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NEW ADULT CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
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What can be said about Josh Brewster? Nothing good, that's for sure. Just ask anyone. They'll be quick to tell you. Josh is a selfish, sweet-talking manipulator who will charm you in a minute, all the while planning his next move. He uses. He leaves. All Josh desires is things that come easy. Why actually work hard for something when you don't have to?
When Josh comes to face to face with a girl who doesn’t make anything easy, Josh begins questioning the game he's played so long. He’s suddenly eager to learn how to work for something he never imagined wanting. Can a player really change his ways? Better yet, will his past forgive?
Aidan Turner has had a rough life, a life that has only become harsher as he's gotten older. The scars across his face serve as a constant reminder of the haunting nightmares from his past life. Seeing himself as nothing but a monster, Aidan believes no one will ever be able to look past his flaws.
His reasoning is about to change when his very own beauty comes barreling in, sparking emotions he'd thought he'd never feel. Love sizzles between them, but his friendship with another girl complicates everything, especially after the nature of their friendship becomes confused. Will friendship overshadow his true feelings and ruin both couples’ chances at happiness?
Warning – Mature Content.
Fans of WAIT keep reading after the story ends for the bonus chapter: Tessa and Tucker – The Wait is Over.
Available through Kindle Unlimited
What can be said about Josh Brewster? Nothing good, that's for sure. Just ask anyone. They'll be quick to tell you. Josh is a selfish, sweet-talking manipulator who will charm you in a minute, all the while planning his next move. He uses. He leaves. All Josh desires is things that come easy. Why actually work hard for something when you don't have to?
When Josh comes to face to face with a girl who doesn’t make anything easy, Josh begins questioning the game he's played so long. He’s suddenly eager to learn how to work for something he never imagined wanting. Can a player really change his ways? Better yet, will his past forgive?
Aidan Turner has had a rough life, a life that has only become harsher as he's gotten older. The scars across his face serve as a constant reminder of the haunting nightmares from his past life. Seeing himself as nothing but a monster, Aidan believes no one will ever be able to look past his flaws.
His reasoning is about to change when his very own beauty comes barreling in, sparking emotions he'd thought he'd never feel. Love sizzles between them, but his friendship with another girl complicates everything, especially after the nature of their friendship becomes confused. Will friendship overshadow his true feelings and ruin both couples’ chances at happiness?
Warning – Mature Content.
Fans of WAIT keep reading after the story ends for the bonus chapter: Tessa and Tucker – The Wait is Over.
306 pages, Paperback
First published January 20, 2014
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Ryan Ringbloom
20 books400 followersHi, I’m Ryan Ringbloom, a Jersey girl who doesn’t write Alphas. I couldn’t if I tried. Social Media stresses me the frick out, yet I can’t seem to walk away from it. I love to binge watch TV. I think cats are awesome. I’m obsessed with coffee and Fireball. But never together. I am counting down the days until self-driving cars are the norm. And if there is ever a zombie apocalypse, I won’t even try to run. I will let the first one I see eat my brain and get it over with.
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June 12, 2015
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review*
Wow, what a unique story. I've never read anything like it.
We have a lot of characters in this book. Josh, Aidan, Becca and Jordyn.
Aiden is an isolated young man, lonely and fearful of being seen because of his disfigurement. Becca is the girl with the pink hair and star tattoos. She also happens to be Aidan's best friend; his only friend.
Then we have Josh, a rich and spoiled young man who uses his parents' money to live easily and without any cares. He uses women like tissues and then moves on to the next pretty girl. He decides that he needs some freedom and so he leaves his parents' home and becomes Aidan's roommate. Aidan is skeptical about that but he decides to let Josh stay.
Josh is taken with Becca but he isn't sure what his feelings mean. He's also not sure about Becca's relationship with Aidan.
Aidan himself is very protective of Becca and he is too, unsure of where their relationship actually stands. Becca is certain that they should be together because of their perfect friendship and tries to ignore her growing feelings for Josh...Until Jordyn comes into the picture, a woman who has her eyes set on Aidan.
Relationships are fractured, feelings are tested and lives become interwined in this amazing tale of growing up. The writing amazed me and I wasn't at all bored. I read it in one sitting. I loved the sincerity of this book and I also fell in love with the characters because of their flaws.
5 Stars from me.
Wow, what a unique story. I've never read anything like it.
We have a lot of characters in this book. Josh, Aidan, Becca and Jordyn.
Aiden is an isolated young man, lonely and fearful of being seen because of his disfigurement. Becca is the girl with the pink hair and star tattoos. She also happens to be Aidan's best friend; his only friend.
Then we have Josh, a rich and spoiled young man who uses his parents' money to live easily and without any cares. He uses women like tissues and then moves on to the next pretty girl. He decides that he needs some freedom and so he leaves his parents' home and becomes Aidan's roommate. Aidan is skeptical about that but he decides to let Josh stay.
Josh is taken with Becca but he isn't sure what his feelings mean. He's also not sure about Becca's relationship with Aidan.
Aidan himself is very protective of Becca and he is too, unsure of where their relationship actually stands. Becca is certain that they should be together because of their perfect friendship and tries to ignore her growing feelings for Josh...Until Jordyn comes into the picture, a woman who has her eyes set on Aidan.
Relationships are fractured, feelings are tested and lives become interwined in this amazing tale of growing up. The writing amazed me and I wasn't at all bored. I read it in one sitting. I loved the sincerity of this book and I also fell in love with the characters because of their flaws.
5 Stars from me.
March 10, 2014
I read this at a disadvantage because I didnt read previous books by the author. I didnt know of Josh but honestly im a guy and he acts like a lot of guys I work with and know. didn't hate him right off though. he just seemed lost.
Im not a fan of romance but this wasnt thick with it. It was the right amount added with drama and humor. I like that type of book. I enjoyed Aidan more than I did Josh I think because I actually felt for the guy. judgemental people suck and they make the good people hide away and thats what it seems like he'd been doin for a real long time.
This was a light read for me because im not much of a reader but it kept me interested. Ive been told to go back and read the others now so that's what im gonna do.
Hope the review helps make up your mind. I kind of suck at these lol Its a really good book though.
Im not a fan of romance but this wasnt thick with it. It was the right amount added with drama and humor. I like that type of book. I enjoyed Aidan more than I did Josh I think because I actually felt for the guy. judgemental people suck and they make the good people hide away and thats what it seems like he'd been doin for a real long time.
This was a light read for me because im not much of a reader but it kept me interested. Ive been told to go back and read the others now so that's what im gonna do.
Hope the review helps make up your mind. I kind of suck at these lol Its a really good book though.
May 27, 2017
Bueno, veréis este sin duda será el libro número uno en mi lista de libros más ODIADOS.
JODIDAMENTE LO ODIO TODOOOOOOOOOOOO DE ESTE LIBRO.
Voy a destriparlo tanto que esto va a ser muy sangriento, así que si no quieres comerte spoilers por un tubo, NO SIGAS LEYENDO. (Lo destripo porque estoy tan enfadada que necesito desahogarme).
Os voy presentar primero a los protagonistas:
• Josh: un niño mimado, PERO MIMADO NO LO DESCRIBE LO SUFICIENTE. A este chico lo único que le falta es que su madre le limpie el culo después de cagar, porque lo que es el resto se lo hace todo. EN SERIO, no exagero.
• Aidan: un chico dulce, pero que tiene una enorme cicatriz en su cara que espanta a todo el mundo (menos a mí, porque tengo debilidad por los chicos como él).
• Becca: esta es la PUTA PERRA DEL GRUPO. En serio la odio a muerte y en cuanto destripe el libro me entenderéis. Tengo que decir que tiene el pelo ROSA porque al parecer es tan importante que se recalca en el libro por lo menos 50 veces.
• Jordyn: se suponía que era una amiga de Becca, al menos así la conocemos al principio, pero acabareis entendiendo que no es posible que Becca tenga algo parecido a un amigo con la actitud que tiene.
Bueno empieza lo sangriento:
Tenemos a Aidan que es el mejor amigo de Becca. Ella es la vecina de enfrente y la única que al parecer se siente cómoda con él y con su cicatriz. Supuestamente solo son amigos, pero la amistad de estos dos es un poco rara, de dormir juntitos y acurrucarse en el sofá pero nunca llegan más allá (que los compre quien los entienda).
Entonces nos presentan a Josh como el putón del año, el hombre es un niño rico mimado que siempre ha hecho lo que le ha salido del culo pero se le han cruzado los cables y quiere independizarse (a su manera, eso quiere decir que su mamá seguirá lavándole la ropa). Encuentra un anuncio en el periódico que pide un compañero de piso y sí, es lo que estáis pensando, acaba de compañero de piso de Aidan. Evidentemente Josh conoce a Becca y se queda prendado de ella pero al ver el rollo raro que se traen esos dos, piensa que Becca y Aidan están juntos y ninguno lo saca de su error.
Es entonces cuando, a espaldas de Aidan, la relación entre Becca y Josh “progresa” si es que se le pude llamar así, y este le cuenta que siempre le ha apetecido mucho ser bartender. Ella dice que si quiere habla con su amiga que tiene un bar y puede trabajar allí.
Aquí entra en escena Jordyn, la supuesta amiga de Becca. Ha concertado una cita en el piso de Josh y Aidan para conocer a este pero ¡ups!, llega tarde así que ella se queda a solas con Aidan. Obviamente a ella no le desagrada la cicatriz y eso pone un poco nervioso a Aidan, y con nervioso me refiero a cachondo. Entonces aparecen por la puerta Becca y Josh, y cuando Becca ve a Aidan sin las gafas de sol (que usa para ocultar un poco su cicatriz para que la gente no se sienta incomoda) hablando tan tranquilamente con Jordyn se pone en plan perra celosa posesiva y solo por tocar la moral se queda a dormir con Aidan. Pero el pobre Aidan se ha quedado prendado de Jordyn y mientras dormía soñó con ella y sin querer le metió mano a Becca. Esta, pensando que era algo entre ellos intentó meterle mano a Aidan, él se apartó y por supuesto ella se enfadó. (¿Alguien puede entenderla? Le gusta Josh pero también Aidan)
Así que ahora la tensión es tan cortante que Becca y Aidan no se soportan en la misma habitación, esta se marcha a su casa y como Josh ve que Aidan no va detrás de ella, ya va él como un idiota. Ella lo invita a entrar en su casa y se acurrucan juntos en el sofá (¡se acurrucan, NO ME JODAS! Aun no entiendo a quién quiere esta tía). Pero en esto que llaman a la puerta y es Aidan y Becca echa fuera de casa a Josh (¡INCREIBLE!). La conversación de Aidan y Becca es si tienen un futuro entre ellos, ella dice que no sabe así que Aidan vuelve a casa y amenaza a Josh diciendo que mantenga las manos fuera de Becca porque al único que ella necesita para protegerla es a él. (¡ESTO ES UNA PUTA MERIENDA DE NEGROS! NO ENTIENDO NADA).
Siguiente escena: Aidan se va al gimnasio y Jordyn lo acosa hasta allí para que acepte un trabajo que le ofrece (es disfrazarse de príncipe para un gala benéfica por los niños), él no quiere aceptar por la cicatriz pero ella le dice que es sexy, le toca la cicatriz y nuestro hombre se pone…”contento”. Hay algo de conversación en plan acepto/no acepto, finalmente acepta y dice que no le cuente nada a Becca. Jordyn le pregunta si están juntos y Aidan dice que sí (¿¡desde cuandooooooooooo!?) por lo que Jordyn se marcha enfadada.
Otra escena: suponemos que Becca y Aidan están juntos (eso es lo que dijo Aidan) así que Becca, la inocente Becca, se ha ido al bar donde trabaja Josh y está allí restregándole el culo contra el paquete pero cuando él intenta besarla, ella se larga corriendo. El la persigue y ella le llama de todo: le dice que solo es una broma como persona, que se va a quedar solo y cosas así. Jordyn lo ha escuchado todo… (Me ha dolido hasta a mi).
Otra escena: Josh, Aidan y Becca están sentados en el salón de casa de ellos y entonces Josh recibe un mensaje de Jordyn proponiéndole ir a una boda con ella (Josh leyéndolo todo en voz alta, no se deja nada sin decir), él acepta y dice que ella le pregunta si quiere que coja una habitación o dos y él le responde que una. Obviamente los celos por parte de Aidan (por Jordyn) y por parte de Becca (por Josh) suben a escalas inimaginables. Así que Aidan se va al gimnasio y Josh y Becca se acurrucan en el sofá, porque aquí la “inocente Becca” debe necesitar marcar territorio. Bajo esa manta pasan muchas cosas, según cuenta Josh a Jordyn en la boda, Becca se frotó contra él pero no llegaron a más. Así que veréis y aquí viene el punto exacto en que mi odio por Becca llegó a su punto álgido. Becca le dice a Aidan literalmente: que el otro día se sentó en el sofá al lado de Josh (¡se sentó dice la muy cerda! Si prácticamente se le subió al regazo) y que Josh es un puto pervertido y se puso cachondo a su lado. Obviamente Aidan se enfada, esta tía hizo esto solo para que Aidan y Josh se pegaran, eso lo tengo yo más claro que el agua, gracias a dios no pasa nada de eso pero mis instintos asesinos contra Becca van en aumento.
Como podéis comprobar ahora, Becca es una manipuladora que le come la olla a Aidan, no contenta ya con lo que le ha dicho ahora insinúa que Jordyn no se rebajaría nunca a estar con él porque sobre todo si se entera de quien le hizo la cicatriz saldrá corriendo (¿se puede ser más perra? ¿Y esto es una amiga?)
Después de esto, Aidan recibe una llamada de Jordyn para que vaya a su casa. Ella quiere hablarle de lo que Becca dijo a Josh (si os acordáis le llamó de todo cuando se puso a restregarse con él) así que se ponen a discutir en casa de ella y al final ¿Qué es lo que pasa? ¡Que Aidan se tira a Jordyn! (esto es una orgía os lo digo de verdad no entiendo nada, porque se supone que Aidan está con Becca) pero en cuanto acaban Aidan le dice que ya ha disfrutado su paseo por los barrios bajos y se pira (¡hola! Aquí veis los frutos que dan las manipulaciones que Becca hace en Aidan). Jordyn se queda destrozada y llama Josh para contárselo, este espera a Aidan al llegar a casa, discuten, casi llegan a las manos y Aidan echa a la puta calle a Josh (¡aun por encima!!!!!! Manda huevos).
Esto solo ha sido la primera parte del libro, toda contada desde el punto de vista de los chicos, ahora viene contada por las chicas.
Las cosas pasan muy rápido, demasiado. Ahora al parecer Aidan y Jordyn se han arreglado y están juntos y felices, pero peeeeeeeeeeeeeero las manipulaciones de Becca siguen ahí, ahora le dice a Aidan que Jordyn no quiere sacarlo de casa para que nadie la vea con él. Esto es porque Becca es una puta amargada que está enamorada de Josh pero no tiene los santos cojones de ir y decírselo porque cree que él solo jugará con ella. Mentira cochina, la única que juega con la gente es ella, pero oye, cada loco con su tema.
Por desgracia esta vez, es posible que Becca tuviese razón. Porque cuando Aidan por fin va a conocer a la familia de Jordyn, ella se le cruzan los cables, creyendo que su familia está fingiendo que no les afecta la cicatriz de Aidan, así que en un momento se vuelve loca y explota diciendo que pueden preguntar de una vez como es posible que ella esté con un monstruo (¡ME ROMPIÓ EL PUTO CORAZÓN! Porque Jordyn era la única que me caía bien, pero no, me decepcionó como todo este puto libro). Nadie sabía su secreto pero Jordyn y Aidan habían ido el fin de semana anterior a las vegas y se había casado, obviamente después de esto, Aidan pidió el divorcio.
El resto ya os lo podéis imaginar, después de TODO, de toda la mierda que han hecho tanto unos como otros la autora los hace “felices para siempre”. ¿¡EN QUE PUTO MUNDO DE DROGAS TE HAS METIDO MUJER!? Y lo peor es que era un libro corto y consiguió hacerlo eterno solo porque era peor cada página que pasaba. Sé que soy muy dura, y que de ser yo la autora leería esto y querría sacarle los ojos a la persona que lo escribió pero simplemente no entendí nada de esta locura. Odie todo: LA HISTORIA, LOS PERSONAJES, LAS RELACIONES ROMANTICAS… ¡TODO! Simplemente he perdido parte de mi tiempo, de mi cerebro y de mi vida que nunca podré recuperar.
JODIDAMENTE LO ODIO TODOOOOOOOOOOOO DE ESTE LIBRO.
Voy a destriparlo tanto que esto va a ser muy sangriento, así que si no quieres comerte spoilers por un tubo, NO SIGAS LEYENDO. (Lo destripo porque estoy tan enfadada que necesito desahogarme).
Os voy presentar primero a los protagonistas:
• Josh: un niño mimado, PERO MIMADO NO LO DESCRIBE LO SUFICIENTE. A este chico lo único que le falta es que su madre le limpie el culo después de cagar, porque lo que es el resto se lo hace todo. EN SERIO, no exagero.
• Aidan: un chico dulce, pero que tiene una enorme cicatriz en su cara que espanta a todo el mundo (menos a mí, porque tengo debilidad por los chicos como él).
• Becca: esta es la PUTA PERRA DEL GRUPO. En serio la odio a muerte y en cuanto destripe el libro me entenderéis. Tengo que decir que tiene el pelo ROSA porque al parecer es tan importante que se recalca en el libro por lo menos 50 veces.
• Jordyn: se suponía que era una amiga de Becca, al menos así la conocemos al principio, pero acabareis entendiendo que no es posible que Becca tenga algo parecido a un amigo con la actitud que tiene.
Bueno empieza lo sangriento:
Tenemos a Aidan que es el mejor amigo de Becca. Ella es la vecina de enfrente y la única que al parecer se siente cómoda con él y con su cicatriz. Supuestamente solo son amigos, pero la amistad de estos dos es un poco rara, de dormir juntitos y acurrucarse en el sofá pero nunca llegan más allá (que los compre quien los entienda).
Entonces nos presentan a Josh como el putón del año, el hombre es un niño rico mimado que siempre ha hecho lo que le ha salido del culo pero se le han cruzado los cables y quiere independizarse (a su manera, eso quiere decir que su mamá seguirá lavándole la ropa). Encuentra un anuncio en el periódico que pide un compañero de piso y sí, es lo que estáis pensando, acaba de compañero de piso de Aidan. Evidentemente Josh conoce a Becca y se queda prendado de ella pero al ver el rollo raro que se traen esos dos, piensa que Becca y Aidan están juntos y ninguno lo saca de su error.
Es entonces cuando, a espaldas de Aidan, la relación entre Becca y Josh “progresa” si es que se le pude llamar así, y este le cuenta que siempre le ha apetecido mucho ser bartender. Ella dice que si quiere habla con su amiga que tiene un bar y puede trabajar allí.
Aquí entra en escena Jordyn, la supuesta amiga de Becca. Ha concertado una cita en el piso de Josh y Aidan para conocer a este pero ¡ups!, llega tarde así que ella se queda a solas con Aidan. Obviamente a ella no le desagrada la cicatriz y eso pone un poco nervioso a Aidan, y con nervioso me refiero a cachondo. Entonces aparecen por la puerta Becca y Josh, y cuando Becca ve a Aidan sin las gafas de sol (que usa para ocultar un poco su cicatriz para que la gente no se sienta incomoda) hablando tan tranquilamente con Jordyn se pone en plan perra celosa posesiva y solo por tocar la moral se queda a dormir con Aidan. Pero el pobre Aidan se ha quedado prendado de Jordyn y mientras dormía soñó con ella y sin querer le metió mano a Becca. Esta, pensando que era algo entre ellos intentó meterle mano a Aidan, él se apartó y por supuesto ella se enfadó. (¿Alguien puede entenderla? Le gusta Josh pero también Aidan)
Así que ahora la tensión es tan cortante que Becca y Aidan no se soportan en la misma habitación, esta se marcha a su casa y como Josh ve que Aidan no va detrás de ella, ya va él como un idiota. Ella lo invita a entrar en su casa y se acurrucan juntos en el sofá (¡se acurrucan, NO ME JODAS! Aun no entiendo a quién quiere esta tía). Pero en esto que llaman a la puerta y es Aidan y Becca echa fuera de casa a Josh (¡INCREIBLE!). La conversación de Aidan y Becca es si tienen un futuro entre ellos, ella dice que no sabe así que Aidan vuelve a casa y amenaza a Josh diciendo que mantenga las manos fuera de Becca porque al único que ella necesita para protegerla es a él. (¡ESTO ES UNA PUTA MERIENDA DE NEGROS! NO ENTIENDO NADA).
Siguiente escena: Aidan se va al gimnasio y Jordyn lo acosa hasta allí para que acepte un trabajo que le ofrece (es disfrazarse de príncipe para un gala benéfica por los niños), él no quiere aceptar por la cicatriz pero ella le dice que es sexy, le toca la cicatriz y nuestro hombre se pone…”contento”. Hay algo de conversación en plan acepto/no acepto, finalmente acepta y dice que no le cuente nada a Becca. Jordyn le pregunta si están juntos y Aidan dice que sí (¿¡desde cuandooooooooooo!?) por lo que Jordyn se marcha enfadada.
Otra escena: suponemos que Becca y Aidan están juntos (eso es lo que dijo Aidan) así que Becca, la inocente Becca, se ha ido al bar donde trabaja Josh y está allí restregándole el culo contra el paquete pero cuando él intenta besarla, ella se larga corriendo. El la persigue y ella le llama de todo: le dice que solo es una broma como persona, que se va a quedar solo y cosas así. Jordyn lo ha escuchado todo… (Me ha dolido hasta a mi).
Otra escena: Josh, Aidan y Becca están sentados en el salón de casa de ellos y entonces Josh recibe un mensaje de Jordyn proponiéndole ir a una boda con ella (Josh leyéndolo todo en voz alta, no se deja nada sin decir), él acepta y dice que ella le pregunta si quiere que coja una habitación o dos y él le responde que una. Obviamente los celos por parte de Aidan (por Jordyn) y por parte de Becca (por Josh) suben a escalas inimaginables. Así que Aidan se va al gimnasio y Josh y Becca se acurrucan en el sofá, porque aquí la “inocente Becca” debe necesitar marcar territorio. Bajo esa manta pasan muchas cosas, según cuenta Josh a Jordyn en la boda, Becca se frotó contra él pero no llegaron a más. Así que veréis y aquí viene el punto exacto en que mi odio por Becca llegó a su punto álgido. Becca le dice a Aidan literalmente: que el otro día se sentó en el sofá al lado de Josh (¡se sentó dice la muy cerda! Si prácticamente se le subió al regazo) y que Josh es un puto pervertido y se puso cachondo a su lado. Obviamente Aidan se enfada, esta tía hizo esto solo para que Aidan y Josh se pegaran, eso lo tengo yo más claro que el agua, gracias a dios no pasa nada de eso pero mis instintos asesinos contra Becca van en aumento.
Como podéis comprobar ahora, Becca es una manipuladora que le come la olla a Aidan, no contenta ya con lo que le ha dicho ahora insinúa que Jordyn no se rebajaría nunca a estar con él porque sobre todo si se entera de quien le hizo la cicatriz saldrá corriendo (¿se puede ser más perra? ¿Y esto es una amiga?)
Después de esto, Aidan recibe una llamada de Jordyn para que vaya a su casa. Ella quiere hablarle de lo que Becca dijo a Josh (si os acordáis le llamó de todo cuando se puso a restregarse con él) así que se ponen a discutir en casa de ella y al final ¿Qué es lo que pasa? ¡Que Aidan se tira a Jordyn! (esto es una orgía os lo digo de verdad no entiendo nada, porque se supone que Aidan está con Becca) pero en cuanto acaban Aidan le dice que ya ha disfrutado su paseo por los barrios bajos y se pira (¡hola! Aquí veis los frutos que dan las manipulaciones que Becca hace en Aidan). Jordyn se queda destrozada y llama Josh para contárselo, este espera a Aidan al llegar a casa, discuten, casi llegan a las manos y Aidan echa a la puta calle a Josh (¡aun por encima!!!!!! Manda huevos).
Esto solo ha sido la primera parte del libro, toda contada desde el punto de vista de los chicos, ahora viene contada por las chicas.
Las cosas pasan muy rápido, demasiado. Ahora al parecer Aidan y Jordyn se han arreglado y están juntos y felices, pero peeeeeeeeeeeeeero las manipulaciones de Becca siguen ahí, ahora le dice a Aidan que Jordyn no quiere sacarlo de casa para que nadie la vea con él. Esto es porque Becca es una puta amargada que está enamorada de Josh pero no tiene los santos cojones de ir y decírselo porque cree que él solo jugará con ella. Mentira cochina, la única que juega con la gente es ella, pero oye, cada loco con su tema.
Por desgracia esta vez, es posible que Becca tuviese razón. Porque cuando Aidan por fin va a conocer a la familia de Jordyn, ella se le cruzan los cables, creyendo que su familia está fingiendo que no les afecta la cicatriz de Aidan, así que en un momento se vuelve loca y explota diciendo que pueden preguntar de una vez como es posible que ella esté con un monstruo (¡ME ROMPIÓ EL PUTO CORAZÓN! Porque Jordyn era la única que me caía bien, pero no, me decepcionó como todo este puto libro). Nadie sabía su secreto pero Jordyn y Aidan habían ido el fin de semana anterior a las vegas y se había casado, obviamente después de esto, Aidan pidió el divorcio.
El resto ya os lo podéis imaginar, después de TODO, de toda la mierda que han hecho tanto unos como otros la autora los hace “felices para siempre”. ¿¡EN QUE PUTO MUNDO DE DROGAS TE HAS METIDO MUJER!? Y lo peor es que era un libro corto y consiguió hacerlo eterno solo porque era peor cada página que pasaba. Sé que soy muy dura, y que de ser yo la autora leería esto y querría sacarle los ojos a la persona que lo escribió pero simplemente no entendí nada de esta locura. Odie todo: LA HISTORIA, LOS PERSONAJES, LAS RELACIONES ROMANTICAS… ¡TODO! Simplemente he perdido parte de mi tiempo, de mi cerebro y de mi vida que nunca podré recuperar.
March 5, 2014
I'm going with 4.5 stars for FLAW, I received an ARC in return for an honest review. My reviews are my own and 100% honest.
Well again this is one of those books that I wasn’t expecting such a lively, entertaining read.
Steam wise you have to wait a bit to get to some saucy action but I wonder at how many readers are going to automatically take a dislike to Josh. I have to smile his character really is a manwhoring pig at the start, one of those characters that you love to hate and some of his actions where he has been coddled most of his life leave you a bit wide open mouthed!
I loved Becca’s character, seemingly making a statement to be different and not conform she is the complete opposite to all of the people you come across in this book. She’s very endearing and very likeable and I relate to a lot of the things she does. I loved what she did with Mindy much to Josh's horror - lol, us women must stick together!
Aiden, oh my now there’s a character and a half. I didn’t want to have pity for him but I did and I felt wrong but some of what happens to him you can’t help but feel pity. He’s so down to earth, his manners at the dinner table I could so see me wanting to do what Jordyn wanted to do straight away too lol. I loved Aiden’s personality he was troubled as in traumatised but he wore his scars well I thought.
Jordyn, hmmm I wasn’t too sure of Jordyn at the start, she seemed too nice and too thoughtful but I have to say this woman reduced me to tears at one point and I so wasn’t expecting that emotional outburst from me whilst reading this. I ended up really liking her, I loved beginning to understand her and I understood where she was coming from when she did what she did, I didn’t like it but I got it.
All in all FLAW is a visual read, it’s easy to place yourself in the apartments, the bar, Josh’s parent’s house, the gym, the fundraising event, the wedding – it really is. This isn’t an action packed read but it jaunts along at a nice pace and it really flows nicely as we learn more about each character as they learn more about themselves and how they ‘fit’ into relationships and find their happiness. I loved how the points of view changed from Part One to Part Two, that was a nice touch.
I would honestly recommend this read to anyone who likes more than just reading sexy scenes, all four main characters and the supporting cast have a lot of depth, yeah some might say this is nothing that hasn’t been written before, but it hasn’t been written quite this way and with such colourful characters to keep us entertained.
Well again this is one of those books that I wasn’t expecting such a lively, entertaining read.
Steam wise you have to wait a bit to get to some saucy action but I wonder at how many readers are going to automatically take a dislike to Josh. I have to smile his character really is a manwhoring pig at the start, one of those characters that you love to hate and some of his actions where he has been coddled most of his life leave you a bit wide open mouthed!
I loved Becca’s character, seemingly making a statement to be different and not conform she is the complete opposite to all of the people you come across in this book. She’s very endearing and very likeable and I relate to a lot of the things she does. I loved what she did with Mindy much to Josh's horror - lol, us women must stick together!
Aiden, oh my now there’s a character and a half. I didn’t want to have pity for him but I did and I felt wrong but some of what happens to him you can’t help but feel pity. He’s so down to earth, his manners at the dinner table I could so see me wanting to do what Jordyn wanted to do straight away too lol. I loved Aiden’s personality he was troubled as in traumatised but he wore his scars well I thought.
Jordyn, hmmm I wasn’t too sure of Jordyn at the start, she seemed too nice and too thoughtful but I have to say this woman reduced me to tears at one point and I so wasn’t expecting that emotional outburst from me whilst reading this. I ended up really liking her, I loved beginning to understand her and I understood where she was coming from when she did what she did, I didn’t like it but I got it.
All in all FLAW is a visual read, it’s easy to place yourself in the apartments, the bar, Josh’s parent’s house, the gym, the fundraising event, the wedding – it really is. This isn’t an action packed read but it jaunts along at a nice pace and it really flows nicely as we learn more about each character as they learn more about themselves and how they ‘fit’ into relationships and find their happiness. I loved how the points of view changed from Part One to Part Two, that was a nice touch.
I would honestly recommend this read to anyone who likes more than just reading sexy scenes, all four main characters and the supporting cast have a lot of depth, yeah some might say this is nothing that hasn’t been written before, but it hasn’t been written quite this way and with such colourful characters to keep us entertained.
February 8, 2014
There is one thing I've come to expect from a Ryan Ringbloom novel and it's simply this. There is no one better at redeeming one of the most loathed characters in a book then her. It started with Tessa in Wait and she does it again in Flaw. Josh is a character that in previous books, you just love to hate. The way he carries himself, treats women, it's a pretty sure bet that half the women in the city they live in, probably want to smack him around. But then...you really get to see inside of his head and you're just done. I'm trying not to fan girl over this, but I can't help it. Josh was redeemed and in such a way that you don't even realize it's happening until you're already head over heels in love with him. Yeah, I think I know how Becca feels now lol. This was also another book with more than one couple. In previous books, I picked a clear favorite, in this one, I loved both. Aidan. What can I say about Aidan. He's probably one of the most beautiful human beings alive and Jordyn, well he met his match.
This was perfect. As expected. Phenomenal read by an even more phenomenal writer.
This was perfect. As expected. Phenomenal read by an even more phenomenal writer.
March 7, 2014
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Title: Flaw
Series: Flaw #1
Author: Ryan Ringbloom
Genre/ Age Range: Contemporary Romance, New Adult
Publisher: BookBaby
Release Date: January 23, 2014
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Description: What can be said about Josh Brewster? Nothing good, that's for sure. Just ask anyone. They'll be quick to tell you. Josh is a selfish, sweet-talking manipulator who will charm you in a minute, all the while planning his next move. He uses. He leaves. All Josh desires is things that come easy. Why actually work hard for something when you don't have to? When Josh comes to face to face with a girl who’s doesn’t make anything easy, Josh begins questioning the game he's played so long. He’s suddenly eager to learn how to work for something he never imagined wanting. Can a player really change his ways? Better yet, will his past forgive?Aidan Turner has had a rough life, a life that has only become harsher as he's gotten older. The scars across his face serve as a constant reminder of the haunting nightmares from his past life. Seeing himself as nothing but a monster, Aidan believes no one will ever be able to look past his flaws.His reasoning is about to change when his very own beauty comes barrelling in, sparking emotions he'd thought he'd never feel. Love sizzles between them, but his friendship with another girl complicates everything, especially after the nature of their friendship becomes confused. Will friendship overshadow his true feelings and ruin both couples’ chances at happiness? Review:
"But something happened. I met someone and lately I find myself wanting a flaw in my life. I find myself craving a flaw, drawn to a flaw. I want that flaw. You know what i am talking about."
I loved it! This is Ringbloom's first book that I have read and I am sure it won't be the last. As far as NA goes its definitely a 5-star book. I am personally not a fan of NA novels because they are usually too emotional for my taste. This one is not an exception but author has pulled it off superbly. Emotional but not in any irritating way. Its perfect for young readers. There are two love stories being told side by side. Two couples... Josh and Becca... Josh is the bad guy every girl should stay away from. His reputation precedes him where ever he goes and on every corner you can find a girl he has wronged at one point or another. He is no good and everyone knows that including Becca.Becca's life hasn't been easy and she has no intention of making it more difficult by falling for the wrong guy. When Josh moved in with her best friend Aiden and she feels an instant attraction towards him she panics. She turns to Aiden because only he can protect her. They love each other after all and it has always been them against the world. Aiden and Jordyn... Aiden is scarred inside and out. He has this big flaw and no one seems to get past that. He has lived his entire life in shadows. Rarely going out and never dating. Becca is his only friend with whom he can be himself and not care. Until Jordyn comes. There is something about her he just can't resist although he knows that she will only hurt him in the end.Jordyn is perfect inside and out or so she and everyone else think. But is she really without a flaw? She loves Aiden and wants to spend rest of her life with him but she is scared too... of what people will say. can she date a flawed guy and get away with it?The story tells us what real "flaw" is. When everything in you tells you to stay as far away from THAT person as possible but you still can't. Its written in two parts. One from Josh and Aiden's point of view and other from Becca and Jordyn's. Which is I think one of the best things about this book. We get a peek into all of their minds. What they feel, how they think. It makes it so much easier to connect with all the characters. it is a fun and interesting story which any NA fan will enjoy. The tension between the characters and the circumstances surrounding them make it all the more interesting.About Author: Ryan Ringbloom lives for anything Romance. The passion, love, angst, awkwardness… she loves all of it. When Ryan needs a break from reality she sneaks off to read a romantic story or write one of her own. Drinking coffee, reading Tweets and hugs from her five year old are the best part of her day.
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Title: Flaw
Series: Flaw #1
Author: Ryan Ringbloom
Genre/ Age Range: Contemporary Romance, New Adult
Publisher: BookBaby
Release Date: January 23, 2014
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Description: What can be said about Josh Brewster? Nothing good, that's for sure. Just ask anyone. They'll be quick to tell you. Josh is a selfish, sweet-talking manipulator who will charm you in a minute, all the while planning his next move. He uses. He leaves. All Josh desires is things that come easy. Why actually work hard for something when you don't have to? When Josh comes to face to face with a girl who’s doesn’t make anything easy, Josh begins questioning the game he's played so long. He’s suddenly eager to learn how to work for something he never imagined wanting. Can a player really change his ways? Better yet, will his past forgive?Aidan Turner has had a rough life, a life that has only become harsher as he's gotten older. The scars across his face serve as a constant reminder of the haunting nightmares from his past life. Seeing himself as nothing but a monster, Aidan believes no one will ever be able to look past his flaws.His reasoning is about to change when his very own beauty comes barrelling in, sparking emotions he'd thought he'd never feel. Love sizzles between them, but his friendship with another girl complicates everything, especially after the nature of their friendship becomes confused. Will friendship overshadow his true feelings and ruin both couples’ chances at happiness? Review:
"But something happened. I met someone and lately I find myself wanting a flaw in my life. I find myself craving a flaw, drawn to a flaw. I want that flaw. You know what i am talking about."
I loved it! This is Ringbloom's first book that I have read and I am sure it won't be the last. As far as NA goes its definitely a 5-star book. I am personally not a fan of NA novels because they are usually too emotional for my taste. This one is not an exception but author has pulled it off superbly. Emotional but not in any irritating way. Its perfect for young readers. There are two love stories being told side by side. Two couples... Josh and Becca... Josh is the bad guy every girl should stay away from. His reputation precedes him where ever he goes and on every corner you can find a girl he has wronged at one point or another. He is no good and everyone knows that including Becca.Becca's life hasn't been easy and she has no intention of making it more difficult by falling for the wrong guy. When Josh moved in with her best friend Aiden and she feels an instant attraction towards him she panics. She turns to Aiden because only he can protect her. They love each other after all and it has always been them against the world. Aiden and Jordyn... Aiden is scarred inside and out. He has this big flaw and no one seems to get past that. He has lived his entire life in shadows. Rarely going out and never dating. Becca is his only friend with whom he can be himself and not care. Until Jordyn comes. There is something about her he just can't resist although he knows that she will only hurt him in the end.Jordyn is perfect inside and out or so she and everyone else think. But is she really without a flaw? She loves Aiden and wants to spend rest of her life with him but she is scared too... of what people will say. can she date a flawed guy and get away with it?The story tells us what real "flaw" is. When everything in you tells you to stay as far away from THAT person as possible but you still can't. Its written in two parts. One from Josh and Aiden's point of view and other from Becca and Jordyn's. Which is I think one of the best things about this book. We get a peek into all of their minds. What they feel, how they think. It makes it so much easier to connect with all the characters. it is a fun and interesting story which any NA fan will enjoy. The tension between the characters and the circumstances surrounding them make it all the more interesting.About Author: Ryan Ringbloom lives for anything Romance. The passion, love, angst, awkwardness… she loves all of it. When Ryan needs a break from reality she sneaks off to read a romantic story or write one of her own. Drinking coffee, reading Tweets and hugs from her five year old are the best part of her day.
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February 11, 2014
FLAW is a hard core emotional roller coaster ride. I would highly suggest reading this with a box of tissues next to you and not drinking anything while reading--
The reason to my advice above is because FLAW had me laughing so hard I cried, spitting my large gulps of water out while choking on a laugh and at sometimes so intensely invested that I wanted to chuck my laptop across the room. ---Not in a negative way. In more of a "I want to shake that character" kinda way. I know you understand this feeling because I think we have all been there. And in my opinion that's what makes a book unforgettable. The books that stick with you are the ones that leave you with the most emotion...it makes you feel.
Ryan does that and so much more with FLAW. She left me aching when Josh and Aidan ached. She left me breathless every time one of those sexy boys left their mark on their girls. She left me literally on my knees begging for the final chapter.
Of course, I could tell you every detail of this book and more. I could gush about it for hours, and tell you how fantastic it is, but the only way you are really going to know that is if you read it yourself.
I can tell you this. In FAST, Josh Brewster was an ass. He used girls for the single purpose that he could. He was the typical guy in high school that you wanted, but knew he would crush you the minute he had you. But don't most girls love that quality in boys? I know I was always watching those bad boys. Josh of course has had his problems and when it's time to finally move out from under mom & dad's roof-- because let's face, bringing girls home from the bar with mom and dad a few rooms down, can cramp a guys style-- Josh decides it's time to leave the nest. Thinking that his life will be filled with nothing but girls, girls and more girls, Josh doesn't seem to see the flaw he has in his our armor. That is until he finally meets a girl who isn't afraid to set him straight. A tough guy, who barely ever showed he could care--might just learn how far he could be willing to go to change his wild ways and make amends to his past--just for a girl who steals his chocolate chips and may or may not be involved with his roommate.
Aidan Turner has had a pretty rough go, and it gets even rougher when Josh Brewster moves into the empty room in his apartment. Now his best friend and maybe girlfriend, Becca seems to have caught the eye of the beast. Aidan's always been protective, and his love for Becca burns deep--she's his best friend, she loves him for who he is-- not for how his face looks. They could make each other happy--but suddenly, Aidan finds himself thinking about a girl Josh introduced them to. A girl who might just see underneath his harsh, bad ass attitude. But Becca needs him--and he hates the looks that Josh and Becca share. He may not be sure if he wants Becca for more than a friend, but he knows for damn sure, he doesn't want Josh to be more to her...but then there's that beauty who keeps him up late into the night wondering if there could be more to flirting...maybe more without breaking too many rules..
What happens when friends stop being friends and lines are crossed? Can you go back to being what you were before? Or will it change everything?
.........Only one way to find out...
FLAW is amazing! Fast paced, gut wrenching, flirty, and sexy--FLAW will not leave you disappointed..that I can promise!
The reason to my advice above is because FLAW had me laughing so hard I cried, spitting my large gulps of water out while choking on a laugh and at sometimes so intensely invested that I wanted to chuck my laptop across the room. ---Not in a negative way. In more of a "I want to shake that character" kinda way. I know you understand this feeling because I think we have all been there. And in my opinion that's what makes a book unforgettable. The books that stick with you are the ones that leave you with the most emotion...it makes you feel.
Ryan does that and so much more with FLAW. She left me aching when Josh and Aidan ached. She left me breathless every time one of those sexy boys left their mark on their girls. She left me literally on my knees begging for the final chapter.
Of course, I could tell you every detail of this book and more. I could gush about it for hours, and tell you how fantastic it is, but the only way you are really going to know that is if you read it yourself.
I can tell you this. In FAST, Josh Brewster was an ass. He used girls for the single purpose that he could. He was the typical guy in high school that you wanted, but knew he would crush you the minute he had you. But don't most girls love that quality in boys? I know I was always watching those bad boys. Josh of course has had his problems and when it's time to finally move out from under mom & dad's roof-- because let's face, bringing girls home from the bar with mom and dad a few rooms down, can cramp a guys style-- Josh decides it's time to leave the nest. Thinking that his life will be filled with nothing but girls, girls and more girls, Josh doesn't seem to see the flaw he has in his our armor. That is until he finally meets a girl who isn't afraid to set him straight. A tough guy, who barely ever showed he could care--might just learn how far he could be willing to go to change his wild ways and make amends to his past--just for a girl who steals his chocolate chips and may or may not be involved with his roommate.
Aidan Turner has had a pretty rough go, and it gets even rougher when Josh Brewster moves into the empty room in his apartment. Now his best friend and maybe girlfriend, Becca seems to have caught the eye of the beast. Aidan's always been protective, and his love for Becca burns deep--she's his best friend, she loves him for who he is-- not for how his face looks. They could make each other happy--but suddenly, Aidan finds himself thinking about a girl Josh introduced them to. A girl who might just see underneath his harsh, bad ass attitude. But Becca needs him--and he hates the looks that Josh and Becca share. He may not be sure if he wants Becca for more than a friend, but he knows for damn sure, he doesn't want Josh to be more to her...but then there's that beauty who keeps him up late into the night wondering if there could be more to flirting...maybe more without breaking too many rules..
What happens when friends stop being friends and lines are crossed? Can you go back to being what you were before? Or will it change everything?
.........Only one way to find out...
FLAW is amazing! Fast paced, gut wrenching, flirty, and sexy--FLAW will not leave you disappointed..that I can promise!
March 3, 2014
Flaw by Ryan Ringbloom is the first book in the Flaw series.
These characters will have you on the edge of your seat just waiting to see what they could possibly do next. They are infuriating and they are charming, but most of all they are endearing. It's not something you get with characters in mosts books, only some authors can truly make you feel right along with their characters. This author manages that in spades.
What I thought was going to be a love triangle from the synopsis turned out to be so much different from what I expected. I was very pleasantly surprised, despite wanting to kick Josh in the jewels on more than one occasion. The insight into the male mind is always an interesting one (yes, I know I'm talking about fictional men here) but it makes a much more rounded story than only one point of view.
I'm excited to get more Ryan Ringbloom books on my e-reader and to see what is next in this series.
These characters will have you on the edge of your seat just waiting to see what they could possibly do next. They are infuriating and they are charming, but most of all they are endearing. It's not something you get with characters in mosts books, only some authors can truly make you feel right along with their characters. This author manages that in spades.
What I thought was going to be a love triangle from the synopsis turned out to be so much different from what I expected. I was very pleasantly surprised, despite wanting to kick Josh in the jewels on more than one occasion. The insight into the male mind is always an interesting one (yes, I know I'm talking about fictional men here) but it makes a much more rounded story than only one point of view.
I'm excited to get more Ryan Ringbloom books on my e-reader and to see what is next in this series.
October 15, 2015
5 amazing stars!!!!!
***ARC kindly provided via NetGalley for the exchange of an honest review***
This book was wonderful! The story is split in two parts. In the first part we follow the story from Aidan's and Josh's POV. It's great to be in their head and to witness how they experience everything that goes on. The story moves fast and the plot is good. Then the second part comes and we follow the story from Jordyn's and Becca's POV. This switch was amazing! The whole story changed perspective for me and I honesty loved it! The writing was direct and full of emotion but perfectly balanced.
There are lots of truths said in this book. And this is its quality, its sincerity! The characters are fantastic! They all have flaws but that's the point, nobody is flawless! On the inside or outside, there are always flaws and that's the beauty of each person.
The end was great as well. I stayed up in the night to reach it and I was rewarded! I definitely recommend this book to everyone who loves an honest romance.
***ARC kindly provided via NetGalley for the exchange of an honest review***
This book was wonderful! The story is split in two parts. In the first part we follow the story from Aidan's and Josh's POV. It's great to be in their head and to witness how they experience everything that goes on. The story moves fast and the plot is good. Then the second part comes and we follow the story from Jordyn's and Becca's POV. This switch was amazing! The whole story changed perspective for me and I honesty loved it! The writing was direct and full of emotion but perfectly balanced.
There are lots of truths said in this book. And this is its quality, its sincerity! The characters are fantastic! They all have flaws but that's the point, nobody is flawless! On the inside or outside, there are always flaws and that's the beauty of each person.
The end was great as well. I stayed up in the night to reach it and I was rewarded! I definitely recommend this book to everyone who loves an honest romance.
March 1, 2014
Ryan has gone and done it again . I loved this book. I had butterflies one minute and tears the next . Its so a lovely story and extremely well thought out . I want Adrian to be my boyfriend he has to be the cutest must loving guy ever . I just cant put into words how good this book is so i think everyone should go out and read it . I cant wait for Ryan's next book because i know it won't disappoint.
May 20, 2014
ABSOLUTELY TOUCHING!!!
July 27, 2016
First in the New Adult romance series and revolving around three people who have a lot to learn about themselves and not judging others.
I was given an advance copy of the eBook.
My Take
I'm conflicted over Flaw. I love the story, and yes, it made me laugh and cry. What I like about Flaw is its main character — a jerk of a teen guy. The kind we ladies are warned against, who want to use us for their own ends. I just want to smack him within the first few pages as we read his thoughts about this girl in the car and his reasons—his so very justifiable reasons—for wanting to move out on his own. Arghhh! And, poor thing, he's just exhausted from the move…*eye roll*
Ladies, read Josh's thoughts to learn what guys are really thinking when they pick you up in a bar. It may save your self-respect in the morning.
I love that "Joe" gets his comeuppance in this. The positive is that it is in a growing sort of way, although, again, I do wish his parents hadn't been such pushovers, or at least had some depth to them before the end.
Then there's Aidan. It's night and day with these two: beautiful and horrible. Josh is beautiful on the outside while Aidan is gorgeous on the inside. I do love how honest, if misguided, Josh is in his thoughts. And I love that neither Aidan nor Becca let him off the hook!
On the whole, I like Becca, although that scene with the car and the radio early on seems out of character for her.
Ringbloom does a nice job of stringing us along. Keeping Aidan's problems under the radar while flaunting Josh's. Then she switches it up and makes us realize how lucky Josh is. This kid who has everything and trashes it while the one who never had good examples is one of the best.
Oh, that scene with Christina…I cried… And that ending comment about "that same weird couple"…I loved it!
I like that Ringbloom is pulling in the don't-judge-a-book-by-its-cover as her underlying theme AND switching it back and forth amongst the haves and have-nots, right along with the jumping-to-conclusions, lol. That she demonstrates that it's not a concept rooted in any one class of society. Now if she'd gone for depth as well…dang, the message is great, it's the delivery that's flawed.
However, I do wish that Ringbloom had spent more time and provided more depth to the characters and to what each was experiencing. It's a great message Ringbloom has for her readers, and it does come through well. It would have been better if she had moved more smoothly in leading us and her characters into their realizations and thoughts. It's too abrupt, too surface with too much tell and not enough show. Part of that might be the fault of the first-person perspective from each of the four main characters. No, it was easy to tell them apart, but I suspect that the ease of it made it too easy to ignore developing the characters.
Josh's sudden insight into his behavior, Aidan and Becca ignoring what's happening between them, Jordyn's avoidance of her own feelings and her asking Josh to go to the wedding, the quick "escape" Aidan makes after that "event" with Jordyn (I can't even call it a night), and the interactions between the four main characters are examples of the undeveloped, shallow moments that could have led to a really great, more believable, more dramatic story. I would have liked more angst, more desperation, more questions about the nature of the friendships that already exist or are coming to be.
A story full of challenge for everyone, Flaw is written simplistically, more for a high school audience than New Adult, but the language is definitely New Adult.
The Story
It's the immediate needs of Josh Brewster that set Aidan, Becca, and Jordyn in motion. And Becca and Aidan don't let Josh's expectations continue, for Josh has entered the real world where few get the cushion Josh has felt his whole life.
And all four will discover that each of their prejudices are set on end.
The Characters
The 21-year-old Josh Brewster, a.k.a., Joe, is a selfish, immature jerk—he is at least consistent in "letting" his mama do everything for him.
Aidan Turner is terrifyingly ugly with a heart of gold and a passion for designing tattoos whose placid acceptance of a life alone will break your heart. Jason is his stepbrother. The silly and colorful, loving Becca is practically his roommate even though she lives across the hall.
Jordyn Sharpe is the uncritical, but uptight "friend" whose dad owns Twisted, the bar where Josh gets a job.
Mindy is the girl from last night. Frank owns the tattoo shop where Aidan works. Ashley Simons is one of Josh's rejects, and she's dating Patrick Daniels whom Becca once dated. Kent Daniels is his brother and one of the bands hired to play at Twisted. Tessa is another reject and probably the one girl who hates Josh the most, who happens to be dating Tucker, Jordyn's cousin. Erin is the bride.
The Cover
It's Josh and Becca on the cover — the gray hair is the tip-off! Leaning back, he's in jeans with his wrists caught behind him in the cuffs of the satin-lined jacket he's taking off while Becca in black lingerie is both kneeing him on one end and stroking his neck at the other.
The title is what we see in ourselves, what each character finds in him- or herself, the Flaw that refuses to allow any one of them to be happy in their lives.
I was given an advance copy of the eBook.
My Take
I'm conflicted over Flaw. I love the story, and yes, it made me laugh and cry. What I like about Flaw is its main character — a jerk of a teen guy. The kind we ladies are warned against, who want to use us for their own ends. I just want to smack him within the first few pages as we read his thoughts about this girl in the car and his reasons—his so very justifiable reasons—for wanting to move out on his own. Arghhh! And, poor thing, he's just exhausted from the move…*eye roll*
Ladies, read Josh's thoughts to learn what guys are really thinking when they pick you up in a bar. It may save your self-respect in the morning.
"Hey, it's not my fault your girl's a slut."
I love that "Joe" gets his comeuppance in this. The positive is that it is in a growing sort of way, although, again, I do wish his parents hadn't been such pushovers, or at least had some depth to them before the end.
Then there's Aidan. It's night and day with these two: beautiful and horrible. Josh is beautiful on the outside while Aidan is gorgeous on the inside. I do love how honest, if misguided, Josh is in his thoughts. And I love that neither Aidan nor Becca let him off the hook!
On the whole, I like Becca, although that scene with the car and the radio early on seems out of character for her.
Ringbloom does a nice job of stringing us along. Keeping Aidan's problems under the radar while flaunting Josh's. Then she switches it up and makes us realize how lucky Josh is. This kid who has everything and trashes it while the one who never had good examples is one of the best.
"Sometimes when you have to work a little harder at something, you find you appreciate it more."
Oh, that scene with Christina…I cried… And that ending comment about "that same weird couple"…I loved it!
I like that Ringbloom is pulling in the don't-judge-a-book-by-its-cover as her underlying theme AND switching it back and forth amongst the haves and have-nots, right along with the jumping-to-conclusions, lol. That she demonstrates that it's not a concept rooted in any one class of society. Now if she'd gone for depth as well…dang, the message is great, it's the delivery that's flawed.
However, I do wish that Ringbloom had spent more time and provided more depth to the characters and to what each was experiencing. It's a great message Ringbloom has for her readers, and it does come through well. It would have been better if she had moved more smoothly in leading us and her characters into their realizations and thoughts. It's too abrupt, too surface with too much tell and not enough show. Part of that might be the fault of the first-person perspective from each of the four main characters. No, it was easy to tell them apart, but I suspect that the ease of it made it too easy to ignore developing the characters.
Josh's sudden insight into his behavior, Aidan and Becca ignoring what's happening between them, Jordyn's avoidance of her own feelings and her asking Josh to go to the wedding, the quick "escape" Aidan makes after that "event" with Jordyn (I can't even call it a night), and the interactions between the four main characters are examples of the undeveloped, shallow moments that could have led to a really great, more believable, more dramatic story. I would have liked more angst, more desperation, more questions about the nature of the friendships that already exist or are coming to be.
A story full of challenge for everyone, Flaw is written simplistically, more for a high school audience than New Adult, but the language is definitely New Adult.
The Story
It's the immediate needs of Josh Brewster that set Aidan, Becca, and Jordyn in motion. And Becca and Aidan don't let Josh's expectations continue, for Josh has entered the real world where few get the cushion Josh has felt his whole life.
And all four will discover that each of their prejudices are set on end.
The Characters
The 21-year-old Josh Brewster, a.k.a., Joe, is a selfish, immature jerk—he is at least consistent in "letting" his mama do everything for him.
Aidan Turner is terrifyingly ugly with a heart of gold and a passion for designing tattoos whose placid acceptance of a life alone will break your heart. Jason is his stepbrother. The silly and colorful, loving Becca is practically his roommate even though she lives across the hall.
Jordyn Sharpe is the uncritical, but uptight "friend" whose dad owns Twisted, the bar where Josh gets a job.
Mindy is the girl from last night. Frank owns the tattoo shop where Aidan works. Ashley Simons is one of Josh's rejects, and she's dating Patrick Daniels whom Becca once dated. Kent Daniels is his brother and one of the bands hired to play at Twisted. Tessa is another reject and probably the one girl who hates Josh the most, who happens to be dating Tucker, Jordyn's cousin. Erin is the bride.
The Cover
It's Josh and Becca on the cover — the gray hair is the tip-off! Leaning back, he's in jeans with his wrists caught behind him in the cuffs of the satin-lined jacket he's taking off while Becca in black lingerie is both kneeing him on one end and stroking his neck at the other.
The title is what we see in ourselves, what each character finds in him- or herself, the Flaw that refuses to allow any one of them to be happy in their lives.
July 10, 2014
Review Originally Posted at: Book Freak
I have loved the two books I have read from Ryan Ringbloom – FAST & WAIT, and I just knew in my gut I would fall in love with this one too. It has the familiarity of the FAST series, with all the characters we have come to know and love lurking in every pages, and new ones you would adore as well. This time, Ryan had made sure this is a lot more mature, a lot hotter and a lot sweeter.
MEN WITH FLAWS
Josh – INTERNAL FLAWS
He’s hot. He’s a heartbreaker. He will use you, dump you and break your heart. He’ll sweet talk his way to your bed, and then manipulates you to get what he wants and then leaves. I HATE HIS FLAWS. At first, I found him an a**, and really, really heartless. I had a doubt if I would be able to like a guy like him, especially when he decided to move out of his parents’ house. It wasn’t because he wanted independence, but he wanted to score more girls without his parents breathing on his neck. What he didn’t expect was to meet Becca – the girl with the pink hair who turned his world upside down.
Aidan – EXTERNAL FLAWS
If Josh was hot and handsome, Aidan has a scar across his face that would send those with the faint of heart running on the opposite side. But this amazing guy has a big heart, even though his past is not that stellar. It reminded him of the rough times of his past. He knows his flaws, and had already accepted that some people would not look pass through it. His life was mundane, and centered on his weird friendship with Becca until Jordyn came along and changed his life.
SHE WANTED TO SAFEGUARD HER HEART.
Becca had an easy relationship with Aidan. They’re pretty close, they’re sweet – but they’re friends. It was weird watching them together, especially when they cuddle, but you can feel that what they have is platonic. Becca was different with Josh, but she didn’t want to be with him because of his flaws. She wanted something safe and predictable. So despite the powerful emotions Josh could trigger, she tried her best to fight it…
THE PERFECT GIRL
Jordyn was the perfect girl who fell in love with someone so imperfect I thought she was up for it. I like her at first, on how she’d seen past through his imperfections and saw Aidan for whom he really is and not what he looks like.
JOSH & BECCA
Josh was great with Becca, he might started to be someone you will hate, but you can see the changes in him gradually. Eventually, he turned out to be someone you can easily like, and surprise, surprise, fall in love with. Just when I thought he will break her heart – Ryan gave me the biggest surprise of my life because she had other things in her mind. I was just crossing my fingers about these two, and hoping one of them would come into their senses…
AIDAN & JORDYN
Just as he tried to avoid her, she makes her way into his heart and won him over. But she did something I never expected her to do that had caused his heart to break and their wonderful relationship to be over. Can they get pass through it?
TESSA & TUCKER
The chapter on Tessa and Tucker was REALLY, REALLY, REALLY worth the wait.
FLAW was filled with characters with and without flaws, unexpected surprises, totally hot scenes and romance that can make and break your hearts. Just like the rest of her works, Ryan Ringbloom had me hooked once again with her work. First few pages, and I was totally engrossed, before I knew it I was done, and the bonus chapter was indeed something that I was so glad to read about because a lot of people has been waiting for it for a very long time. I can’t wait to read PANIC next!
•Complimentary Copy was given in exchange for an honest review.•
More of my reviews at http://reviewsofabookmaniac.blogspot.com
I have loved the two books I have read from Ryan Ringbloom – FAST & WAIT, and I just knew in my gut I would fall in love with this one too. It has the familiarity of the FAST series, with all the characters we have come to know and love lurking in every pages, and new ones you would adore as well. This time, Ryan had made sure this is a lot more mature, a lot hotter and a lot sweeter.
MEN WITH FLAWS
Josh – INTERNAL FLAWS
He’s hot. He’s a heartbreaker. He will use you, dump you and break your heart. He’ll sweet talk his way to your bed, and then manipulates you to get what he wants and then leaves. I HATE HIS FLAWS. At first, I found him an a**, and really, really heartless. I had a doubt if I would be able to like a guy like him, especially when he decided to move out of his parents’ house. It wasn’t because he wanted independence, but he wanted to score more girls without his parents breathing on his neck. What he didn’t expect was to meet Becca – the girl with the pink hair who turned his world upside down.
Aidan – EXTERNAL FLAWS
If Josh was hot and handsome, Aidan has a scar across his face that would send those with the faint of heart running on the opposite side. But this amazing guy has a big heart, even though his past is not that stellar. It reminded him of the rough times of his past. He knows his flaws, and had already accepted that some people would not look pass through it. His life was mundane, and centered on his weird friendship with Becca until Jordyn came along and changed his life.
SHE WANTED TO SAFEGUARD HER HEART.
Becca had an easy relationship with Aidan. They’re pretty close, they’re sweet – but they’re friends. It was weird watching them together, especially when they cuddle, but you can feel that what they have is platonic. Becca was different with Josh, but she didn’t want to be with him because of his flaws. She wanted something safe and predictable. So despite the powerful emotions Josh could trigger, she tried her best to fight it…
THE PERFECT GIRL
Jordyn was the perfect girl who fell in love with someone so imperfect I thought she was up for it. I like her at first, on how she’d seen past through his imperfections and saw Aidan for whom he really is and not what he looks like.
JOSH & BECCA
Josh was great with Becca, he might started to be someone you will hate, but you can see the changes in him gradually. Eventually, he turned out to be someone you can easily like, and surprise, surprise, fall in love with. Just when I thought he will break her heart – Ryan gave me the biggest surprise of my life because she had other things in her mind. I was just crossing my fingers about these two, and hoping one of them would come into their senses…
AIDAN & JORDYN
Just as he tried to avoid her, she makes her way into his heart and won him over. But she did something I never expected her to do that had caused his heart to break and their wonderful relationship to be over. Can they get pass through it?
TESSA & TUCKER
The chapter on Tessa and Tucker was REALLY, REALLY, REALLY worth the wait.
FLAW was filled with characters with and without flaws, unexpected surprises, totally hot scenes and romance that can make and break your hearts. Just like the rest of her works, Ryan Ringbloom had me hooked once again with her work. First few pages, and I was totally engrossed, before I knew it I was done, and the bonus chapter was indeed something that I was so glad to read about because a lot of people has been waiting for it for a very long time. I can’t wait to read PANIC next!
•Complimentary Copy was given in exchange for an honest review.•
More of my reviews at http://reviewsofabookmaniac.blogspot.com
July 23, 2014
I was honored to be given this book for my honest review
“Flaw-a feature that mars the perfection of something; defect” This meaning should just mean perfection.
This story brings two wonderful couples together in a whirlwind of romance not flaws.
Josh the playboy.
Aiden the man that was “perfect” not “flawed”
Becca the insecure girl
Jordyn the girl that captures a heart from first look
“My definition of the word beautiful is pink hair, grey eyes and the blue stars” Josh to Becca.
The start of this couples relationship is definitely at first glance. Becca comes from the wrong side of the proverbial tracks and Josh the spoiled rich kid. It does not define this relationship however. The struggles that Josh and Becca go through are more often than not just misunderstandings of one another. Both think that they are not worthy of eachother. Ones past however should not define one’s future as this couple finds out in the end. After first glance Josh the playboy puts everything into trying to overcome the love them and leave them status. Becca is the call me out kind of girl outspoken and not afraid to let the world know her thoughts. This works for this couple as they embark on struggles of love past and present. Do they get there happy ever after? Please pick up this book to find out about this AWESOME COUPLE.
Aiden and Jordyn's relationship is quite different. Aiden is the hot and sexy scarred man that thinks he is not worthy of Jordyn. The first encounter that this couple has is unique to say the least but neither can deny that magnetic force they have for one another. Jordyn is the do gooder but not in every sense of the word. She sees beyond Aiden’s scars and sees him for the guy he actually is kind, sexy, sweet and loving. Do they get there happily ever after? Jordyn has her own imperfections of her own which Aiden runs from but in the end knows that not loving Jordyn is not an option.
Both of these couples that have come together in this amazing read. They have struggles with in themselves that can’t be denied. Each character has their unique way which brings each couples relationship to a whole new level itself.
Kudos too this author for one amazing read of two couples that come together in a very unique storyline. One would say it is like Beauty and the Beast but I would say Beauty and Beauty for Jordyn and Aiden. As for Josh and Becca you could say their like oil and water they don’t mix but however they blend well to make one amazing read at well. A perfect beach or anywhere book.
Happy Reading.
“Flaw-a feature that mars the perfection of something; defect” This meaning should just mean perfection.
This story brings two wonderful couples together in a whirlwind of romance not flaws.
Josh the playboy.
Aiden the man that was “perfect” not “flawed”
Becca the insecure girl
Jordyn the girl that captures a heart from first look
“My definition of the word beautiful is pink hair, grey eyes and the blue stars” Josh to Becca.
The start of this couples relationship is definitely at first glance. Becca comes from the wrong side of the proverbial tracks and Josh the spoiled rich kid. It does not define this relationship however. The struggles that Josh and Becca go through are more often than not just misunderstandings of one another. Both think that they are not worthy of eachother. Ones past however should not define one’s future as this couple finds out in the end. After first glance Josh the playboy puts everything into trying to overcome the love them and leave them status. Becca is the call me out kind of girl outspoken and not afraid to let the world know her thoughts. This works for this couple as they embark on struggles of love past and present. Do they get there happy ever after? Please pick up this book to find out about this AWESOME COUPLE.
Aiden and Jordyn's relationship is quite different. Aiden is the hot and sexy scarred man that thinks he is not worthy of Jordyn. The first encounter that this couple has is unique to say the least but neither can deny that magnetic force they have for one another. Jordyn is the do gooder but not in every sense of the word. She sees beyond Aiden’s scars and sees him for the guy he actually is kind, sexy, sweet and loving. Do they get there happily ever after? Jordyn has her own imperfections of her own which Aiden runs from but in the end knows that not loving Jordyn is not an option.
Both of these couples that have come together in this amazing read. They have struggles with in themselves that can’t be denied. Each character has their unique way which brings each couples relationship to a whole new level itself.
Kudos too this author for one amazing read of two couples that come together in a very unique storyline. One would say it is like Beauty and the Beast but I would say Beauty and Beauty for Jordyn and Aiden. As for Josh and Becca you could say their like oil and water they don’t mix but however they blend well to make one amazing read at well. A perfect beach or anywhere book.
Happy Reading.
June 12, 2014
Flaw (The Flaw Series Book 1)
Ryan Ringbloom
I was given this story in exchange for an honest review.
I thought the story synopsis was captivating, the cover art was eye catching, I thought it would be a short quick easy read. Nothing could be further from the truth.
It was an amazing read, one that I wanted to continue so that I could savour it longer. It is a story that revolves around four people, somewhat friends.
Josh becomes Aidan's new roomate. Josh is a spoiled rich boy whose Mommy loads his new fridge with food and washes his clothes every weekend, and Daddy pays the rent. He has moved out of his parents house but only barely. He is a one night stand guy, the kind that gives a girl the woring phone number and a fake name. Aidan has a nasty facial scar and is quite house bound. He opens up to only one person. His best friend Becca who lives across the hall. With her pink hair, piercings and tattoos this stuggling student is Aidan's whole world. They love each other desparately, like siblings would. Perfect Jordyn belongs in Josh's world, from well to do parents and placed high in society. She encourages Aidan to volunteer at the local hospital a masked prince to her princess. She brings out feelings in him that he never thought to feel again. He makes her feel things as well, more than the perfect bottled up emotions that have identified her for so long.
Soon Josh and Becca dance around with feelings for each other as well. But Becca knows that Josh is a consumate playboy and she is not willing to but her heart on the line. Becca is everything that he has ever wanted and nothing that he has ever had before, she is real.
This story bounces back and forth between all these characters. It was extremely well written and I became so engrossed in everyone that I hated when the story lined changed, I could not decide who I loved the most, who I wanted to end up with whom. I was confused, I was overwhelmed, I was really enjoying this story. The characters are all so very different and each of them bring their own uniqueness to the plot line. They are all important in an equal way. I would love to read more by this author and would recommend to all romance readers or even those that just like a beautiful story. A 5/5 for sure.
Ryan Ringbloom
I was given this story in exchange for an honest review.
I thought the story synopsis was captivating, the cover art was eye catching, I thought it would be a short quick easy read. Nothing could be further from the truth.
It was an amazing read, one that I wanted to continue so that I could savour it longer. It is a story that revolves around four people, somewhat friends.
Josh becomes Aidan's new roomate. Josh is a spoiled rich boy whose Mommy loads his new fridge with food and washes his clothes every weekend, and Daddy pays the rent. He has moved out of his parents house but only barely. He is a one night stand guy, the kind that gives a girl the woring phone number and a fake name. Aidan has a nasty facial scar and is quite house bound. He opens up to only one person. His best friend Becca who lives across the hall. With her pink hair, piercings and tattoos this stuggling student is Aidan's whole world. They love each other desparately, like siblings would. Perfect Jordyn belongs in Josh's world, from well to do parents and placed high in society. She encourages Aidan to volunteer at the local hospital a masked prince to her princess. She brings out feelings in him that he never thought to feel again. He makes her feel things as well, more than the perfect bottled up emotions that have identified her for so long.
Soon Josh and Becca dance around with feelings for each other as well. But Becca knows that Josh is a consumate playboy and she is not willing to but her heart on the line. Becca is everything that he has ever wanted and nothing that he has ever had before, she is real.
This story bounces back and forth between all these characters. It was extremely well written and I became so engrossed in everyone that I hated when the story lined changed, I could not decide who I loved the most, who I wanted to end up with whom. I was confused, I was overwhelmed, I was really enjoying this story. The characters are all so very different and each of them bring their own uniqueness to the plot line. They are all important in an equal way. I would love to read more by this author and would recommend to all romance readers or even those that just like a beautiful story. A 5/5 for sure.
March 6, 2014
I was given an ARC of this book by the author for my honest opinion.
This book is one of those that for me are almost hard to talk about because I feel I might say too much and give away any spoilers. I really want to scream and shout about a few things ok a lot of things, but I can’t because it would spoil the book for you and you really should read it for yourself. I wasn’t sure at the beginning that I would like this story line but it really surprised me. The more I read the more involved I felt and the more the need to see this story through.
This was different then a lot of the typical romance books I’ve read in the fact that it was about 2 couples not just one. Two couples whose lives become intertwined with each other in a way that hooked me right in. The characters in this book while all had their flaws in their own ways they were very real to me and I was able to relate to them and understand their struggles and their fears. This is not to say that I did not want to slap them and scream at them for their choices at times, but I loved how through the book we watched these characters grow and change.
Josh was a spoiled rich brat who had everything given to him and treated women like yesterday’s leftovers. He lied to them, used them and never thought twice about it. His character grew on me through the book but at first I so did not like him.
Aiden is scarred not only on the outside but the inside as well and it’s the scars inside that keep him from being the person he can be and keeps him from reaching out and having friends other than Becca.
Becca is a quirky individual who has befriended Aiden and has issues of her own, she holds onto her friendship with Aiden has a way to cover up her own problems with relationships.
There were times in this book that I laughed, times that I thought oh no and then had to laugh,, note to the author , you know what I’m talking about and yes you got me, I bought in hook line and sinker. And also times when my heart broke right along with the characters.
Cover 4.5
Characters 5
General plot and deliverance 4.5
Visualization 4.5
March 13, 2014
Josh Brewster is a manipulative, sweet-talking player who doesn't have to work for anything...ever! His parents give him whatever he wants, and the girls he uses make getting them in his bed so easy. When he finally moves out of his parents house he meets a girl that doesn't fall that easy...and Josh tries every play he has, but when that doesn't work...he starts to wonder if working for something he really wants is worth the risk. Aidan Turner doesn't have life so easy, especially after a horrifying incident leaves him with scars on his face. Suddenly Aidan finds a girl that makes him forget his scars and he starts to fall hard.
After reading Ryan Ringbloom's Fast and Wait I fell in love with Ryan and his characters! Ryan has a way with creating believable situations and complex characters looking for something worth fighting for and every time it comes out beautiful! I felt every emotion Ringbloom threw at his characters. I cried with them, laughed with them, and felt to my bones what they were experiencing. Aidan and Josh are both looking for something to make their lives worth it in the end, but not sure how to go about it until two women walk into their lifes. There is so much the four of them must over come to get where they are suppose to be. I cannot wait until Ryan Ringbloom writes another one. I'm sure I have said this before. I will continue to be a fan of his and devour anything he writes.
After reading Ryan Ringbloom's Fast and Wait I fell in love with Ryan and his characters! Ryan has a way with creating believable situations and complex characters looking for something worth fighting for and every time it comes out beautiful! I felt every emotion Ringbloom threw at his characters. I cried with them, laughed with them, and felt to my bones what they were experiencing. Aidan and Josh are both looking for something to make their lives worth it in the end, but not sure how to go about it until two women walk into their lifes. There is so much the four of them must over come to get where they are suppose to be. I cannot wait until Ryan Ringbloom writes another one. I'm sure I have said this before. I will continue to be a fan of his and devour anything he writes.
March 5, 2014
Reviewed at Lost In A Book
Alright, so, did I love this? No.
I did like it, though. I think it had the potential to be a book that I could have loved.
I felt like I missed an integral part of Aiden and Jordyn's relationship. I had a hard time seeing them as a couple in love. The emotion just wasn't there for me. Becca and Josh, on the other hand, kept me on my toes and I actually got the emotion and turmoil of their relationship.
I also feel like the timeline of things wasn't clear. I don't know over how long a period of time this takes place. Some parts seem really quick and others seemed more spaced out but they are interspersed with each other.
The only other issue I had was with Becca. It's never made clear what happened to her to make her act so wishy-washy about Aiden and Josh and need "protection".
The characters were great. I loved Becca and Aiden, and after awhile I even liked Josh. Jordyn, I may still need to stew on for awhile.
All that aside, I did enjoy it for what it was. I just wish there had been a little more clarity and detail in some parts.
*Copy received in exchange for an honest review.
Alright, so, did I love this? No.
I did like it, though. I think it had the potential to be a book that I could have loved.
I felt like I missed an integral part of Aiden and Jordyn's relationship. I had a hard time seeing them as a couple in love. The emotion just wasn't there for me. Becca and Josh, on the other hand, kept me on my toes and I actually got the emotion and turmoil of their relationship.
I also feel like the timeline of things wasn't clear. I don't know over how long a period of time this takes place. Some parts seem really quick and others seemed more spaced out but they are interspersed with each other.
The only other issue I had was with Becca. It's never made clear what happened to her to make her act so wishy-washy about Aiden and Josh and need "protection".
The characters were great. I loved Becca and Aiden, and after awhile I even liked Josh. Jordyn, I may still need to stew on for awhile.
All that aside, I did enjoy it for what it was. I just wish there had been a little more clarity and detail in some parts.
*Copy received in exchange for an honest review.
March 12, 2014
Loved this. 4.5 stars. Dealt with lots of different issues of becoming an adult, it actually covered some interesting topics and was thought provoking. The heroes were gorgeous and the heroines fun and believable. Sometimes when authors write about really emotional subjects they can make them too angsty and traumatic in an over the top way. Sometimes this works but sometimes it gets too much. The way the author dealt with issues in this tale was just right for the story. I read about happy times and had a laugh and then felt really sad and had tears in my eyes when I read some parts. These moments were often unexpected which is why I think it worked so well. So it was quite a light read in places then the tone would shift and it would get serious. There was a lovely balance throughout the book.
This dealt with the stories of two couples who's lives became intertwined. I never felt that one couples story was dropped in favour of the others story. Lovely surprise to find this author. Other couples are mentioned through this story and their stories are told in two other books Stay and Wait. Josh is mentioned in those books showing more of his past before he met Becca in this story.
This dealt with the stories of two couples who's lives became intertwined. I never felt that one couples story was dropped in favour of the others story. Lovely surprise to find this author. Other couples are mentioned through this story and their stories are told in two other books Stay and Wait. Josh is mentioned in those books showing more of his past before he met Becca in this story.
May 22, 2014
Meeting Josh you could tell all he loved is women and didn't care who he hurt. He is in college living with his parents. Finally He decides to move out. Moves in With Aiden. Aiden is a guy that had a rough past. His face has a huge scar which he can't get pass. he feels he will never be what he use to be.
When Josh moves in with Aiden. He meets Becca. He is not sure why but what she thinks about him actually does matter. And Aiden Just gave up think he would be with anyone. Then he meets Jordyn. she doesn't seem to care what is wrong with his face. Then One night Jordyn and Aiden sleeps together and then he says some harsh things.
Jordyn calls Josh and Aiden arives home next thing you know Josh is kicked out after Aiden is confronted because Josh thinks he cheated on Becca.
Now Josh is back home and him and Becca haven't talked much. Aiden and Jordyn worked out what was going on with their problem.I have never been big of multiple POV's 1 or 2 is ok but anymore drive me crazy, But the Way Ryan wrote this she made me glad I knew what was going on! Part 1 was about Josh & Aiden's POV then Part 2 was Jordyn & Becca's. This book offered Love, heartache, hurt feelings. and learning to love with out being judgement.And some sizzling hot scenes too!!
When Josh moves in with Aiden. He meets Becca. He is not sure why but what she thinks about him actually does matter. And Aiden Just gave up think he would be with anyone. Then he meets Jordyn. she doesn't seem to care what is wrong with his face. Then One night Jordyn and Aiden sleeps together and then he says some harsh things.
Jordyn calls Josh and Aiden arives home next thing you know Josh is kicked out after Aiden is confronted because Josh thinks he cheated on Becca.
Now Josh is back home and him and Becca haven't talked much. Aiden and Jordyn worked out what was going on with their problem.I have never been big of multiple POV's 1 or 2 is ok but anymore drive me crazy, But the Way Ryan wrote this she made me glad I knew what was going on! Part 1 was about Josh & Aiden's POV then Part 2 was Jordyn & Becca's. This book offered Love, heartache, hurt feelings. and learning to love with out being judgement.And some sizzling hot scenes too!!
June 30, 2014
Ryan Ringbloom does it yet again. She has delivered another wonderful story, which the reader will carry in her heart, long after it has come to an end. Her unique style never gets dull. Surprises in every turn of a page. I'm usually pretty good at guessing what's going to happen, but with her stories, I'm simply left breathless. I loved this book and pretty much everything about it. I added Aiden on my list of book boyfriends the second he was introduced. I'm sure a lot of girls can agree with me on that :) In this story you get a close look at 4 characters who are different yet very much alike. You get to feel everything they go through; from their insecurities, their talents, their beauty, to their flaws. You get to watch how they each help each other overcome whatever issues they have. I love how we got a peak at Ashley and Patrick (another book boyfriend), I loved how Tucker is related to Jordyn (its a small world after all) which causes Josh and Tessa to come face to face and I was absolutely delighted to get a bonus chapter. I'm sure everyone else who has read the prior books, will be just as excited. Once again, I recommend this author and all of her books to everyone. But I will warn you about one little thing: Get ready for a serious case of book hangover !!
May 5, 2014
Ryan Ringbloom does it again. She sucked me in with characters who are not only realistic, but in this case, flawed. While one of my favorite things to read is a story of redemption like in the case of Josh Brewster, it was Aiden that really stole my heart. I loved that we had the chance to see the other side of Josh. He became dynamic and interesting instead of the antagonist that was introduced to us in Wait. Aiden, on the other hand, was the perfect Beast to Jordyn’s beauty from the start. He was deep and thoughtful, and despite truly horrific scars from his past, he was one of the most attractive heroes in the series.
I have loved the whole series thus far, and honestly this book was possibly my favorite. The characters are growing up with each book and the stories get steamier and harsher as we go. I cannot wait to get more of Ringbloom’s unique style in Panic. I can only hope we get more of each character I have grown to love along the way.
I have loved the whole series thus far, and honestly this book was possibly my favorite. The characters are growing up with each book and the stories get steamier and harsher as we go. I cannot wait to get more of Ringbloom’s unique style in Panic. I can only hope we get more of each character I have grown to love along the way.
June 8, 2014
"ARC received for honest review"
I haven’t read any of the other books by this author, this book I just thought it was great!
The four main characters trying to hide their flaws was a good story to read. The author did an amazing writing job, the characters, the story plot and the writing got me all the way through out the book.
The way each characters struggles to hide their flaws, how they try also to find themselves in order to be finally happy.
Josh was my favorite, a total jerk, he and Becca characters got me so now I want to read more about Josh so I might get started with the other books.
Becca is a great character, I found her quite interesting. Aiden is a very down to earth but dam if I couldn’t help but feel bad for him. Jordyn is nice, made me cry and never expected anything about her.
Over all I totally recommend this book, it will never be what you expected, I’m sure it will surprise you as it did me.
I haven’t read any of the other books by this author, this book I just thought it was great!
The four main characters trying to hide their flaws was a good story to read. The author did an amazing writing job, the characters, the story plot and the writing got me all the way through out the book.
The way each characters struggles to hide their flaws, how they try also to find themselves in order to be finally happy.
Josh was my favorite, a total jerk, he and Becca characters got me so now I want to read more about Josh so I might get started with the other books.
Becca is a great character, I found her quite interesting. Aiden is a very down to earth but dam if I couldn’t help but feel bad for him. Jordyn is nice, made me cry and never expected anything about her.
Over all I totally recommend this book, it will never be what you expected, I’m sure it will surprise you as it did me.
January 4, 2015
I received an ARC from Book Enthusiasts for an honest review.
WOW! Did I love this book! It was written so well I couldn't put it down until I finished it all. It just drew you in with the outstanding way the story just flowed.
It was a beautiful love story with characters that made me laugh, cry, and just wanted to hug them. There was some surprising turns that I wasn't expecting, but that made the story that much better.
The friendship of the four characters was incredible, how they came together when it counted was amazing. Out of the four my heart hurt the most for Aiden, I think he struggled the most.
I hadn't read any of this author's books before, but I will be definitely be checking out her other books in this series. Absolutely enjoyed it and definitely recommend it to be read.
March 3, 2014
A story of four twenty-somethings, Josh, Aidan, Becca, and Jordyn, who are flawed on the inside and out. As they navigate through hookups to love, they discover even the path to your soul mate is thorny.
Ryan Ringbloom's tale of young love seems a bit overdone at times, at others the requisite emotion is missing from the moment. While the reader discovers these people possess flaws in their physical or emotional makeup, those flaws don't seem to be exploited to their true potential. There were redeeming moments, but those were too far into the story to salvage it. For a fast read about life during college, this is your first pick. I can say it was an enlightening tale of what not to do in a relationship.
Ryan Ringbloom's tale of young love seems a bit overdone at times, at others the requisite emotion is missing from the moment. While the reader discovers these people possess flaws in their physical or emotional makeup, those flaws don't seem to be exploited to their true potential. There were redeeming moments, but those were too far into the story to salvage it. For a fast read about life during college, this is your first pick. I can say it was an enlightening tale of what not to do in a relationship.
February 7, 2015
A solid 4 stars. I really enjoyed Flaw and on an emotional level it actually made me feel the characters angsts. This story has a good speed to it, it will keep you interested. I especially like the first half of the book being told from Josh and Aiden's point of views and the second half being told from Becca and Jordyns.
I also like that my opinion of the girls changed completely when it was told from their point of views. Up until that point I felt sympathetic towards them, yet quickly I began to dislike them when I heard their actual feelings. I have to praise Ryan for such great writing. She really knows how to get into the characters headband make you feel too.
I gave Flaw a solid 4 stars and definitely recommend it.
I also like that my opinion of the girls changed completely when it was told from their point of views. Up until that point I felt sympathetic towards them, yet quickly I began to dislike them when I heard their actual feelings. I have to praise Ryan for such great writing. She really knows how to get into the characters headband make you feel too.
I gave Flaw a solid 4 stars and definitely recommend it.
September 28, 2014
I fell in love with the concept of opposites attract and that everyone is flawed in some way that this book brings to life. Aidan and Jordyn as well as Josh and Becca's relationship, rocky from the start as it is, brings this story to life. Letting people know that perfection is only in the eye of the beholder and not necessarily a good thing. When Jordyn and Josh figure out their true flaws they learn to grow and find love and happiness with themselves and the people they are meant to be with. Aiden and Becca realize their flaws aren't as bad as they thought they were and also learn to grow and find love and happiness with themselves and the people they are meant to be with.
I received a copy of this book for an honest review from Book Enthusiast Promotions.
I received a copy of this book for an honest review from Book Enthusiast Promotions.
October 2, 2015
Ryan had promised me to send the ARC copy of the next book she writes. It was a long time back and I almost thought she forgot! But a few days back I received an e-mail from her which had this book as an attachment. There was also a note saying I was in no pressure to review it! But well, let’s appreciate good work!
Ryan has done it again! Thrice in a row! Here is my opinion of the book.
Cover-page: 2
Characters: 4
Story line: 4
Concept: 5
Language: 4
Overall: 4
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Ryan has done it again! Thrice in a row! Here is my opinion of the book.
Cover-page: 2
Characters: 4
Story line: 4
Concept: 5
Language: 4
Overall: 4
to read complete review, please follow the link:
http://acupofcoffeeandafairytale.blog...
September 8, 2016
I'm giving this book a 4 star only because I did not like Becca, Josh, or Jordyn that much at the beginning. I know this book was to show them growing up and maturing but Becca was so wishy washy when it came down to Josh or Aiden. And she kind of strung Aiden along for a bit. Josh's old habits annoyed me but I was glad to see how he learned from them. Jordyn irritated me in the sense of her "perfect" life. She was constantly judging people on what they wore and how they acted, yet she turned out to be quite the character. Still, a great and fast read.
January 19, 2015
I received an ARC in return for an honest review. This is the story of 4 people, each flawed in their own way. Jordyn and Josh both appear to be beautiful, from money, more or less having it all. Aiden and Becca appear totally opposite from Jordyn and Josh. Aiden has a horrible scar on one half of his face and Becca sports pink hair. What this story does show is never judge someone strictly by their appearance. Each of them learned something about themselves but I think Jordyn learned the biggest lesson. I loved this story and am anxious to read more by the same author.
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