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You Before Me
She’s too young for him.
He’s too good for her.
She seduces him away from the gentleman he tries to be.
He leads her to her own hopes and dreams.
Ryan Kavanaugh isn’t the kind of girl guys bring home to their moms. She’ll have sex on the first date, she’ll drop the f-bomb without a second thought, and she’ll answer the door in jeans and a bra.
Gabe O’Connor is exactly the kind of guy girls want. He’s a police officer and the classic good guy who takes his family’s opinions seriously and strives to be the best person he can be.
Two people in two different places in their lives, both being pulled in directions they don’t want to go. Ryan and Gabe both struggle with what they desire in life and in each other as well as what their families expect of them.
Sometimes, you have to think of yourself first.
*This book is intended for mature audiences.*
He’s too good for her.
She seduces him away from the gentleman he tries to be.
He leads her to her own hopes and dreams.
Ryan Kavanaugh isn’t the kind of girl guys bring home to their moms. She’ll have sex on the first date, she’ll drop the f-bomb without a second thought, and she’ll answer the door in jeans and a bra.
Gabe O’Connor is exactly the kind of guy girls want. He’s a police officer and the classic good guy who takes his family’s opinions seriously and strives to be the best person he can be.
Two people in two different places in their lives, both being pulled in directions they don’t want to go. Ryan and Gabe both struggle with what they desire in life and in each other as well as what their families expect of them.
Sometimes, you have to think of yourself first.
*This book is intended for mature audiences.*
289 pages, Paperback
First published June 20, 2014
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Lindsay Paige
65 books598 followersLindsay Paige is the author of multiple Young Adult, New Adult, and Sports romances. She also enjoys writing books with characters who deal with anxiety and depression, issues which are close to her heart. Lindsay is a North Carolinian who loves watching hockey, sharing puns, having conversations with her two dogs, rewatching episodes of M*A*S*H, and living her dream of writing books for a living.
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June 22, 2014DNF @ 27%
Three strikes and out:
Whining about the parents... all the time.
First sex scene... fade to black.
Really dull conversations.
Three strikes and out:
Whining about the parents... all the time.
First sex scene... fade to black.
Really dull conversations.
November 16, 2014
3 Stars for Enjoyment
I didn't love this book, but I didn't hate it either. It's kind of in the middle for me. There were some aspects I enjoyed, others I could have done with less of or entirely without.
Simple summary: So this book is about a "bad" girl meeting a good cop. A sexy cop with cute curly hair. So Ryan, our heroine, is attending college and has no idea what she wants to major in or do with the rest of her life, she constantly feels like a disappointment to her parents and over-analyzes everything. The hero, Gabe, is a the kind of guy you want to bring home to your parents. He's a cop, kind, caring, and hawt. They meet when he pulls her over for speed driving, they bump into each other again and embark on a relationship from there.
(spoilers)
Pros:
- I could somewhat relate with Ryan. I'm also in college and I have no idea what I want to major in or what kind of job I want for the rest of my life. We're both at similar points in our lives. I could really use a Gabe right now to help me figure out what I want to do.
- I liked that Gabe wasn't the typical asshole-ly/manwhore new adult hero. He's the kind of hero I like to read about, he had his life/shit together, there was no big "traumatic" event in his past that made him fear falling in love or made him push the heroine away. I wish more new adult heros were like him.
- They had some cute moments that I enjoyed reading about. The bubble-baths and cuddling. <3
Cons:
- Ryan talked a big game about being confident, but she was an insecure girl with a confident mask. The book was low on angst (which I liked) and the problems came from Ryan over-analyzing every little thing. How she's such a disappointment to her parents, how Gabe will eventually leave her, how she is never going to win his parents over. Blah, blah, blah. It got pretty tiring pretty fast.
- Her issues with her parents were way over the top. They wanted a boy but got a girl instead so Ryan tried making it up to them by doing what ever they wanted and most of the time the pressure got to her. If you are doing everything in your power to make them happy and they're still stuck on the fact that they got a girl instead of a boy then FUCK THEM and move on with your life. At least they're paying for all your college expenses and let you move across the state. That's more than what I could say for most kids who have to stay home and fund their own way through college. That's a total first world problem right there, SMH.
- The age difference was not that big of a deal to me. By the end she was 20 to his 25. Not a big deal.
- I was dreading the climax. It's pretty obvious in romance novels that the couple will end up breaking up towards the end. Sometimes I hate that, sometimes I don't. It depends on the situation and how they handle it. Needless to say, Ryan's temper tantrum was not cute.
- The ending was a HFN. We leave Ryan and Gabe at a good point in their relationship with a promise of tomorrow. I just wish it was more definite. I mean they didn't even talk about being exclusive. Maybe I'm just used to HEA's with the ring/marriage/children.
Overall, and despite my cons, I actually enjoyed the book. I didn't want to put it down and didn't think about dropping it once. And Gabe was a worthy hero.
I didn't love this book, but I didn't hate it either. It's kind of in the middle for me. There were some aspects I enjoyed, others I could have done with less of or entirely without.
Simple summary: So this book is about a "bad" girl meeting a good cop. A sexy cop with cute curly hair. So Ryan, our heroine, is attending college and has no idea what she wants to major in or do with the rest of her life, she constantly feels like a disappointment to her parents and over-analyzes everything. The hero, Gabe, is a the kind of guy you want to bring home to your parents. He's a cop, kind, caring, and hawt. They meet when he pulls her over for speed driving, they bump into each other again and embark on a relationship from there.
(spoilers)
Pros:
- I could somewhat relate with Ryan. I'm also in college and I have no idea what I want to major in or what kind of job I want for the rest of my life. We're both at similar points in our lives. I could really use a Gabe right now to help me figure out what I want to do.
- I liked that Gabe wasn't the typical asshole-ly/manwhore new adult hero. He's the kind of hero I like to read about, he had his life/shit together, there was no big "traumatic" event in his past that made him fear falling in love or made him push the heroine away. I wish more new adult heros were like him.
- They had some cute moments that I enjoyed reading about. The bubble-baths and cuddling. <3
Cons:
- Ryan talked a big game about being confident, but she was an insecure girl with a confident mask. The book was low on angst (which I liked) and the problems came from Ryan over-analyzing every little thing. How she's such a disappointment to her parents, how Gabe will eventually leave her, how she is never going to win his parents over. Blah, blah, blah. It got pretty tiring pretty fast.
- Her issues with her parents were way over the top. They wanted a boy but got a girl instead so Ryan tried making it up to them by doing what ever they wanted and most of the time the pressure got to her. If you are doing everything in your power to make them happy and they're still stuck on the fact that they got a girl instead of a boy then FUCK THEM and move on with your life. At least they're paying for all your college expenses and let you move across the state. That's more than what I could say for most kids who have to stay home and fund their own way through college. That's a total first world problem right there, SMH.
- The age difference was not that big of a deal to me. By the end she was 20 to his 25. Not a big deal.
- I was dreading the climax. It's pretty obvious in romance novels that the couple will end up breaking up towards the end. Sometimes I hate that, sometimes I don't. It depends on the situation and how they handle it. Needless to say, Ryan's temper tantrum was not cute.
- The ending was a HFN. We leave Ryan and Gabe at a good point in their relationship with a promise of tomorrow. I just wish it was more definite. I mean they didn't even talk about being exclusive. Maybe I'm just used to HEA's with the ring/marriage/children.
Overall, and despite my cons, I actually enjoyed the book. I didn't want to put it down and didn't think about dropping it once. And Gabe was a worthy hero.
October 9, 2017
No me gusto nada.
July 6, 2014
This is a huge shift from my normal reading genre. I have a number of other books that are ready for me to read, but this weekend nothing sounded appealing, so I pulled this up on my wife's Kindle account. This book was a guilty pleasure for me. I was impressed with Lindsay's writing abilities. The characters were well developed and I appreciate that, true to life, both of the main characters have flaws that have real impacts on their daily lives, the choices they make, as well as relationships. Beyond that the other people we meet in the book, such as family members, also come with their own baggage, and honestly, who doesn't have a "less-than-perfect" family? The real draw to me is that meeting Ryan and Gabe I find many aspects of my own life in their characters. Being able to personally relate to the characters gave them a believable, realistic quality.
'You Before Me' was a quick read. I read it over a weekend. I hesitate to admit, since it isn't my preferred genre, but I had a hard time putting it down. I really enjoyed the journey that Ryan and Gabe started together.
In the spirit of full disclosure, I recently met Lindsay Paige. I suppose that influenced my decision to read one of her books. I was hoping for something hockey related, which she also writes, but I picked incorrectly. Guess I'll have to take another chance, but with a little more homework this time to get the right books. :)
Lindsay is a talented writer. I was impressed with her abilities given her age, which like with Ryan, doesn't mean she isn't capable "beyond her years". She is still young, which potentially means years and years of good books to come. Thanks for the guilty pleasure that 'You Before Me' is.
'You Before Me' was a quick read. I read it over a weekend. I hesitate to admit, since it isn't my preferred genre, but I had a hard time putting it down. I really enjoyed the journey that Ryan and Gabe started together.
In the spirit of full disclosure, I recently met Lindsay Paige. I suppose that influenced my decision to read one of her books. I was hoping for something hockey related, which she also writes, but I picked incorrectly. Guess I'll have to take another chance, but with a little more homework this time to get the right books. :)
Lindsay is a talented writer. I was impressed with her abilities given her age, which like with Ryan, doesn't mean she isn't capable "beyond her years". She is still young, which potentially means years and years of good books to come. Thanks for the guilty pleasure that 'You Before Me' is.
June 13, 2014
Man this book was HOT!!!! I love Lindsay Paige she is a wonderful author. This book is sexy and beautifully written. I just have to say that in the beginning I wasn't sure how I felt about Ryan, but by the end I absolutely loved her. And Gabe oh my goodness that man is one hot cop. This book is a must read. So add it to your TBR and buy it in June 21st.
December 19, 2015
Its nice to find someone worth loving, and whats better is to find yourself changing for the best because of that persons' inspiration!
Gabe a cop,and a true gentleman or should I say goody to shoe.He was always the Prince Charming in shining armor who saved Ryan from herself!
Ryan was always that confident young woman ( who hated being called ma'am lol) but around Gabe she lost all her confidence in herself even if she didnt show it. She always wanted to be someone better around him, someone she didnt know she can become!
And I think thats what true love is really all about. Together making a great powerful couple
Gabe a cop,and a true gentleman or should I say goody to shoe.He was always the Prince Charming in shining armor who saved Ryan from herself!
Ryan was always that confident young woman ( who hated being called ma'am lol) but around Gabe she lost all her confidence in herself even if she didnt show it. She always wanted to be someone better around him, someone she didnt know she can become!
And I think thats what true love is really all about. Together making a great powerful couple
August 6, 2016
This is the first book by Lindsay Paige that I have read but after this one I look forward to reading more by her. I love the writing style and the story line. Without giving too much about the story away, I am glad to say that this is not a book about love at first sight. Attraction yes, there is plenty of that, which makes it seem more like real life. Okay, I am off now to search Amazon for more by Lindsay Paige. Happy reading.
September 6, 2016
2.5 stars
This book wasn't fun or erotic. All I can say is it was just a little romantic. Everything in the story happened too fast. There wasn't enough time for me to feel anything that would make it reading. And Ryan is one of those overused character types. She slept with every guy she wanted but why? Her reasons made no sense for me and I couldn't really understand her so I had zero sympathy for her. I didn't like her. Gabe acted like he was a momma's boy. I didn't like him either.
This book wasn't fun or erotic. All I can say is it was just a little romantic. Everything in the story happened too fast. There wasn't enough time for me to feel anything that would make it reading. And Ryan is one of those overused character types. She slept with every guy she wanted but why? Her reasons made no sense for me and I couldn't really understand her so I had zero sympathy for her. I didn't like her. Gabe acted like he was a momma's boy. I didn't like him either.
January 4, 2017
Me gustó mucho.
Amé que Ryan haya podido darse el lugar que merecía, tanto con los idiotas de sus padres como con la prejuiciosa de la madre de Gabe. Y que esta última le haya respondido de forma positiva después de recapacitar.
Gabe fue un divino de principio a fin. Adoré sus gestos para con Ryan.
Amé que Ryan haya podido darse el lugar que merecía, tanto con los idiotas de sus padres como con la prejuiciosa de la madre de Gabe. Y que esta última le haya respondido de forma positiva después de recapacitar.
Gabe fue un divino de principio a fin. Adoré sus gestos para con Ryan.
April 8, 2017
Bueno, pese a todo y que acabo odiando todo New Adult que leo, este me acabó gustando. Quizás porque los papeles se invirtieron (?) O por algunas menciones a museos de arte. O porque me podía sentir identificada en ciertas ocasiones. O porque simplemente Gabe es un encanto, casi tanto que no podía leer sus líneas sin emocionarme. Vale, maldito época de sensibilidad, estoy siendo lo más subjetiva posible. Al final sí, Ryan se vuelve cabezota y me frustraba, pero tuvo un bonito desenlace, los típicos de Disney y yo soy muy fan <3
July 5, 2014
Ryan is a 19 year old party girl. She is a only child and never felt wanted by her parents. and The only thing that truly makes her happy is Sex with random people. Then one walk of shame day she left a guys place with out her pants because she couldn't find them. She gets pulled over for speeding. And Meets the Sexy and Charming Gabe.
Gabe is a good boy always followed the rules. Even doesn't have sex on the first date.Then he meets Ryan and she turns his life upside down. But in such a good way. He pulls her over and then again runs into her when she is peeping on her friends boyfriend that is currently cheating on her friend.
Now after all this Gabe asks Ryan out. He can't seem to resist her charm. And For the first time ever Ryan is interested in someone for more then one night. THis book was truly a favorite of mine now. It was sweet and romantic. Plus it was amazing how supportive Gabe was to Ryan when she was trying to make hard choices.
Their relationship continues to grow. But Ryan is afraid she isn't good enough for Gabe. And Her bigger fear is she thinks Gabe will feel that way too. This book offered so much sexual tension and chemistry made you want to go take a cold shower. The biggest question is Will being with Gabe Change Ryan for the better or worse? I did love this book!! I think I do think I have a new favorite to add my long list of favorite books!! Way to go Lindsay Paige
Gabe is a good boy always followed the rules. Even doesn't have sex on the first date.Then he meets Ryan and she turns his life upside down. But in such a good way. He pulls her over and then again runs into her when she is peeping on her friends boyfriend that is currently cheating on her friend.
Now after all this Gabe asks Ryan out. He can't seem to resist her charm. And For the first time ever Ryan is interested in someone for more then one night. THis book was truly a favorite of mine now. It was sweet and romantic. Plus it was amazing how supportive Gabe was to Ryan when she was trying to make hard choices.
Their relationship continues to grow. But Ryan is afraid she isn't good enough for Gabe. And Her bigger fear is she thinks Gabe will feel that way too. This book offered so much sexual tension and chemistry made you want to go take a cold shower. The biggest question is Will being with Gabe Change Ryan for the better or worse? I did love this book!! I think I do think I have a new favorite to add my long list of favorite books!! Way to go Lindsay Paige
December 2, 2015
I loved Ryan and Gabe! I nearly stayed up all night to finish this book. I was actually sad that the story ended. I wanted to keep reading about Ryan and Gabe.
This book contains some sultry sex scenes. But more than that there was a story to be told. There was tremendous character growth. I loved reading how Ryan went from a wild frat partying girl to a young woman filled with love for the man in her life. Gabe was a hot sex symbol who was also a gentleman.
Lindsay, I read your acknowledgments at the end of the book and I'm glad you didn't give up on Ryan and Gabe!
This book contains some sultry sex scenes. But more than that there was a story to be told. There was tremendous character growth. I loved reading how Ryan went from a wild frat partying girl to a young woman filled with love for the man in her life. Gabe was a hot sex symbol who was also a gentleman.
Lindsay, I read your acknowledgments at the end of the book and I'm glad you didn't give up on Ryan and Gabe!
May 31, 2018
Ryan vive quejándose de sus padres, hasta dice que odian que compre mucha ropa y que se quejan todo el tiempo de gastar dinero en la universidad, cuando ella no puede elegir una especialización, pero a pesar de que ella esta harta de todas las criticas no hace nada para ganar su propio dinero. Sus papas si son un poco malos y criticones con ella, pero si realmente se hubiera querido librar de ellos lo mejor era tratar de hacerse un poquito independiente, no?
En cuanto a Gabe parece un chico muy dulce y considerado, su defecto era la bendita mamitis.
En cuanto a Gabe parece un chico muy dulce y considerado, su defecto era la bendita mamitis.
July 13, 2014
This book was annoying, sweet with a bit of sexy and enjoyable. Love Ryan's name and her first meeting with Gabe. However as heartbreaking Ryan's family is and her issues with it was annoying, I did love her outspoken attitude and her feisty attitude. The relationship she and Gabe have was sweet and loving.
June 11, 2014
Sexy, emotional and so much fun! I received an ARC and was blown away. I love books that draw out my emotions and this one pulled me in so many ways. The relationship between Ryan & Gabe was captivating. I loved the push and pull between them. I read about 2-4 books a week and this is one of the best I've read in a while.
August 29, 2016
SO SAD
January 5, 2017
ni me gustó.
September 4, 2017
This is one of the few books I have read that involves a romance involves around a Good Guy falling for the "Bad" girl. Ryan (not the hero, but the Leading Lady) is young, which I did find a little uncomfortable. I would have found the book more realistic if she was at least 21. Ryan sleeps around, and of course, her behavior can be traced back to her parents. Gabe is a police officer and the typical all-American guy, that is led astray by a "fast" woman. I was taken back, and no longer saw Gabe as that innocent when he jumped into bed with Ryan (an under 21 Coed) the first chance he had. That action blew his good boy image, which than made the Good Guy theme fall apart.
September 14, 2022
La verdad es que el único que me ha gustado es Gabe, en general es el típico libro donde se ven, tienen sexo después uno se siente mal pero se ha enamorado y no puede vivir sin el/ella y luego lo complican sus familias o sucesos pasados, a estas alturas el final también es predecible. El libro solo es para las que les gusta el vivieron felices para siempre y ya mencione que Gabe es lindo? (Es la razón de la puntuación)
July 24, 2017
Good for a "beach read" - graphic sex scenes FYI, and another story I'm tiring of - good girl/guy meets bad girl/guy and bad girl/guy changes his/her ways. A sidebar of family relationships searching for life's passion. Quick read.
January 18, 2017
demasiado bueno me gusto la protagonista su caracter el no importarme nada aunque el hecho de no querer saber que hacer tambien es complicado pero buenisimo
August 4, 2017
This is the first book that I have read by this author, and loved loved loved the book. Will be reading more of her books.
November 8, 2017
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me daban muchas ganas de sacudir a los dos protagonistas sin embargo por alguna extraña razon del cosmo me entretuvo la historia
me daban muchas ganas de sacudir a los dos protagonistas sin embargo por alguna extraña razon del cosmo me entretuvo la historia
October 29, 2023
3.5 Stars
June 14, 2025
This book was my first book back into reading, it gave me the desire to read more I can give it that..
There are questions that it left me with, though. I thought that the fight at the end with the mother was truly uncalled for. Also she was an bit disrespectful to the father on their new meeting which might have led to the questions. It was like she was waiting for the comments to use as a reason to run. Anyway, it was a good read overall.
There are questions that it left me with, though. I thought that the fight at the end with the mother was truly uncalled for. Also she was an bit disrespectful to the father on their new meeting which might have led to the questions. It was like she was waiting for the comments to use as a reason to run. Anyway, it was a good read overall.
August 13, 2014
Review Originally Posted at: Book Freak
She’s not just young – but she was a bad, bad girl. Ryan didn’t waste any moment for me to build her reputation in my eyes. In the first pages, she came in strong. But I reserved my judgment for later, all I can say for her is, WOW. This girl comes pretty strong. She knows what she wants, she gets it, and she doesn’t apologize for wanting it. I didn’t know if I’ll love her for it, or despise her.
They met in the weirdest circumstances, and Ryan did leave an impression on the young good cop, Ryan. They were an odd pair, an exact opposite, but they complement each other. She’s younger than him, and he was way too good for her. She tries to seduce him, and he leads her into a brighter path.
Ryan is not the kind of girl you bring home to your mother. She’s a lot to take in. She has a strong personality. She’ll have sex on the first date, her life has no direction, and curse words would string out of her mouth. But, on the inside, this girl just needs someone to love her. Her parents were a little bit too hard on her, and it was quite heartbreaking. I wished, they’d spent more time with Ryan or give her a little faith.
As for Gabe – I WOULD HAVE LOVED YOU! If not for the fact that…
He’s a good cop, he’s hot, and he’s really great but he can be quite gullible, and at his age – he still values his family’s opinion. Not that I don’t value my own family’s opinion about anything, but you just take it into consideration, and choose on your own. He’s a grown man, for pete’s sake, if he wanted to date Ryan, if he wanted her, he should be ready for what his family would say, and keep Ryan safe from all the hurtful words his family might throw her way. I was really disappointed at the dinner scene. Aw, I’m sorry, but Gabe didn’t make it on my list of book boyfriends. He might did something to redeem himself at the end, but for me, it was already too late. Argh. How could you!!!!
This was my first Lindsay Paige, and I wasn’t disappointed. I love the cover of this book – it’s beautiful. I like the plot of the story, I like Ryan despite the imperfections, but Gabe, I’m still thinking about forgiving him. Nevertheless, this was a wonderful tale of two opposite people, in two different places in their lives meeting together, and falling in love. There were a lot of hurdles considering their families and their circumstances, but they made it, and amidst their differences, and all the forces that prevented them to be together, they still had their HEA.
•Complimentary Copy was given in exchange for an honest review.•
More of my reviews at http://reviewsofabookmaniac.blogspot.com
She’s not just young – but she was a bad, bad girl. Ryan didn’t waste any moment for me to build her reputation in my eyes. In the first pages, she came in strong. But I reserved my judgment for later, all I can say for her is, WOW. This girl comes pretty strong. She knows what she wants, she gets it, and she doesn’t apologize for wanting it. I didn’t know if I’ll love her for it, or despise her.
They met in the weirdest circumstances, and Ryan did leave an impression on the young good cop, Ryan. They were an odd pair, an exact opposite, but they complement each other. She’s younger than him, and he was way too good for her. She tries to seduce him, and he leads her into a brighter path.
Ryan is not the kind of girl you bring home to your mother. She’s a lot to take in. She has a strong personality. She’ll have sex on the first date, her life has no direction, and curse words would string out of her mouth. But, on the inside, this girl just needs someone to love her. Her parents were a little bit too hard on her, and it was quite heartbreaking. I wished, they’d spent more time with Ryan or give her a little faith.
As for Gabe – I WOULD HAVE LOVED YOU! If not for the fact that…
He’s a good cop, he’s hot, and he’s really great but he can be quite gullible, and at his age – he still values his family’s opinion. Not that I don’t value my own family’s opinion about anything, but you just take it into consideration, and choose on your own. He’s a grown man, for pete’s sake, if he wanted to date Ryan, if he wanted her, he should be ready for what his family would say, and keep Ryan safe from all the hurtful words his family might throw her way. I was really disappointed at the dinner scene. Aw, I’m sorry, but Gabe didn’t make it on my list of book boyfriends. He might did something to redeem himself at the end, but for me, it was already too late. Argh. How could you!!!!
This was my first Lindsay Paige, and I wasn’t disappointed. I love the cover of this book – it’s beautiful. I like the plot of the story, I like Ryan despite the imperfections, but Gabe, I’m still thinking about forgiving him. Nevertheless, this was a wonderful tale of two opposite people, in two different places in their lives meeting together, and falling in love. There were a lot of hurdles considering their families and their circumstances, but they made it, and amidst their differences, and all the forces that prevented them to be together, they still had their HEA.
•Complimentary Copy was given in exchange for an honest review.•
More of my reviews at http://reviewsofabookmaniac.blogspot.com
October 26, 2014
I received a copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads. Ryan is not having a good day. She wakes up in the frat boy’s house and can’t find her pants. So she leaves without them. And on the way home, she gets pulled over for speeding. What else could go wrong, well after she smarts off to Officer Gabriel O’Conner, she get a ticket. When Vivian, her BFF, wants her to go with her to spy on her boyfriend, Ryan will go, anything to help Viv. She gets caught and it is Officer O'Connor again. So Ryan offers to buy him dinner on the way to take her home. There is an attraction there but Gabe is 25 and Ryan is 19, soon to be 20. Gabe is fighting guilt because he was raised to be a gentleman and he wants Ryan. So they go out and have a great time. But Ryan has nothing in her life but disappointment. Her parents are always disappointed with her and they keep pushing her to do what they want. So she thinks that everyone will be disappointed with her including Gabe. They will fight for each other but sometimes life will get in the way. Ryan is always rambling, weather in her head or while talking to someone. She thinks she is not good for anyone. This is a great story but Ryan’s rambling was a little too much for me but with the way people were treating her, it’s a wonder she wasn't any more messed up. I enjoyed the story and you will too.
February 17, 2017
Entre 3.5 y 4
November 10, 2014
I can't believe the ratings this book has. The premise seemed like it was right up my alley - bad girl, good guy cop - but failed to live up to its promise. Even for a new adult/romance novel, this book was laughably bad. Every character was paper-thin and one-dimensional, the dialogue was ridiculous, it was full of cliches like Ryan winning the "approval" of Gabe's male relatives by shooting a gun and spouting some football facts, and everything is glossed over so we can get back to the non-steamy, boring love scenes between the main characters. Case in point,
Question: Why were Ryan's parents financing her apartment, wardrobe, etc. instead of making her get a job? (Because, I'm sorry, she was being a spoiled brat, despite all her protestations to the contrary.)
Also, why didn't Ryan and Gabe use protection the first time they had sex? Like, come on, he's the good-guy cop determined to make his family proud and you expect me to believe he wouldn't insist on it? Not to mention, this is the twenty-first century. If the starring couple of your romance novel isn't using birth control, and they're not in a time or place where access is limited, there better be a reason for its absence.
Question: Why were Ryan's parents financing her apartment, wardrobe, etc. instead of making her get a job? (Because, I'm sorry, she was being a spoiled brat, despite all her protestations to the contrary.)
Also, why didn't Ryan and Gabe use protection the first time they had sex? Like, come on, he's the good-guy cop determined to make his family proud and you expect me to believe he wouldn't insist on it? Not to mention, this is the twenty-first century. If the starring couple of your romance novel isn't using birth control, and they're not in a time or place where access is limited, there better be a reason for its absence.
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