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Evelyn Vine Be Mine
Stone.
No, he’s not my boyfriend, or even just a friend.
In fact, we’ve never spoken a word to one another.
Stone and his band mates rule the ‘Alice Gardens’ house and dominate most of the other university students as well. People respect them, fear them, adore them.
And Stone is their king.
Their huge, silent, intimidating king. He frightens me.
Whenever I’m near him, my entire body trembles and all of my senses stand alert...
Note: It didn't have a cover so a fanmade one is used.
No, he’s not my boyfriend, or even just a friend.
In fact, we’ve never spoken a word to one another.
Stone and his band mates rule the ‘Alice Gardens’ house and dominate most of the other university students as well. People respect them, fear them, adore them.
And Stone is their king.
Their huge, silent, intimidating king. He frightens me.
Whenever I’m near him, my entire body trembles and all of my senses stand alert...
Note: It didn't have a cover so a fanmade one is used.
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March 28, 2016
What to do?! What to do?!
How to rate!?
This book is killing me (smashing my head with my reader, crying silently in pain)!
I was constantly torn between two and five stars so my brain literally hurts right now.
There was soooo good parts but then there was that annoying little...
Lets start from the beginning, shall we?
This his book made me want to slap both character with my Kindle. Oh the horror!!!!
First and most annoying thing in this book was heroine...
oh sweet Lord help me, she crazed the sweet bejeesus out of me.
This kind of dull and patheticly shy character I haven't read in a while.
Even Kiera from Thoughtless wasn't this annoying.
She was blushing, watching her shoes, not speaking for herself, shy as f*ck, blushing, blushing and little more blushing...get the picture?
I hate weak female characters.
I'm big mouthed, snarky feisty bit*c and I love to read about women who knows how to stand for herself and not blushing in first sight of wrong look from hero...blah...
And then when she finally decides to grow a pair I was already annoyed with her so...
And hero was a whole different kind of disturbing...
He didn't talk with our heroine into a good 60% of the book.
They sleept in the same bed for crying out loud, but they didn't speak three full sentences...really, that's how we gonna play this!??!
Is something wrong with me so only I can see that this sucks, or what?!
Yeah, I get it. He's all grumpy, scary badass... hot and protective and jealous but darn boy... you really should talk to your woman.
The best part of this book was supporting characters.
They were awesome.
I love them each and every one of them.
I love their friendship and attitude...perfect!
All in all this wasn't that bad read.
Annoying yes, but not bad.
P.S. Did you catch how many times I repeated word annoying in this review?! Cuz I lost my count...
How to rate!?
This book is killing me (smashing my head with my reader, crying silently in pain)!
I was constantly torn between two and five stars so my brain literally hurts right now.
There was soooo good parts but then there was that annoying little...
Lets start from the beginning, shall we?
This his book made me want to slap both character with my Kindle. Oh the horror!!!!
First and most annoying thing in this book was heroine...
oh sweet Lord help me, she crazed the sweet bejeesus out of me.
This kind of dull and patheticly shy character I haven't read in a while.
Even Kiera from Thoughtless wasn't this annoying.
She was blushing, watching her shoes, not speaking for herself, shy as f*ck, blushing, blushing and little more blushing...get the picture?
I hate weak female characters.
I'm big mouthed, snarky feisty bit*c and I love to read about women who knows how to stand for herself and not blushing in first sight of wrong look from hero...blah...
And then when she finally decides to grow a pair I was already annoyed with her so...
And hero was a whole different kind of disturbing...
He didn't talk with our heroine into a good 60% of the book.
They sleept in the same bed for crying out loud, but they didn't speak three full sentences...really, that's how we gonna play this!??!
Is something wrong with me so only I can see that this sucks, or what?!
Yeah, I get it. He's all grumpy, scary badass... hot and protective and jealous but darn boy... you really should talk to your woman.
The best part of this book was supporting characters.
They were awesome.
I love them each and every one of them.
I love their friendship and attitude...perfect!
All in all this wasn't that bad read.
Annoying yes, but not bad.
P.S. Did you catch how many times I repeated word annoying in this review?! Cuz I lost my count...
September 14, 2012
So say you want me , say you need me
Mouths unstuck , hearts open wide
Nothing to hide , lips that confide
Evelyn Vine
Please say you'll be .....
Mine
If a guy wrote that sort of a song for me and sung it in front of a hundred people , I'd handcuff him to me FOREVER ! Yup , you aren't going anywhere my honeybuns !
Oh lord almighty , this book is HAWT !!!! Evelyn Vine is a shy , down to earth girl who just wants to get lost in the crowd . She doesnt like attention and isn't desperate for it . She loves photography and wants to intern for her Ideal photographer . Enters , Stone . Stone is the guy that everyone is scared of , he practically gives out the ' get your heebie jeebies on ' aura . Nobody likes to mess with him . Add to that ,he is a drummer for Rabid Manifests a metal band that is quite well known in the university and nearby clubs . He really doesnt talk much , is heavily built and doesnt look like a 19 yr old ... * Swoon *
Stone and Evie meet and the next thing you know , sparks are flying , but there's bound to be trouble right ? The trouble comes in the form of , lack of communication both from Evie and Stone . A relationship that isn't properly defined cant sustain for a long time , can it ? That's exactly what starts to happen , amidst all the HOT AND HEAVY sex , the clubbing and partying , questions still loom and linger , questions that will stir up issues between them , that will force them apart . Will Evie and Stone be able to fix the damages in time or will it be too late ? Read the book and find out .
There were a lot of things that I loved about this book . And then there were some I didn't . First off , seriously what is up with that cover ??? With a name so beautiful and intriguing , the cover could have got a better job done . Also , the story seemed to stretch a little more than required at times . The secondary characters were AMAZING ! They had their own stories that provided a perfect insight into relationships , the way teenagers look at it . Donny , Fredi , Briar , Alec , Candy , Mason and Evie's siblings were all a fun to read about .
Evie and Stone's relationship is definitely the high point of this book . God , they were burning up the pages with their steaminess . Also , this book is not a YA ! Its a Mature YA or New Adult as they are called these days . The sex is way too descriptive and graphic for a YA read ! The high point of this book mostly was the whole lack of communication between Evie and Stone . Stone would just let his eyes and body do the talking . Not that it was a bad thing or anything , I take a man with those skills any day , but lets face it , YOU GOTS TO TALK , at some point atleast !!! The ending was just PERFECT ! If you've loves stories like Beautiful Disaster , thoughtless and Easy , you are sure to like this one .
Sweet , funny , Simple and Charming the story will definitely leave a smile on your face .
Mouths unstuck , hearts open wide
Nothing to hide , lips that confide
Evelyn Vine
Please say you'll be .....
Mine
If a guy wrote that sort of a song for me and sung it in front of a hundred people , I'd handcuff him to me FOREVER ! Yup , you aren't going anywhere my honeybuns !
Oh lord almighty , this book is HAWT !!!! Evelyn Vine is a shy , down to earth girl who just wants to get lost in the crowd . She doesnt like attention and isn't desperate for it . She loves photography and wants to intern for her Ideal photographer . Enters , Stone . Stone is the guy that everyone is scared of , he practically gives out the ' get your heebie jeebies on ' aura . Nobody likes to mess with him . Add to that ,he is a drummer for Rabid Manifests a metal band that is quite well known in the university and nearby clubs . He really doesnt talk much , is heavily built and doesnt look like a 19 yr old ... * Swoon *
Stone and Evie meet and the next thing you know , sparks are flying , but there's bound to be trouble right ? The trouble comes in the form of , lack of communication both from Evie and Stone . A relationship that isn't properly defined cant sustain for a long time , can it ? That's exactly what starts to happen , amidst all the HOT AND HEAVY sex , the clubbing and partying , questions still loom and linger , questions that will stir up issues between them , that will force them apart . Will Evie and Stone be able to fix the damages in time or will it be too late ? Read the book and find out .
There were a lot of things that I loved about this book . And then there were some I didn't . First off , seriously what is up with that cover ??? With a name so beautiful and intriguing , the cover could have got a better job done . Also , the story seemed to stretch a little more than required at times . The secondary characters were AMAZING ! They had their own stories that provided a perfect insight into relationships , the way teenagers look at it . Donny , Fredi , Briar , Alec , Candy , Mason and Evie's siblings were all a fun to read about .
Evie and Stone's relationship is definitely the high point of this book . God , they were burning up the pages with their steaminess . Also , this book is not a YA ! Its a Mature YA or New Adult as they are called these days . The sex is way too descriptive and graphic for a YA read ! The high point of this book mostly was the whole lack of communication between Evie and Stone . Stone would just let his eyes and body do the talking . Not that it was a bad thing or anything , I take a man with those skills any day , but lets face it , YOU GOTS TO TALK , at some point atleast !!! The ending was just PERFECT ! If you've loves stories like Beautiful Disaster , thoughtless and Easy , you are sure to like this one .
Sweet , funny , Simple and Charming the story will definitely leave a smile on your face .
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September 23, 2015Definitivamente no pude con esto. Stone casi no habla, en un principio creí que era sordo-mudo. Evie se supone que es inocente y tímida, pero hay una delgada línea entre esas características y dejar a una mujer como estúpida.
Entre un sin fin de miradas entre estos dos personajes, pasas más de 100 páginas y no hay ni un acontecimiento importante, solo fiestas y muchos nombres de amigos, hermanos, etc. Para que de repente Stone entre a la habitación de Evie y se acueste en su cama sin decir palabra alguna, duerme ahí y ella tampoco habla, al otro día se va y siguen sin hablar...
En general no me gusta hablar mal de un libro gratuitamente, pero no subestimen al lector, por favor.
Poca coherencia, mal relato.
Entre un sin fin de miradas entre estos dos personajes, pasas más de 100 páginas y no hay ni un acontecimiento importante, solo fiestas y muchos nombres de amigos, hermanos, etc. Para que de repente Stone entre a la habitación de Evie y se acueste en su cama sin decir palabra alguna, duerme ahí y ella tampoco habla, al otro día se va y siguen sin hablar...
En general no me gusta hablar mal de un libro gratuitamente, pero no subestimen al lector, por favor.
Poca coherencia, mal relato.
December 24, 2017
No es tan malo pero es muy largo.
Al principio me aburrió mucho porque no pasaba nada y Stone no hablaba... igual no habló mucho durante todo el libro pero meh.
Eso si, me molestó que todo el mundo controlara a Evelyn y ella se dejara, aunque decía que lo odiaba y eso osh. Pero bueno, fue entretenido, aunque no lo recomiendo...
Al principio me aburrió mucho porque no pasaba nada y Stone no hablaba... igual no habló mucho durante todo el libro pero meh.
Eso si, me molestó que todo el mundo controlara a Evelyn y ella se dejara, aunque decía que lo odiaba y eso osh. Pero bueno, fue entretenido, aunque no lo recomiendo...
July 24, 2016
I'm actually very fascinated with CM style of writing in where she brings about this mystique of having to narrate more actions than words which she succeeds to build this tangible tension that leaves wanting more. Her technique propels Stone's character to have this very distinct air of mystery that leaves you guessing. It's an incredible read.
July 8, 2013
I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH:
I loved love loved this book!
The author had some problems with people stealing her stuff so she basically took the book offline to buy, but it's on her website for free if you become a member. Best thing I've done in a long time!
Holy sweet baby Jesus, this book just did it for me! I want to start it again!
Evie gets to college (uni) in a cab all by herself and we get a first glimpse of how big her family is, but how she still feels out of place and alone despite how many siblings she has. Stone spies her from across the parking lot while she's trying to figure out how she's going to get her luggage up to her dorm. Stone is HUGE. Massive, 6'9, weighing 300 pounds, pure freakin' muscle. He just stalks up to her, reads her papers saying her room number, and takes her stuff up to her room for her. He drops it in front of the door and just walks off.
Stone is a man of few words. He lets his actions speak for him, and that had me quite intrigued.
Evie's roommate, Candy, hangs out with the band 'Rabid Manifests,' which Stone is the drummer for. So they're brought together by having mutual friends. There are some great people in this story. They're caring and supportive and really just want to be there for Evie no matter what. I love great supporting characters and this book had many.
Stone starts coming to Evie's dorm at night, knocking on her door, telling her roommate with his eyes to basically get the f out, and then he just sleeps in her bed with her. What I wouldn't give to know what he's thinking throughout his whole book. That's one sequel I would LOVE to read because the things he does, coupled with the fact that he rarely speaks, just piques my curiosity to the nth degree!
Then come the naughty bits!!
“Give it to me,” I demanded, surprising us both with my sudden assertiveness as I reached for his cock.
His fingers left me abruptly and he grabbed my wrists, pinning them above my head as he moved over me and growled, his lips a breath from mine, “Oh I’ll fucking give it to you,” he assured me.
Eeeeeppppp! He's so bossy and demanding and assertive. I'll say it now: I Love Grant Stone. LOVE. He's so big and silent and beautiful. Sigh.
Also, all the scenes where we get to see her brothers or sisters were great. I was a bit confused as to why it opened up looking like she was the little sister no one noticed, when really, she's got all these fantastic siblings that'd kill to protect her. I summed it up to her belittling herself, thinking she was invisible. But they're all really great.
They go through some issues that stem mainly from his silence and there are some tear-worthy scenes. The whole last two chapters I just could NOT stop smiling. It's so damn cute and had me feeling so happy. Perfection. I loved this story and I wish I could buy a book to keep on my literal bookshelf in my room. Worth the trouble to get to read it!
November 4, 2012
Well this was an interesting read. It's about teenagers at college. But it is an adult read IMO, as there are explicit sex scenes. Even some mild BDSM. Evie arrives for her first day at college, with no one to help her with her luggage. As none of her multitude of brothers and sisters had offered to go with her either as help, or moral support. So Evie is struggling with her luggage when a guy approaches and just picks up her cases and takes them to her room, without uttering a word.
She later discovers that this was Stone, at six foot eight inches, with an almost shaved haircut he is totally intimidating. And a man of few words. Stone is the drummer in the local band on campus. Gradually he and Evie become closer, quite how that happens is a bit odd. He just turns up every night to Evie's room gives Candy Evie's roommate a look, that she interprets as please leave, then he gets in bed with Evie to stay the night, and Evie lets him
This is an okay read, I liked Stone, even if he said barely a couple of dozen words throughout the whole book. But that worked, strange as it may seem. Evie was a little frustrating, she needed to get a backbone, although she did improve as the story moved on. Her female friends seemed to completely run her life, deciding what she wore, even where she went. That was a bit irritating. But overall I did like it. And would certainly read more from this author.
She later discovers that this was Stone, at six foot eight inches, with an almost shaved haircut he is totally intimidating. And a man of few words. Stone is the drummer in the local band on campus. Gradually he and Evie become closer, quite how that happens is a bit odd. He just turns up every night to Evie's room gives Candy Evie's roommate a look, that she interprets as please leave, then he gets in bed with Evie to stay the night, and Evie lets him
This is an okay read, I liked Stone, even if he said barely a couple of dozen words throughout the whole book. But that worked, strange as it may seem. Evie was a little frustrating, she needed to get a backbone, although she did improve as the story moved on. Her female friends seemed to completely run her life, deciding what she wore, even where she went. That was a bit irritating. But overall I did like it. And would certainly read more from this author.
December 18, 2014
This book is horrible. Stone is quite possibly my least favorite character after Evelyn. He's supposed to come off as silent, brooding, and powerful but instead he just comes off as a mute. It's unrealistic. You can't properly build a relationship when you don't communicate with each other and the whole "conversations with their eyes" thing was complete bullshit. Also it's impossible for Evelyn to go from an A cup to a C cup in just a couple of weeks... Seriously. It doesn't matter how many weights you lift, it's not possible. The secondary characters were annoying and I don't understand why they were trying to make the fact that Evelyn had brothers such a huge secret. There's nothing scandalous about siblings! All of Evelyn's interactions with stone in this book were awkward and annoying. It's impossible to get a good read on his personality. All the characters in this book were so bland. In the beginning we were led to believe that Evelyn's family ignores her yet all the first half can talk about is how protective her brothers are of her.
August 3, 2012
You know, this book really surprised me.
Not that I wasn’t expecting it wouldn’t be good, but I wasn’t expecting that it would be so freakin hilarious. I laughed out loud at so many parts. So fun.
I don’t think this book is well known. Apparently it used to be a fanfic. But this one was highly recommended in Maryse’s facebook page. And when it was said Stone was right there in the top with Fifty (50 Shades of Grey), Kellan (Thoughtless), Travis (Beautiful Disaster) and Gideon (Bared to You) I was obviously curious and had to put down the other book so I could start this one. And boy, I really had a good time reading it.
Well so first of all, for me this book kind of had all the important elements in contemporary romance. Intense emotions, funny and steamy moments, great characters and of course a very good alpha male. Well see? I was totally hooked.
So what this is about?
This one is set in Australia (a good change), and it’s about a Evie (17). New girl at some art College. She’s extremely shy, (I must say that I was annoyed at how much she blushed), and also she’s not that talkative too. So yeah, at first I wasn’t really happy with all that, it kind of frustrated me. But when we meet Stone(19) we kind of understand why her character is like that. Because see? Stone would never work out with a girl who is his opposite. You know why?! Well while Stone is scary, intimidating, protective, possessive and actually very much attentive, gentleman and even sweet he’s also kind of mute (not just with her, but with everybody). It’s not that he can’t speak, he just doesn’t. It’s like he’s a man of action and not words. When I started this book, I already knew about it so it didn’t bother me, but if I didn’t I would have thought this very strange. But I did, and it was very funny. I never saw something like that and it was refreshing to say the least. Well so, Stone is also the drummer of this metal and local band, and actually all the members are at the same college. So that’s how Evie meets him. In her first day at college they see each other and stare for a long time, then he stands up in all his 6’8 and strides toward her to pick up her luggage and carry it to her room and then leaving her at her door without ever saying a word. Weird huh?! That’s what she thinks.
And then she also became friends with all the band (Donny, Jamie, Alec, Stone and Fredi) and some other people. And let me tell you, they are great! I loved every single one of them. Obviously in the band my favorite was Donny, so funny and charming. But my favorite character was Briar. Wow! that girl is awesome. And she’s also Stone’s best friend, but she’s not in the band.
So well while we have this main romance between Evie and Stone there is still the others story, and it was also very good. Fredi (yeah, she’s a girl) and Donny was so explosive. And Alec and Briar was so sweet. I was rooting for all of them, almost as much as for Stone and Evie.
But you know, Stone and Evie is kind of a different couple, I mean they are more about action (yeah that’s exactly what you are thinking) than words. And that’s why they start to get issues in their relationship. They don’t really know much about each other. Stone don’t ask, and she thinks he’s not really interested and since he doesn’t speak about himself and she thinks she’s not his girlfriend she feels like she doesn’t need to talk about herself either. And that’s the problem, because well the thing is, Evie has eleven siblings and nine of them are brothers (shocked?) LOL. But any of her friends and even Stone knows about it (not that this is a secret, she just never clarifies) when they call or visit her. So obviously they start to think they’re her non boyfriends. But she’s clueless and doesn’t understand what is going on. LOL This whole sibling’s thing is hilarious. So I’m just gonna stop here, because I already said too much.
This was very nice. And let me tell you, there is nothing about YA in this book, actually on the contrary. So if you’re worried thinking this is just one more tame book, don’t, because it’s not. There’s a lot of steamy and graphic scenes. Lots and lots of sex. ;)
I don’t know if Stone is up there with all that other guys previously mentioned, because since he doesn’t speak much, e couldn’t really melt me with words, it was more about action and the others was about both of it. But you know, the sweet moments between them speaks volumes, because that’s how he shows her how much he cares about her. And that was so good.
Although I must say that sometimes she got on my nerves, she’s clueless but at the same time it’s nice that she doesn’t let him bossy her around.
So yeah, I recommend this one too. I really had a good time, and I’m anxious to read what Chelle Mitchiter wrote about his POV. ;)
Not that I wasn’t expecting it wouldn’t be good, but I wasn’t expecting that it would be so freakin hilarious. I laughed out loud at so many parts. So fun.
I don’t think this book is well known. Apparently it used to be a fanfic. But this one was highly recommended in Maryse’s facebook page. And when it was said Stone was right there in the top with Fifty (50 Shades of Grey), Kellan (Thoughtless), Travis (Beautiful Disaster) and Gideon (Bared to You) I was obviously curious and had to put down the other book so I could start this one. And boy, I really had a good time reading it.
Well so first of all, for me this book kind of had all the important elements in contemporary romance. Intense emotions, funny and steamy moments, great characters and of course a very good alpha male. Well see? I was totally hooked.
So what this is about?
This one is set in Australia (a good change), and it’s about a Evie (17). New girl at some art College. She’s extremely shy, (I must say that I was annoyed at how much she blushed), and also she’s not that talkative too. So yeah, at first I wasn’t really happy with all that, it kind of frustrated me. But when we meet Stone(19) we kind of understand why her character is like that. Because see? Stone would never work out with a girl who is his opposite. You know why?! Well while Stone is scary, intimidating, protective, possessive and actually very much attentive, gentleman and even sweet he’s also kind of mute (not just with her, but with everybody). It’s not that he can’t speak, he just doesn’t. It’s like he’s a man of action and not words. When I started this book, I already knew about it so it didn’t bother me, but if I didn’t I would have thought this very strange. But I did, and it was very funny. I never saw something like that and it was refreshing to say the least. Well so, Stone is also the drummer of this metal and local band, and actually all the members are at the same college. So that’s how Evie meets him. In her first day at college they see each other and stare for a long time, then he stands up in all his 6’8 and strides toward her to pick up her luggage and carry it to her room and then leaving her at her door without ever saying a word. Weird huh?! That’s what she thinks.
And then she also became friends with all the band (Donny, Jamie, Alec, Stone and Fredi) and some other people. And let me tell you, they are great! I loved every single one of them. Obviously in the band my favorite was Donny, so funny and charming. But my favorite character was Briar. Wow! that girl is awesome. And she’s also Stone’s best friend, but she’s not in the band.
So well while we have this main romance between Evie and Stone there is still the others story, and it was also very good. Fredi (yeah, she’s a girl) and Donny was so explosive. And Alec and Briar was so sweet. I was rooting for all of them, almost as much as for Stone and Evie.
But you know, Stone and Evie is kind of a different couple, I mean they are more about action (yeah that’s exactly what you are thinking) than words. And that’s why they start to get issues in their relationship. They don’t really know much about each other. Stone don’t ask, and she thinks he’s not really interested and since he doesn’t speak about himself and she thinks she’s not his girlfriend she feels like she doesn’t need to talk about herself either. And that’s the problem, because well the thing is, Evie has eleven siblings and nine of them are brothers (shocked?) LOL. But any of her friends and even Stone knows about it (not that this is a secret, she just never clarifies) when they call or visit her. So obviously they start to think they’re her non boyfriends. But she’s clueless and doesn’t understand what is going on. LOL This whole sibling’s thing is hilarious. So I’m just gonna stop here, because I already said too much.
This was very nice. And let me tell you, there is nothing about YA in this book, actually on the contrary. So if you’re worried thinking this is just one more tame book, don’t, because it’s not. There’s a lot of steamy and graphic scenes. Lots and lots of sex. ;)
I don’t know if Stone is up there with all that other guys previously mentioned, because since he doesn’t speak much, e couldn’t really melt me with words, it was more about action and the others was about both of it. But you know, the sweet moments between them speaks volumes, because that’s how he shows her how much he cares about her. And that was so good.
Although I must say that sometimes she got on my nerves, she’s clueless but at the same time it’s nice that she doesn’t let him bossy her around.
So yeah, I recommend this one too. I really had a good time, and I’m anxious to read what Chelle Mitchiter wrote about his POV. ;)
July 9, 2012
Oh wow. This book was almost really good. When I first started reading it I was expecting a cross between "Thoughtless" and "Beautiful Disaster" and it kind of was like that just nowhere near as good as those two. I enjoyed the connection between Stone and Evie but the book moved kind of slowly for me and the author waaaaay overdid the strong, silent type thing with Stone-that's what stopped the book from becoming one of my favourites. The fact that a hundred pages into the book he had spoken a grand total of one word to her-ONE!-just seemed so ridiculous to me. The whole having conversations with their eyes thing was also silly, same for the fact that he was sleeping in her bed for days without ever talking to her. A little more communication would have made this book a 4star effort for me but I had to knock it down one star for that.
On the plus side like I said there was a really good connection between the main characters even if at times I was unsure of whether Stone really had strong feelings for Evie. The book was really good with the secondary characters as well. With most books I find it really annoying when so much time is spent on secondary characters and their stories but I really enjoyed it in this book and 90% of the dialogue came via the secondary characters anyway so they were important to the story.
All in all a nice read but more dialogue between the hero and heroine would have made it *that* much better.
On the plus side like I said there was a really good connection between the main characters even if at times I was unsure of whether Stone really had strong feelings for Evie. The book was really good with the secondary characters as well. With most books I find it really annoying when so much time is spent on secondary characters and their stories but I really enjoyed it in this book and 90% of the dialogue came via the secondary characters anyway so they were important to the story.
All in all a nice read but more dialogue between the hero and heroine would have made it *that* much better.
August 7, 2012
3.5 stars for this book. I ended up really liking it in the second half. It started slow and a bit tedious with the whole non-verbal communication thing, but after I became invested in Grant (Stone) and Evie's relationship I needed to know what developed and how their friends and family played into the story. Loved the song at the end **melted heart**
Thanks to GR friend Yani for setting me up with this book!
Thanks to GR friend Yani for setting me up with this book!
September 22, 2015
Aunque me gusto al principio, la historia tiene cosas muy absurdas y locas.
February 12, 2018
Update- I finished it and really ended up enjoying it.
Ok so I’m like at the half way mark and the hero has said like 4 words. It’s a little unbelievable they can have a relationship of any kind without talking. Don’t even get me started on how she can interpret what he wants by looking in his eyes. I really would like to know what happens but it took forever to get this far and I’m worried the hero isn’t going to talk much more as the books goes on, which is really aggravating. I may come back because I am curious how this will end but I gotta take a break.
Ok so I’m like at the half way mark and the hero has said like 4 words. It’s a little unbelievable they can have a relationship of any kind without talking. Don’t even get me started on how she can interpret what he wants by looking in his eyes. I really would like to know what happens but it took forever to get this far and I’m worried the hero isn’t going to talk much more as the books goes on, which is really aggravating. I may come back because I am curious how this will end but I gotta take a break.
August 21, 2013
"Evelyn Vine,
Please say you’ll be…
Mine."
I was surprised by this book. I had no idea of what to think when I read it the first time (because of Stone) so I read it again.
Meet Evie…
She is a shy girl who comes from a big family (9 brothers and 2 sisters). She likes to be left alone and be on the sidelines, where she doesn’t attract attention to herself.
But what she doesn’t know is that she attracted attention since she put foot on campus. Literally.
So…
Meet Grant Stone…
Drummer and song writer. He is the man that everyone knows “…Stone is their king. Their huge, silent, intimidating king. He frightens me.” – Evie
I would put emphasis on the silent (that was what hold me back).
It was nerve wracking meeting stone through actions. He really doesn’t say much and I wanted more of that deep gruff voice. But he was possessive and protective and I loved him :)
Put a shy girl and a guy that doesn’t talk together and you have…. Silence.
So...
This book is about making friends that really care about you. It’s about holding secrets that aren’t really secrets but nobody asked. It’s about trust, family, love… and communication.
And the sex scenes…
I also liked the secondary stories. We only have Evie’s plot, but the book it’s not only about Evie and Stone.
It was a really good book and the only down for me was the “excess of lack of communication” (can I even say that?). There were times when I was like: REALLY? TALK PEOPLE.
But I understand that people like that really exists. All they need is a little help :)
***
Please say you’ll be…
Mine."
I was surprised by this book. I had no idea of what to think when I read it the first time (because of Stone) so I read it again.
Meet Evie…
She is a shy girl who comes from a big family (9 brothers and 2 sisters). She likes to be left alone and be on the sidelines, where she doesn’t attract attention to herself.
But what she doesn’t know is that she attracted attention since she put foot on campus. Literally.
So…
Meet Grant Stone…
Drummer and song writer. He is the man that everyone knows “…Stone is their king. Their huge, silent, intimidating king. He frightens me.” – Evie
I would put emphasis on the silent (that was what hold me back).
It was nerve wracking meeting stone through actions. He really doesn’t say much and I wanted more of that deep gruff voice. But he was possessive and protective and I loved him :)
Put a shy girl and a guy that doesn’t talk together and you have…. Silence.
So...
This book is about making friends that really care about you. It’s about holding secrets that aren’t really secrets but nobody asked. It’s about trust, family, love… and communication.
And the sex scenes…
I also liked the secondary stories. We only have Evie’s plot, but the book it’s not only about Evie and Stone.
It was a really good book and the only down for me was the “excess of lack of communication” (can I even say that?). There were times when I was like: REALLY? TALK PEOPLE.
But I understand that people like that really exists. All they need is a little help :)
***
January 4, 2016
Was looking for a book where there was a taciturn hero. And boy was this guy ever taciturn. He hardly spoke a word throughout the book. You knew basically nothing about him but he was so cool he ruled the whole university. I'll buy that, but he had so many conversations involving just his eyebrows that it was pretty ridiculous in places. Still I enjoyed him for the most part. There were lots of strong elements to the story. I loved how she had so many brothers that everyone kept assuming at least some of them must be boyfriends. I appreciated how the heroine grew in confidence as time passed. The book is set in Australia and no effort is made to make the book more accessible for a foreign audience but I didn't have too much difficulty following along. It was written in first person POV so you only really got the heroine's POV and there was little description. I did feel that most of the characters in the story acted way older than their ages. The heroine was 17 and the hero 19.
On the whole a fun story and I would like to read about many more of her brothers. But I understand that she has only written one other. If anyone knows differently please let me know.
On the whole a fun story and I would like to read about many more of her brothers. But I understand that she has only written one other. If anyone knows differently please let me know.
December 15, 2013
2.65 stars
based on the reviews I wasn't expected to be blown away, so it wasn't all that bad. This book was no pressure, I wan't rushing to finish it, but it was a good "in the meantime" book, while I wait for other books I want to be released, it sort of cleared my palate. at 78% The main characters actually had a semi conversation.
it's free so I'd give it a go if you're bored and waiting for your other books to be released.
based on the reviews I wasn't expected to be blown away, so it wasn't all that bad. This book was no pressure, I wan't rushing to finish it, but it was a good "in the meantime" book, while I wait for other books I want to be released, it sort of cleared my palate. at 78% The main characters actually had a semi conversation.
it's free so I'd give it a go if you're bored and waiting for your other books to be released.
November 5, 2014
Needed a bit more editing and I wish the hero would have talked more but all in all I loved it and will add it to my favorites list!
January 13, 2021
Muy bueno al principio, te atrapa, para luego aburrirte un poco y volver a jalarte a la historia y cuando vuelves a estar inmerso en la historia te das cuenta que se acabo
July 28, 2015
I loved this book it was such a nice sweet story. I loved Stone and his way of talking with his eyes but I had few problems with Evie I liked her but sometimes I wanted to yell at her and tell her to get a efing back bone she let others rule her took much! I loved their group of friends wish they were my friends :) and Evies brother all I can say is wow such a big family lolz I felt bad for Stone at the end when he finally met them hehehehe that scene was hilarious and the presents she got while her brothers and sisters watched hehehehe so funny! Overall this was a good book but I wanted to know more about Stones family and I wanted to see their relationship develop some more. An epilogue of their future would have been icing on the cake for me but the author didn't have that and I wish she did because then I would have given this book five stars? And the song wow I loved it it was so romantic (awe) did I mention how much I love Stone lolz wish I had someone like him too!
December 13, 2014
DNF at 50%.
Oh, this book had such potential. The plot had such promise. However, I just couldn't bring myself to finish it. The writing was so...BLAND; the characters even more so. The hero was supposed to be all silent and broody which I love but there's a fine line between being that way and coming across as a mute person! Literally, for the initial 100 pages or so, I thought he was MUTE and that would end up being the big reveal but I skimmed through the portion I had read again and realized I couldn't use that as an excuse to keep on reading either. He had spoken, just not more than 10 words or so through out the entire half of the book. Absolutely no relationship or character development. The supporting cast were so...faceless(I know, I know, it's a book but the readers out there ought to understand the use of this adjective). I kept mixing up who was who and had to keep going back to the start to double check. Blekh. Such a disappointment.
Oh, this book had such potential. The plot had such promise. However, I just couldn't bring myself to finish it. The writing was so...BLAND; the characters even more so. The hero was supposed to be all silent and broody which I love but there's a fine line between being that way and coming across as a mute person! Literally, for the initial 100 pages or so, I thought he was MUTE and that would end up being the big reveal but I skimmed through the portion I had read again and realized I couldn't use that as an excuse to keep on reading either. He had spoken, just not more than 10 words or so through out the entire half of the book. Absolutely no relationship or character development. The supporting cast were so...faceless(I know, I know, it's a book but the readers out there ought to understand the use of this adjective). I kept mixing up who was who and had to keep going back to the start to double check. Blekh. Such a disappointment.
July 3, 2012
Love at first sight. It reminds me of this song…
”One look
and I'm mesmerized by your eyes
You're comin' like a hurricane
Blowing down on me
Cause it's your mystery that captures me
I'm falling in, drawing closer…” - One Look by Kjwan
Evelyn Vine Be Mine is a long read for me because it took me two to three days just to finish this book but it's totally worth reading! :)
And seriously, are they really seventeen and nineteen? Hahaha. Overall I loved it! :)
”One look
and I'm mesmerized by your eyes
You're comin' like a hurricane
Blowing down on me
Cause it's your mystery that captures me
I'm falling in, drawing closer…” - One Look by Kjwan
Evelyn Vine Be Mine is a long read for me because it took me two to three days just to finish this book but it's totally worth reading! :)
And seriously, are they really seventeen and nineteen? Hahaha. Overall I loved it! :)
August 10, 2021
If anyone knows where I can buy a copy of this please let me know.
Absolutely loved this!! It was sooo hard to find a copy to read but I did eventually find a PDF and feel so lucky I got to read the whole thing. I really hope the author gets this published soon because she deserves to get payed for her amazing work. Definitely would love a copy for my bookshelf!
Also would love a book from Stones POV. ;)
It was so nice to read a book set in Australia and written by an Aussie too.
Absolutely loved this!! It was sooo hard to find a copy to read but I did eventually find a PDF and feel so lucky I got to read the whole thing. I really hope the author gets this published soon because she deserves to get payed for her amazing work. Definitely would love a copy for my bookshelf!
Also would love a book from Stones POV. ;)
It was so nice to read a book set in Australia and written by an Aussie too.
January 7, 2013
THIS BOOK!!! I couldn't get enough of it!! I loved every character and absolutely adore Stone!! My god, talk about one hell of a male lead!! He barely speaks but he says soooo much, just with a look. All that I keep thinking Is THIS BOOK!!!! If I could give 10 stars I would!! Read this read this read this!! I was enraptured from the first page until the very last!!!!
July 16, 2013
The best damn book ever! In between the story there were parts where i used to burst out laughing and if someone would be sitting in my room would look at me as if i had gone completely crazy! And then the song at the end..........No Fucking WORD ARE THERE TO DESCRIBE HOW I FELT. <3 I think that because of this book Chelle Mitchiter will be my new fav author!
Ev-el-yn Vine,
Please be,
MINE
Ev-el-yn Vine,
Please be,
MINE
April 23, 2017
Oh it was just terribly cute and sweet. Stone is the silent, big, burly kind of guy who's actually a huge softie deep inside and Evelyn is the shy, cute girl who blushes for everything. I rest my case.
September 15, 2012
the book was SWEET!!
just wish its a series..will love to read more about the vine siblings :D
just wish its a series..will love to read more about the vine siblings :D
January 15, 2016
No se como funciono pero lo hizo!
June 19, 2023
I'll come to you his eyes blazed hotly.
That's an actual line from the book, if you're wondering about how well written this book is. I cried I laughed so hard when I read this line. The author actually wrote this line and thought yes, that's what I want to put into my book.
They literally have more conversations with their eyes than they do with their mouths in this book. I wish I were exaggerating, but I'm not. You can't even call this a miscommunication trope, it's just no communication. I don't think the H says more than two dozen lines in the entire book. I know he's supposed to come off as broody but it just comes off as creepy. There was nothing special about any of the characters. The H and h were boring and had no chemistry, maybe because THEY NEVER TALKED TO EACH OTHER. I couldn't understand any of their motivations, like why the h refused to tell H that all these guys calling her where he brothers. Or why the entire group continued to hang with Chloe when none of them liked her, and why the H would never defend the h to her. There were way too many side characters that were so forgettable I literally couldn't keep them straight in my head. Way too many love triangles going on. I don't think there was a single character that wasn't a part of one.
It's an okay book, I finished it. The best part was the song at the end but I have a problem with that too because while the H wrote it, he didn't sing it, so he still didn't talk to the h, he had the rest of the band talk for him! USE YOUR WORDS.
I'll give this two stars for now, but be aware that I'm being VERY generous with this rating.
That's an actual line from the book, if you're wondering about how well written this book is. I cried I laughed so hard when I read this line. The author actually wrote this line and thought yes, that's what I want to put into my book.
They literally have more conversations with their eyes than they do with their mouths in this book. I wish I were exaggerating, but I'm not. You can't even call this a miscommunication trope, it's just no communication. I don't think the H says more than two dozen lines in the entire book. I know he's supposed to come off as broody but it just comes off as creepy. There was nothing special about any of the characters. The H and h were boring and had no chemistry, maybe because THEY NEVER TALKED TO EACH OTHER. I couldn't understand any of their motivations, like why the h refused to tell H that all these guys calling her where he brothers. Or why the entire group continued to hang with Chloe when none of them liked her, and why the H would never defend the h to her. There were way too many side characters that were so forgettable I literally couldn't keep them straight in my head. Way too many love triangles going on. I don't think there was a single character that wasn't a part of one.
It's an okay book, I finished it. The best part was the song at the end but I have a problem with that too because while the H wrote it, he didn't sing it, so he still didn't talk to the h, he had the rest of the band talk for him! USE YOUR WORDS.
I'll give this two stars for now, but be aware that I'm being VERY generous with this rating.
October 9, 2017
This book enchanted me!
I can not believe that a story like that hooked me from the beginning. There is scarcely any communication between them, but those little gestures are what shapes everyone. Love that there were extra couples and lios among them. Friends and no doubt Evie's family. Fangirlee and pray to read stories about them because they are all great. I definitely love it. I do not usually put five stars, but he has won his place cheerfully. A long story, but one that reads fast because it gets you into the story. I love.
I love the band, Grant and Danny or Alec the best. That Jamie never finds out anything is adorable. Evie got me a little annoyed at the end, but they had both done a lot of nonsense. I certainly approve and recommend it. A contemporary book with a dash of drama, without focusing all the attention on this.
I can not believe that a story like that hooked me from the beginning. There is scarcely any communication between them, but those little gestures are what shapes everyone. Love that there were extra couples and lios among them. Friends and no doubt Evie's family. Fangirlee and pray to read stories about them because they are all great. I definitely love it. I do not usually put five stars, but he has won his place cheerfully. A long story, but one that reads fast because it gets you into the story. I love.
I love the band, Grant and Danny or Alec the best. That Jamie never finds out anything is adorable. Evie got me a little annoyed at the end, but they had both done a lot of nonsense. I certainly approve and recommend it. A contemporary book with a dash of drama, without focusing all the attention on this.
October 18, 2017
Al principio el libro estuvo bien, pero estoy segura que puedo contar los diálogos de Stone y Evie con mi mano, fueran tantas páginas de nada, absolutamente nada, Evie de tímida pasa a malcriada e inmadura, realmente ese miedo por decir las cosas es tan irritante, "falta de comunicación" es absurdo, prácticamente ni hablaban, es una historia que tenía potencial de ser buena, pero no, la rellenaron con muchas estupideces, además de la falta de decisión e iniciativa de Evie, como carajos dejaba que todo el munda hiciera con ella lo que le diera la gana? Es tan difícil decir que no?
Malo, malisimo, pesimo libro, no recomendado, ni siquiera para pasar el rato, porque un libro que pudo fácilmente terminar en 200 páginas, tuvo 500 páginas!!!
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