dream job and is doing nothing but looking forward to whatever could happen!
Lucy is the fun loving girl who doesn’t really need anybody besides her friend and a good romp in the sack every once in a while! I think every one of us wishes that we could have a great job that means that we can party and go to great concerts all the time!!
You will have so much fun reading about these girls!
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February 27, 2013
What can I say about this book...ok let me get one thing clear from the beginning.... I am team Jason...all the way... just saying....this book is amazeballs....from the very first page right to the very last..(And yes I did cheer at the ending haha)....the characters are believable and real by the end I wanted the two girls to be my best friends too. The sex...dear lord the sex( cold shower alert)....the sex was hot ..kindle melting hot...and there is not just one hottie in this book...but a whole bag of them.... But Jason is mine...so hands off lol....this book was beautifully written and I am counting the minutes for part 2... so well done Samantha Fontien... can't wait for more xx
May 30, 2013
Ok.... This book gave me butterflies in a good way! Excellent writing! This is a MUST read! And I have heard through my sources that there is a 2nd book and it is well on its way! Just so you know there is quite the "cliffhanger" at the end but well worth the wait people! HAPPY READING!:)
May 28, 2013
Love this book book from beginning to end love all the different pov's as well it keep you wanting more cant wait for the next one. Oh yeah all the love scenes were awesome too ;)
March 1, 2015
My Rating :4.5
The story "How to Catch a Butterfly" By Samantha Fontier is a story based on Two best friends as they deal with relationships , work,and journeying through life to figure out what exactly it holds for them. This book tells the Story of Rebecca and Lucy as they face the tests of relationship while also balancing work.
Ms. Fontier tells the story of best friends Rebecca and Lucy as they journey through life and the hardships of relationships.Rebecca is a career girl who has been in a serious relationship for many years. As Rebecca thrives in the business world where everything has always come easy, yet her personal life has just erupted and not for the best . Whereas her best friend Lucy is not looking for a relationship but finds herself trying not to fall what seems like Mr.Perfect .
The story is a little slow picking up but once I really started reading it was like I was getting pulled in.Now when reading the story is told mainly from Rebecca and Lucy's point of view but we do get to see what the men in their lives think about their relationships .There are a lot of pov to keep up with but I find that the author makes it easy to follow .Rebecca finds out that starting over is not always easy and sometimes the misunderstandings and complications that come alone are all apart of being with someone.While Lucy learns that love comes with their ups & down but sometimes walls have to come down , trust built but nothing is perfect
There are many steamy scenes but there are many misunderstanding in between yet you still get to see the relationship between the two friends while dealing with love & life.
When I finished this book i thought about it for days after I finished working out my feelings toward it . The fact that it stayed on my mind that long and has managed to pull me in without realizing it to me is mind blowing . This books is definitely worth reading if only for the ending . So go get to know Rebecca, Jackson, Jason, Lucy, Christopher and George De Verend and see where love, hate, devotion and heartache takes them and where true love just might find them.
~Lindsey
The story "How to Catch a Butterfly" By Samantha Fontier is a story based on Two best friends as they deal with relationships , work,and journeying through life to figure out what exactly it holds for them. This book tells the Story of Rebecca and Lucy as they face the tests of relationship while also balancing work.
Ms. Fontier tells the story of best friends Rebecca and Lucy as they journey through life and the hardships of relationships.Rebecca is a career girl who has been in a serious relationship for many years. As Rebecca thrives in the business world where everything has always come easy, yet her personal life has just erupted and not for the best . Whereas her best friend Lucy is not looking for a relationship but finds herself trying not to fall what seems like Mr.Perfect .
The story is a little slow picking up but once I really started reading it was like I was getting pulled in.Now when reading the story is told mainly from Rebecca and Lucy's point of view but we do get to see what the men in their lives think about their relationships .There are a lot of pov to keep up with but I find that the author makes it easy to follow .Rebecca finds out that starting over is not always easy and sometimes the misunderstandings and complications that come alone are all apart of being with someone.While Lucy learns that love comes with their ups & down but sometimes walls have to come down , trust built but nothing is perfect
There are many steamy scenes but there are many misunderstanding in between yet you still get to see the relationship between the two friends while dealing with love & life.
When I finished this book i thought about it for days after I finished working out my feelings toward it . The fact that it stayed on my mind that long and has managed to pull me in without realizing it to me is mind blowing . This books is definitely worth reading if only for the ending . So go get to know Rebecca, Jackson, Jason, Lucy, Christopher and George De Verend and see where love, hate, devotion and heartache takes them and where true love just might find them.
~Lindsey
January 18, 2016
Review of How to Catch Butterflies by Samantha Fontien
Review done for Hooked on Books
3 ½ out of 5 stars
Rebecca and Lucy are two best friends living in London. Rebecca has been in an abusive relationship with David for over seven years. She has finally had enough after a being used as a punching bag. She is taking charge of her life now.
Rebecca is determined to be on her own for once but when Jason, a longtime friend comes to her aid, she can’t help the attraction between them. When Rebecca realizes she could have gotten pregnant, she throws Jason out. He tries to win her back but Rebecca is moving on.
She meets man-whore Jackson and ends up in a whirlwind relationship with him.
Lucy is the carefree, independent one. She isn’t looking for love. When she meets George all her rules are going out the window. George may possibly be the one.
Unfortunately a secret of George’s ruins everything and sends Lucy running. Lucy is determined she isn’t going to fall for a man again, but when she meets Christopher all bets are off.
I enjoyed this story of two friends and their different experiences in life. I did find that they were a little too over the top at times. I didn’t really like Rebecca though. It takes two people to make a baby and birth control is both their responsibilities, not just the mans. I also thought she was quite coldhearted for not talking to Jason and not apologizing. I did like Lucy although I thought she should have at least heard George out. She didn’t have to take him back but if she really loved him she should of at least heard his side of the story. The two new men seem pretty decent though.
I am interest in seeing how their story continues in book 2.
Review done for Hooked on Books
3 ½ out of 5 stars
Rebecca and Lucy are two best friends living in London. Rebecca has been in an abusive relationship with David for over seven years. She has finally had enough after a being used as a punching bag. She is taking charge of her life now.
Rebecca is determined to be on her own for once but when Jason, a longtime friend comes to her aid, she can’t help the attraction between them. When Rebecca realizes she could have gotten pregnant, she throws Jason out. He tries to win her back but Rebecca is moving on.
She meets man-whore Jackson and ends up in a whirlwind relationship with him.
Lucy is the carefree, independent one. She isn’t looking for love. When she meets George all her rules are going out the window. George may possibly be the one.
Unfortunately a secret of George’s ruins everything and sends Lucy running. Lucy is determined she isn’t going to fall for a man again, but when she meets Christopher all bets are off.
I enjoyed this story of two friends and their different experiences in life. I did find that they were a little too over the top at times. I didn’t really like Rebecca though. It takes two people to make a baby and birth control is both their responsibilities, not just the mans. I also thought she was quite coldhearted for not talking to Jason and not apologizing. I did like Lucy although I thought she should have at least heard George out. She didn’t have to take him back but if she really loved him she should of at least heard his side of the story. The two new men seem pretty decent though.
I am interest in seeing how their story continues in book 2.
January 21, 2016
3 out of 5 stars
Rebecca and Lucy are two best friends living in London. Rebecca has been in an abusive relationship with David for over seven years. She has finally had enough after a being used as a punching bag. She is taking charge of her life now.
Rebecca is determined to be on her own for once but when Jason, a longtime friend comes to her aid, she can’t help the attraction between them. When Rebecca realizes she could have gotten pregnant, she throws Jason out. He tries to win her back but Rebecca is moving on.
She meets man-whore Jackson and ends up in a whirlwind relationship with him.
Lucy is the carefree, independent one. She isn’t looking for love. When she meets George all her rules are going out the window. George may possibly be the one.
Unfortunately a secret of George’s ruins everything and sends Lucy running. Lucy is determined she isn’t going to fall for a man again, but when she meets Christopher all bets are off.
I enjoyed this story of two friends and their different experiences in life. I did find that they were a little too over the top at times. I didn’t really like Rebecca though. It takes two people to make a baby and birth control is both their responsibilities, not just the mans. I also thought she was quite coldhearted for not talking to Jason and not apologizing. I did like Lucy although I thought she should have at least heard George out. She didn’t have to take him back but if she really loved him she should of at least heard his side of the story. The two new men seem pretty decent though.
I am interest in seeing how their story continues in book 2.
Rebecca and Lucy are two best friends living in London. Rebecca has been in an abusive relationship with David for over seven years. She has finally had enough after a being used as a punching bag. She is taking charge of her life now.
Rebecca is determined to be on her own for once but when Jason, a longtime friend comes to her aid, she can’t help the attraction between them. When Rebecca realizes she could have gotten pregnant, she throws Jason out. He tries to win her back but Rebecca is moving on.
She meets man-whore Jackson and ends up in a whirlwind relationship with him.
Lucy is the carefree, independent one. She isn’t looking for love. When she meets George all her rules are going out the window. George may possibly be the one.
Unfortunately a secret of George’s ruins everything and sends Lucy running. Lucy is determined she isn’t going to fall for a man again, but when she meets Christopher all bets are off.
I enjoyed this story of two friends and their different experiences in life. I did find that they were a little too over the top at times. I didn’t really like Rebecca though. It takes two people to make a baby and birth control is both their responsibilities, not just the mans. I also thought she was quite coldhearted for not talking to Jason and not apologizing. I did like Lucy although I thought she should have at least heard George out. She didn’t have to take him back but if she really loved him she should of at least heard his side of the story. The two new men seem pretty decent though.
I am interest in seeing how their story continues in book 2.
March 18, 2016
After reading Samantha Fontien books (wee bookie of nookie) I needed to read the rest of her books. I am so glad I did as this book is beyond epic. It's written in so many different POV's I don't normally like books like that as they can be very confusing or drift away from the story....this book is not like that at all. Never once was I confused or felt the story was drifting way.
You get to know all the characters the way they feel what's going on with them by mostly its Rebecca, Lucy, Jackson and Jason.
This books takes you on an emotional roller coaster of betrayal, loss, hope, friendship, new jobs but most of all love in anyway that is possible friendship, old love, new love it's a beautiful book a very well written.
I don't like to give too much of the story away in my reviews the what happened? is it a cliffy? will there be a hero? or will it make you ugly cry? well I am sorry but if you want to know the answer to them you will just have to read the book to find out for yourself. Believe me you will not be disappointed.
It's most definitely a re-read for me it kept me wanting more with each page. I can't wait to read the rest of Samantha's books and new ones to come. As I know they will be just as amazing as this one.
One thing I will say tho....... #SamLovesJason
You get to know all the characters the way they feel what's going on with them by mostly its Rebecca, Lucy, Jackson and Jason.
This books takes you on an emotional roller coaster of betrayal, loss, hope, friendship, new jobs but most of all love in anyway that is possible friendship, old love, new love it's a beautiful book a very well written.
I don't like to give too much of the story away in my reviews the what happened? is it a cliffy? will there be a hero? or will it make you ugly cry? well I am sorry but if you want to know the answer to them you will just have to read the book to find out for yourself. Believe me you will not be disappointed.
It's most definitely a re-read for me it kept me wanting more with each page. I can't wait to read the rest of Samantha's books and new ones to come. As I know they will be just as amazing as this one.
One thing I will say tho....... #SamLovesJason
August 21, 2013
WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! and an extra WOW! thrown in for good measures.
This is one hell of a good book to read and one I would recommend to everyone.
How To Catch Butterflies has got so much smut and extremely HOT men (yes I say men cos there is more then one!) And to be told this book was based on real life events made the book even more enjoyable.
This is a beautifully written story which follows the tale of best friends Rebecca and Lucy. Two determined women who set out on a mission to change their lives for the better.
Samantha Fontien covers it all with HTCB, physical & mental abuse, friendship, passion, pure smut, love and yes heartache.
A very well deserved 5 stars and I cant wait for book 2!
This is one hell of a good book to read and one I would recommend to everyone.
How To Catch Butterflies has got so much smut and extremely HOT men (yes I say men cos there is more then one!) And to be told this book was based on real life events made the book even more enjoyable.
This is a beautifully written story which follows the tale of best friends Rebecca and Lucy. Two determined women who set out on a mission to change their lives for the better.
Samantha Fontien covers it all with HTCB, physical & mental abuse, friendship, passion, pure smut, love and yes heartache.
A very well deserved 5 stars and I cant wait for book 2!
June 29, 2014
Wow such a fantastic story love Rebecca and Lucy. Loved watching Rebecca go from a very shy and timid "housewife" to a woman that knows her mind and goes for what she wants and Lucy is just as fabulous with her drive and passion and not being anyone's fool together they are a force to be reckoned with, then along come two very sexy amazing men and the story just gets better. This is a story that you can sink your teeth into and loose loads of sleep over can't wait fir the next book xoxo
July 8, 2013
loved this book! it was sassy and the sex was amazing. I need book two lke now! I need my Jackson to have his HEA :)
December 3, 2013
This story is wonderful, the characters definitely made it into my heart. It's also verrrrry saucy (which I loved!) I definitely recommend it!
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