All or Nothing

by Lizzie James

Sharing is caring, or so they say...

Daniel Jaimeson, Colt Bishop, and Eric Lawson are the bad boys of Colston University. They're the ones the girls want and the boys want to be, but not Lydia Dawson.

After her family intervened, they left her and let her grow into the pretty ballerina she always wanted to be. Free.

Or she was, until a fire pushes them all back together, and the long lost bond they shared in childhood flares into something primal, something explosive.

She's theirs to seduce, to destroy. But she's also theirs to adore and to love.

When your body wants, but your heart still hurts, how do you reconcile? Can you? Should you?

Genres: Contemporary Romance

322 pages, Paperback

Published July 28, 2024

About the author

Lizzie James is a USAT Bestselling Author that lives in the valleys of South Wales, UK with her family.

Working full time for her local authority keeps her busy but her free time is spent in her favourite pursuits of writing, reading, listening to music and travelling.

She is passionate about her writing and cooperatively works with a team of authors to support her fellow indie authors.

She writes contemporary romance and MM romances. Don't ask her to pick a favourite genre because she will read anything.

Reviews

[Kim · Rating 1 out of 5]

Sadly, although the plot at its base level had the potential for a fun romance novel, the book itself failed to deliver.

- Frustratingly, it was rife with typos and wandering narrations that left me confused as to which MMC was doing speaking many times throughout - not to mention that there were multiple occurrences of improper pronouns being used during those narrations, as though the author herself forgot who was speaking as well.

- Full of side characters that add nothing to the plot (why, exactly do we need Beth’s weepy break up with her apparently lecherous boyfriend?), an antagonist introduced to the plot WAY too late in the game to have her murderous intentions be believable; a time line that gets thrown totally out of whack by the epilogue (5 years after what appears to be the MCs’ freshmen years, our FMC, who is apparently cut off, having to pay her own way through the rest of college, and recovering from a career ending injury now OWNS her own ballet studio? OUR pre-law MMC now OWNS his own firm - apparently skipping right over going to law school after getting his 4 year degree…); and the trophy addition of hockey-playing MMC’s that felt like it was written by someone who doesn’t actually know anything about college hockey (why did it feel like the boys, who play on the same team, never had to be at practice at the same time?)

TLDR: A promising story let down by too many types and poorly thought-out plot lines to make it a worthwhile read

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Booktok made me read it based on one line and as much as I wanted to like it since the story was college/hockey/dance/mmmf, I didn’t necessarily like it as originally thought. Sure, there were many good elements, but there were also many unanswered questions and some things that seemed to be briefly mentioned and forgotten about, but that’s just my opinion.

[Naughty Nightie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story about Ballerina Lydia and her college friends Eric, Colt, and Daniel. They were friends when they were younger, but then Lydia's mother had words with the boys to keep away from Lydia. So they backed off, but Lydia didn't find out until they were all in college. When circumstances gave her the opportunity to share with the boys. Their relationship, lost years ago, reignites and gets very hot and steamy. Lizzie keeps you turning the pages with the steaminess in their relationship plus some twists and turns that you don't see coming.
If you love a RH relationship, you will love their hot, steamy relationship. It contains friends to lovers in a m/m & m/f/m relationship if you love this trope of read too.

[Louise J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lydia has been friends with Colt, Daniel and Eric since they were kids but they’ve been holding some things back from her for a while. They’re now at college together and she is determined to find out what’s going on and to get their friendship back on track. We follow their journey as they navigate how their relationships are changing and developing, how the people around them react to this and their own dilemmas and past issues. The story shines with their love for and devotion to each other. This is a standalone, MMFM polyamory story with explicit scenes and strong language. Recommended for readers who enjoy reading about non-traditional relationships and who like steam, tension and drama.

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[Carol Demmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great story. Colt, Daniel and Eric have a chance to act on their attraction for Lydia when her dorm has a fire and she moves in with them. I loved the dynamic the men have with Lydia and her relationship with each of them. They struggle when out in public and have to figure how the relationship will continue when school finishes for them. I loved reading this book full of emotions, good and bad, the individual personalities of the men and how they all work to make their lives work together.

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[Shawna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved All or Nothing. Lydia always had a special relationship with Daniel, Colt and Eric. They were her best feigned. They grew apart a bit but now at college they were slowly reconnecting until her dorm burns down and she goes to stay with them. They all love Lydia and want to have a relationship with her, sharing her. It’s complicated because of how people on campus would see it and so they keep it secret. Unfortunately, someone would like to ruin Lydia’s ballet career but she will never give up her loves. I would definitely recommend this book.

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[Jenia Tortora · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Lydia’s dorm catches fire she reaches out to her to the three men she used to be best friends with until they drifted apart. Colt Daniel and Eric swoop in and agree to let her move in with them. They have secretly been pining for her and see this as their chance to go after Lydia. Lots of hot moments and sweet moments!! The story is full of surprises but sooooo worth the read!!!.

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[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a well written romance that is a bit of enemies to more story. The story is about friends Lydia, Eric, Colt and Daniel. They felt a huge connection to each other until her mother intervened. Now years later, the truth is revealed and they find more than they dreamed of. Great characters with fantastic chemistry. It is a story that is intriguing and interesting. I enjoyed every bit of it. Loved the characters!

[loubie bowers · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book but sometimes it got confusing who was speaking etc. I read an advance copy so I’m hoping it’s not like that now.
Saying that the actual story was good and I enjoyed it, I was just surprised that there was no mention of Sara and what happened.

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[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read several books written by Lizzie James; she is becoming one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of her books.

She has written a good stand-alone book. The story is about Lydia, Colt, Daniel & Eric; they’ve known each other since they were kids but her parents came between them. They are reunited in college.

[Sara Munoz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Reverse Harem story has a well-constructed world, entertaining story and intriguing characters. These characters have unique personalities and believable interactions. This story has a Friends to Lovers Romance, twists, turns, surprises, chemistry and love. This story keeps you entranced through-out.

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[Peg · Rating 1 out of 5]

Great story :)

The male characters were all amazing Daniel the alpha male, colt the honest one and Eric the broken one. Lydia was sweet and what happened to her was devastating. The book was short but well written. Had a great plot that kept me intrigued and the ending was not what I expected even though it was still a hea.

[Vanessa Sylvia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a college romance with best friends who have drifted apart. Now they are in college and Lydia's dorm has burnt down. She goes to stay with her friends. What is a girl to do when her crushes are her roommates? This story is full of romance, steamy scenes and happy endings.

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[Cassi · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a great plot and I really loved the characters. It felt rushed at points and the push/pull felt a bit forced and not deep. But other than that, it was a great read and I will be looking at adding other books by the author to my TBR list

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Second chance romance is a favorite trope of mine. This book did it well. I liked how this book showed that poly relationships aren't always rainbows and butterflies like some authors do. no hate to those authors but sometimes you want something more realistic.

[Deb · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting story with a good plot, intriguing characters, believable drama and emotional angst. Their relationships blossomed as they finally found the courage to be honest. An entertaining story.

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[Kaitlyn Raasveld · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was okay to me. It was a lot to read about, but it was still kind of fun. It was not the best book ive ever read but if you want to read a college romance with why choose aspects this is definitely one that doesnt take a lot of effort to read.

[Mandi Hulott · Rating 5 out of 5]

All or Nothing was an amazing read. Story was powerful and full of spice. Loved the characters chemistry.

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[Paula Genereau · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was fantastic. Once I started reading it, I was addicted and couldn't stop.

[Abby Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this story! Words fail to describe how good it is. I could not put it down and devoured the entire book in a single sitting. Definitely a must read if you love romance! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tracy H · Rating 5 out of 5]

All or Nothing
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Lizzie James

The story and characters were well written and developed. I enjoyed the chemistry and journey. Great read.

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another stuff your kindle find that would have been so much better had an editor been employed. It was rife with mistakes and at times hard to follow.

[Lara · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cute

Cute read. Very rushed and all over the place but it was a fun way to pass an afternoon. If you're just looking for a cute love story this is it

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book. This checked a lot of the Why Choose plot points I already enjoy, but also added new elements. I loved the budding relationship between Daniel and Colt, but I also enjoyed the aspect of Eric and his past as well as the bedroom aspects. The scene where he finally feels like he is being paid attention to in a group setting was so sexy and sweet. Moments like that and character background intricacies really made this book. These characters didn’t seem one dimensional at all to me. I loved the realness of it all, the questions the speculation, and how they all got through it together.

I knew something big was going to happen at the end, but I was so wrapped up in the relationship that it still took me by surprise. The way her boys stepped up was amazing. I really learned to love each of them for who they are during this whole story. Also, the epilogue was a perfect end!