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Fools in Love #1
Stealing Phin
As the great Jane Austen once said, "We are all fools in love."
Twenty-two year old Phinegan Swift is no exception to that rule. In fact, she’s been accused of being a certifiable lovefool. But she’s proud to wear her heart on her sleeve and risk it all for love.
That is, until her high-powered lawyer boyfriend betrays her, breaks her heart, and causes her to question everything she ever believed in.
Devastated by his betrayal, Phin escapes to Costa Rica for a week with her best gal pal, hoping to give her heart a chance to heal.
Dez—a foul-mouthed, man-eating sex-pot—makes it her mission to distract Phin from her breakup woes with a healthy dose of sun, fun,…and Costa Rican man-candy.
But the only man who catches Phin’s eye is a handsome and mysterious stranger she meets at the airport.
Byron is a guy whose angle Phin just can't figure out. All she knows is that he’s a thief... First, he tries to steal her luggage. Then, he tries to steals her massage. Finally, he tries to steal her heart.
But Byron has his own secrets—the real reason he’s in Costa Rica being one of them.
When Phin uncovers his duplicity, she is faced with yet another heartbreak.
Things take a dramatic turn when a ghost from Phin’s past resurfaces to win her back...or so he claims.
Will Phin learn to believe in love again…or will love play her like a fool?
*Contains explicit language and sexual content. Mature audiences only.*
Twenty-two year old Phinegan Swift is no exception to that rule. In fact, she’s been accused of being a certifiable lovefool. But she’s proud to wear her heart on her sleeve and risk it all for love.
That is, until her high-powered lawyer boyfriend betrays her, breaks her heart, and causes her to question everything she ever believed in.
Devastated by his betrayal, Phin escapes to Costa Rica for a week with her best gal pal, hoping to give her heart a chance to heal.
Dez—a foul-mouthed, man-eating sex-pot—makes it her mission to distract Phin from her breakup woes with a healthy dose of sun, fun,…and Costa Rican man-candy.
But the only man who catches Phin’s eye is a handsome and mysterious stranger she meets at the airport.
Byron is a guy whose angle Phin just can't figure out. All she knows is that he’s a thief... First, he tries to steal her luggage. Then, he tries to steals her massage. Finally, he tries to steal her heart.
But Byron has his own secrets—the real reason he’s in Costa Rica being one of them.
When Phin uncovers his duplicity, she is faced with yet another heartbreak.
Things take a dramatic turn when a ghost from Phin’s past resurfaces to win her back...or so he claims.
Will Phin learn to believe in love again…or will love play her like a fool?
*Contains explicit language and sexual content. Mature audiences only.*
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First published August 23, 2013
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Avery Hale
4 books41 followersI'm a small-town girl, living in the big city of Chicago with my trusty Boston Terrier sidekick, Duncan. I'm a cog in the corporate wheel by day, and a Romance writer by night.
When I'm not working or writing, I love cooking, laughing, yoga-ing...and, of course, indulging in my ridiculous obsession with love stories!
In addition to Romance, I also write in the YA Paranormal genre under the pen name Jane Lively.
When I'm not working or writing, I love cooking, laughing, yoga-ing...and, of course, indulging in my ridiculous obsession with love stories!
In addition to Romance, I also write in the YA Paranormal genre under the pen name Jane Lively.
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July 14, 2014
When I read the blurb about ‘Lovefools’ it immediately sounded like my kind of book. A love story based in a beautiful country. What can possible be bad about it?
I participated in the cover reveal of ‘Lovefools’ at June 24th and I seriously loved the cover. The cover of ‘Lovefools’ is just very natural and thankfully it fitted this book perfectly. So you can understand I was very excited to start in this book.
In ‘Lovefools’ we follow Phinegan Swift. Phinegan is heartbroken ever since her boyfriend broke her heart in a trillion little pieces. Thankfully, Phin has Dez, her best friend who also happens to be a complete man-eating-sex-addict. Dez is determined to make Phin forget about her bad ex. But Phin isn’t easily distracted. That is until she meets Byron. And soon the only thing to get Phin from thinking about her ex is the extremely handsome Byron. But who is this man?
Byron is a mystery man who Phin met on the airport. Somehow Phin and Byron keep bumping into each other and soon Phin finds herself being swept of her feet. But Byron is keeping secrets and Phin isn’t prepared to get her hard broken all over again.
‘Lovefools’ is the perfect summer-time read. From the first page on I liked this story. It’s easy to read, funny and there’s a nice dose of friendship and love concealed in this book. I can totally see myself reading this book with a cocktail in my hand while lying on a nice beach. But it was also totally worth reading on my sunny balcony. LOL
Although this book travels very fast sometimes (I mean there a declarations of love after the third meeting :|) I still really enjoyed it. I loved the chemistry between Phin and Byron, and the best friend Dez really made me laugh a lot. In the beginning of this book there where many times when I wanted to scream at Phin to not be so damn stupid. Phin was pining over her stupid ex and I really wanted to smack her in the face. Thankfully Dez was not afraid to open up her mouth, and she told Phin what I really would like to have said to her if this was real life.
The one down fall about this book was the length. I really would have loved to read more about Phin and Byron. This book was just too short. But at the other hand I don’t think this book would ever be long enough.
I participated in the cover reveal of ‘Lovefools’ at June 24th and I seriously loved the cover. The cover of ‘Lovefools’ is just very natural and thankfully it fitted this book perfectly. So you can understand I was very excited to start in this book.
In ‘Lovefools’ we follow Phinegan Swift. Phinegan is heartbroken ever since her boyfriend broke her heart in a trillion little pieces. Thankfully, Phin has Dez, her best friend who also happens to be a complete man-eating-sex-addict. Dez is determined to make Phin forget about her bad ex. But Phin isn’t easily distracted. That is until she meets Byron. And soon the only thing to get Phin from thinking about her ex is the extremely handsome Byron. But who is this man?
Byron is a mystery man who Phin met on the airport. Somehow Phin and Byron keep bumping into each other and soon Phin finds herself being swept of her feet. But Byron is keeping secrets and Phin isn’t prepared to get her hard broken all over again.
‘Lovefools’ is the perfect summer-time read. From the first page on I liked this story. It’s easy to read, funny and there’s a nice dose of friendship and love concealed in this book. I can totally see myself reading this book with a cocktail in my hand while lying on a nice beach. But it was also totally worth reading on my sunny balcony. LOL
Although this book travels very fast sometimes (I mean there a declarations of love after the third meeting :|) I still really enjoyed it. I loved the chemistry between Phin and Byron, and the best friend Dez really made me laugh a lot. In the beginning of this book there where many times when I wanted to scream at Phin to not be so damn stupid. Phin was pining over her stupid ex and I really wanted to smack her in the face. Thankfully Dez was not afraid to open up her mouth, and she told Phin what I really would like to have said to her if this was real life.
The one down fall about this book was the length. I really would have loved to read more about Phin and Byron. This book was just too short. But at the other hand I don’t think this book would ever be long enough.
July 19, 2014
Favorite Quotes:
"Not the Public-Display-of-Embarrassment card. Knowing Dez, this could mean anything from shouting 'penis' as loudly as she could in as many languages as she knew the equivalent word (twenty-seven to be exact) to flashing the nearest unsuspecting bystander her double-Ds, which she'd nicknamed 'Laverne' and 'Shirley.' The latter was her favorite P.D.E. by far. On one occasion, her drive-by boobing victims included a thirty-man crew at a construction site in the Chicago Loop and a Catholic nun who happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time."
“Be still my quivering clitoris.”
My Review:
What fun! Our main character is suffering a broken heart from catching the love of her life with his pants down and being serviced by his 19 year old secretary, on her anniversary, and the day before she is leave for her dream vacation. And although she is miserable much of the time, her antics, while on vacation in Costa Rica with her outrageous friend, continued to put a smile on face despite her misery. This little missive hopped several genres, I counted New Adult, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, and Humor. It was a quick, well written, and easy read, with some delightfully steamy sex scenes – which of course are a near must for this old cougar. It was short, I would have enjoyed a little more of the same, but it was probably just the right length to leave us wanting to read the next in the series.
"Not the Public-Display-of-Embarrassment card. Knowing Dez, this could mean anything from shouting 'penis' as loudly as she could in as many languages as she knew the equivalent word (twenty-seven to be exact) to flashing the nearest unsuspecting bystander her double-Ds, which she'd nicknamed 'Laverne' and 'Shirley.' The latter was her favorite P.D.E. by far. On one occasion, her drive-by boobing victims included a thirty-man crew at a construction site in the Chicago Loop and a Catholic nun who happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time."
“Be still my quivering clitoris.”
My Review:
What fun! Our main character is suffering a broken heart from catching the love of her life with his pants down and being serviced by his 19 year old secretary, on her anniversary, and the day before she is leave for her dream vacation. And although she is miserable much of the time, her antics, while on vacation in Costa Rica with her outrageous friend, continued to put a smile on face despite her misery. This little missive hopped several genres, I counted New Adult, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, and Humor. It was a quick, well written, and easy read, with some delightfully steamy sex scenes – which of course are a near must for this old cougar. It was short, I would have enjoyed a little more of the same, but it was probably just the right length to leave us wanting to read the next in the series.
September 9, 2013
I totally enjoyed this book. Although I liked Phin the main heroine, Dez philosophy rocked.
April 11, 2015
Lovefools is a sweet, sexy, perfect little summertime read.
This story follows Phinegan Swift, (just love her name, nice and different, not run-of-the-mill) who has just, and I mean like, really recent, broken up with her high powered lawyer boyfriend, who is, in my opinion, a complete douche bag, and her best friend Dez, who I just loved - everyone needs a friend like Dez, as they go on their week-long vacation to Costa-Rica which they have scrimped and saved for, for over a year.
Phin meets the hot but mysterious Bryon at the airport, who throughout her time in Costa Rica, can't seem to grasp what it is about him that consumes her thoughts when she's grieving over the end of her long term relationship.
Now normally, the internal monologue that occurs in these types of situations annoys the crap out of me, but thankfully, here it did not. It was well written, and not boring, like many other books have done with the internal voices of the characters. I think it helped that the storyline contained a situation that I think most could relate to - well, for those who have experienced getting their hearts broken. Questions like: What did I do wrong? Why didn’t I see it? What's wrong with me? Why wasn't I good enough? Those types of questions would be normal in that type of situation and having hot, mysterious Bryon popping up at every turn on a week away from the crap that your life had turned into could be unsettling. Well, I would think so.
And Byron. Well, what can I say? The guy was HAWT, and I, like Dez would be telling my friend to jump on board and take a ride. Not necessarily, on Bryon, cause HELLO we are in Costa Rica and Avery paints a lovely picture of eye-candy galore!! Stuff, pining over douchebag Dougie. Take life by the horns and get a little holiday loving to refresh the batteries. Haha. :)
It moves a little fast for me, feelings wise, towards the end, but other than that a great little summer story for sitting by the pool or by the beach drinking cocktails.
This was a great book from Avery, and I'm looking forward to more awesomeness from this new upcoming author :)
Four stars
**I received a copy of the book for an honest review**
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This story follows Phinegan Swift, (just love her name, nice and different, not run-of-the-mill) who has just, and I mean like, really recent, broken up with her high powered lawyer boyfriend, who is, in my opinion, a complete douche bag, and her best friend Dez, who I just loved - everyone needs a friend like Dez, as they go on their week-long vacation to Costa-Rica which they have scrimped and saved for, for over a year.
" …. I simply couldn’t get myself to give a shit about going a week without clean underwear."
Phin meets the hot but mysterious Bryon at the airport, who throughout her time in Costa Rica, can't seem to grasp what it is about him that consumes her thoughts when she's grieving over the end of her long term relationship.
"My peripheral vision caught Dez's jaw drop open and her tongue rolling out of her mouth and onto the floor. Who could blame her? The guy was a ten on the Richter scale, a ten million on the Scoville scale, and the top of whatever other kind of scale there was."
Now normally, the internal monologue that occurs in these types of situations annoys the crap out of me, but thankfully, here it did not. It was well written, and not boring, like many other books have done with the internal voices of the characters. I think it helped that the storyline contained a situation that I think most could relate to - well, for those who have experienced getting their hearts broken. Questions like: What did I do wrong? Why didn’t I see it? What's wrong with me? Why wasn't I good enough? Those types of questions would be normal in that type of situation and having hot, mysterious Bryon popping up at every turn on a week away from the crap that your life had turned into could be unsettling. Well, I would think so.
And Byron. Well, what can I say? The guy was HAWT, and I, like Dez would be telling my friend to jump on board and take a ride. Not necessarily, on Bryon, cause HELLO we are in Costa Rica and Avery paints a lovely picture of eye-candy galore!! Stuff, pining over douchebag Dougie. Take life by the horns and get a little holiday loving to refresh the batteries. Haha. :)
It moves a little fast for me, feelings wise, towards the end, but other than that a great little summer story for sitting by the pool or by the beach drinking cocktails.
This was a great book from Avery, and I'm looking forward to more awesomeness from this new upcoming author :)
Four stars
**I received a copy of the book for an honest review**
This review can also be found on my blog, so don't be shy, follow me and never miss any of the goss -
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May 15, 2014
This book is from an up and coming new author, and I was thrilled to get the chance to read it. It starts out as a book about trying to get over an emotional betrayal, and quickly turns into a fight for your life. I loved the characters with the quirky names, and the innocence that Phinegan shows is endearing. I hope to see more from this author, who has quickly found a place in my authors to watch list. This book kept my attention, and just when you think you know where it is going, WHAM! The story takes a darker turn, and you can't wait to see where it goes.
Our main character, Phinegan Swift, is a young lady who has had her heart ripped out by her ex, Douglas, when on their anniversary, she goes to his office and finds him getting a hummer from his secretary. In one fell swoop, Phin loses her boyfriend and her job. Desiree Lockport, Phin's best friend since college, goes with her to Costa Rico to try to help her find her inner party chick. Dez is a hoot, and she is very loyal to her friend. And, if Phin's thought roam to the ex, Dex will bring her out of it by embarrassing her until she stops. Gotta love friends like that!
The story starts as the girls get to Costa Rico and begin their vacation. Their luggage is taking forever, and just when they are getting testy, a hot man brings Phin's bag to her. She knows it is just a ploy, seeing as how his luggage looks nothing like hers, but she figures if Dez wants some eye candy, she can have him. Phin's mood gets darker when she is about to share a massage room with said player, one who Dez says is gay, and she has some moments with Byron that leave her ready to crawl in a hole. My favorite line in this book is from where she decides Byron is not gay. " I noticed something going on in his crotchal region." I laughed out loud, very ready to see where this book took me. Things get odd for Phin. Byron shows up everywhere they go, and she starts to see things might not be going her way. Soon, the book takes a darker turn, and the mystery begins.
This read is a shorter one, it can be read in one sitting, and I was not going to stop until I found out what was going on. This was an enjoyable read, and I cannot wait to see what Avery Hale releases next. I hope good things with sexy twists, because this book has that in spades. And as a bonus, it comes complete with a sinister dirt bag ex that you can't wait to dislike. I give it a 4 out of 5, because it was an interesting story with great characters.
Our main character, Phinegan Swift, is a young lady who has had her heart ripped out by her ex, Douglas, when on their anniversary, she goes to his office and finds him getting a hummer from his secretary. In one fell swoop, Phin loses her boyfriend and her job. Desiree Lockport, Phin's best friend since college, goes with her to Costa Rico to try to help her find her inner party chick. Dez is a hoot, and she is very loyal to her friend. And, if Phin's thought roam to the ex, Dex will bring her out of it by embarrassing her until she stops. Gotta love friends like that!
The story starts as the girls get to Costa Rico and begin their vacation. Their luggage is taking forever, and just when they are getting testy, a hot man brings Phin's bag to her. She knows it is just a ploy, seeing as how his luggage looks nothing like hers, but she figures if Dez wants some eye candy, she can have him. Phin's mood gets darker when she is about to share a massage room with said player, one who Dez says is gay, and she has some moments with Byron that leave her ready to crawl in a hole. My favorite line in this book is from where she decides Byron is not gay. " I noticed something going on in his crotchal region." I laughed out loud, very ready to see where this book took me. Things get odd for Phin. Byron shows up everywhere they go, and she starts to see things might not be going her way. Soon, the book takes a darker turn, and the mystery begins.
This read is a shorter one, it can be read in one sitting, and I was not going to stop until I found out what was going on. This was an enjoyable read, and I cannot wait to see what Avery Hale releases next. I hope good things with sexy twists, because this book has that in spades. And as a bonus, it comes complete with a sinister dirt bag ex that you can't wait to dislike. I give it a 4 out of 5, because it was an interesting story with great characters.
July 14, 2014
** I was provided an ARC from the Author for an honest review **
* This review will also be posted on Shanoff Says on Facebook *
I really enjoyed Lovefools. It is a sweet & sexy read with a tad bit of mystery thrown in the mix.
I loved Phin and I loved her name, it was very unique. Phin's character is really sweet and easy to connect with. I felt pain that her douche of an ex, Douglas, had cause her. I could feel the confusion she was feeling when she started to feel something towards The Hottie, Byron. Even the guilt she felt because she thought she was being unfaithful to Douglas was understandable. I thought that I would get super tired of her waffling about the Douglas situation, but I really enjoyed when she changed back into the old Phin (which Dez, her BFF, referenced a time or two). Her character is very well written as well as the other characters. I really enjoyed Dez, Estevan & Byron, I even liked Carlito for a little bit.
The relationship that started to grow between Phin and Byron was a little touch and go at time. They definitely had the sexual chemistry and tension going on. It did not take long for me to figure out Byron's hesitance to take things any further with Phin, but it added the needed drama to the storyline. This storyline is quite a bit different from your normal "girl with broken heart tries to get over her ex" romance. There is quite a bit of things that go on in this book to keep your attention and excited to get to the bottom of it all.
So now the reason 4 stars instead of 5...
I really did enjoy the relationship that Phin and Byron shared, but at the same time there was never that "shift" for me when you feel them falling in love. It just seemed sudden and there wasn't enough of that warm and fuzzy feeling for me to make that leap with them. The other thing that was not really neccessary, but with all the light shed on it during the story, was Dez and Estevan's relationship. It was never addressed at the end and was kind of just left with no closure...for me anyway.
Obviously my cons were not enough for me to give anything less that 4 stars so I would recommend this book if you want a sweet, sexy and fast paced story. The mystery factor is what really made this story really come together and more engaging. Give it a try!
* This review will also be posted on Shanoff Says on Facebook *
I really enjoyed Lovefools. It is a sweet & sexy read with a tad bit of mystery thrown in the mix.
I loved Phin and I loved her name, it was very unique. Phin's character is really sweet and easy to connect with. I felt pain that her douche of an ex, Douglas, had cause her. I could feel the confusion she was feeling when she started to feel something towards The Hottie, Byron. Even the guilt she felt because she thought she was being unfaithful to Douglas was understandable. I thought that I would get super tired of her waffling about the Douglas situation, but I really enjoyed when she changed back into the old Phin (which Dez, her BFF, referenced a time or two). Her character is very well written as well as the other characters. I really enjoyed Dez, Estevan & Byron, I even liked Carlito for a little bit.
The relationship that started to grow between Phin and Byron was a little touch and go at time. They definitely had the sexual chemistry and tension going on. It did not take long for me to figure out Byron's hesitance to take things any further with Phin, but it added the needed drama to the storyline. This storyline is quite a bit different from your normal "girl with broken heart tries to get over her ex" romance. There is quite a bit of things that go on in this book to keep your attention and excited to get to the bottom of it all.
So now the reason 4 stars instead of 5...
I really did enjoy the relationship that Phin and Byron shared, but at the same time there was never that "shift" for me when you feel them falling in love. It just seemed sudden and there wasn't enough of that warm and fuzzy feeling for me to make that leap with them. The other thing that was not really neccessary, but with all the light shed on it during the story, was Dez and Estevan's relationship. It was never addressed at the end and was kind of just left with no closure...for me anyway.
Obviously my cons were not enough for me to give anything less that 4 stars so I would recommend this book if you want a sweet, sexy and fast paced story. The mystery factor is what really made this story really come together and more engaging. Give it a try!
July 18, 2014
4.5 rounded up for the excellent work by a first-time author! I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. This will also be posted on Amazon and originally appeared on my blog, In Patti's Imagination.
As a reader, this is one of the best first novels I've read since I discovered Brenda Rothert and Cora Carmack. Like I did with both of those authors, I will eagerly anticipate what Avery brings to the table next, and I think anyone who likes either of those authors will enjoy this book. I know I did!
Not only did I fall in love with Byron, like Phin, I fell for Costa Rica, too. Avery infuses her stories with humor and still keeps the heat in the equation. And yes, there is definitely heat here. Byron and Phin have a palpable chemistry. Pool scene, anyone? Love does often make you a fool, but for a love like theirs, I think I'd gladly hop on board the train.
Secondary characters were very well fleshed-out here without taking over the story. Dez is fabulous and easily deserves her own book. The wonderful Estevan, questionable Carlito and jerk-extraordinaire, Douglas, were all perfectly rendered and served their purposes well. And though not a character, Costa Rica proved equally memorable.
When you're a writer, it seems like you should hate meeting other talented writers, but it's exactly the opposite for most of us. We love discovering talented people who share our obsession with fictional people and their lives. Avery is one of those people for me. Her natural talent is evident even in this first work (and I originally saw an earlier version, so I'm not speaking of just the great changes she made to the final product). I can't wait to read more from her.
As a reader, this is one of the best first novels I've read since I discovered Brenda Rothert and Cora Carmack. Like I did with both of those authors, I will eagerly anticipate what Avery brings to the table next, and I think anyone who likes either of those authors will enjoy this book. I know I did!
Not only did I fall in love with Byron, like Phin, I fell for Costa Rica, too. Avery infuses her stories with humor and still keeps the heat in the equation. And yes, there is definitely heat here. Byron and Phin have a palpable chemistry. Pool scene, anyone? Love does often make you a fool, but for a love like theirs, I think I'd gladly hop on board the train.
Secondary characters were very well fleshed-out here without taking over the story. Dez is fabulous and easily deserves her own book. The wonderful Estevan, questionable Carlito and jerk-extraordinaire, Douglas, were all perfectly rendered and served their purposes well. And though not a character, Costa Rica proved equally memorable.
When you're a writer, it seems like you should hate meeting other talented writers, but it's exactly the opposite for most of us. We love discovering talented people who share our obsession with fictional people and their lives. Avery is one of those people for me. Her natural talent is evident even in this first work (and I originally saw an earlier version, so I'm not speaking of just the great changes she made to the final product). I can't wait to read more from her.
July 21, 2014
This author was new to me so I wasn't sure what to expect from her book. The title and synopsis really pulled me in. As I started to read I had a hard time putting it down! This book has romance, drama, and suspense all rolled into one.
We meet Phinegan Swift as she is going on vacation with her bold and brassy best friend Dez to Costa Rica. She just found out her long time lawyer boyfriend and now ex-boss Douglas was cheating on her. Dez has one mission for Phin to accomplish while in Costa Rica... get laid. Phin isn't sure she is up for that kind of fun like Dez is. At least until she meets Byron.
Byron has his own agenda and Phin is his job. Things get a little too intimate and he realizes she couldn't be what she is accused of. He begins to work a way to keep her safe, which becomes a real job, and keep her close.
Phin is a self proclaimed Lovefool and begins to wonder if this is a bad thing. Especially when her new Mr. Right has some serious secrets. And you can't have a good love story without the jerk ex Douglas trying to make another play! But Douglas has a secret agenda as well. Will Phin and Byron be able to overcome Byron's secrets and both be lovefools or will his secrets break them apart? Those are questions to find out!
I enjoyed this story. It had a few small twists that made it suspenseful and the romantic element was wonderful. I loved the interactions between Phin and Byron. They didn't come together easily and clashed together hard. But when they give in they give in. Question is will it be enough?
We meet Phinegan Swift as she is going on vacation with her bold and brassy best friend Dez to Costa Rica. She just found out her long time lawyer boyfriend and now ex-boss Douglas was cheating on her. Dez has one mission for Phin to accomplish while in Costa Rica... get laid. Phin isn't sure she is up for that kind of fun like Dez is. At least until she meets Byron.
Byron has his own agenda and Phin is his job. Things get a little too intimate and he realizes she couldn't be what she is accused of. He begins to work a way to keep her safe, which becomes a real job, and keep her close.
Phin is a self proclaimed Lovefool and begins to wonder if this is a bad thing. Especially when her new Mr. Right has some serious secrets. And you can't have a good love story without the jerk ex Douglas trying to make another play! But Douglas has a secret agenda as well. Will Phin and Byron be able to overcome Byron's secrets and both be lovefools or will his secrets break them apart? Those are questions to find out!
I enjoyed this story. It had a few small twists that made it suspenseful and the romantic element was wonderful. I loved the interactions between Phin and Byron. They didn't come together easily and clashed together hard. But when they give in they give in. Question is will it be enough?
July 13, 2014
I have not picked up an Avery Hill book until now and I loved Lovefools! It had everything a good book should have in it. Excitement, Love, Pain, Regret and some very hot sex!
Phin is just getting over walking in on her boyfriend with his sexy secretary going down on him in his office. What way to get a low down cheating man out of your life? Go out of the country of course! Phin and her best friend Dez go to Costa Rica to have a little fun in the sun. Phin hopes to let her heart heal and Dez wants to get laid and party.
While Phin is trying to heal her broken heart, she ends up in lots of drama and meets a handsome man who she and Dez brush off because according to Dez, he is gay. Don't count him out, looks are so deceiving. I fell in love with Bryon right at the first meeting. If only the world was full of those kinds of guys--loving, sweet and has a conscious.
Dez is such a trip! She has the energy that was tiring me out just reading about her. She lives life to it's fullest and the more she gets laid by great looking guys the better as long as they leave as soon as the sex is done. No sleepovers for her. She loves Phin and you can tell she really wants what is best for her best friend and tries really hard to cheer her up.
Couldn't put the book down once I started this book. I look forward to reading much more from this talented author.
Phin is just getting over walking in on her boyfriend with his sexy secretary going down on him in his office. What way to get a low down cheating man out of your life? Go out of the country of course! Phin and her best friend Dez go to Costa Rica to have a little fun in the sun. Phin hopes to let her heart heal and Dez wants to get laid and party.
While Phin is trying to heal her broken heart, she ends up in lots of drama and meets a handsome man who she and Dez brush off because according to Dez, he is gay. Don't count him out, looks are so deceiving. I fell in love with Bryon right at the first meeting. If only the world was full of those kinds of guys--loving, sweet and has a conscious.
Dez is such a trip! She has the energy that was tiring me out just reading about her. She lives life to it's fullest and the more she gets laid by great looking guys the better as long as they leave as soon as the sex is done. No sleepovers for her. She loves Phin and you can tell she really wants what is best for her best friend and tries really hard to cheer her up.
Couldn't put the book down once I started this book. I look forward to reading much more from this talented author.
June 18, 2014
Phin finds her fiancee in bed, ramming some mile long legs. she flees to Costa Rica for a get over it holiday with her friend, Dez. Byron accidently picks up her luggage at the airport. He then steals her massage time. But there is something about Byron that Phin cannot get, he is keeping something from her, even after amazing sex, in a pool, in a thunder storm! things get complicated when the said Ex truns up, but does he want her back? or does he have ulterior motives??
an enjoyable read, nothing too complicated, or deep ar dark and deadly. just a great little read! i picked up Byron's secret, as soon as they went to his hotel room, some may not, but to me, it was quite obvious. What let this book down was, we only heard from Phin. I'm a big believer in everyone having their say, and Byron doesnt get his.
it was well written, with some witty one liners from Dez. there is an attachment to the characters, except the EX who is a slime. His point of turning up in Costa Rica was fairly obvious, and im so glad Phin stood up for herself and followed her heart.
4 solid fangs, i'll certainly look out for anything new from this author.
reviewer for Paranormal Romance and Auhtors That Rock
an enjoyable read, nothing too complicated, or deep ar dark and deadly. just a great little read! i picked up Byron's secret, as soon as they went to his hotel room, some may not, but to me, it was quite obvious. What let this book down was, we only heard from Phin. I'm a big believer in everyone having their say, and Byron doesnt get his.
it was well written, with some witty one liners from Dez. there is an attachment to the characters, except the EX who is a slime. His point of turning up in Costa Rica was fairly obvious, and im so glad Phin stood up for herself and followed her heart.
4 solid fangs, i'll certainly look out for anything new from this author.
reviewer for Paranormal Romance and Auhtors That Rock
June 18, 2014
Phin finds her fiancee in bd, ramming some mile long legs. she flees to Costa Rica for a get over it holiday with her friend, Dez. Byron accidently picks up her luggage at the airport. He then steals her massage time. But there is something about Byron that Phin cannot get, he is keeping something from her, even after amazing sex, in a pool, in a thunder storm! things get complicated when the said Ex truns up, but does he want her back? or does he have ulterior motives??
an enjoyable read, nothing too complicated, or deep ar dark and deadly. just a great little read! i picked up Byron's secret, as soon as they went to his hotel room, some may not, but to me, it was quite obvious. What let this book down was, we only heard from Phin. I'm a big believer in everyone having their say, and Byron doesnt get his.
it was well written, with some witty one liners from Dez. there is an attachment to the characters, except the EX who is a slime. His point of turning up in Costa Rica was fairly obvious, and im so glad Phin stood up for herself and followed her heart.
4 solid fangs, i'll certainly look out for anything new from this author.
reviewer for Paranormal Romance and Auhtors That Rock
an enjoyable read, nothing too complicated, or deep ar dark and deadly. just a great little read! i picked up Byron's secret, as soon as they went to his hotel room, some may not, but to me, it was quite obvious. What let this book down was, we only heard from Phin. I'm a big believer in everyone having their say, and Byron doesnt get his.
it was well written, with some witty one liners from Dez. there is an attachment to the characters, except the EX who is a slime. His point of turning up in Costa Rica was fairly obvious, and im so glad Phin stood up for herself and followed her heart.
4 solid fangs, i'll certainly look out for anything new from this author.
reviewer for Paranormal Romance and Auhtors That Rock
July 6, 2014
When I started reading Lovefools by Avery Hale I thought not another get-my-heart-broke-go-on-vacation-then-find-true-love books. I was so wrong, with all the unexpected twist and turns it turned out to be a great read. Phinegan Swift needs a vacation after she finds her boyfriend in an compromising position with a co-worker. Dez her best friend go along with her and tries to help her get over her breaking heart. Phins spends most of the week questioning her past relationship while trying to see what her futures holds. She meet Byron and can tell he has secrets. Byron wants to tell Phin his secrets but cant find the right time. Miscommunication happens between the two of them and it seems their relationship is doomed from the beginning. Douglas, Phin's ex shows up to win her back and or at least that what it appears he wants. When Phin finds out the truth about Byron can she let go or does she even want to?
"What we had was so real. It had to be real. Because if it wasn't real, then I'm afraid I don't know what real is anymore".
This is a quick read and a good page turner. I would recommend this book to my friends.
"What we had was so real. It had to be real. Because if it wasn't real, then I'm afraid I don't know what real is anymore".
This is a quick read and a good page turner. I would recommend this book to my friends.
July 14, 2014
If ever a book to read before a vacation of your own this it. Omg I loved it. You have betrayal, scandal, love triangle, fools, foreign men with accents, and a bit of sadness and danger. Nothing like a book that keeps you up and figuring out why?
I enjoyed meeting Phin and hearing her story. How many woman face what she does, and know it's hard to trust love again. It's not to see characters who allow themselves to grieve but also leave the door open to a new adventure that can lead to happiness.
I enjoyed the details of the trip Phin and her dried Dez took. Made you feel the vibrancy of the place, oh and the scenes with Byron are just amazing. A man with secrets of his own and an air of mystery. Definitely had my attention. A man like Byron will catch my eye and have me sighing in wish fullness. Oh, and that caring nature of his just had me in a puddle. I need me one of him.
Great read that holds on to your imagination and gives you a ride you won't forget. So enjoy the vacation and allow for fools to fall in love. ❤️❤️
I enjoyed meeting Phin and hearing her story. How many woman face what she does, and know it's hard to trust love again. It's not to see characters who allow themselves to grieve but also leave the door open to a new adventure that can lead to happiness.
I enjoyed the details of the trip Phin and her dried Dez took. Made you feel the vibrancy of the place, oh and the scenes with Byron are just amazing. A man with secrets of his own and an air of mystery. Definitely had my attention. A man like Byron will catch my eye and have me sighing in wish fullness. Oh, and that caring nature of his just had me in a puddle. I need me one of him.
Great read that holds on to your imagination and gives you a ride you won't forget. So enjoy the vacation and allow for fools to fall in love. ❤️❤️
July 14, 2014
Lovefools by Avery Hale was a sweet, sometimes funny, and at parts very hot romance. All of us have a friend like Dez. Dez and a Costa Rica vacation are just what Phin needs in order to take her mind off of her cheating ex. Of course, she would have to meet Byron at the airport and keep running into him throughout her trip. Sparks immediately start to fly and misunderstandings will happen.
There were many times in the book where I wanted to shake Phin. She just does not always use common sense. Dez made me snort/giggle more than once with her antics. There were times when you could see where the story was heading and others where it would deter and have you scratching your head and wondering why you didn’t see that one coming. I loved this book. It was quite entertaining.
I give this book a 4 star rating. I would love to read a story of Dez and her love conquest from Costa Rica. This is a good book to read while lying on a beach and drinking some of the drinks that are mentioned in the story. It made the time fly and before I knew it, I was at the end.
There were many times in the book where I wanted to shake Phin. She just does not always use common sense. Dez made me snort/giggle more than once with her antics. There were times when you could see where the story was heading and others where it would deter and have you scratching your head and wondering why you didn’t see that one coming. I loved this book. It was quite entertaining.
I give this book a 4 star rating. I would love to read a story of Dez and her love conquest from Costa Rica. This is a good book to read while lying on a beach and drinking some of the drinks that are mentioned in the story. It made the time fly and before I knew it, I was at the end.
October 5, 2013
I will admit that I had no idea what to expect from this book and I was pleasantly surprised. Avery Hale’s short novel about Phin’s journey of self discovery while on holiday in Costa Rica had me hooked from the get go. I felt Phin’s pain over her bad breakup and forgave her for some of naiveté; heartbreak makes us feel and think crazy things, makes us believe that even the worst offenders can change.
One thing I really enjoyed about Hale’s writing were the descriptions she took the time to give about the resort and about Costa Rica itself. I’ve never been but it certainly sounds gorgeous!
I would have liked a bit more backstory on Byron–I wanted to know what made him tick and felt left out that he wasn’t explained very much. Hopefully in the next book in The Phinegan Swift Adventures in Life and Love Series will shed a bit more light on Byron’s murky past!
One thing I really enjoyed about Hale’s writing were the descriptions she took the time to give about the resort and about Costa Rica itself. I’ve never been but it certainly sounds gorgeous!
I would have liked a bit more backstory on Byron–I wanted to know what made him tick and felt left out that he wasn’t explained very much. Hopefully in the next book in The Phinegan Swift Adventures in Life and Love Series will shed a bit more light on Byron’s murky past!
September 23, 2013
I really enjoyed this book!
I don’t know why I should sound so surprised, I was really looking forward to reading it and it did not disappoint!
Phin and her best friend Dez are headed to Costa Rica looking for adventure and a rebound for Phin. Dex, being the good friend is trying to cheer her friend up and help her get over her heart break.
Upon arriving to San Jose, they run into a total hottie at the airport – Phin and Dez immediately dismiss him but watch out ladies this hottie has much more to offer! This hottie will become much more to Phin in the coming hours and days.
There are some great laugh out loud lines in this book! Phin is such a lovable naive character. Yes, there are moments that you see coming and the story is a little predictable in places but overall a fun easy read.
Looking forward to more Adventures with Phin!
Drink of Choice: Guaro
I don’t know why I should sound so surprised, I was really looking forward to reading it and it did not disappoint!
Phin and her best friend Dez are headed to Costa Rica looking for adventure and a rebound for Phin. Dex, being the good friend is trying to cheer her friend up and help her get over her heart break.
Upon arriving to San Jose, they run into a total hottie at the airport – Phin and Dez immediately dismiss him but watch out ladies this hottie has much more to offer! This hottie will become much more to Phin in the coming hours and days.
There are some great laugh out loud lines in this book! Phin is such a lovable naive character. Yes, there are moments that you see coming and the story is a little predictable in places but overall a fun easy read.
Looking forward to more Adventures with Phin!
Drink of Choice: Guaro
July 14, 2014
Running away from a broken heart Phin takes advantage of her already planned trip to Costa Rica with her best friend Dez. Dez has placed rules to ensure that Phin forgets her cheating ex Douglas and has fun. While trying to do just this she finds herself attracted to a fellow traveler Byron. Phin finds herself felling guilty for being attracted to another while still harboring feelings for her ex.
This book is filled with a twist that will have you asking yourself WT_?
A Book about learning to trust your heart and follow your dreams even after you fall. Phn has to learn to share her heart even though she mat get hurt again.
You will love this book filled with passion and fun filled times in Costa Rica, and you will definitely love Lord Byron and his Phin!
This book is filled with a twist that will have you asking yourself WT_?
A Book about learning to trust your heart and follow your dreams even after you fall. Phn has to learn to share her heart even though she mat get hurt again.
You will love this book filled with passion and fun filled times in Costa Rica, and you will definitely love Lord Byron and his Phin!
July 15, 2014
*We were gifted a copy for an honest review*
Phinegan learned the hard way and was betrayed by her high-powered boyfriend, he breaks her heart and makes her question everything she believed in.
Her best friend Dez takes her to Coasta Rica for a week to get her mind away from her ex boyfriend and to have some fun;)
While at the airport Phin has a run in with a hot mysterious man who she can't stop thinking about. She later finds out his name is Bryon and they continue to run into each other throughout the trip.
This is sweet and fast pace book that I would definitely recommend, it was very easy to read. I was hooked from the first page. You will get to see fun, heartache, betrayal, confusion, love, friendship, regret and don't let me forget the HOT sex!!!
Phinegan learned the hard way and was betrayed by her high-powered boyfriend, he breaks her heart and makes her question everything she believed in.
Her best friend Dez takes her to Coasta Rica for a week to get her mind away from her ex boyfriend and to have some fun;)
While at the airport Phin has a run in with a hot mysterious man who she can't stop thinking about. She later finds out his name is Bryon and they continue to run into each other throughout the trip.
This is sweet and fast pace book that I would definitely recommend, it was very easy to read. I was hooked from the first page. You will get to see fun, heartache, betrayal, confusion, love, friendship, regret and don't let me forget the HOT sex!!!
July 15, 2014
Lovefools was a cute read. It did take a few chapters to get me interested, I wasn't sure I could come to like Phin as 2 days after a breakup I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be in a foreign country trying to move on.
About half way through I had it figured out, there was one tiny tidbit of information that gave it away and from that point on I had to sit still and read through the end just to see that it all came out.
I enjoyed most of this book, it was slow starting for me personally I got the ending I was looking for.
I do hope there's another book in the future, I do want to see where these characters go from here.
About half way through I had it figured out, there was one tiny tidbit of information that gave it away and from that point on I had to sit still and read through the end just to see that it all came out.
I enjoyed most of this book, it was slow starting for me personally I got the ending I was looking for.
I do hope there's another book in the future, I do want to see where these characters go from here.
July 16, 2014
*I received this book in exchange for an honest review
I'm a sucker for a little love in my story, I got that and so much more from Lovefools!
This story had everything I look for...fun, romance, excitement, drama...hot guy, great girl. I loved the personalities of the characters. I loved the flow of the story.
It had elements that surprised me, it had elements I knew were coming and waiting for. A very did a wobderful job in the telling of this story, once I started reading I was hooked and couldnt put it down!
If your looking for a little love and romance with a bit of hotness, I highly recommend this book!
I'm a sucker for a little love in my story, I got that and so much more from Lovefools!
This story had everything I look for...fun, romance, excitement, drama...hot guy, great girl. I loved the personalities of the characters. I loved the flow of the story.
It had elements that surprised me, it had elements I knew were coming and waiting for. A very did a wobderful job in the telling of this story, once I started reading I was hooked and couldnt put it down!
If your looking for a little love and romance with a bit of hotness, I highly recommend this book!
September 15, 2014
This is a really sweet read that I totally enjoyed.
After Phin is left distraught by her ex her friend Dez coaxs her to go on a holiday with her. At the airport she meets the mysterious Byron. While on holiday she kept bumping into him. The sexual tension between these two was fab:)
I just loved Dez. What a great character she is. I had some laugh out loud moments with her.
This is a really great fast paced story. Lots of great twists and turns had me gripped and I ended up reading this in one sitting.
This is the ideal beach read. I'd certainly recommend you packed it in your suitcase:)
After Phin is left distraught by her ex her friend Dez coaxs her to go on a holiday with her. At the airport she meets the mysterious Byron. While on holiday she kept bumping into him. The sexual tension between these two was fab:)
I just loved Dez. What a great character she is. I had some laugh out loud moments with her.
This is a really great fast paced story. Lots of great twists and turns had me gripped and I ended up reading this in one sitting.
This is the ideal beach read. I'd certainly recommend you packed it in your suitcase:)
July 24, 2014
This is a fun, fast paced, and well written book. The characters are easy to connect with. Phin has been jilted by her fiancé, Doug, quit her job, and has gone on vacation to Costa Rica with her outspoken best friend. Dez is the friend we all need - brazen, outspoken, and unafraid to call bullshit whenever she sees it, but she also is a sexy free spirit who uses men like many men use women. Once there, Dez tries to get Phin to let go of the hurt and have some fun. They meet gorgeous, hot, latin men, and one mysterious American. Follow their adventure and buy the book!
September 9, 2013
This book was a nice, fun read. It really kept my attention. I definitely had a hard time putting it down. Phin reminds me of myself when I was younger and experienced my first heartbreak. I think we can all relate to that. I also really liked the descriptions of the settings. It really makes me want to visit Costa Rica. I definitely need to know what happens to everyone. I hope the second book comes out really soon!
July 22, 2014
read an arc of this book and I am so lucky to have. phin has broken up with her cheating boyfriend and gone to Costa Rica with dez her hilarious best friend. there she runs into hot Costa Rican men's and Byron (fans herself) all is not as it seems and phin and Byron keep running into each other!! chapter 5 was my favourite the boys in the pool before and during- that is all I'm going to say ;) write more and quicker Avery hale I need to read more of your work asap
August 29, 2013
I really enjoyed this book. It was a fast read which I like. It was also fun, but offered a good amount of intrigue/mystery. Phin is a lovable character that you really find yourself rooting for. I can't wait to see what develops between her and Byron in the next book. If you like romances that are fun, but still have a bit of seriousness to this one, check it out.
May 25, 2014
Stealing Phin was a great fun read. And while I loved Phin I found that I REALLY like her bff Dez, every girl needs a bff like Dez in their life.
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August 5, 2014
Phin and her best friend, Dez go on vacation to Costa Rica to feel rejuvenated. Phin had just broke up with her boyfriend and Dez just wanted to escape so they decided that this trip was going to be all about having fun.
Phin has a problem she likes to be a romantic and wear her heart on her sleeve. Dez is one that doesn't believe in relationships. She does one night stands and that is it. Everything is not starting out so well on this trip at all for either one of them. First it take a long time at the airport with the luggage, then at the hotel with a massage that Phin was to have, and Dez getting really drunk so Phin has no one to talk to the first night about her problem.
The following days went a little better but Phin could not stop thinking about her ex and now a new guy named Byron. Byron has secrets that he can't tell Phin that he wants to because he likes her. These secrets are not ones that would make Phin happy. He his there for Phin when she needs it after she goes to his room and gives him a piece of her mind. The thing is though by the time Byron figures out what is happening he has already started to have feeling for her but he can't let her know what he is hiding.
Byron ends up in trouble due to his secrets. Phin tries to help out but to no avail. Dez doesn't want to let Phin out of her sight because of some messages she has gotten. But it was these messages that set Phin free.
What trouble does Byron get into? Does Phin and Byron start a romance or do they go their separate ways? What does Phin find out from the messages that set her free? There are many twist in this book and keeps you guessing on what the secretes are.
I would recommend this to my friends
~Lisa The Book Nuts
Phin has a problem she likes to be a romantic and wear her heart on her sleeve. Dez is one that doesn't believe in relationships. She does one night stands and that is it. Everything is not starting out so well on this trip at all for either one of them. First it take a long time at the airport with the luggage, then at the hotel with a massage that Phin was to have, and Dez getting really drunk so Phin has no one to talk to the first night about her problem.
The following days went a little better but Phin could not stop thinking about her ex and now a new guy named Byron. Byron has secrets that he can't tell Phin that he wants to because he likes her. These secrets are not ones that would make Phin happy. He his there for Phin when she needs it after she goes to his room and gives him a piece of her mind. The thing is though by the time Byron figures out what is happening he has already started to have feeling for her but he can't let her know what he is hiding.
Byron ends up in trouble due to his secrets. Phin tries to help out but to no avail. Dez doesn't want to let Phin out of her sight because of some messages she has gotten. But it was these messages that set Phin free.
What trouble does Byron get into? Does Phin and Byron start a romance or do they go their separate ways? What does Phin find out from the messages that set her free? There are many twist in this book and keeps you guessing on what the secretes are.
I would recommend this to my friends
~Lisa The Book Nuts
August 27, 2013
This was a fast read. I zipped through it in a matter of hours.
This started out a kind of a silly romp. Phin keeps getting into silly scrapes and kind of bumbling her way through her post-breakup feelings. Though that isn't really my cuppa, I can't deny I was enjoying it.
Unfortunately, as the novel wore on, Phin wore on my nerves. She continually made poor decisions that went against common sense and found herself in bad situations because of them. Once or twice was silly and fun. After that I began to get impatient and annoyed.
Though this didn't work for me, I do believe there's an audience for it. Fans of slapstick comedies along the lines of Evanovich's Plum series should enjoy this.
This started out a kind of a silly romp. Phin keeps getting into silly scrapes and kind of bumbling her way through her post-breakup feelings. Though that isn't really my cuppa, I can't deny I was enjoying it.
Unfortunately, as the novel wore on, Phin wore on my nerves. She continually made poor decisions that went against common sense and found herself in bad situations because of them. Once or twice was silly and fun. After that I began to get impatient and annoyed.
Though this didn't work for me, I do believe there's an audience for it. Fans of slapstick comedies along the lines of Evanovich's Plum series should enjoy this.
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