No Regrets Trilogy Box Set

No Regrets #1-3

by Lauren Blakely

This ebook contains the following books:
• The Thrill of It
• The Start of Us
• Every Second with You

The Thrill of It - A new adult story of Love. Sex. Addiction. Blackmail. And Power...
When Harley and Trey meet again in love addiction recovery, they must confront all their temptations, as well as her damaged, broken past and his dark family secrets, before they face the question -- how do you love with no regrets when regret is all you know?

-The Start of Us - A new adult story of First Times. Last Times. Connections. And No Regrets... When Harley first meets Trey, she only wants a tattoo. What she gets is the most intense connection she's ever had. Trey can't forget her either and doesn't want to let her go. How can one night be the start of something when tomorrow it has to end?

- Every Second With You - A new adult story of Sex. Love. Addiction. Heartache. Pain. And Hope.
Harley and Trey face new challenges that will make battling blackmail, sex addiction, and a virgin call girl past look easy…

Genres: Romance, Amazon, New Adult, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Audiobook

569 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 22, 2014

About the author

You can find Lauren on TikTok at @laurenblakelybooks! A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sexy, feel-good and witty. Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and she is the vegetarian at your dinner party.

Reviews

[Jaime Fiction Fangirls · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Start of Us:
I love it. I just want more Harley and Trey ASAP!!

The Thrill of It:
Full Disclosure: I am one of LB's Lovelies (street team) and she just happens to be one of my favorite authors right now. I've loved everything she's written, which is why I joined the Lovelies in the first place. Her books are the perfect blend of charm and heat. Think Davis Milo...
Then I received a copy of The Thrill of It for review and I was truly blown away. This was so different than the usual Lauren Blakely book but equally, probably even more brilliant. The change from her simple, sweet stories to this gritty, raw story of addiction, blackmail, deceit and recovery was seamless.
I was hooked from the first line!

"I'm a sex addict and a virgin."

I couldn't. Stop. Reading. With every turn of the page my heart was racing and I just couldn't read fast enough, while at the same time I was trying to slow myself down to savor every second.
I got 50% through it and had to take a break to make dinner for my family but I'm not exaggerating when I say that the entire time I was cooking my stomach was in knots and my heart was all a flutter wanting to get back to it. It has been a while since a story has had such an effect on me.
Usually the male lead or the chemistry of the lead characters is what keeps me reading but in this one the meat of the story had my complete attention. Did I believe this was possible, this type of love/sex addiction? I've seen first hand what addiction can do to someone and how it affects their lives. Does a love addiction really constitute it's own classification, it's own meetings and therapy?

"What could be better than love? The thing that makes life worth living. If you're going to be addicted to something, it might as well be love right? It's such a better neediness than drugs or alcohol or eating disorders."

Lauren Blakely made me a believer.
Don't get me wrong I absolutely swooned for Trey. Those green eyes, and perfectly tousled hair, the tattoos and the scar...he's imperfectly perfect. His life is made of secrets that he tells no one and instead uses sex to hide from the reality that is his life.
Honestly I think that Harley may be one of my most favorite female protags ever. Raised by a mother who put looks and men ahead of everything else. Made into the perfect "pretty little pony, a figurine acquired from Tiffany's" she's given up on love and happiness. Yet somehow she manages to be strong and sweet beneath all of the pain.
A chance encounter brought them together for one night, their addictions bring them together and change their lives forever.

"You are stupid brave. And stupid courageous. And stupid amazing. And I won't let you go through any more of this alone."

The sexual chemistry and tension between them was off the charts!! I just kept waiting and waiting for "it" to happen and it just seemed like it never would. Then finally when it did...JESUS. That signature LB steam and humor shined through.

"That's adorable that you whistle after a blow job."

I am in love with Trey and Harley being in love. Thiers is the most honest and deep kind of love. It's messy and it's complicated but it's real.

"Most of all , you belong to the ugly beautiful. You belong to this messy, crazy, brave and honest love."

I will have a serious book hangover from this and am very anxiously awaiting book #2, Every Second With You.
(Note: I'm re-reading this review 3 weeks later and my hangover is still going strong!!)
While some of you may call the ending a cliffhanger I don't think of it like that. It's more like we are just waiting for a continuation of their story. A story that I won't be able to let go of anytime soon.
If you haven't read Lauren Blakely then I'm not really sure what you are waiting for. Go. Read. This. Now.
I promise you that you will not regret it.
When you're done with this one go read the FREE prequel novella The Start of Us to see how it all began.

*I received an ARC from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Every Second With You:
I have been waiting for the release of this book since the second I read the last line in The Thrill of It. Harley and Trey have become one of my all-time favorite fictional couples and I couldn't wait to see where their relationship went, especially after that (sort of) cliffhanger.
This is where the review becomes hard because there is so much that happens that will be spoiled if I recap it even in the slightest. I just need to say that Lauren did not disappoint with the heat, the drama or the sigh-worthy moment and some pretty hilarious moments.

"Where does it go when you suck it back in?"

Honestly there were at least two times that I wanted to throw my Kindle because I was sure that my heart was going to break. There is a kitchen scene that was so upsetting and shocking that made me furious. This is also where I got to witness just how strong the connection between Harley and Trey was. Harley's response was strong and let Trey know that she wasn't going to take any bull from him, no matter how much she loved him.

"I'm going, and it would be really great if you don't come after me."

It snapped enough sense into Trey that he was able to open up and share with Harley his fears and reservations in a way that probably wouldn't have happened if she had just let it go.
In this book we get to see Harley and Trey open up to one another, attack their demons head on, and then use the lessons from their past to help with their growth as a couple and as individuals. We get to see Harley get that familial connection she's craved her whole life and Trey's parents begin to slowly heal. Did I mention that we get to see what Cam's been up to? Yeah, I think that you'll be surprised, and pleased to catch up with him.
Lauren did a great job wrapping up Harley & Trey's love story. Although she should probably realize that he FLovelies will be trying to get more out of her soon.
If you haven't started this series then there is something wrong with you. So go now now and start reading!!
*I received an ARC from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review.

[Angy Potter - Collector of Book Boyfriends · Rating 5 out of 5]

NO REGRETS SERIES REVIEW

Book #1: The Thrill of It

Book Review: 5+ stars

One of the things I like the most about The Audiobook Challenge is that repeats are allowed. The moment I accepted the challenged, I thought about Lauren Blakely’s audiobooks that I have listened and that it would be a great opportunity to re-listen to them, fall in love all over again with all those amazing book boyfriends that Lauren has given me, and post a review in the blog for all of them. I decided to start with No Regrets Series. And guess what? I loved it all over again. I think I love it more now than when I read it a year ago and I listened to the audiobook back in june.

Trey and Harley’s story is angsty and beautiful. It’s about two young people, who struggle with their addiction to love and sex. Harley wanted power and control, and she found it with Cam. He gave Harley what she never had with her mother, who, in my humble opinion, was an awful mother *ugh*. On the other hand there is Trey, he wanted to numb the pain with the pleasure of no strings attached sex with older women. And, just like the saying: “Every cloud has a silver lining”, they had to go through all this shit in their lives to finally get out of their addictions and the best of it was they met each other, became friends, they were true to each other, always being honest with each other, they knew their secrets, their weaknesses, but also their strengths, the beautify of their souls and that’s what made them fall in love with each other.

I totally love the first book of the series. I remember when I read it the first time, it tricked me until the very end of the book because when I thought the story was about to end and it wouldn’t have more, BOOM! Cliffhanger! One huge Cliffhanger!

Book #2 Every Second With You

Book Review: 5+ stars

The second book of the series is even more angsty than the first one. Trey and Harley have one huge challenge now, and it doesn’t only threatens their relationship, but it also could have brought Trey back to his addiction. There are also some secrets and misunderstandings that added so much drama to the story, but I love it anyway, because they both handle things very well, with maturity and really smartly. Their love was big enough to keep them together.

The secondary characters in both books are awesome. Cam, Trey and Harley’s best friends, Trey’s parents, Harley’s grandparents. All of them were great support for their recovery and their relationship. I’m still waiting for Cam’s book. Please Lauren, write Cam’s book! Pretty please! ;)

I have to mention that I cried like a baby at the end of the book. I thought I was going to die, but everything was fixed, they have their HEA and I could finally breath.

Audiobook review: 5 stars

Erin Mallon did an amazing job at the narration, especially with the dual POV. Her voice for Harley was sweet and smooth, perfect for Harley’s personality, and her voice for Trey was strong, deep, fitted perfectly for Trey. There are a lot of internal conversations and realizations for both characters, and when Erin is narrating them, she made me feel every feeling they were feeling, the sadness, the desperation, the self doubt, but the love, the endless, pure and immense love they both feel for each other. The audiobooks made this series so much better.

[Dirty Dayna · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 ugly beautiful stars
“All I hope is that you can someday know that love doesn’t have to be a brutal, bitter, power game. Love can be the ugly beautiful.”


I have to say the recommended reading order makes no sense. In the book it tells you to read The thrill of it (book 1 ) then the start of us (book .5 ) and finish off with Every second with you (book 2)… that makes no sense.
Harley: Virgin high priced, high end call girl who has kissed 24 guys and done no more …but is regarded as a whore. Harley loves the power trip that being a call girl is…she controls everything
Trey: former cougar slayer. Trey loves the power trip knowing he can get peoples wives to come undone for him
What I hated: Trey has emotional issues that I think he placed upon himself I can’t seem to understand this…why older women?
I am rating the entire series so keep that in mind… Lauren can seriously pull emotion from me.. I cried at the pain of Harley and Trey and their lives .. the very last book gives you the best HEA that you really didn’t expect.
Trey has a heart of pure gold..=]… New one click author!

[Erica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I borrowed this with my Amazon Prime membership, I admit, pretty much solely based on the cover. I did not expect much. I was blown away by how great this book was. Seriously, freaking, GREAT. The first 20% or so is rather depressing because these two characters are very, very tortured souls that have been through a lot in their lives and are trying to survive and come out on the other end. But it is absolutely amazing and both of them, for as little as they see of themselves, are amazing people who fortunately see the other as their soulmate. It's an incredible story. It is vanilla. No one is tied up, fucked in the butt or in a menage, so if you aren't in the mood for vanilla, pass. However, if you are in the mood for seriously hot vanilla with a smoking hot tattoo artist and a romantic sweet side that will make you just go AWWWW, this is a great read.

[Sandra Shipman ~ Two Book Pushers · Rating 5 out of 5]

💞 THE THRILL OF IT
I received an ARC for The Thrill of It for an honest Review.

From the very first page I knew I would be riding a emotional Rollercoaster and they are the best. Harley and Trey both have troubled pasts and when they meet they have an instant connection. They don't only have a sexual chemisty which by the way is amazingly hot but also a Friendship full of trust and respect. They can tell eachother anything and everything about their pasts and present without Judgement. It is Ugly Beautiful and I loved it.

I have read all of Lauren's novels and this one is much edgier and darker with twists and turns. There is also a Cliffhanger and that is also a change from her previous books, I knew there was one coming but did not see that coming! Can not wait to read "Every Second of It."

💞 THE START OF US
Great Novella to recap Trey and Harley's first night together. Their instant connection. An awesome gift from Lauren to her readers :-)

💞 EVERY SECOND WITH YOU
I received an ARC for a Honest Review.

I have read all of Lauren's books and they have all been Amazing. The No Regret Series is different from the others and I Love it! It has twists and turns and it is a roller-coaster ride of emotions that I you will want to get on. I laughed, I cried and all the emotions in between.

At times I felt like I was in the book as a supporting character for Trey and Harley. They have to deal with many obstacles throughout their relationship and it is not always easy and I enjoy that those times are shown in the book and they not just picture perfect. But They have a bond that not many couples have and their passion is both Sweet and Hot! Trey sure does have a way of making sweet naughty.

This series is about the Ugly Beautiful and Every Second With You is all about hope and change. It teaches you that if you want to change your path you can if you have hope and if feels amazing to have people around that support and Love you.

[Lara · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don't know if this series didn't work for me because it's NA, or because it's an earlier book, but this isn't the Blakely I know and love.

A lot of it was tedious and I struggled to connect with the characters, or care about their circumstances. I found a lot of it was internalized thoughts, and that is aggravating when over used. Then there was the drama for drama's sake, or when Trey went to Sloan's floor. I almost gave up reading at this point. And then when he fucked Harley like one of his women. Made my stomach churn.

There were a few times where the story could have easily and quite happily ended, and I breathed a sigh of relief only to turn the page and discover another chapter to slog through. Three "endings" in total? And when you're dreading more book, that's not a good sign.

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series about living with No Regrets!!

The Thrill of It (No Regrets, #1) ~~ 5 stars

Some addictions can kill you, this one leads them to love! Thrilling story of two young adults who have dealt with a lot since their teen years. They both turned to love or sex to get control of their lives, but became addicted to the thrill of getting caught. Based in New York city we get to see how the other side lives, their wild sides, crazy fetishes, etc. And now a bit about the story...

Harley has been struggling since her father walked out on them. Her mother started dating after a while and turned Harley into her prize show horse to have double dates with single fathers with teen sons. Now in college she had learned to take control of her own life and use the "pretty pony" skills her mom taught her. She is a high priced call girl. She has kissed 24 men, but never anything more. Her pimp has strict rules for her dates. Now just before she turns 20 she has decided she wants more. She gets a tattoo to remember times when her mom treated her like a daughter and not sister and meets Trey. They have a wonderful night together - still no sex, but Harley can stop thinking about the night. Imagine her surprise when Trey ends up at the same sex and love addiction group she has just joined. Follow Trey and Harley as they learn new thrills - aside from those of not being caught by someone's husband or wife - the thrills of discovering something new, something real!

Favorite passages:
- My faux school uniform is like a power suit, my armor, a super hero’s costume that makes me feel on top of the world. Short skirt, white blouse, knee-highs and Mary Janes. When I wear this, I make the rules.
- “I get it. I understand. I’m just kind of reconfiguring my hard drive now,” she says, tapping her skull. “And finding room for this new data point about you.”
- I don’t know that this is my new favorite thing in the world, I don’t know that I’ve found a hobby like knitting is for Joanne, but I know this – he likes it.
- “I love you, Harley. I do. I know this is your choice and I don’t like it, but I’m still your friend and I won’t stop being your friend even if I disagree, okay? You need to know that. I will be by your side.”
- I’ve stared down my past, and now I’m moving on. I am more than my past. I am my future and it belongs to me.

The Start of Us (No Regrets, #0.5) ~~ 5 stars

They're off to a hot start! Prequel to The Thrill of It, but to be read after ... Quick story of how Harley and Trey meet. Passion, sorrow, regret and longing are all evident in this novella. And now a bit about the story...

Harley is changing her life forever and she is starting with her first tattoo! Little does she know the night will end in many other firsts. Trey is the hot tattoo artist she has an appointment with. Check them out to see if she chickens it out or has the best night of her life!

Favorite passages:
- This is a defining moment in my life – the line between the past I leave behind, and the new girl that somehow, some way, I have to become.
- “Sometimes I think things happen for a reason... And I think if we’re meant to run into each other again, fate will make it happen.”

Every Second with You (No Regrets, #2) ~~ 5 stars

Make every second count! I loved this story of living life with no regrets. Every Second With You started right where The Thrill of It ended... Harley is pregnant and scared. One of my favorite things about this series is that it didn't follow the traditional he screws up and pisses her off or vice versa. When something goes wrong or they suspect something is wrong they are very direct and just ask. Many of the miss-communications which tear people apart could have happen here, but our hero and heroine are strong and are living life with no regrets so they do not let things fester, they just ask like: You didn't cheat on me did you? and You didn't go back to him did you? I think you will enjoy this follow-up, be prepared it will have you crying... but other times you will laugh and love along with Harley and Trey. And now a bit about the story...

Harley is very worried about telling Trey he is pregnant. Not because of them, but because of the 3 brothers he lost. She is worried he will fear the loss hitting him again. So she pretends to have a headache on her birthday as to not spoil the special day for him. After a few days he knows something is up. And as he is about to ask her to move in with him, she blurts out she is pregnant. The short lives of his brothers flash before him and his fear is instant. At the same time Trey is battling his fears, Harley's mom is trying to get back into her life, which isn't going to happen. However while she is there faxing a last minute college form she finds a birthday card from her grandparents hidden away. Curiosity gets the better of her and she sneaks back to her moms house to try and find more cards. I hope you enjoy this roller coaster of emotions with Trey and Harley - I sure did!

Favorite Passages:
- I don’t want my present running into my past.
- “I don’t have a clue what we’re supposed to do next.”
- “All I know is, I f***ing love you, and I’ll do whatever you need.”
- There’s only one thing that can that can erase uncertainty, that can take away pain, and it’s calling to me in its siren song that blots out the sounds and noises of old New York.
- “You’re you, and you are everything in the world to me. Every. Single. Thing.”
- “We’ve all made mistakes. We’ve all done things we wish we hadn’t. The goal is to learn, and to move on and try to live a life of no regrets.

[Valeria Spencer · Rating 3 out of 5]

You have to read all three and in order because each one ends with a cliffhanger. I got the first one for free but then had to keep going to see how the story was going to play out. Interesting themes but some I had to cock my head at: sex addict virgin anyone? Harley’s mom was beyond creepy and Cam ended being the good guy so that was a nice twist.
A little repetitive also but still a good (enough) read to keep my interest.

[Bertha Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good, but not so good

At first I thought it was boring,but as the story proceeded it began to make sence. I am happy with the outcome. Only wish her mom would have come around,glad his parents did.

[Seeshel kettler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic conclusion for this couple

[Lora Bishop · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Trey and Harley

[Annie Marges · Rating 2 out of 5]

I do not recommend this book for any reader over 25. Trey and Harley are young, super codependent, and it is too difficult for my middle aged brain to not be completely annoyed by them.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is yet another book i have mixed feelings about. The best part to me was near the end though not (as per usual) because the book was so bad i was ready for it to be over so much as it sort of didnt meet my expectations. When i read the blurb (which admittedly was more of a skim) it sounded so dark/deep and gritty. I missed the part where the addiction was sex. Let me start by saying i am a big proponent of mental health and addiction awareness and I actually have a tattoo for my favorite non-profit (shameless plug- To Write Love on Her Arms) because thats what they do. However...i dont know that i really buy sex as an addiction so the premise of them as recovering addicts was a bit eh to me on that basis. But thats neither here nor there. The guy ok sure if im gonna accept sex as an addiction i could probably buy that he had it. But the girl? She was a virgin....i mean dont you have to actually partake of something to be addicted to it? So needless to say this got off to a rough start but overall im glad i stuck with it though it wouldnt be a reread for me. So next issue with this is really two fold. First idk that you can really call it a trilogy when its a short then two books but maybe thats just me...also in this bundle why the hell did the short...which was the PREQUEL come second? Like thats just frustrating reading hints about something then 300 pages later get to read the actual account. But thats not really authors fault so ill forgive it as i hope everyone will forgive me for this review which is not as neat and ordered as mine usually are. I really dont have anything interesting to say about the characters because to me (other than the sex addiction/virgin call girl thing which you get from the blurb) theyre pretty much typical teens. And yeah technically theyre college age but to me they read like high schoolers in their first relationship. The romance wasnt really interesting to me for the most part as i said it read more like puppy love than a true relationship and all the "bumps" were really really unsurprising. The reason i enjoyed the spots near the end so much was because it wasnt until the -95% of the way through- that i really bought them as an adult lasting couple and not just some silly teenagers who pledged undying love and got knocked up. To me hearin "i fucking love you so fucking much" while...lovely? i guess....thats not really an indicator of anything real. But the bits near the end were lovely and the emotion was genuine and THAT made it a real relationship not the words. That leads me to the writing. Overall it felt a little juvenile not necessarily in a totally bad way but more-subject matter aside- it felt like it was written for teens not adults. It had a couple errors but they were mostly small and didnt interfere with my flow of reading. There were bits that were funny bits that were sweet; towards the end there were bits that were actually really deep and sent a lovely message. What was most upsetting to me though was that the blurb paints it as this really dark tale of addiction and blackmail that ends happily...but it just really wasnt all that bad. I mean for shame on the teenage boy for sexing up married cougars but...he was a teenage boy and they came on to him so he did what teenage boys do. And her...i mean she did nothing illegal an while some of her clients were...different lets just say...she really didnt do anything that bad. She played girlfriend mostly...sometimes helped them out with their fetishes. But she didnt have sex with them...she was barely even touched other than kissing. And the only reason she was being blackmailed was because she wouldnt own up to mommy...who she didnt even like very much. It was all very teenage drama-ish and mostly tedious material. But still it had these moments of interestingness that made me keep reading. The sex scenes were ok...if theyd just been sex scenes they mightve actually been good but she used them as a time for the characters to do like deep philosophical thinking which is just...wrong lol. For the most part ive mentioned all the plot issues i had. It wasnt as dark as the blurb made it out to be but while the material wouldve been wildly inappropriate for a teen the story and writing style is really who it would appeal to. I didnt hate this series but i definitely wouldnt reread it and honestly probably wouldnt recommend it
Edit
Also this woman clearly has never been around anyone with tattoos because in this book people are constantly touching brand new tattoos (even the artists) and that is sooooo the quickest way to get an infection. As my aftercare instructions always say: Your tattoo is not braille no one needs to touch it!

[Cassie Hess-dean · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Start of Us: Harley walks in to the tattoo parlor where Trey works. They have never met in person but she has spoken to him through email about the type of tat that she wants. There is an immediate connection between the two. They have a great banter back and forth with a little flirtation on the side. When the tat is done, neither one wants this time to be over. Trey asks her not to leave. They both know that tonight is all they have. So they agree to spend the rest of it getting to know each other.
The Thrill of It: When Harley and Trey run into each other in sex & love addiction recovery classes they know that they are going to have to work really hard to address the issues in their lives. But through it all the two know that they are still drawn to one another. With the rules of the class they agree to be friends only, for the first year of recovery. The two become close and each is struggling to fight their feelings without letting the other know. Can the two of them make something work with the background and past they bring to the table?
Every Second With You: Harley and Trey are still trying to make things work. There are a lot of factors that make this relationship difficult. But the connection between the two is so strong that they know it is worth the struggles. But when each of their pasts seem to be coming for them, will they make it through? Will this be the end of the relationship between the two? Will Harley go back to Cam? Does Trey have enough strength to stay out of the Lions Den?
Great trilogy that kept you on edge throughout. I love Lauren's writing style. She brings more to the table then just a quick love affair and sex. You really get to know the characters and can connect with them. Give this book a shot, you wont be disappointed!!

[JBird831 · Rating 4 out of 5]

There's a certain balance of angst in a book that I can handle and Lauren Blakely gives us the perfect mixture in this series...

I downloaded the Start of Us without realizing that it came with this trilogy set, so I decided to start there first... Loved the story of how Trey and Harley met! It was interesting and different... From the beginning you see how much chemistry they have and it's sad b/c they both don't think they'll see each other again after the night so they decided to make it a fun/sexy memory...

Reading The Thrill of It & Every Second With You was a whirlwind of a read... As Trey and Harley's relationship and personal growth unfolded in these stories my emotions all over the place... I was excited for them, annoyed with them, sad for them and happy for them... To experience all of those emotions from reading is always thumbs up in my eyes... Both of their parents were a trip!! Especially Harley's mom; I can't believe that woman's thought process and how self-absorbed she was... Overall I really enjoyed this series... I felt satisfied with how everything worked out and how it ended...

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Riveting and Unique... no regrets... read it! I have to say, I was completely glued to this wonderful, deep, emotional love story! It was so different than anything I've read and kept me biting my nails right up to the very end! The epilogue was unbelievable, unforgettable... It. Was. Perfection! The characters are so well developed and so real and so amazing together. There were ups and downs and twists and turns and I could not predict what was coming most of the time... Only hoping that whatever it was, it wouldn't break my heart! Trey hit all of my buttons: smokin' hot, sweet, witty, and he knew how to turn it on and turn it up with his words and actions! Wow! Harley was awesome too and I respected and admired her greatly. Their love is true and fierce and it was an absolute joy to read! I shall be reading much more from Ms. Blakely in the future... Her prose are impeccable and I want more!

[Shannon Hiller · Rating 1 out of 5]

The first book I could not finish.
Not only in the context ridiculous, but the writing is horrific!
Firstly, let's talk about the addiction and addicts. They are both addicted to sex of some sort. Lovely. What burns my britches is she's a virgin. She kept going for that high, never having to go further than kissing to get it. That's not how it works! The high takes more and more. First base would have felt great, but only for so long. You'd want that high, so you go to second base...and so on.
That's my first kink with this book. The second is, the writing. Let me slap you with an example, not a quote.
I need it. I want it.
I feel the need in my body.
The need is in my soul burning.
I need the kiss to stop the burning.
My soul needs the kiss or it will burn with desire.
Dr. Seuss would be proud.
Anywho. I saw so many great reviews, And I am usually at least a 3 star review girl. But this book is ridiculous. Just a joke!

[Tina Rappa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall between the 3 books it's a 4 star read for me. I will say starting The Thrill Of It I wasn't sure if i was really into the book, it took me a good 10% or so to start to get interested. This is a story about two lost people trying to move on from their troubled pasts. This book was different and interesting. The issues Trey & Harley had were unique. I liked how they met and connected and I enjoyed reading their first night in the novella The Start of Us. In the 2nd book Every Second With You, Trey and Harley are together but their relationship is faced with new challenges and family issues and they fight to keep the love & happiness they have finally found. The story did end perfectly and I'm glad I read them. This story is really learning how to deal with pain, finding yourself, finding true love and learning to cope with life.

[Warpedmind · Rating 4 out of 5]

Harley is an Ex high price call girl that is in SLAA(Sex and Love Addict Anonymous). She meets Trey for the very first time at his tattoo parlor "No Regrets" were she gets a tattoo to symbolize what her life meant. They send one night together before thay go their seperate ways. But fate brings them together again when they meet at a SLAA meeting the very next day. They become very good friends and even closer without the sex because of SLAA meetings. This story is a thrill a minute because you don't know where it might lead in to. I fell in love with Trey and Harley and can't wait to read the next book. The next boy was pretty good and it was an up and down situation where you didn't know what might happen. Plus I got the set for $.99 cents.

[Morgan Sanchez · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a great story! Life has tons of ugly beautiful moments in it, and that's what trey and Harley realize as life throws them some major curve balls. This book was not only well written, but had so many ah ha moments that really made you reflect back on your own life. Sometimes life isn't always going to be easy and you aren't going to make the right choices, but your past doesn't have to define your future. You can choose to be a better version of yourself and truly believe in yourself. I can not wait to read more of blakelys books.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Harley and Trey want a better life.Explicit sexual material. At first, I was not drawn to Harley and Trey and I could put my Kindle down. 5 stars are reserved for books I can't put down. As I kept reading, Harley and Trey's problems made me sorry for them and I hated that their parents caused most of their problems. Harley had a sister rather than a mother. Her mother's overnight companions and dressing Harley like a mini me with makeup made Harley's growing up very different from most girls. Trey's childhood and teenage years were very different from most boys.

[Moon Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The ugly beautiful".... What a wonderful term! Like this book, with its heartbreaking, strong, deep and amazing story!!!!! A pure, romantic, sizzling, beautiful love that was born from sicknesses and loss, tested through temptations and survived addictions! Well written, with a very interesting story, amazing characters and breath holding twists, you won't be able to stop this strong and deep roller coaster ride! Addictive and heartbreaking you won't be able to put this book down! Trey and Harley will rock your world!!! Two Thumbs Up Very High In The Air With Blazing Lighters On!!!!!!

[Lizzylu · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am well aware of SLAA. It represented it well and the hardships of sex and love addictions. Loved the insane binding and love that Trey and Harley have. You read their story and you truly feel like they are soul mates destined to find and be with one another. Not just two people who have an attraction sexually and then fall in love later. I absolutely loved this series and for true romantics I highly recommend it.

[Mary Forster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love love

Love all three books in this series. I loved the way the series ended and couldn't have asked for it to end any better than how the author did. If you haven't read this yet I recommend that you do. Harley has a past just like anyone does but for what she went thru and why her past happened I couldn't imagine this on anyone but her savior comes and it's a rocky start but it ends so perfectly. I fell in love with them both. Go read the series now.

[Jasmine | Filthylittlereader · Rating 5 out of 5]

No Regrets!

Every time I read a LB story I'm like omg this is my new favorite couple but I seriously think Trey and Harley are at the top of that list. LB really knows how to tug at your heart strings. My heart ached for Trey and Harley! I never wished so much in a book before. These two had crazy obstacles to over come and at some times I didn't think they would. But their love for each other brought them through.

[Lisa Hebert · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good story about true love ..... Two people who had no idea what unconditional love looked like or felt like stumble upon each other and learn to love. Their path takes many sharp turns as they try to figure out themselves and each other. You can't help but root for them to finally find the peace and happiness they both deserve but the author keeps us on the edge until the very end!!!

[Lisa Mccrey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Slow start

I have never NOT finished a book so I felt obligated to read this trilogy in its entirety. I didn't enjoy the book until the last book, when everything started to fall apart. The sex addict angle for the heroine was a bit of a stretch for someone who's never had sex? overall the book ended well

[ClaireJ_KL · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brilliant series. Loved books 1 & 2.

The prequel has been added in between the first and second books which is a but of a downer as I would have preferred to read them in reading order rather than what I assume is published order. It let book 0.5 done as I wanted to read what happened next not go back.

Great series, sad to have finished it!

[Samantha Shaffer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Trey and Harley have a rocky road to get to the end of their love story. Their ride is like a roller coaster and it gets pretty hot and heavy. If you looking for something different in the steamy romance department pick this up you won't be disappointed.

********WARNING THIS BOOK CONTAINS SEX ADDICTION READ AT YOUR OWN RISK**********

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this bundle. The characters were young but I was still able to fell for them. The romance and stress had a nice balance, and I cringed every time I had to put the book down. I think everyone will love it. An added bonus for me was to be able to read the entire series together.