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2B or Not 2B?
London Reed is on the hunt for a place to live before the start of her second year in college. Either she is successful and can enjoy her student life without the pressure of her parents breathing down her neck, or she goes back home and clashes with her parents.
Because London doesn’t have a filter.
''You’re a weird one, aren’t you?''
She basically tells it as she sees it. So when she meets the hunky and scarred guy who lives in apartment 2B, the last apartment on her exhausting list, she’s sure to bring some crazy in his life.
But he’s determined to not take a girl for a roommate.
"I have nothing against you, but I don't see this working for me."
London doesn’t give up that easily and makes a deal with him. If she makes it for two months, she’s in for the whole year. If not, then she leaves to never contact him again.
Easy, right? Not so much.
"You should have told me that you wanted me to be all over you."
When a guy and a girl live under the same roof, it’s bound to complicate things. Between banters, heady games of seduction, innuendos and insecurities revealed, the life in apartment 2B isn’t simple, and a few slips in their relationship doesn’t help the matter.
"You're driving me completely nuts. That's my fucking problem."
***No cliffhanger.
Because London doesn’t have a filter.
''You’re a weird one, aren’t you?''
She basically tells it as she sees it. So when she meets the hunky and scarred guy who lives in apartment 2B, the last apartment on her exhausting list, she’s sure to bring some crazy in his life.
But he’s determined to not take a girl for a roommate.
"I have nothing against you, but I don't see this working for me."
London doesn’t give up that easily and makes a deal with him. If she makes it for two months, she’s in for the whole year. If not, then she leaves to never contact him again.
Easy, right? Not so much.
"You should have told me that you wanted me to be all over you."
When a guy and a girl live under the same roof, it’s bound to complicate things. Between banters, heady games of seduction, innuendos and insecurities revealed, the life in apartment 2B isn’t simple, and a few slips in their relationship doesn’t help the matter.
"You're driving me completely nuts. That's my fucking problem."
***No cliffhanger.
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Stephanie Witter
17 books727 followersStephanie Witter, in her twenties, lives in France where she comes up with book ideas on her laptop, notebook or phone. When she's not writing the day away, she likes visiting museums or shopping to add another nail polish to her already huge collection. She's also unable to resist the appeal of new books, even when she knows she can't possibly have the time to read yet another one. She's happy to have a to-read pile so high she can never put a dent into it even if she tries her best.
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June 15, 2014
I can't wait to share with you this light, fun and sassy New Adult Contemporary Romance. It's my first attempt at something so light and hopefully you will enjoy it and have as much fun as I had writing it.
Expect innuendos, a few sexy scenes, some jealousy and most of all...many crazy banters.
The cover and blurb reveal is scheduled June 1st. I hope you'll be ready to share with your friends! :)
EDIT June 1st: Here it is! What do you think about the cover? The blurb?
I'm madly in love with the cover designed by Cover It Designs. :)
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Teasers:
Expect innuendos, a few sexy scenes, some jealousy and most of all...many crazy banters.
The cover and blurb reveal is scheduled June 1st. I hope you'll be ready to share with your friends! :)
EDIT June 1st: Here it is! What do you think about the cover? The blurb?
I'm madly in love with the cover designed by Cover It Designs. :)
EDIT 2 - June 15th: Ready for the first teaser? Let me know what you think about it!
Teasers:
August 13, 2016
Warning: the h and h are giving are giving their oral skills away like cookies, for me that is cheating.....
London
19 year old girl, with a broken heart, does not sleep around, but she gives VERY good head and only that.
Byron
Sorry to say i did not like the storyline or the characters.
July 13, 2014
2.5 stars
This was a quick read with a really interesting plot line. The story had a lot of potential but I found it extremely frustrating.
Byron was promiscuous, to say the least. Even after deciding that he liked London, he constantly had females in his bedroom. But he didn't think it was okay for London to have any guys around. He was such a hypocritical tool! And he was always saying to London, "You didn't just say that," after she would say something that he deemed guy-like. Yes, she did! I think it was so frustrating because what she was saying wasn't that uncommon for women to say. I hear girls talk like that all the time.
London bugged me for a whole other set of reasons. A) She didn't want to be "that girl" so she didn't say anything about Byron hooking up with other girls even after there were very strong indications of mutual interest between her and Byron, if you know what I mean. She should prefer being "that girl" to the one that lets some guy disrespect her. B) She constantly assumed she knew what Byron was thinking, so she kept making idiotic decisions. C) Every time she hooked up with a guy, it was to make Byron jealous. Grow up! (I know, she's only 19, but that's just so petty and unsatisfying. What's the point of hooking up if you're not even enjoying yourself?!)
I felt London's weight was addressed too much. Even when she was relaxing with her best friend, she was described as crossing her chubby arms over her chest. Usually when weight is addressed this much in a book, it's eventually discussed in a positive light later on, but that didn't happen here (at least that I can remember).
I would have also liked to get the rest of the story behind the Ryan situation. London discussed in it a very vague way that left me wondering what exactly he did to her.
I think this book could benefit from an editor. Spelling and grammar weren't horrible here, but there were several times where words were obviously misused (not misspelled). It was very distracting for me. I would literally stop and debate with myself about whether or not things were spelled wrong or whether the author deliberately used that word (e.g., bare feet paddled across the floor instead of padded). I know a lot of people can ignore that sort of thing but I got caught up on it.
Like I said, I liked the story line and I'm not opposed to reading more of Stephanie Witter's work. I'll just probably stick to things with a little less tension because I wanted to shake these characters sometimes..
This was a quick read with a really interesting plot line. The story had a lot of potential but I found it extremely frustrating.
Byron was promiscuous, to say the least. Even after deciding that he liked London, he constantly had females in his bedroom. But he didn't think it was okay for London to have any guys around. He was such a hypocritical tool! And he was always saying to London, "You didn't just say that," after she would say something that he deemed guy-like. Yes, she did! I think it was so frustrating because what she was saying wasn't that uncommon for women to say. I hear girls talk like that all the time.
London bugged me for a whole other set of reasons. A) She didn't want to be "that girl" so she didn't say anything about Byron hooking up with other girls even after there were very strong indications of mutual interest between her and Byron, if you know what I mean. She should prefer being "that girl" to the one that lets some guy disrespect her. B) She constantly assumed she knew what Byron was thinking, so she kept making idiotic decisions. C) Every time she hooked up with a guy, it was to make Byron jealous. Grow up! (I know, she's only 19, but that's just so petty and unsatisfying. What's the point of hooking up if you're not even enjoying yourself?!)
I felt London's weight was addressed too much. Even when she was relaxing with her best friend, she was described as crossing her chubby arms over her chest. Usually when weight is addressed this much in a book, it's eventually discussed in a positive light later on, but that didn't happen here (at least that I can remember).
I would have also liked to get the rest of the story behind the Ryan situation. London discussed in it a very vague way that left me wondering what exactly he did to her.
I think this book could benefit from an editor. Spelling and grammar weren't horrible here, but there were several times where words were obviously misused (not misspelled). It was very distracting for me. I would literally stop and debate with myself about whether or not things were spelled wrong or whether the author deliberately used that word (e.g., bare feet paddled across the floor instead of padded). I know a lot of people can ignore that sort of thing but I got caught up on it.
Like I said, I liked the story line and I'm not opposed to reading more of Stephanie Witter's work. I'll just probably stick to things with a little less tension because I wanted to shake these characters sometimes..
June 25, 2014
This story had be in stitches from the get go with a animated banter between London and Byron. London's personality could make anyone love her...She's bubbly, fun, up-front, blue and deep down she's definitely a hopeless romantic...even if it's in her head :P
Byron, the ex-soldier, strong, sexy, rugged and rough with a short fuse...They're so wrong for each other but so right at the same time.
I'm glad I finally read a book where the main character isn't stick thin as well! Yeahh London way be self consious, and a little chubby, but her personality and mind matter more then looks.
Wish Byron wasn't so damn moody all the time though, the grumpy git. But that's what made him HIM.
Definitely would recommend this! Was definitely worth the wait!!!! And i would most certainly read it all over again!
I laughed the whole way through..another book I'm glad I read at home and not on a bus haha! Can imagine the looks!
A bubbly, light book that draws you in from the start!!!!!!
<3
Byron, the ex-soldier, strong, sexy, rugged and rough with a short fuse...They're so wrong for each other but so right at the same time.
I'm glad I finally read a book where the main character isn't stick thin as well! Yeahh London way be self consious, and a little chubby, but her personality and mind matter more then looks.
Wish Byron wasn't so damn moody all the time though, the grumpy git. But that's what made him HIM.
Definitely would recommend this! Was definitely worth the wait!!!! And i would most certainly read it all over again!
I laughed the whole way through..another book I'm glad I read at home and not on a bus haha! Can imagine the looks!
A bubbly, light book that draws you in from the start!!!!!!
<3
June 25, 2014
I have been dying to get my hands on this book since I first ran across it! The title alone just dragged me in and had me hooked! Then I made the mistake of actually reading the blurb for it...holy mother I must have this book!
Lucky, lucky me, Stephanie Witter allowed me to have an ARC copy of the book in exchange for an honest review...this meant I got it a day early!!! Hahahaha suckers! (Okay...just kidding...well I'm mainly kidding about the suckers part...)
Let's talk story line for starters...London is a college chick that doesn't want to stay in a dorm and is searching for an apartment with a roommate. After checking out a few pretty out there places she comes up to Byron's place and knows that she has to convince this guy that she can stay with him and things not be weird...even though she is a chick and he is an insanely hot guy (with a bit of a dark and womanizing side). They work it out so that she has a 2 month trial stay in his apartment, 2b (hence the awesomely creative name!)
How about the characters? The chemistry between these two is crazy from the start! They use witty banter, call each other names, scream, use creative and hilarious nicknames, and treat each other like one of the guys...most of the time! I'm trying to do this without spoilers...and IT'S NOT EASY! This book is insane! The characters are addicting, easy to relate to and deep. There are so many scenes in this book that had me thinking "yeah...been there!" especially with how London see's herself...some of her self descriptions are pretty harsh and tough to read. I doubt she is even all that big!
Byron is a douche for a big part of this book! I mean really...the way he behaves after certain things occur is just unacceptable! I don't care what he thought he saw or what misunderstandings there were! You just don't pull that crap! However, I found London and Elliot's way of payback to be quite epic and awesome!
The background characters in this book are amazingly well developed. I found myself upset when I didn't get to learn more about Macon and Ty or Sydney and Logan before the book ended...heck I'm even looking forward to and hoping that Elliot finds his own story in this series! (HINT???)
I'm sure you are ready for me to get down to the point and say what I need to say about the book huh? Enough rambling about details without giving you any information!
So here it is plain and simple:
This book will keep you hooked from the moment you open it til the very last page where you are almost in tears and hoping that it doesn't take long for the next book to come out (and it better touch on how this relationship is going!). London and Byron are a dynamic, tenacious, insane couple that will have you feeling like you just road the best roller coaster ever! I can guarantee that you will love the banter between these two...this is a DEFINITE MUST READ!!
So stop reading my review and head on over and buy this book...like now!
(Just in case you were wondering: this book got 4 stars instead of 5 for me for a few small reasons. There were a few things that were a bit repetitive (but not so much that I didn't want to keep reading) and there were quite a few errors in my copy...this may not be so in the published copy and if it isn't then I will come back and edit my review accordingly!)
*ARC generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.*
Lucky, lucky me, Stephanie Witter allowed me to have an ARC copy of the book in exchange for an honest review...this meant I got it a day early!!! Hahahaha suckers! (Okay...just kidding...well I'm mainly kidding about the suckers part...)
Let's talk story line for starters...London is a college chick that doesn't want to stay in a dorm and is searching for an apartment with a roommate. After checking out a few pretty out there places she comes up to Byron's place and knows that she has to convince this guy that she can stay with him and things not be weird...even though she is a chick and he is an insanely hot guy (with a bit of a dark and womanizing side). They work it out so that she has a 2 month trial stay in his apartment, 2b (hence the awesomely creative name!)
How about the characters? The chemistry between these two is crazy from the start! They use witty banter, call each other names, scream, use creative and hilarious nicknames, and treat each other like one of the guys...most of the time! I'm trying to do this without spoilers...and IT'S NOT EASY! This book is insane! The characters are addicting, easy to relate to and deep. There are so many scenes in this book that had me thinking "yeah...been there!" especially with how London see's herself...some of her self descriptions are pretty harsh and tough to read. I doubt she is even all that big!
Byron is a douche for a big part of this book! I mean really...the way he behaves after certain things occur is just unacceptable! I don't care what he thought he saw or what misunderstandings there were! You just don't pull that crap! However, I found London and Elliot's way of payback to be quite epic and awesome!
The background characters in this book are amazingly well developed. I found myself upset when I didn't get to learn more about Macon and Ty or Sydney and Logan before the book ended...heck I'm even looking forward to and hoping that Elliot finds his own story in this series! (HINT???)
I'm sure you are ready for me to get down to the point and say what I need to say about the book huh? Enough rambling about details without giving you any information!
So here it is plain and simple:
This book will keep you hooked from the moment you open it til the very last page where you are almost in tears and hoping that it doesn't take long for the next book to come out (and it better touch on how this relationship is going!). London and Byron are a dynamic, tenacious, insane couple that will have you feeling like you just road the best roller coaster ever! I can guarantee that you will love the banter between these two...this is a DEFINITE MUST READ!!
So stop reading my review and head on over and buy this book...like now!
(Just in case you were wondering: this book got 4 stars instead of 5 for me for a few small reasons. There were a few things that were a bit repetitive (but not so much that I didn't want to keep reading) and there were quite a few errors in my copy...this may not be so in the published copy and if it isn't then I will come back and edit my review accordingly!)
*ARC generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.*
June 29, 2014
I really enjoyed this book but I wish the main characters, London and Byron, could have gotten together sooner. It happened way too late and then the book was over. :(
As for the rest of the book, I couldn't put it down. It was funny, sweet, sexy, and touching. I know soldiers have a hard time once they come back home so Byron's attitude is expected. He can't be bubbly and fun after everything he went through. As for London, I wish we got more of her past with Ryan. She's still hurting after everything he did to her so now she's a no-filter/no-bullshit kind of girl. She was really relatable and I just loved her.
The minor characters were adorable. Sydney, Logan and Elliot just made 2B or Not 2B? that much better. I want to see what happens next in either of their lives so wherever the author takes it, I'm going.
Highly recommended if you're looking for a light, fun read with a main character that will leave you speechless at her bluntness and a hot, short fused ex-solider that is just yum!
As for the rest of the book, I couldn't put it down. It was funny, sweet, sexy, and touching. I know soldiers have a hard time once they come back home so Byron's attitude is expected. He can't be bubbly and fun after everything he went through. As for London, I wish we got more of her past with Ryan. She's still hurting after everything he did to her so now she's a no-filter/no-bullshit kind of girl. She was really relatable and I just loved her.
The minor characters were adorable. Sydney, Logan and Elliot just made 2B or Not 2B? that much better. I want to see what happens next in either of their lives so wherever the author takes it, I'm going.
Highly recommended if you're looking for a light, fun read with a main character that will leave you speechless at her bluntness and a hot, short fused ex-solider that is just yum!
June 26, 2014
I've been a fan of Stephanie Witter since reading the FAB Patch Up and once I heard she was releasing this book I've been eagerly awaiting to read it and it did not disappoint!!!
I soon fell in love with both the male and female main characters and found myself often laughing out loud at their witty banter!!
I can't quite express to u just how much I fell in love with Byron and my only complaint about this book was that I wanted MORE of him!! ( ok maybe that's just me being greedy!!)
I am keeping everything crossed that we get a chance to see
Byrons side of things !
Never again will I be able to hear the words
'I Can't believe you said that!' without thinking of this book!
Fab read and I wud highly recommend it! Looking forward to reading more about some of the other characters in future reads!! : )
I soon fell in love with both the male and female main characters and found myself often laughing out loud at their witty banter!!
I can't quite express to u just how much I fell in love with Byron and my only complaint about this book was that I wanted MORE of him!! ( ok maybe that's just me being greedy!!)
I am keeping everything crossed that we get a chance to see
Byrons side of things !
Never again will I be able to hear the words
'I Can't believe you said that!' without thinking of this book!
Fab read and I wud highly recommend it! Looking forward to reading more about some of the other characters in future reads!! : )
June 29, 2014
Overall a good read. The chemistry and sexual tension between Byron and London was combustible. Their banter was fun but it really bothered me that he kept sleeping with other females. I don't think he quite understood that if he felt one way about London having any other than she probably didn't like it when he had more females either but then she did throw out some crazy mixed singnals.
Sometimes I was getting so frustrated with them both that I wanted to smack their heads together and scream get a clue but it all worked out in the way it should.
I would of just liked to of had more of their relationship.but it kept me entertained. I wasn't bored. Towards the end it was sweet.
Sometimes I was getting so frustrated with them both that I wanted to smack their heads together and scream get a clue but it all worked out in the way it should.
I would of just liked to of had more of their relationship.but it kept me entertained. I wasn't bored. Towards the end it was sweet.
November 16, 2014
4-4.5
If you are looking for a book overflowing with sexual tension, a man whore and a girl with no filter on her mouth...this is the book for you.
I really enjoyed this book as I started it this morning and have finished it already.
The banter between Byron and London is very funny and they are both very likable characters. The sexual tension between them is just overflowing and when it bursts, look out!!
Very enjoyable indeed.
There are more books to come in this series and I will look out for them for sure!
If you are looking for a book overflowing with sexual tension, a man whore and a girl with no filter on her mouth...this is the book for you.
I really enjoyed this book as I started it this morning and have finished it already.
The banter between Byron and London is very funny and they are both very likable characters. The sexual tension between them is just overflowing and when it bursts, look out!!
Very enjoyable indeed.
There are more books to come in this series and I will look out for them for sure!
June 28, 2014
2.5 stars
I couldn't connect with the characters. There was very little character development so this is no surprise. I was more interested in the MC's younger siblings romance, I'm hoping that's next in the series because I would definitely read that one. The story line could've been fleshed out a bit more, the romance was a little confusing and the timeline was whack. This was an easy read, standalone with cheating.
I couldn't connect with the characters. There was very little character development so this is no surprise. I was more interested in the MC's younger siblings romance, I'm hoping that's next in the series because I would definitely read that one. The story line could've been fleshed out a bit more, the romance was a little confusing and the timeline was whack. This was an easy read, standalone with cheating.
August 10, 2018
This needed H’s POV. Without it...he sucked and she was a fucking doormat. They never even dealt with his repeated fucking of OW.
She was the side piece in HS to some douche that used her naïveté...then tried to keep doing it at college. And then the H, KNOWING THIS WAS HER HANG-UP...did the EXACT FUCKING THING to her and he wondered WHY she was unable to commit to him.
(eye-mf’ing-roll)
She was the side piece in HS to some douche that used her naïveté...then tried to keep doing it at college. And then the H, KNOWING THIS WAS HER HANG-UP...did the EXACT FUCKING THING to her and he wondered WHY she was unable to commit to him.
(eye-mf’ing-roll)
August 9, 2014
Roomies-to-lovers story... I love reading these kind of stories. This was a fun read. Loved the playful nature between Byron and London! I Look forward to reading the next book in the series. :)
July 3, 2014
So I just finished the New Adult Contemporary Romance novel, 2B or Not 2B? by Stephanie Witter, and for the most part loved it! I really liked how London wasn't afraid to be herself, and that she had a good relationship with her (not so) little sister. London reminds me of myself and her relationships remind me of my own.
London and Byron's relationship was awkward, funny, and most of all, realistic! Byron has a lot of baggage, but it doesn't stop him from opening up and becoming more human, more vulnerable. There were times I laughed out loud while reading this (of course, I was at the allergist's office, and people looked at me like I was crazy haha) and times my heart just broke for the characters. London really grew up over the course of the two months documented, and opened herself up to love. She was burned by her high school boyfriend and became slightly bitter towards love, and didn't see herself in the way others saw her.
I didn't like how she (London) talked about her weight and looks as much as she did, I felt like we got the point that she wasn't a toothpick, but that she was a realistic woman, who wasn't completely comfortable with her body. Her best friend, Logan, was amazing, and knew her in that way only those close to one do. My pet peeve with him is that he almost never called London by her name, or some variation of it, but rather called her "Baby." If you've been friends as long as those two have, there is usually at least one nickname that one person has for the other.
I would have loved to have this be a dual POV, so we could see what (Lord) Byron was thinking, but there were allusions at the end of 2B or Not 2B? that there was possibly a book coming out in the series that was from his POV. I felt like the author could have extended the book a little bit by showing what exactly happened with London and her ex - we never find out their history, which is a little frustrating. I felt like if I knew the backstory, I could hate him more, haha.
Overall, I really liked this book! It is on my favorites on my Kindle, and while there were some grammatical issues and the fact that it was set in California at UCLA (correct me if I'm wrong, please), they used verbage that Americans, especially American college students don't use. For example, talking about "snogging" instead of kissing; the spelling of roomy - to me this means there is a lot of room as opposed to a roommate (roomie); saying "fancied" to show they liked something, and other small things that aren't necessarily incorrect, but just don't fit with the setting and jarred me out of the flow.
I've decided to give 2B or Not 2B? 4/5 Stars. I really enjoyed this and other books by Stephanie Witter, and with some cleaning up, this could easily be a 5 star book.
London and Byron's relationship was awkward, funny, and most of all, realistic! Byron has a lot of baggage, but it doesn't stop him from opening up and becoming more human, more vulnerable. There were times I laughed out loud while reading this (of course, I was at the allergist's office, and people looked at me like I was crazy haha) and times my heart just broke for the characters. London really grew up over the course of the two months documented, and opened herself up to love. She was burned by her high school boyfriend and became slightly bitter towards love, and didn't see herself in the way others saw her.
I didn't like how she (London) talked about her weight and looks as much as she did, I felt like we got the point that she wasn't a toothpick, but that she was a realistic woman, who wasn't completely comfortable with her body. Her best friend, Logan, was amazing, and knew her in that way only those close to one do. My pet peeve with him is that he almost never called London by her name, or some variation of it, but rather called her "Baby." If you've been friends as long as those two have, there is usually at least one nickname that one person has for the other.
I would have loved to have this be a dual POV, so we could see what (Lord) Byron was thinking, but there were allusions at the end of 2B or Not 2B? that there was possibly a book coming out in the series that was from his POV. I felt like the author could have extended the book a little bit by showing what exactly happened with London and her ex - we never find out their history, which is a little frustrating. I felt like if I knew the backstory, I could hate him more, haha.
Overall, I really liked this book! It is on my favorites on my Kindle, and while there were some grammatical issues and the fact that it was set in California at UCLA (correct me if I'm wrong, please), they used verbage that Americans, especially American college students don't use. For example, talking about "snogging" instead of kissing; the spelling of roomy - to me this means there is a lot of room as opposed to a roommate (roomie); saying "fancied" to show they liked something, and other small things that aren't necessarily incorrect, but just don't fit with the setting and jarred me out of the flow.
I've decided to give 2B or Not 2B? 4/5 Stars. I really enjoyed this and other books by Stephanie Witter, and with some cleaning up, this could easily be a 5 star book.
August 2, 2014
***4 1/2 Stars***
~ I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.~
This was the second book I have read by Witter. It was quite different from the first one I read by her, Patch Up. 2B or Not 2B was a romantic comedy that involved much lighter subject matter. However, it was just as good as Patch Up.
London is a college student looking for a roommate. She doesn't want to live in a dorm, and she definitely doesn't want to live with her parents. She shows up at Byron's apartment after seeing his ad for a roommate. From this first meeting, there are FIREWORKS!!! Their sexual chemistry and attraction is off the charts! Of course, they try denying their lustful feelings for each other since they are living together. As they spend more time together, they actually begin to like each other as individuals, but will they be able to continue to resist each other?
I fell in love with both characters. Byron can be such a jerk at times, but he does show his caring side occasionally. And, if you were to look up the meaning of feisty in the dictionary, you would find London's picture. This girl is a spitfire and doesn't put up with Byron's crap. What he shovels out, she throws right back in his face! The characters are very well-developed. Witter makes these characters multi-dimensional. You see the outer sarcastic side of them, yet they both have some sadness underneath that façade. I also liked the secondary characters as well such as both of their families. They have just as much character as London and Byron. The romance builds slowly, almost at a torturous pace. You think, "Yes, Yes, they are finally going to give in." Then, Witter throws ice water in your face. But, it works and works brilliantly. So, do they do the deed? You will have to one-click it to find out!
Stephanie Witter is a young writer with heaps of talent. She can write totally different stories yet be successful at it. She has written a angst-filled book, Patch Up. Now, she has followed it up with one of my favorite romantic comedies. Both books were fantastic. If you haven't read anything by her, you really should give her a try. You won't be disappointed.
~ I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.~
This was the second book I have read by Witter. It was quite different from the first one I read by her, Patch Up. 2B or Not 2B was a romantic comedy that involved much lighter subject matter. However, it was just as good as Patch Up.
London is a college student looking for a roommate. She doesn't want to live in a dorm, and she definitely doesn't want to live with her parents. She shows up at Byron's apartment after seeing his ad for a roommate. From this first meeting, there are FIREWORKS!!! Their sexual chemistry and attraction is off the charts! Of course, they try denying their lustful feelings for each other since they are living together. As they spend more time together, they actually begin to like each other as individuals, but will they be able to continue to resist each other?
I fell in love with both characters. Byron can be such a jerk at times, but he does show his caring side occasionally. And, if you were to look up the meaning of feisty in the dictionary, you would find London's picture. This girl is a spitfire and doesn't put up with Byron's crap. What he shovels out, she throws right back in his face! The characters are very well-developed. Witter makes these characters multi-dimensional. You see the outer sarcastic side of them, yet they both have some sadness underneath that façade. I also liked the secondary characters as well such as both of their families. They have just as much character as London and Byron. The romance builds slowly, almost at a torturous pace. You think, "Yes, Yes, they are finally going to give in." Then, Witter throws ice water in your face. But, it works and works brilliantly. So, do they do the deed? You will have to one-click it to find out!
Stephanie Witter is a young writer with heaps of talent. She can write totally different stories yet be successful at it. She has written a angst-filled book, Patch Up. Now, she has followed it up with one of my favorite romantic comedies. Both books were fantastic. If you haven't read anything by her, you really should give her a try. You won't be disappointed.
July 30, 2014
Will come back and give a detailed review, but let me just say that when Stephanie sent me a ARC of 2B or Not 2B, I knew I'd be pushing all of the other books on my to-read shelf down the queue so I could get to this one. I am not disappointed at all with that decision. I love London and I LOVE Byron!!! more details coming soon, I promise!
As promised - London is ready to move out of her parent's house and to start life on her own. An ad in the paper brings her to Byron's door but she's so not what he's looking for in a roommate. He certainly doesn't want a girl living with him. Girls bring too much drama but there's also the fact that he's got a revolving door of one-night stands coming and going and having a girl around all the time will undoubtedly have an impact on that. But London is not one to take no for an answer and convinces Byron to give her a probation trial - she lives there for 2 months and at the end of the that time, he can say get out and she'll go, no questions asked.
Since they are living in the same apartment, they end up spending a lot of time together. London is snarky and calls Bryon out on the crap that he pulls, but Bryon does the same for her and they start to forge a good friendship. They also start to feel an attraction for each other, which could absolutely put a twist on the trial period. Can they stay friends and make their roommate situation work or are they destine to be more than just roomies?
I love London. She's feisty, and mouthy but you know that she's that way only because she's got baggage to deal with. And Byron, sure he's got the player reputation and the notches on his bedpost to prove it, but he too has baggage and who better to help him deal with it all than the one living under his roof!! I could not wait to get to the end to see what the future had in store for London and for Byron!
As promised - London is ready to move out of her parent's house and to start life on her own. An ad in the paper brings her to Byron's door but she's so not what he's looking for in a roommate. He certainly doesn't want a girl living with him. Girls bring too much drama but there's also the fact that he's got a revolving door of one-night stands coming and going and having a girl around all the time will undoubtedly have an impact on that. But London is not one to take no for an answer and convinces Byron to give her a probation trial - she lives there for 2 months and at the end of the that time, he can say get out and she'll go, no questions asked.
Since they are living in the same apartment, they end up spending a lot of time together. London is snarky and calls Bryon out on the crap that he pulls, but Bryon does the same for her and they start to forge a good friendship. They also start to feel an attraction for each other, which could absolutely put a twist on the trial period. Can they stay friends and make their roommate situation work or are they destine to be more than just roomies?
I love London. She's feisty, and mouthy but you know that she's that way only because she's got baggage to deal with. And Byron, sure he's got the player reputation and the notches on his bedpost to prove it, but he too has baggage and who better to help him deal with it all than the one living under his roof!! I could not wait to get to the end to see what the future had in store for London and for Byron!
July 1, 2014
This first time novel from Stephanie Witter is downright funny! London “Bridge” is very much her own woman. She’s unique and witty and very self-confident. Except when it comes to love, relationships and guys in general. In walks Byron “Lord” and he is a typical college male: horny womanizer but with a pain bottled up inside him that he won’t let anyone touch. London basically begs and manipulates her way into his spare bedroom as a his new roomy, but only on a trial basis. And thus begins the dance.
I love how up front and honest London is. She’s cute and quirky and has a gay best friend, Macon, that helps her when life gets to be too much. She has it in her head all those typical insecurities girls have when they are in college and surrounded by “beautiful people.” It’s hard to feel unworthy and London’s vulnerabilities about her weight and her one and only failed relationship play havoc with her self-esteem.
Byron is there to give London all those adoring looks and really messes with her equilibrium. She never quite knows if he wants to get in her pants, or is just trying to get her uncomfortable so she will leave the apartment. She is a determined girl though, and nothing will stop her from living in apartment 2B, not even the sexy as hell roomy that stirs all kinds of emotions within her.
I loved the witty banter and the overall attitude of London. I loved her relationship with her sister and family and eventually the blossoming relationship between her and Byron. They are very sexy once they give in to their carnal desires and take things up a notch. Overall, this is a fun, summer read with lots of potential for the next in the series.
4 LIP SMACKIN SMOOCHES
~Nicole
RCR Bloggerette
I love how up front and honest London is. She’s cute and quirky and has a gay best friend, Macon, that helps her when life gets to be too much. She has it in her head all those typical insecurities girls have when they are in college and surrounded by “beautiful people.” It’s hard to feel unworthy and London’s vulnerabilities about her weight and her one and only failed relationship play havoc with her self-esteem.
Byron is there to give London all those adoring looks and really messes with her equilibrium. She never quite knows if he wants to get in her pants, or is just trying to get her uncomfortable so she will leave the apartment. She is a determined girl though, and nothing will stop her from living in apartment 2B, not even the sexy as hell roomy that stirs all kinds of emotions within her.
I loved the witty banter and the overall attitude of London. I loved her relationship with her sister and family and eventually the blossoming relationship between her and Byron. They are very sexy once they give in to their carnal desires and take things up a notch. Overall, this is a fun, summer read with lots of potential for the next in the series.
4 LIP SMACKIN SMOOCHES
~Nicole
RCR Bloggerette
December 3, 2017
I fell in love with the book’s story as soon as I read it..Sometimes these love-at-first-sight books are a major disappointment..But sometimes they get even better..And that’s what happened with this book.
2B or not 2B is funny, sexy and so damn fun to read!! It combines everything; sweetness and hotness, love and fights, fun and emotional scars, while the story is very well created. It’s smart and utterly delicious!
London and Byron are 2 absolutely amazing characters!
London is smart and funny and self-confident, but she may or may not have her own issues..She’s a girl so having issues is a given.. :) I loved her character! In fact, I would love to have her as my best friend! She’s mouthy and ridiculously honest..She’s sweet and loyal to her core..She’s sexy and outgoing, but has her relationship-y scars..
London is not to be messed around..If you try it, well you’ll get either verbally bitch-slapped or a kick in the g**..
Byron is such a hot man..He’s complicated -as every other man- but hot as sin...I loved him, as well..He may not be the relationship or commitment guy, but he is honest and decent..I love his speechless moments..His reactions are so fun to watch! And although I love London, I liked Byron’s behaviour to her..People don’t learn if they don’t make mistakes..And people certainly don’t appreciate the other, if they don’t learn how it is when they lose them..Of course, Byron wasn’t thinking that when he …, but it worked all the same..
He’s not Mr.Perfect but he is perfect for London.
I definitely recommend 2B or not 2B!!!!! I loved it and it is abso-freakin-lutely one of my favorites of all-time!!
2B or not 2B is funny, sexy and so damn fun to read!! It combines everything; sweetness and hotness, love and fights, fun and emotional scars, while the story is very well created. It’s smart and utterly delicious!
London and Byron are 2 absolutely amazing characters!
London is smart and funny and self-confident, but she may or may not have her own issues..She’s a girl so having issues is a given.. :) I loved her character! In fact, I would love to have her as my best friend! She’s mouthy and ridiculously honest..She’s sweet and loyal to her core..She’s sexy and outgoing, but has her relationship-y scars..
London is not to be messed around..If you try it, well you’ll get either verbally bitch-slapped or a kick in the g**..
Byron is such a hot man..He’s complicated -as every other man- but hot as sin...I loved him, as well..He may not be the relationship or commitment guy, but he is honest and decent..I love his speechless moments..His reactions are so fun to watch! And although I love London, I liked Byron’s behaviour to her..People don’t learn if they don’t make mistakes..And people certainly don’t appreciate the other, if they don’t learn how it is when they lose them..Of course, Byron wasn’t thinking that when he …, but it worked all the same..
He’s not Mr.Perfect but he is perfect for London.
I definitely recommend 2B or not 2B!!!!! I loved it and it is abso-freakin-lutely one of my favorites of all-time!!
July 19, 2014
Absolutely LOVED this story!
I couldn't wait to read this after reading Whitter's "Patch Up"
WOW!
Such a super HOT & sexy book with real & fun loving characters.
It felt like forever waiting to read this, I fell in love with whitter's work when I read Patch Up and I just wanted more
London (Love the name by the way) is not your average teen, she's got spunk, she doesn't take anymore shit from men and she has a potty mouth that will turn ANY man on just by a bare sentence.
Not wanting to survive another semester at college by living with her parents she takes it into her own hands to find a replacement place....and BOOM! She sees an ad in the local paper
This my lady (and gentlemen) friends is where London meets the ever so handsome, the hard facing, womaniser of the century.....Byron...
Byron, the ex-soldier, strong, sexy, rugged and rough with a short fuse
I mean a girl can totally live with a guy without any sexual feelings forming....right???
RIGHT?????
With a variation of emotional pasts from both London and Byron which are so realistic, that you can feel the hurt and relate to the emotions being felt, we as the reader gets sucked into an emotional rollercoaster of emotions that will rattle some feathers and get our panties in a twist.
"Because you're my fucking bridge back to a life I thought I would never be good enough to have, a life I thought I shouldn't be the one living".
OH MY LORD! My heart skipped a beat when I read this, it also felt crushed at the same time
I couldn't wait to read this after reading Whitter's "Patch Up"
WOW!
Such a super HOT & sexy book with real & fun loving characters.
It felt like forever waiting to read this, I fell in love with whitter's work when I read Patch Up and I just wanted more
London (Love the name by the way) is not your average teen, she's got spunk, she doesn't take anymore shit from men and she has a potty mouth that will turn ANY man on just by a bare sentence.
Not wanting to survive another semester at college by living with her parents she takes it into her own hands to find a replacement place....and BOOM! She sees an ad in the local paper
This my lady (and gentlemen) friends is where London meets the ever so handsome, the hard facing, womaniser of the century.....Byron...
Byron, the ex-soldier, strong, sexy, rugged and rough with a short fuse
I mean a girl can totally live with a guy without any sexual feelings forming....right???
RIGHT?????
With a variation of emotional pasts from both London and Byron which are so realistic, that you can feel the hurt and relate to the emotions being felt, we as the reader gets sucked into an emotional rollercoaster of emotions that will rattle some feathers and get our panties in a twist.
"Because you're my fucking bridge back to a life I thought I would never be good enough to have, a life I thought I shouldn't be the one living".
OH MY LORD! My heart skipped a beat when I read this, it also felt crushed at the same time
August 4, 2014
London needs a flat and she has spent all day looking and searching for the right flat to suit her and the last one despite the guy seems like a womanizing jerk , it is the perfect flat for her . The thing is though that the owner of the flat Byron doesn't want a female flatmate but soon he will discover that London doesn't want to take no for an answer and the other thing is that she doesn't have a filter on her mouth and to him despite her being a girl , a part of him thinks that their flatmate arrangement could work out. When Byron agrees to give London a two month trial , she is over the moon and will do everything she can to prove him he hasn't made a mistake. What will happen though , when stories of their pasts come bubbling to the surface and feelings of romance that neither really have allowed themselves to have come rising and fast ? Will they allow themselves to cross the line from roomies to relationship or will they both have to sort out their own hearts before opening up to each other ? Also looks like London isn't the only one being snapped up and intrigued by the boys in Byron's family as her younger sister Sydney takes a strong liking to Logan - Byron's younger brother.
This was a relaxing New Adult novel and if you are wanting something not too heavy, but then again not too light and fluffy , then Book #1 in the Roomies series - 2B or Not 2B is the book for you. P.S One of my favourite things in this book was how the characters received their nicknames Bridge and Lord.
This was a relaxing New Adult novel and if you are wanting something not too heavy, but then again not too light and fluffy , then Book #1 in the Roomies series - 2B or Not 2B is the book for you. P.S One of my favourite things in this book was how the characters received their nicknames Bridge and Lord.
July 5, 2014
Looking for a sassy, fun, sexy, new read? Well look no further than 2B or Not 2B? from Stephanie Witter. This story has it all; love, heartache, betrayal and that is just London’s back story. Throw in Byron’s war torn past that he refuses to discuss and his need to wallow with a different bed mate each night and you have the back story. Do not be put off thinking this is just a hot romp. This book has heart and soul as well.
London is in need of place to stay and refuses to return home to live with her parents while attending college. She answers an ad placed by Bryon who is in need of a roomie. Byron is not interested in sharing his place a female but the quick witted London gets him to agree to a trial period. Of course there is sexual tension immediately but that is not all there is to their story. London is still reeling from a bad break-up from her high school hook up and spiraling out with it comes to relationships. Byron has a military past he refuses to discuss and seems to be trudging through each day with a new, nameless fling. Looking deeper at him the reader can see he just needs stability, patience and love. Frankly so does London. The question is can they find those things in each other.
Stephanie Witter has delivered another winner. It’s a fun, quick, witty read that is sure to delight any reader. Five stars to another Witter great.
London is in need of place to stay and refuses to return home to live with her parents while attending college. She answers an ad placed by Bryon who is in need of a roomie. Byron is not interested in sharing his place a female but the quick witted London gets him to agree to a trial period. Of course there is sexual tension immediately but that is not all there is to their story. London is still reeling from a bad break-up from her high school hook up and spiraling out with it comes to relationships. Byron has a military past he refuses to discuss and seems to be trudging through each day with a new, nameless fling. Looking deeper at him the reader can see he just needs stability, patience and love. Frankly so does London. The question is can they find those things in each other.
Stephanie Witter has delivered another winner. It’s a fun, quick, witty read that is sure to delight any reader. Five stars to another Witter great.
July 25, 2014
I absolutely loved this book! The banter that goes on between London and Byron had me cracking up and you could cut their sexual tension with a knife. I think it was a great story about love. Loving yourself as well as loving others.
Both London and Byron have past scars (in Byron’s case it’s more than figurative) to deal with. There was no instant connection necessarily but London’s candid way of speaking and frank mannerisms slowly pulled Byron out of his funk. Byron’s willingness to put up with London’s loose tongue and his enjoyment of her spontaneous nature slowly chipped at her walls. She has a lot of insecurities that she has to deal with. This was easily relatable since most girls go through this at one time or another. Both of these characters had great personalities and I found myself hoping from almost the beginning that they would end up together.
The story line had me glued to my tablet from page one. It flowed smoothly and I found it an enjoyable page turner. London’s wit and candid speech had me rolling with laughter. There were some great steamy scenes as well. I really recommend picking up this book and I look forward to more in the series. 5 out of 5 stars!
Both London and Byron have past scars (in Byron’s case it’s more than figurative) to deal with. There was no instant connection necessarily but London’s candid way of speaking and frank mannerisms slowly pulled Byron out of his funk. Byron’s willingness to put up with London’s loose tongue and his enjoyment of her spontaneous nature slowly chipped at her walls. She has a lot of insecurities that she has to deal with. This was easily relatable since most girls go through this at one time or another. Both of these characters had great personalities and I found myself hoping from almost the beginning that they would end up together.
The story line had me glued to my tablet from page one. It flowed smoothly and I found it an enjoyable page turner. London’s wit and candid speech had me rolling with laughter. There were some great steamy scenes as well. I really recommend picking up this book and I look forward to more in the series. 5 out of 5 stars!
February 11, 2015
I LOVED THIS BOOK!!! It was funny, witty, intelligent and a little shocking here and there. London reminds me a bit of myself in some ways and was a fun loving and outgoing character for much of the book. Byron is a bit of a ladies man. The fact that she convinces him to rent the room to her so they become roommates was classic. Their friendship developed quite nicely without either of their attraction really interfering. It was fun to watch it blossom. It was painful when they almost let it disappear. The story had just enough serious moments to complement the comedic aspects of the book. The secondary characters were developed just as nicely as the primary ones. I love it when all the characters come across as people and are relatable. I would recommend this book to nearly every reader I know.
June 27, 2014
What a funny on the edge of your seat romance. This book has a little bit of everything. Emotional pasts and from both London and Byron are so realistic, that you can feel the hurt and relate to the emotions being felt. And I thoroughly enjoyed reading a book where the girl was "real" not the stick, and way too hard on herself, because THAT is relatable lol. I also love the reality of love coming from, and when you least expect it, because that is how some of the best relationships are made, mine included. I'm not usually a romance kinda reader, but this book may have changed my view on that. This is a quick, fun and yet emotional read! I can't wait for the next book in the Roomies series. The author teased at the end a possible version from Byron's POV, I would LOVE that!!!!
July 9, 2014
I LOVE IT!!! I recommend this book, even if it was sometimes frustating!
The story was marvelous, the characters (London and Byron)so sexy and funny,the chemistry between them..so hot and the reading... so fucking amazing!But behind the "lightness" of the story, it kind of makes us think about trama after coming back from war.
One of the favorite quotes: "Because you're my fucking bridge back to a life i thought i would never be good enough to have, a life i thought i shouldn't be the one living". My heart just swoon and crush at the same time!!
I don't have enough words to describe how i enjoyed this book, so go for it, you won't regret it! I'm looking forward for the next roomies!Release date please?? :)
The story was marvelous, the characters (London and Byron)so sexy and funny,the chemistry between them..so hot and the reading... so fucking amazing!But behind the "lightness" of the story, it kind of makes us think about trama after coming back from war.
One of the favorite quotes: "Because you're my fucking bridge back to a life i thought i would never be good enough to have, a life i thought i shouldn't be the one living". My heart just swoon and crush at the same time!!
I don't have enough words to describe how i enjoyed this book, so go for it, you won't regret it! I'm looking forward for the next roomies!Release date please?? :)
June 30, 2014
Sweet baby Jesus London and Byron are seriously perfect for each other, they both have no filters on their mouths, "he shook his head and the blue in his eyes darkened immediately. It was mesmerizing. "No, but next time, choose a guy who can make you come because you were awfully quiet." Byron is the type of boy who doesn't have a problem saying what he wants, "no, not at all. As soon as we're back home, I'll get rid of my shirt, and I want your little hands on my back." I mean he's all alpha at times and it was seriously HOT, "I'm going to eff you against this wall, London." He kissed my temple before he whispered slowly in my ear. "And it's going to be effing good." Personally I thought the ending was a little premature. Other than that I loved the book.
July 3, 2014
I really liked both London and Bryon, but I don't understand why there was so much obsession in this book with London's weight. It went beyond just female body consciousness to boys in the book fat shaming London (even thought it was clear from the descriptions that she was just chunky or pear-shaped but not fat).
I wonder if the author being French but writing an American story has something to do with this? In my personal experience a girl like London would not have trouble getting dates or be fat shamed for being 15-20 pounds overweight. Guys that only date skinny models only date skinny models, but that's not average college behavior. But there are plenty of guys that like a girl to be womanly and would appreciate her body the way it is.
I wonder if the author being French but writing an American story has something to do with this? In my personal experience a girl like London would not have trouble getting dates or be fat shamed for being 15-20 pounds overweight. Guys that only date skinny models only date skinny models, but that's not average college behavior. But there are plenty of guys that like a girl to be womanly and would appreciate her body the way it is.
August 9, 2016
I liked the story and the heroine was refreshing and hilarious!! The writing flowed really well and I though overall it was a good book. The 3 stars for me are out of personal choice in plot development Again it is simply a personal preference and probably most people will find it an enjoyable read throughout :)
July 3, 2014
Five stars!
This book was amazing, the kind of love story you would want to experience once in a lifetime.
She was an interesting character, and i could relate a lot with her insecurities and fears about love, i have a tattoo that says don't let the fear of loosing keep you from loving, and i guess that was what the author was trying to make us understand, that even when life gives you a rough time you have to keep going and never stop believing that out there there is someone who will love you with all your flaws , just the way you are, that was byron for London, perfect imperfect love story!
This book was amazing, the kind of love story you would want to experience once in a lifetime.
She was an interesting character, and i could relate a lot with her insecurities and fears about love, i have a tattoo that says don't let the fear of loosing keep you from loving, and i guess that was what the author was trying to make us understand, that even when life gives you a rough time you have to keep going and never stop believing that out there there is someone who will love you with all your flaws , just the way you are, that was byron for London, perfect imperfect love story!
June 28, 2014
Overall fun read. There were some grammar issues but they weren't enough to deter from the story. A few things did bother me though, one being I noticed that the timeline was not always followed- one day it was a Friday and the next day was a weekday and there classes. The other thing that bothered me was how many times he said "you didn't just say that" - well yes she did and she keeps saying things like that so I figured he would have gotten used to it but he didn't. Again it was a fun read that definitely kept me hooked but not one of my favorites.
July 15, 2014
I read this book in one go I really enjoyed it. London was looking for a place to stay for school desperate not to live at home any longer searching all day and with school looming she saw an advert in the paper for a room mate. Byron was set against a female roomy he was an ex soldior returning to study and a man whore but little did he know at the time London the outspoken witty girl who persuaded him to let her stay eventually grew on him. Both have hang ups and a story to tell. The book is hot,funny and the characters very likable.
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