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You Only Live Once (Brooklyn Bailey) #1
You Only Live Once 1
At 18, Brooke is convinced she’s an adult and free from her parents’ overbearing grasp. She admits that she’s spent her whole life being careful and is tired of it. So she heads off to college with her best friend and a new motto to live by—you only live once. She’s looking to have fun, take chances, not over think things, and wake up every morning with no regrets for how the day before ended.
Nick Benson is a self proclaimed ladies’ man. They want him just as much as he wants them. But he never sleeps with them more than once, and never brings them back to his room. He has no boundaries and an attitude that screams trouble. He admits that he likes to live life on the edge, exactly what Brooke is looking for.
So when they meet by chance early in their freshman year of college, it looks like a match made in heaven.
But things quickly take a turn for the worse when Brooke learns about Nick’s dark side—an obsession with fighting, taking drugs and sleeping around. Will she be able to take what he throws at her, or is she in over her head from the start? Will her best friend be able to shed some light on Brooke’s newly destructive choices, or will their friendship take the biggest hit of all?
== > You Only Live Once #1 is approx. 24K words and is volume 1 in the Brooklyn Bailey series. This story is planned to unfold over multiple volumes. This book contains adult situations and explicit content. 17+*
Nick Benson is a self proclaimed ladies’ man. They want him just as much as he wants them. But he never sleeps with them more than once, and never brings them back to his room. He has no boundaries and an attitude that screams trouble. He admits that he likes to live life on the edge, exactly what Brooke is looking for.
So when they meet by chance early in their freshman year of college, it looks like a match made in heaven.
But things quickly take a turn for the worse when Brooke learns about Nick’s dark side—an obsession with fighting, taking drugs and sleeping around. Will she be able to take what he throws at her, or is she in over her head from the start? Will her best friend be able to shed some light on Brooke’s newly destructive choices, or will their friendship take the biggest hit of all?
== > You Only Live Once #1 is approx. 24K words and is volume 1 in the Brooklyn Bailey series. This story is planned to unfold over multiple volumes. This book contains adult situations and explicit content. 17+*
96 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 4, 2014
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Elizabeth Nelson
81 books300 followersElizabeth Nelson is a romance writer who loves to interlace reality and love with suspense and thrill. Her stories will tickle your fancy and leave you wanting more.
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May 10, 2017
Wow
Do girls really go stupid in college? She is doing the most and all for a guy she knows nothing about. I see a hard crash coming in her future.
Do girls really go stupid in college? She is doing the most and all for a guy she knows nothing about. I see a hard crash coming in her future.
October 1, 2018
Rollercoaster
Wow...this story didn’t go as I expected. The characters are interesting and I would like to get to know them more. This was a decent teaser.
Wow...this story didn’t go as I expected. The characters are interesting and I would like to get to know them more. This was a decent teaser.
September 14, 2014
Holy slutty college coeds. I was very surprised by this book and did not expect to like it. It was a fun and entertaining read. Although I have to admit you have to have an open mind with this one. There were some things I didn't like for example Nick asking Brooke to start a fight with a stranger because it excited him, really? And Nick saying he would never hurt her but convinces her to do ecstasy because it will enhance their sexual experience. Yeah, not on board with that one. But any way, if you're open to whatever then this would be a good read. Looking forward to the next one to see what happens next.
November 22, 2015
Not really sure what to think of this book. I think it was a little too extreme for my taste. While I like the idea of just having fun and no regrets and a 'you only live once' mentality this story took it a bit far. Even if I was in love with someone I would never accept behavior I hated. I mean, fighting someone just to see if you can beat him, using drugs, I wouldn't even accept that from the hottest guy on earth.
Also the ending was stupid. Choose between your so-called love and your best friend. Apparently Brooke is more shallow then I would have thought. No way am I ever going to read this book again or the sequel.
Also the ending was stupid. Choose between your so-called love and your best friend. Apparently Brooke is more shallow then I would have thought. No way am I ever going to read this book again or the sequel.
December 21, 2014
I don't really know what to say about this book. I didn't mind the sex scenes...but the drugs? eh it just wasn't for me. I never went to college and had all those crazy drunken drugged sex-capades. Nick was the ultimate sexy bad boy but he wanted to have no strings. then he couldn't get enough of her. then he's sharing her with another guy. to drugs with her. then not wanting to do drugs with her. to a two day drug/sex bender with Brooke.
I guess there wasn't anything about this story I could relate to so It was a bit hard for me to get into it. I don't think I will be reading the others..
I guess there wasn't anything about this story I could relate to so It was a bit hard for me to get into it. I don't think I will be reading the others..
July 21, 2014
This was a great start to a New series. Brooklyn is at college, out from under her parents control, and she's making the most of it. Nick is the typical bad boy, she was never allowed to be with anyone like him so while she didn't want a relationship she can get enough of him.
This story has a lot more sex then I had expected from reading the synopsis, that being said, I wish this book was longer.
M/F, M/F/M
This story has a lot more sex then I had expected from reading the synopsis, that being said, I wish this book was longer.
M/F, M/F/M
July 26, 2014
The title says it all. But Brooke decided that as soon as she went to college she was going to go crazy cause she didn't get to in high school. This book does deal with drugs and some people it might not bother but it does me just because of my background. I won't be finishing this series because I didn't like the emotions I felt when reading the ending of this book. This book was well written though and I love Elizabeth's Backstage Pass series.
October 30, 2014
OMG! What took me so long to get to this book! I love it as I do with all of Elizabeth Nelson’s books.
I love stories about hot bad boys who get caught up in the good girl. Brooke and Nick have amazing chemistry while she gladly gets pulled into whatever adventure he leads her into. The sex scenes are steamy and so diverse. Can’t wait for what’s next.
Wish this was a little longer. I did not want the story to end so soon. I need to get the next book NOW!
I love stories about hot bad boys who get caught up in the good girl. Brooke and Nick have amazing chemistry while she gladly gets pulled into whatever adventure he leads her into. The sex scenes are steamy and so diverse. Can’t wait for what’s next.
Wish this was a little longer. I did not want the story to end so soon. I need to get the next book NOW!
September 28, 2019
HOLY MOTHER OF HOTNESS!
I absolutely loved this book. The chemistry between Nivk and Brooke is over the top. Is the bad boy corrupting the good girl or is the good girl devouring the bad boy. Reguardless, it spells trouble. I don't think Brooke really realizes what she's in for with Nick. Right now she's definitely enjoying the ride but I think Dylan may step up and shock the hell out of her. I highly recommend this book to everyone.
I absolutely loved this book. The chemistry between Nivk and Brooke is over the top. Is the bad boy corrupting the good girl or is the good girl devouring the bad boy. Reguardless, it spells trouble. I don't think Brooke really realizes what she's in for with Nick. Right now she's definitely enjoying the ride but I think Dylan may step up and shock the hell out of her. I highly recommend this book to everyone.
November 21, 2014
I was entertained while reading this. But the choices the heroine kept making were terrible. She is a train wreck. Sadly lots of girls probably do this exact same thing their first year in college away from the thumb of their parents. But it's also scary the choices she makes. Drugs, random sex and threesomes with strange guys..oh my! I would like to try the to read more to see if she wakes up but I seen this is a novella series. At that price it's not that good.
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October 13, 2014
After living a sheltered life are young woman besides her freshman year college is the perfect time to venture out. However, she decides to sleep with the first jerk she meets and do drugs. Was not a fan of him, or her really. The book ends abruptly leaving you wondering what's next. However I think my opinion of the characters will keep me from reading more.
December 5, 2014
Surprisingly decent
I really had zero expectations for this book but it was surprisingly good. A lot of things happen that really aren't my thing but they seem to fit the storyline pretty well. Curious to see where the author takes this.
I really had zero expectations for this book but it was surprisingly good. A lot of things happen that really aren't my thing but they seem to fit the storyline pretty well. Curious to see where the author takes this.
September 16, 2014
It was ok. A bit much with the reckless behavior and drugs. It was a free read so I felt ok about it overall. I did not feel moved to read the other books yet. We will see if I continue at tome point.
March 20, 2016
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This story and I did like it, so far. It's a lot of back and forth but I'm interested to see what Brooklyn decides to do. She is a good girl gone wild child to "find herself". What a mess lol
This story and I did like it, so far. It's a lot of back and forth but I'm interested to see what Brooklyn decides to do. She is a good girl gone wild child to "find herself". What a mess lol
August 14, 2014
a good read. Brooke is going crazy in college after living with her parent's strict rules. Nick entices her to do all sort of things. Not all of it good.
August 3, 2016
meh, this book did nothing for me. I got it free and didn't even read the description, probably wouldn't have read it otherwise.
July 29, 2014
Not much of a story line.
September 19, 2014
Talk about getting some freedom and loosing your mind all at the same time.
September 29, 2014
Brooke is a whore.
January 7, 2015
alright for a quick read. but seriously this chick is on a self destructive path.... Backstage pass was much better!!!
March 17, 2015
this is my kind of book! brilliant!
April 6, 2015
Not to sure about this one.. I may read the next just to see how it goes for her.
May 18, 2015
I was not a fan... the drug usage completely turned me off.
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October 1, 2014Stupid!
November 5, 2014
UNEXPECTED!!!!!!
April 21, 2015
What the heck is going on? I hate this book but I have to buy the next one.
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