Beyond Reason

Beyond Love #3

by Karice Bolton

Lily’s off and running the moment she graduates. She’s working at one of the most prestigious PR firms in Portland where her ambition propels her ahead at the firm and she loves it. Between decorating her new apartment and focusing solely on work, she has no time for dating, which is ideal since that’s never been her strong suit. At least not since she ran away from her high school sweetheart several years before.

After more than a handful of somewhat sketchy relationships in college, she’s come up with a few dating guidelines:

>Don’t date the boss.
>Don’t date his son.
>Stay away from Professors, even if not in school.
>Never fall in love.

As long as she sticks to the rules everything should be fine, but that’s always been her problem. She never sticks to the rules, and she has two best friends determined to find her perfect match, even if that means digging up her old high school boyfriend.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

327 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 26, 2014

About the author

Karice is the author of over sixty books that span several genres. She loves nothing more than spending time with her family and sneaking away to write in between with a latte in hand.

She received an MFA in Creative Writing from the U of W.

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Titles include:

Cloudberry Inn Series
Imagining You
Remembering You
Leaving You
Loving You

Sunshine Breakfast Club
Dash of Love
Pinch of Love

Beyond Love Series
Beyond Control (Book 1)
Beyond Doubt (Book 2)
Beyond Reason (Book 3)
Beyond Intent (Book 4)
Beyond Chance (Book 5)
Beyond Promise (Book 6)
Beyond the Mistletoe (Book 7)

Island County Series
Finding Love in Forgotten Cove (Book 1)
Love Redone in Hidden Harbor (Book 2)
Tangled Love on Pelican Point (Book 3)
Forever Love on Fireweed Island (Book 4)
Tempting Love on Holly Lane (Book 5)
Chance at Love at Mystic Bay (Book 6)
Irresistible Love at Silver Falls (Book 7)
Lucky in Love on Hound Island(Book 8)
Mistletoe Mischief (Book 9)

Silver Ridge Series
Happy Truth About Love
A Little Secret About Love
A Funny Thing About Love
A Surprising Thing About Love
Christmas at Silver Ridge

V Mafia Series
Blake
Devin
Jaxson

Luke Fletcher Series
Hidden Sins (Book 1)
Buried Sins (Book 2)
Redemption (Book 3)
Mia (Book 4)

Afterworld Serie
RecruitZ
AlibiZ
UprisingZ

The Camp

The Watchers Trilogy
Taken Novella (A Watchers prequel)
Awakening (Book 1)
Legions (Book 2)
Cataclysm(Book 3)

The Witch Avenue Series
Lonely Souls (Book 1)
Altered Souls (Book 2)
Released Souls (Book 3)
Shattered Souls (Book 4)


The Watchers Trilogy: Awakening was a Barnes & Noble January 2012 Staff Pick: Nook Books Under $5

Reviews

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 3 is my favorite so far. Thought the book was going one way and was happy when it went another direction. I won't spoil it by telling you but it was perfect!!

[Heather andrews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh Ayden I loved you, "do you always look this sexy at work?" Ayden murmured, as he stepped onto the elevator." I mean I'm totally with Lily on always being distracted with erm... Ayden's endowments, "Ayden shrugged and leaned against the counter, allowing his torso to stretch...which inadvertently lowered his pajamas...which made my eyes dip as I followed along his abdomen to where the elastic met the fabric. It was totally not my fault." I mean he is just so damn distracting, "I glanced up at Ayden as he sat up, his blonde hair in complete disarray and blue eyes still a little sleepy. "What?" he asked, pushing his hand through his hair. Of course, he was shirtless, but was wearing a pair of boxers and my gaze fell to his abdomen." I can't wait for Gabby's story next!

[Carol Gil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forever love

Aiden and Lily are so cute together. I wondered last book with lily hanging with Brandys family and the brothers alot of there was something between her and one of the twins. I lived how patient he was worth her. Can't wait to read Mason's story.

[Ortencia Solis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best One so far

Absolutely loved this one, Lily's problems are absolutely relatable. Can't wait to start the next one. Highly recommend this series and alk Karice's books.

[Zoë Braycotton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed.

Still enjoying the Beyond series with Lilly’s story, was expecting more of the Austin issue, I assume we will see more of this story as the series continues.

[Kelly Palmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

I loved Lilly and Ayden's book. A story of love and laughter! True friendship. I love this series and can't wait to read more of Jason and Gabby!

[Mandy Reads Indie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everything did happen for a reason. Now I just had to figure out if I had to bother trying to ever figure out what the reason was.
***

Thanks to her two very best friends, Lily is about to reunite with someone from her past while on vacation. The very same person she up and left after high school without so much as a good bye. This trip could be the start of something new or it could be a means to an end. Either way Lily is about to learn a few things about herself and what she wants out of life.

My first impressions of Lily weren't the best. Of course we didn't get a whole lot of her in the previous 2 books but still I wasn't sure how I would take an entire book from her POV. But honestly? I loved her from the start. She was snarky and feisty all rolled up in this complex character. She has issues from her past that no one knows about. Not even her two BFFs, Gabby and Brandy, who are practically her sisters for all intents and purposes. This trip is going to be good for her. She needs to hash out these issues and focus on where to go from there.

I am not going to go much into who her romance is with, because it is sort of two fold. Plus, that would just be me giving so much away. What I will say is that there is romance...real romance. Not the demanding, controlling stuff that others are trying to pass off as romance now days. Because to me that isn't it. Sweetness, tenderness, and love can actually be hot and steamy and not necessarily boring like so many people think. So for that I want to say thank you to Bolton for giving us real, true romance.

***
His words chilled me to the bone. What was it with this message pounding me from every angle, especially when my life was built on one mistake after another? I obviously wasn’t getting the point, whatever the point was.
***

Another thing I want to mention is the story itself. There is something about diving into a book by Bolton that just transports you off into another world. Her writing is beautiful and flows flawlessly throughout the story. Before you know it you are done with the book and sittin' pretty with a smile on your face.

Absolutely, 100% recommend this book...this series to any and all who love a fabulous romance with heart. Now I impatiently wait for book 4, BEYOND INTENT, so I can see what is going to happen. Some characters’ lives are definitely on shaky ground. (I just love how at the end of each book you get a glimpse as to what is to come in the next.) 5 Beyond Beautiful Stars!

[Lilacs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spoiler Alert !!!!!!!
Lily she strong yet weak,confident yet scared,she hides behind herself and wants everyone to have a good time "The life of the party" But deep down is so alone that not even her friends are aware of it. Now I do have to say Ayden is one hell of a man and who won't want him.

Ok so let's get to the view..
Lily has some fantastic qualities . As you see. So the question is what would one do if your best friends surprised you with a trip to meet up with your high school sweetheart or your first love?Would you embrace the opportunity ,or run like hell ??To face them and see if what you felt and think you feel even as a adult have the same feelings that you had back then and searching for that unbelievable excitement .

Austin the boy she was in love with in high school as grown up.Became a owner of a high class resort. He got everything going for him looks,money a outgoing personality ect.. Gabby and Brandy send him a email to see if he would be interested in meeting up with Lily the girl who had changed him.Can he face her,does he have the same feelings, will they get together,will the past come forward and show them what they both need to know.

Ayden one of Brandy's twin brothers is drop dead sexy.( I'm still in love with Jason) Brandy and her besties Gabby and Lily have spent time together for yrs,camping ,hiking ect.So everyone has a pretty strong closeness .Ayden has a few secrets that just about knocked my jaw out of place because I kept dropping it open. Ayden has his own agenda and if he holds tight he just might get it all or lose everything.

This is Karice's 13 th book and what a ride it was. I give this 5 stars because the storyline that is being told is so real and I can relate to about everyone of them.From Beyond Control to Beyond Reason. Now waiting for Beyond Intent !!!!

[EndlessReading · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ah-Ma-Zing!
Yet again Karice has pulled it out of a bag!

UPDATED ~
First off!

WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK!

I want to give a HUGE thank you to Karice, for offering me a chance to read and review this book for the release day. I have been following Karice's work for some time now, and no it isn't getting tiresome, it's getting more exciting by the minute!

As you know (if you've read Beyond Doubt & Beyond Control) we have only seen a little bit of Lily here and there, and we don't know much about her, well here's her story.

As your away Gabby & Brandy decide that now they have found their happily ever afters, they need to hook their best-friend up, and who better, than Lily's high school beau.

Working for a respectable PR company Lily is living the dream....her downfall though, she's miles away from her friends and family and she feels like she doesn't deserve to find happiness.

We can only guess what happened to Lily when she was younger and we don't know the full story until a little bit into the book

Ayden, we don't know much of, other than the fact that he's one of Brandy's twin brothers. He showed up briefly in Beyond Doubt but apart from that, he's an enigma of a male specimen.

And a HOT one at that.

I loved Ayden & Lily's story!
It would seem that Lily's past is a dark one, and at times even though she portrays her high-school beau to be a night in shining armour, we see the truth unveil with our own eyes.

I can't believe Jason is being so cold and isolating Gabby....What-The-Actual-FUCK!

I know Beyond Reason has ONLY JUST come out, but I'm counting down the says foe the continuation of Jason & Gabby's story and to see what excuse Jason comes up with in.....Beyond Intent!

Eeeeekkkk

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lily's off and running the moment she graduates. She's working at one of the most prestigious PR firms in Portland where her ambition propels her ahead at the firm and she loves it. Between decorating her new apartment and focusing solely on work, she has no time for dating, which is ideal since that's never been her strong suit. At least not since she ran away from her high school sweetheart several years before.

After more than a handful of somewhat sketchy relationships in college, she's come up with a few dating guidelines:

> Don't date the boss.
Don't date his son.
Stay away from Professors, even if not in school.
Never fall in love.

As long as she sticks to the rules everything should be fine, but that's always been her problem. She never sticks to the rules, and she has two best friends determined to find her perfect match, even if that means digging up her old high school boyfriend.

[Kerry · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's been quite a while since I read books 1 and 2, but I didn't feel like I was missing anything. This was a cute story, and I liked how things played out. I love Ayden and Lily together, and I really liked how she dealt with her past. My only complaint is that once they finally got together, I was expecting some kind of conflict at some point. A fight, and injury, a scare of some kind....something to keep things interesting. Butttt that didn't happen, so I was left feeling underwhelmed by the ending.

[Terri Jones kinder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loving this series and I am thrilled to see there will be more to come I found it very easy to follow these books and felt a connection to the characters when I read the first one I was a bit upset how it was left thinking what in the world is Karice doing with this series. I could not be more thrilled and am anxiously awaiting the next book in the series. Another hit in my book from this amazing author!

[Crystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best book so far in the Beyond Love series! This awesome love story shows you what you can find if you let go of the past and take a chance on the future. Lilly and Ayden have a natural attraction that shows you that sometimes what you have been searching for has been right there all along. Love that Gabby and Brandy from the 2 previous books play a big part in the story as well. Can't wait to red the next book!

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lily and Aydens love story was amazing. This story had my emotions all over but, I realized that everything does happen for a reason. Thank you again Karice Bolton for another amazing book and I can't wait until Beyond Intent comes out!

[Brittany Armitage · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was another wonderful example of Karice Bolton's writing style. I immediately fell for the character Ayden and was rooting for him the whole time. I can't wait to see what happens with the characters in this series in the future. Thank you, Karice Bolton!!!!

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unexpected

I thought the story was heading in one direction and then I am getting twisted to think outside the box abit. I like this and how the mystery continues for the next book can't wait getting interesting.

[Dawn-Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't think I liked this one as much as the 2nd book. It was still good. I'm glad we got to know Lily a little more. I don't know, it just didn't do it for me as much as the other books for some reason.

[Tammy Reeping · Rating 4 out of 5]

The best in the series

Not everyone gets to meet up with an old flame you've been wondering "what if". This story makes you feel like you are living it yourself. I loved the story and will definitely read it again.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW!!!!! Fantastic story line. I love how Karice has the two main characters but yet brings the rest of the characters from the other books in the series into the story too. I feel like you stay connected to all the characters. Can't wait for the next one!!!!!!

[Lorelei · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

Amazing

another great book. I've definitely found a new favorite author. I loved the 1st book. this one was just as good. I definitely can't wait for the next one.

[Kelly Russin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book ! Love all of the authors books

[Danni · Rating 4 out of 5]

3 of 6. This one was more "fun" but it also left things hanging. Ugh. Double ugh since the next one isn't out yet.

[Misty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Karice Bolton earns 5 golden stars! Great series the character seem like real people very like able. Nice job!

[Rachel Caldwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't wait for book 4!!
Lilly & Ayden (One of Brandy's twin brother)
added twist about Jayson that has to be in book 4, it has to come out soon :-)

[Lori Wills · Rating 4 out of 5]

Can't wait for the next one

Can't wait for the next one

The Beyond Love series is great! Can't wait for the rest of the books. This is a great group of friends!

[Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book!! ;)

[Jolene Deaton · Rating 4 out of 5]

My favorite of the 3!! I can't wait for the next 3 in the series especially to figure out what's up with Jason.

[Pauline Norris · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is by far the best one out of the 3, so far. I couldn't put it down and really enjoyed the storyline. The characters are also all coming into their own now.

[Bobbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read. Intriguing storyline. Interesting characters. A really good series.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adore this book