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Seven Year Itch #1
Binge
Flynn & Aria Roberts have had plenty of ups and downs during their seven year marriage. Everyone warned them not to wed so young - that they'd be missing out on the key years when people grow from young adults to mature individuals.
The only thing holding them together now is their love for each other, and even that is becoming questionable. To save the marriage, and the family they've already started, Flynn and Aria come up with an unconventional solution to help them find what's missing in their relationship.
The only problem is doing so involves rediscovering themselves completely, even if it requires them to be unfaithful. Can a marriage survive when vows are broken, or will chance encounters prove they've been missing out all-along?
Fulfill your deepest desires
Give in to temptation
The only thing holding them together now is their love for each other, and even that is becoming questionable. To save the marriage, and the family they've already started, Flynn and Aria come up with an unconventional solution to help them find what's missing in their relationship.
The only problem is doing so involves rediscovering themselves completely, even if it requires them to be unfaithful. Can a marriage survive when vows are broken, or will chance encounters prove they've been missing out all-along?
Fulfill your deepest desires
Give in to temptation
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Jennifer Foor
105 books3,001 followersJennifer Foor is an award winning Contemporary Romance Author. She's best known for the Mitchell Family Series, which includes ten books.
With over forty published titles, there is a story for every interest. Her books can be found on most platforms and in paperback.
She is married with two children and spends most of her time behind a keyboard, creating and writing stories straight from her heart.
With over forty published titles, there is a story for every interest. Her books can be found on most platforms and in paperback.
She is married with two children and spends most of her time behind a keyboard, creating and writing stories straight from her heart.
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June 25, 2015
This should be called "a$$hole husband"
If I could give it one star I would!! Wow. I can't believe this whole debacle of a story was because Aria was bipolar. Seriously? Her husband was a lying cheating selfish scum bag piece of $h!t!!!!! Of course she was paranoid about where he was and what he was doing and who he was with. Of course she felt worthless and homely and unloved; because her husband never treated her otherwise! She may have been bipolar but to blame that sham of a marriage on a mental disorder is rediculous.
Flynn was a cheater from the beginning. He knocked her up and ran and cheated. Then cheated again (emotionally) and then cheated a third time. WTF? I too would have had a nervous breakdown or a mental break of some sort. Of course Aria was depressed. I love it that in the end it was all her fault and being on some antidepressants saved her marriage. Because obviously she was the problem. Her husband cheated and screwed her over and she freaks out and since she was clearly the problem all along all is right in their world now. I am so angered by this story. To put blame on "the poor mental girl". Ugh. She would have never had a problem if her husband was loving and faithful. She wasn't making his indiscretions up, that would make her mentally ill. She was having a normal reaction to the actions of the savage she was married to.
If I could give it one star I would!! Wow. I can't believe this whole debacle of a story was because Aria was bipolar. Seriously? Her husband was a lying cheating selfish scum bag piece of $h!t!!!!! Of course she was paranoid about where he was and what he was doing and who he was with. Of course she felt worthless and homely and unloved; because her husband never treated her otherwise! She may have been bipolar but to blame that sham of a marriage on a mental disorder is rediculous.
Flynn was a cheater from the beginning. He knocked her up and ran and cheated. Then cheated again (emotionally) and then cheated a third time. WTF? I too would have had a nervous breakdown or a mental break of some sort. Of course Aria was depressed. I love it that in the end it was all her fault and being on some antidepressants saved her marriage. Because obviously she was the problem. Her husband cheated and screwed her over and she freaks out and since she was clearly the problem all along all is right in their world now. I am so angered by this story. To put blame on "the poor mental girl". Ugh. She would have never had a problem if her husband was loving and faithful. She wasn't making his indiscretions up, that would make her mentally ill. She was having a normal reaction to the actions of the savage she was married to.
April 29, 2015
The first part of the book was good. I liked how the author painted the picture of two people who have been married for a while, who still love each other but are growing apart. They both made stupid decisions and it's clear to me that both are to be blamed for the deterioration of their marriage.
But then halfway through the book, everything went downhill. It was all crazy town with both MCs flip-flopping like crazy, making stupid decisions after another. It was like a train wreck I couldn't look away from. As much as I enjoy reading craziness, Binge just lost me.
But then halfway through the book, everything went downhill. It was all crazy town with both MCs flip-flopping like crazy, making stupid decisions after another. It was like a train wreck I couldn't look away from. As much as I enjoy reading craziness, Binge just lost me.
July 15, 2024
Called a halt at 38% and DNF.
The bickering that went on between Flynn and Aria was MEH. Overdone.
The blame game was dreadful and the whinging from Aria was even worse!
What a way to put your marriage back on track eh?
Go out an F**k someone else oh and here's my bucket list......... I want, I want, I want.
Time to grow up Aria and stop whinging and wanting and focus on the issues in your marriage.
The bickering that went on between Flynn and Aria was MEH. Overdone.
The blame game was dreadful and the whinging from Aria was even worse!
What a way to put your marriage back on track eh?
Go out an F**k someone else oh and here's my bucket list......... I want, I want, I want.
Time to grow up Aria and stop whinging and wanting and focus on the issues in your marriage.
September 18, 2015
This start to the 7 Year Itch series, focuses on Flynn & Aria Roberts.
High school sweethearts, these two were forced to grow up when they became parents at 17. Marriage followed, and 7 years later, Aria finds herself contemplating the worth of her relationship.
Agreeing to seek counselling, the two of them approach it with differing opinions. When the counsellor suggests making a fantasy list, Aria grasps at the chance that this could be the answer to her marriage attitude. Had she had the opportunity to experiment enough? Could she improve the intimacy with her husband by realising her fantasies?
This story is about more than attempting to reignite a smouldering relationship, as it touches on mental instability and how that affects your choices and rationale.
I enjoyed the narrative, and the first half of the book had me glued. But unfortunately, the remainder had me less entranced, given the pace of events and the h’s vulnerability. I put that down to my connection with Aria, and the compassion I didn’t feel for her, which I feel bad about, because I should have.
I thought Flynn was a trooper..that’s all I am saying :D
High school sweethearts, these two were forced to grow up when they became parents at 17. Marriage followed, and 7 years later, Aria finds herself contemplating the worth of her relationship.
“What is it called when only one person gives one-hundred percent of their time and energy?”
Agreeing to seek counselling, the two of them approach it with differing opinions. When the counsellor suggests making a fantasy list, Aria grasps at the chance that this could be the answer to her marriage attitude. Had she had the opportunity to experiment enough? Could she improve the intimacy with her husband by realising her fantasies?
This story is about more than attempting to reignite a smouldering relationship, as it touches on mental instability and how that affects your choices and rationale.
I enjoyed the narrative, and the first half of the book had me glued. But unfortunately, the remainder had me less entranced, given the pace of events and the h’s vulnerability. I put that down to my connection with Aria, and the compassion I didn’t feel for her, which I feel bad about, because I should have.
I thought Flynn was a trooper..that’s all I am saying :D
no-just-no
November 23, 2015Self note:
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Blaming someone who's bipolar for things you've done is just too low. :(
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Blaming someone who's bipolar for things you've done is just too low. :(
May 2, 2015
4 Not all is as it seems stars!!
An eye opening read about second chances and self discovery
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July 31, 2017
I was in a serious adultery/cheating binge and I burned this whole Seven Year Itch series in a day. You have to be in the mood for this kind of angst, and the characters will make you want to slap them but I was entertained.
no-way-jose
April 30, 2018
July 31, 2023
2 ⭐⭐ - Meh!
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Wow! What a shit show of disrespect. He first cheated on her when she was pregnant and he was in college, this cheating ended her self-esteem and confidence, from there it went downhill.
She discovers an online affair and completely freaks out. They even attack each other physically as well as verbally. He never takes the time to satisfy her sexually, he's quick and leaves her without orgasm. The poor thing is too frustrated.
Just when you think the two are starting to get along, she discovers his cheating from four years ago when she had a miscarriage and he picked up a woman at the bar. Then the train completely derails and we can only watch the imminent accident in shock.
He says mean things to her and she retaliates with mean things too. I was exhausted by the end of reading. What a horrible couple.
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Wow! What a shit show of disrespect. He first cheated on her when she was pregnant and he was in college, this cheating ended her self-esteem and confidence, from there it went downhill.
She discovers an online affair and completely freaks out. They even attack each other physically as well as verbally. He never takes the time to satisfy her sexually, he's quick and leaves her without orgasm. The poor thing is too frustrated.
Just when you think the two are starting to get along, she discovers his cheating from four years ago when she had a miscarriage and he picked up a woman at the bar. Then the train completely derails and we can only watch the imminent accident in shock.
He says mean things to her and she retaliates with mean things too. I was exhausted by the end of reading. What a horrible couple.
April 27, 2015
* A review copy was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review *
~ 4 Unconventional Stars ~
Binge is the first book in a NEW series by Jennifer Foor. This series is different from her other ones, because it will be all standalone books that deal with a new couple in each book. The couples will be married and the books are about things that married couples go through in their daily lives. She will show some of the struggles married couples face these days.
Jennifer Foor is one of my ALL TIME favorite authors and I will read anything she writes, but I have to be honest….I was extremely nervous about reading Binge. Based on the blurb, it was going to be covering a topic I consider a hard limit when it comes to the books I enjoy. I was correct….this book took me out of my comfort zone. It was so different from her other books. As with all of her books, Jennifer gives us a story that is intriguing and captivating. Once I started the book I couldn't put it down. Even though there were times I wanted to stop reading, I just couldn't. I had to find out how this story would end. I am glad I finished this book, because although I had trouble with parts of it, I truly enjoyed the book.
This story is more about the journey that Aria and Flynn go on in making their relationship better. There was a time in this story that I didn't like either character and wanted to smack them both upside the head. Flynn it was more because of his past transgressions , but when it came to Aria, she was just making dumb decisions. I was glad to see Aria grow by the end of the book. There was a very logical explanation for her behavior and some of the poor choices she kept making. It all made sense in the end. I was also happy to see Flynn grow as a person during this story. I liked seeing how dedicated he was to Aria, even when she kept pushing him away.
This book truly shows the ups and downs of marriage. And that marriage isn't always easy, it's hard work and if you are willing to put in the time and effort, it can totally be worth it in the end.
If you are a fan of Jennifer Foor's books, I think you should give this book a try. It is so unlike her other series, I think it shows that she can write many different types of stories. To me that is the making of a well rounded author :) I know that when I pick up one of Jennifer's books, I am in for a treat and that I will end up with a smile on my face in the end :)
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~ 4 Unconventional Stars ~
Binge is the first book in a NEW series by Jennifer Foor. This series is different from her other ones, because it will be all standalone books that deal with a new couple in each book. The couples will be married and the books are about things that married couples go through in their daily lives. She will show some of the struggles married couples face these days.
Jennifer Foor is one of my ALL TIME favorite authors and I will read anything she writes, but I have to be honest….I was extremely nervous about reading Binge. Based on the blurb, it was going to be covering a topic I consider a hard limit when it comes to the books I enjoy. I was correct….this book took me out of my comfort zone. It was so different from her other books. As with all of her books, Jennifer gives us a story that is intriguing and captivating. Once I started the book I couldn't put it down. Even though there were times I wanted to stop reading, I just couldn't. I had to find out how this story would end. I am glad I finished this book, because although I had trouble with parts of it, I truly enjoyed the book.
This story is more about the journey that Aria and Flynn go on in making their relationship better. There was a time in this story that I didn't like either character and wanted to smack them both upside the head. Flynn it was more because of his past transgressions , but when it came to Aria, she was just making dumb decisions. I was glad to see Aria grow by the end of the book. There was a very logical explanation for her behavior and some of the poor choices she kept making. It all made sense in the end. I was also happy to see Flynn grow as a person during this story. I liked seeing how dedicated he was to Aria, even when she kept pushing him away.
This book truly shows the ups and downs of marriage. And that marriage isn't always easy, it's hard work and if you are willing to put in the time and effort, it can totally be worth it in the end.
If you are a fan of Jennifer Foor's books, I think you should give this book a try. It is so unlike her other series, I think it shows that she can write many different types of stories. To me that is the making of a well rounded author :) I know that when I pick up one of Jennifer's books, I am in for a treat and that I will end up with a smile on my face in the end :)
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July 18, 2015
Um.... where do I start? I'm actually on the fence about this one. Let me try and explain myself.
The 7 year itch. I understand it.. I've been there. This premise is very relateable.
That is the part I liked!
Aria could have been myself.
The way she was unsure of herself as a woman and as a wife.
I too was married young, I too had a child right after marriage.
Like Aria, I felt lost and unfulfilled. I had only ever been with one man. Was this all there was out there for me? Is this how it's supposed to be?
Jennifer Foor did a great job of expressing those emotions. I felt it. I empathized.
BUT..
Aria's character had problems. I was getting whiplash with her back and forth antics. She was a tad too wishy washy for my taste and a tad too Bi-Polar!
Their relationship was very toxic. He was an ass and she was too passive. But then comes the bi-polar in both of them and like a flip of a switch she turned into a bitch and he a poor sad husband.
Some of the language/wording used was a little odd for me. The use of the word intercourse was out of place. Who says to their spouse.. babe, we haven't had intercourse in a while...??
Nobody, that's who.
And finally the sex.
Some of the sex was hot, and some of it was real.
Watching porn, fantasizing about other people, wanting to experience with public sex, growing and learning as a couple.. I get it.. that was all good..
but sometimes I felt like the things that were happening were a little too much and frankly only there for added shock value.
This was my first read by Jennifer Foor and although I rated it a 3, I know I'll read something from her again.
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September 21, 2015
This was certainly a different kind of read for me. To start off with, I didn't like either of the main characters. Aria was too goddamned crazy and over the top while Flynn didn't seem to give a shit. But the more I read, the more complex the characters (and their relationship) became.
Yes, they were young when they married. Yes, Flynn betrayed Aria (and not just the once as far as I was concerned; but he obviously didn't seem to think the girls he had made out with during college counted as cheating...) but everything in their relationship was so reactive and volatile, it was a wonder their daughter didn't run away from them both.
Normally, this type of story would make me want to smash my head against the wall or something, but they both grew up and that was the thing that saved it for me. They both owned their part in the breakdown of their relationship and discovered by the end they were it for each other. I felt the hero should have done more to support his woman, but I put him messing up down to his age. Marriage isn't perfect. It's hard work and real, and often messy, but if you have someone by your side willing to battle it out with you, it's more than worth the ride. And I think Flynn and Aria discovered that too and became stronger for it.
3 stars :)
Yes, they were young when they married. Yes, Flynn betrayed Aria (and not just the once as far as I was concerned; but he obviously didn't seem to think the girls he had made out with during college counted as cheating...) but everything in their relationship was so reactive and volatile, it was a wonder their daughter didn't run away from them both.
Normally, this type of story would make me want to smash my head against the wall or something, but they both grew up and that was the thing that saved it for me. They both owned their part in the breakdown of their relationship and discovered by the end they were it for each other. I felt the hero should have done more to support his woman, but I put him messing up down to his age. Marriage isn't perfect. It's hard work and real, and often messy, but if you have someone by your side willing to battle it out with you, it's more than worth the ride. And I think Flynn and Aria discovered that too and became stronger for it.
3 stars :)
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July 10, 2024
Moral of the story : if you are depressed after your husband repeatedly cheated on you and is paranoid about him cheating again then you are mentally ill AND it's your fault your husband cheated on you :) why did you get depressed coz your husband cheated on you? You should accept it and encourage him to do more cheating:)
August 22, 2022
DNF @22%
Was not holding my interest.
Was not holding my interest.
May 13, 2015
Debbie's Review
This book sucked me in from page one. I could not believe the way these two treated each other. The things they said and did to hurt each other had me seeing red!!! The plot was unique which was refreshing and it felt like a real marriage with a lot of the issues that couples have to face. I was able to connect to both main characters from the beginning and understood the problems they faced.
“What I wanted was to be desired by someone who didn’t ignore me on a daily basis.”
Some parts I found myself shaking my head and thinking did you really just say that!! Flynn and Aria got married very young and I can see how the stress of him being in college and her being pregnant can start the domino effect of trust issues. The thing that gets me was the poor choices he made and how she rationalized sticking it out. I really do get that she was young and could not make it on her own but there are some thing that just can’t be fixed. That being said Aria was no angel and when things got rough later on in their seven-year marriage she knew where to hit to cause the most pain.
“ I couldn’t change my past. I’d missed out on a lot of fun things because I’d chose to have my child and marry her father.”
So many times reading this book I didn’t know if I wanted to give Aria or Flynn a big huge or slam their heads together. I felt that if they both took a step back and listen to what the other person had to say the outcome would have been different. Their relationship lacked trust and communication skills. To sit and put blame on just one of them would be unfair. They both played a huge part in how things had become. The person I felt sorry for the most was their daughter Emery. She was living with two people that clearly had issues and where out to hurt each other. I get that they both loved her and tried to keep their issues from her but sometimes she witnessed some things that was heartbreaking and I felt unacceptable for a young child to see.
I loved the way this book was written and the author did a fantastic job with both Aria and Flynn’s POV. I know I didn’t want to get off this crazy, emotionally fueled train ride because I needed to know what was going to happen to them. The thing that I had issues with was about the last 10%. I felt it didn’t seem realistic and the rest of the story was just so real and emotionally draining. I would of liked to have had a better ending. I felt like the issues the couple were having was solved to easily. Overall, I love when a book brings out so many emotions and you have no idea how it is going to end. This book was that and so much more.
April 27, 2015
I was given a ARC of #Binge for a honest review and that's what I'll give you all. This book is very Taboo-pantyMelting-RealLifeIssues-trueloveStory. I wasn't sure how I would feel reading this book and the content of the story but it was the total opposite I truly couldn't stop reading. If your the faint of heart or don't have a open mind it may not be for you. But you may be surprised so take a chance it's a truly beautifully written love story❤️ #BINGE RELEASE DATE: APRIL 27
Synopsis:
Flynn & Aria Roberts have had plenty of ups and downs during their seven year marriage. Everyone warned them not to wed so young - that they'd be missing out on the key years when people grow from young adults to mature individuals.
The only thing holding them
together now is their
love for each other,
and even that is becoming questionable.
To save the marriage, and the family they've already started, Flynn and Aria come up with an unconventional solution to help them find what's missing in their relationship.
The only problem is doing so involves rediscovering themselves completely, even if it requires them to be unfaithful.
Can a marriage survive
when vows are broken, or will chance encounters prove they've been missing out all-along?
Fulfill your
deepest Desires
Give in to
Temptation
Synopsis:
Flynn & Aria Roberts have had plenty of ups and downs during their seven year marriage. Everyone warned them not to wed so young - that they'd be missing out on the key years when people grow from young adults to mature individuals.
The only thing holding them
together now is their
love for each other,
and even that is becoming questionable.
To save the marriage, and the family they've already started, Flynn and Aria come up with an unconventional solution to help them find what's missing in their relationship.
The only problem is doing so involves rediscovering themselves completely, even if it requires them to be unfaithful.
Can a marriage survive
when vows are broken, or will chance encounters prove they've been missing out all-along?
Fulfill your
deepest Desires
Give in to
Temptation
April 28, 2015
OMG I can't say how much I enjoyed reading this book. This book has a couple that love each other, but just don't know how to repair their relationship. We get dual POV s, which I think is really important to the story. You know the saying....there are two sides to every story. This story touches on many things that happen to lots of people and maybe, how NOT to deal with them. I highly recommend this book to everyone who wants to read something that doesn't have a rich billionaire, a step brother, or a motorcycle club. But don't think it won't still be an escape...it's just totally relatable
May 2, 2015
So much REAL!!!
This book touches such good subjects. It helps that's it's so REAL... oh and steaming hot. Haha
Aria and Flynn go through what so many other couples go through. I loved so much reading about their journey. Even though I cried basically non stop it was beautiful and just made me have all the feels!!!
I'm so excited to see this is a series. I look forward to the next story Jennifer has for us!!!
This book touches such good subjects. It helps that's it's so REAL... oh and steaming hot. Haha
Aria and Flynn go through what so many other couples go through. I loved so much reading about their journey. Even though I cried basically non stop it was beautiful and just made me have all the feels!!!
I'm so excited to see this is a series. I look forward to the next story Jennifer has for us!!!
July 4, 2021
Boring
I skimmed and skimmed trying to find something to latch onto. However, this book is just blah and ridiculous and very boring. Sorry
I skimmed and skimmed trying to find something to latch onto. However, this book is just blah and ridiculous and very boring. Sorry
May 1, 2015
Binge is the first Jennifer Foor book that I've read, and I’m interested to see how her vast library may differentiate from this story. It’s an exhausting and interesting read, and it turned out to be a lot more than I expected. I love that my expectations were challenged and surpassed. The synopsis does its job setting the scene, but the tone and characters make this read utterly unique. I knew there would be some aspects of spousal cheating and general marital discord. Anything else added to the complexity. And complex it is. The story is shared through our two main characters, Aria and Flynn, and getting both of their perspectives gives us the 360 degree view of their relationship.
Aria and Flynn are in a bad spot in their relationship. Two people who have been together for the past 7 years, in a marriage forced by pregnancy at 17, and they don’t seem to like each other at all. The story opens with Aria at a counseling appointment, one she’s attending to supplement the couples counseling sessions. It appears they are trying to salvage their relationship, and it’s unclear if there is any specific incident that brought them to this place. The tone in this story is very contentious. The anger that seeps off these pages is not like any other “romance” that I’ve read. Sure, I’ve read lots of stories where a partner has been unfaithful, where they’ve grown apart, and bitterness has settled in. In this case, it seems they are staying together for their child. But, the sheer anger that Aria spews towards Flynn, the fights that she picks, and her illogical reasoning is simply maddening. And, because we get both of their perspectives, it’s hard to NOT to pick a side. And I really tried not to. At one point, I began to suspect it wasn’t as simple as mistrust and varying perceptions between 2 people.
Something else, something fundamental, was broken and not easy to pinpoint. I’ve seen the behavior myself (but not experienced it – thankfully), and the author does an AMAZING job depicting every little thing that influences the breakdown of this relationship. I expected to find out something major happened and that she has solid proof of a multitude of transgressions. Sure, there’s been wrongdoing, there’s laziness, and things that are just taken for granted. Anyone in a relationship experiences this at some point. That, compounded with miscommunication and things that they simply don’t share with each other – things go from bad to worse and back again. I suspected certain things would come to light, things that impact behavior, and something that would make me feel empathy for Aria. I really needed that at times because she pushes and pushes and flips and flops. They are a couple fighting to stay together – trying to figure out what went wrong and how things remain so terrible, even with all the counseling. Some of the tension I felt was simply because I hated to see them hurting each other as much as they were while watching the dissemination of a family.
The writing is smooth and all too real. The situation is chronicled through both internal thoughts, but mostly through the dialogue. It’s what makes this both a wonderful read and yet a very hard read. I began the book in the wee hours of the morning when I simply couldn't sleep, and then I REALLY couldn't go back to sleep. I was so deeply involved in the book that I only stopped for coffee & stretch breaks. Anytime a story makes me FEEL the intensity of the characters, I know I’ll be reading more, much more, by this author.
4 Stars and my recommendations!
*This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review.
Aria and Flynn are in a bad spot in their relationship. Two people who have been together for the past 7 years, in a marriage forced by pregnancy at 17, and they don’t seem to like each other at all. The story opens with Aria at a counseling appointment, one she’s attending to supplement the couples counseling sessions. It appears they are trying to salvage their relationship, and it’s unclear if there is any specific incident that brought them to this place. The tone in this story is very contentious. The anger that seeps off these pages is not like any other “romance” that I’ve read. Sure, I’ve read lots of stories where a partner has been unfaithful, where they’ve grown apart, and bitterness has settled in. In this case, it seems they are staying together for their child. But, the sheer anger that Aria spews towards Flynn, the fights that she picks, and her illogical reasoning is simply maddening. And, because we get both of their perspectives, it’s hard to NOT to pick a side. And I really tried not to. At one point, I began to suspect it wasn’t as simple as mistrust and varying perceptions between 2 people.
Something else, something fundamental, was broken and not easy to pinpoint. I’ve seen the behavior myself (but not experienced it – thankfully), and the author does an AMAZING job depicting every little thing that influences the breakdown of this relationship. I expected to find out something major happened and that she has solid proof of a multitude of transgressions. Sure, there’s been wrongdoing, there’s laziness, and things that are just taken for granted. Anyone in a relationship experiences this at some point. That, compounded with miscommunication and things that they simply don’t share with each other – things go from bad to worse and back again. I suspected certain things would come to light, things that impact behavior, and something that would make me feel empathy for Aria. I really needed that at times because she pushes and pushes and flips and flops. They are a couple fighting to stay together – trying to figure out what went wrong and how things remain so terrible, even with all the counseling. Some of the tension I felt was simply because I hated to see them hurting each other as much as they were while watching the dissemination of a family.
The writing is smooth and all too real. The situation is chronicled through both internal thoughts, but mostly through the dialogue. It’s what makes this both a wonderful read and yet a very hard read. I began the book in the wee hours of the morning when I simply couldn't sleep, and then I REALLY couldn't go back to sleep. I was so deeply involved in the book that I only stopped for coffee & stretch breaks. Anytime a story makes me FEEL the intensity of the characters, I know I’ll be reading more, much more, by this author.
4 Stars and my recommendations!
*This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review.
July 29, 2015
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There is a very specific reason as to why I chose the excerpt above that I did, and without going to much into it, the simple in and out of it is this:
Flynn and Aria have major miscommunication issues, and you feel that from the first chapter to one of the last.
These two got together in high school, got pregnant and married, and things started to fizzle. This is a story of an ending marriage, and what happens when at least one spouse tries to fight for it.
Aria has major misconconceptions when it comes to her husband. Did he make mistakes in the early years? Yes. Heck, he made a pretty major mistake fairly recently but he hid it from her. Do I agree with the secret? No, but I can understand his reasoning.
The problem is that Aria holds his earlier mistakes against him. Throughout the years, her self-confidence has dwindled and as such, she sees her overly handsome husband being hit on by equally beautiful women; she's slowly become a pretty bitter shell of her former self. Even therapy -- as an individual and once and again as a couple -- doesn't help heal her but drive her further and further away from Flynn.
Aria's moods are all over the board, one minute to the next. She pulls Flynn in then pushes him away. When they discuss fantasies at the opinion of their therapist, all Aria sees in his list are 'other women' -- she doesn't see that his list is mostly about and for her.
I have to say... when these two fight, they fight nasty. They're rude and hurtful, trying to find the worst button to press in the other. It is honestly amazing to me that they made it work as long as they did.
I really enjoyed Flynn in this story. He wanted to make their marriage work -- he loved Aria and their daughter. He wanted a happy home for their Emery, but equally, he wanted Aria happy and was willing to do what she wanted. His feelings for Aria were extremely evident in the pages, more so the one or two times he broke down and cried.
Aria I didn't much care for... I wanted to understand her (and truly, I very much understand the way she was written and feel that Jennifer did the role justice) -- I just had more feelings for Flynn; he seemed to be the one willing to fight for their marriage the most.
In the end... This was certainly an unconventional way to heal a marriage, as the synopsis entails, but all in all, it was a good read. As this is part of a series, I'm curious as to where Jennifer is going to take the next books.
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There is a very specific reason as to why I chose the excerpt above that I did, and without going to much into it, the simple in and out of it is this:
Flynn and Aria have major miscommunication issues, and you feel that from the first chapter to one of the last.
These two got together in high school, got pregnant and married, and things started to fizzle. This is a story of an ending marriage, and what happens when at least one spouse tries to fight for it.
Aria has major misconconceptions when it comes to her husband. Did he make mistakes in the early years? Yes. Heck, he made a pretty major mistake fairly recently but he hid it from her. Do I agree with the secret? No, but I can understand his reasoning.
The problem is that Aria holds his earlier mistakes against him. Throughout the years, her self-confidence has dwindled and as such, she sees her overly handsome husband being hit on by equally beautiful women; she's slowly become a pretty bitter shell of her former self. Even therapy -- as an individual and once and again as a couple -- doesn't help heal her but drive her further and further away from Flynn.
Aria's moods are all over the board, one minute to the next. She pulls Flynn in then pushes him away. When they discuss fantasies at the opinion of their therapist, all Aria sees in his list are 'other women' -- she doesn't see that his list is mostly about and for her.
I have to say... when these two fight, they fight nasty. They're rude and hurtful, trying to find the worst button to press in the other. It is honestly amazing to me that they made it work as long as they did.
I really enjoyed Flynn in this story. He wanted to make their marriage work -- he loved Aria and their daughter. He wanted a happy home for their Emery, but equally, he wanted Aria happy and was willing to do what she wanted. His feelings for Aria were extremely evident in the pages, more so the one or two times he broke down and cried.
Aria I didn't much care for... I wanted to understand her (and truly, I very much understand the way she was written and feel that Jennifer did the role justice) -- I just had more feelings for Flynn; he seemed to be the one willing to fight for their marriage the most.
In the end... This was certainly an unconventional way to heal a marriage, as the synopsis entails, but all in all, it was a good read. As this is part of a series, I'm curious as to where Jennifer is going to take the next books.
April 27, 2015
Binge by Jennifer Foor is unlike any book that I have read. It is the type of book that may not be for all readers.
*** Warning: Binge contains several triggers that may bother readers...If you have certain triggers such as marital problems, cheating, and harsh verbal abuse then don't read this book. ***
Binge was a tough book for me to read because it is not my cup of tea. I have to honestly say that several of the scenes bothered me immensely . The entire subject matter bothered me. But at the same time I was intrigued to see how this couple was going to find resolution to their marital problems.
I'm not going to say too much more about the contents of the book. I don't want to give away spoilers that may turn off a reader or spoil the story for intrigued reader. I am going to talk about Jennifer's writing. She did a superb job portraying the characters and their emotions. I felt the anger, the despair, the hopelessness, and the intense love. I felt their frustrations and their elations. I liked how Jennifer emphasized the importance of therapy and outside help. I liked how she emphasized the importance of communication and how important it is. She allowed her characters to both be terribly flawed. She also showed how it takes two people to make or break any kind of relationship. I loved how both of the characters had to learn to face themselves and realize that their actions are part of the cause and affect.
For those readers that are married they will identify with both of the characters in some manner. Every relationship has it's ups and downs. Jennifer did a brilliant job relating how important it is to work on the relationship or to cut it lose before it completely destroys each person.
Like I said this was a hard book for me to read. I generally like something a bit more entertaining and fictitious. I am looking for escape. This book was little too realistic in many ways that just left me feeling heavy and down. The writing was excellent and I have to commend Jennifer Foor for approaching a subject that may be very hard for romance readers.
June 3, 2015
**ARC provided for an honest review**
Binge by Author Jennifer Foor, focuses on married couple Flynn and Aria Roberts who have been together since they were teenagers. Their marriage was rough from the start with Aria being pregnant and Flynn away at college living a carefree college life. They soon find themselves in a difficult relationship with ups and downs. Some of it has to do with every day marriage problems, but it also has to do with Aria who feels insufficient in who she is as a woman. Like many people her confidence is shattered and that leads to her unfulfillment in the life that she chose.
She believes that maybe she missed out on what could've been. Since Flynn has not always been faithful, she thinks that maybe she too should go outside of their marriage. Soon comes the struggle within herself of what is right and what is wrong, what is acceptable and what is unacceptable.
They have this tug-of-war of hurting each other, bringing each other to their worst, and destroying each other. Yet, they both love the other one and later feel guilty so get back together. It's becomes an endless cycle, that isn't healthy for either one of them or their young daughter.
Each time that they seem to be on the brink of moving forward a new betrayal is discovered sending them right back to the bottom. When Aria meet a new friend, who is into swinging, she wonders how far she could take her fantasy.
This couple is headed for divorce and in an effort to make one last attempt, get counseling. What they discover through counseling and some of the doctors homework will shock both of them. They soon realize that maybe the person they thought they married isn't the person that they actually married. They are now faced with the decision of trying to make it work or to walk away realizing that sometimes love just isn't enough. How far are they each willing to go to find common ground and have a marriage that survives the seven year itch?
Written by Colleen for Summer’s Book Blog.
Binge by Author Jennifer Foor, focuses on married couple Flynn and Aria Roberts who have been together since they were teenagers. Their marriage was rough from the start with Aria being pregnant and Flynn away at college living a carefree college life. They soon find themselves in a difficult relationship with ups and downs. Some of it has to do with every day marriage problems, but it also has to do with Aria who feels insufficient in who she is as a woman. Like many people her confidence is shattered and that leads to her unfulfillment in the life that she chose.
She believes that maybe she missed out on what could've been. Since Flynn has not always been faithful, she thinks that maybe she too should go outside of their marriage. Soon comes the struggle within herself of what is right and what is wrong, what is acceptable and what is unacceptable.
They have this tug-of-war of hurting each other, bringing each other to their worst, and destroying each other. Yet, they both love the other one and later feel guilty so get back together. It's becomes an endless cycle, that isn't healthy for either one of them or their young daughter.
Each time that they seem to be on the brink of moving forward a new betrayal is discovered sending them right back to the bottom. When Aria meet a new friend, who is into swinging, she wonders how far she could take her fantasy.
This couple is headed for divorce and in an effort to make one last attempt, get counseling. What they discover through counseling and some of the doctors homework will shock both of them. They soon realize that maybe the person they thought they married isn't the person that they actually married. They are now faced with the decision of trying to make it work or to walk away realizing that sometimes love just isn't enough. How far are they each willing to go to find common ground and have a marriage that survives the seven year itch?
Written by Colleen for Summer’s Book Blog.
November 28, 2015
4.5 Stars
Well, strap yourselves in because this one is emotional!
Aria and Flynn have been married for seven years. They married very young due to an unplanned pregnancy and seven years on they have a daughter they both adore but their marriage has fallen into disrepair. The problems in their marriage are many and their relationship had disintegrated into constant arguments in which they spew vile and hurtful things to each other. Things look so bleak for this pair that you do wonder how it will be possible to fix it or if they even should.
I became very emotionally involved in this book pretty early on, it's written in a way that it's difficult not to. The emotions and thoughts expressed by the characters are heart breaking at times. It's a short read but it doesn't feel particularly short whilst you're reading it because it is such an emotional read, it truly does feel like you're right there with them, experiencing all those feelings.
These characters are flawed, quite deeply in some respects, so don't be expecting Mr. and Mrs. Perfect. Admittedly I'm usually very much a hearts and flowers kind of girl, I usually will go for super romantic stories that make you swoon with the sweetness, but I was totally fascinated with this story. It is just so real! I think most people can relate to some of the emotions or issues in this story, I'd say most people have probably been there themselves at some point. Because these are such relatable characters and because actually, it was quite refreshing to read a story where it's not all unicorns and rainbows, I definitely recommend it. I think a lot of people will be able to take something from this story, and possibly even learn something from it.
I think Jennifer Foor did a brilliant job with writing the content of this book and she really brought Flynn and Aria to life on the pages. Indeed in some parts of it got so intense that I felt like I should stop listening in to these people's problems, that's how real the story became. I will definitely be reading book two, I'm looking forward to more.
Well, strap yourselves in because this one is emotional!
Aria and Flynn have been married for seven years. They married very young due to an unplanned pregnancy and seven years on they have a daughter they both adore but their marriage has fallen into disrepair. The problems in their marriage are many and their relationship had disintegrated into constant arguments in which they spew vile and hurtful things to each other. Things look so bleak for this pair that you do wonder how it will be possible to fix it or if they even should.
I became very emotionally involved in this book pretty early on, it's written in a way that it's difficult not to. The emotions and thoughts expressed by the characters are heart breaking at times. It's a short read but it doesn't feel particularly short whilst you're reading it because it is such an emotional read, it truly does feel like you're right there with them, experiencing all those feelings.
These characters are flawed, quite deeply in some respects, so don't be expecting Mr. and Mrs. Perfect. Admittedly I'm usually very much a hearts and flowers kind of girl, I usually will go for super romantic stories that make you swoon with the sweetness, but I was totally fascinated with this story. It is just so real! I think most people can relate to some of the emotions or issues in this story, I'd say most people have probably been there themselves at some point. Because these are such relatable characters and because actually, it was quite refreshing to read a story where it's not all unicorns and rainbows, I definitely recommend it. I think a lot of people will be able to take something from this story, and possibly even learn something from it.
I think Jennifer Foor did a brilliant job with writing the content of this book and she really brought Flynn and Aria to life on the pages. Indeed in some parts of it got so intense that I felt like I should stop listening in to these people's problems, that's how real the story became. I will definitely be reading book two, I'm looking forward to more.
May 4, 2015
I have read most of Jennifer Foor's books and they are always well written, enjoyable reads. Binge was no exception. This book felt a little darker than her other books and I really liked that. It's always great to see a seasoned author that is still growing as a writer and pushing the limits.
Aria and Flynn were high school sweethearts. Aria got pregnant and they got married at eighteen. It's now seven years later and their marriage is in trouble. They are going to counseling to try and salvage it for their daughter Emery's sake.
In the past Flynn's fidelity has come into question and Aria suffers from a poor self image since having Emery. As a result she doesn't trust Flynn and her lack of trust is driving him crazy. Neither one of them wants to be the first to bridge the ever growing gap between them.
My heart broke for them at times because the love between them was still there but insecurity and lack of trust often got in the way. At times I wanted to strangle Aria for her poor decision making. I felt like she was her own worst enemy. Flynn had made some mistakes in the past and even at the beginning of the book but I did feel like he got to a point where he thought about the consequences for his actions ahead of time.
I loved that this book was about real issues that couples go through and it wasn't portrayed through rose colored glasses. it is painful and emotional to read but very worth it! I'm giving Binge five stars and looking forward to Jennifer's next release!
Aria and Flynn were high school sweethearts. Aria got pregnant and they got married at eighteen. It's now seven years later and their marriage is in trouble. They are going to counseling to try and salvage it for their daughter Emery's sake.
In the past Flynn's fidelity has come into question and Aria suffers from a poor self image since having Emery. As a result she doesn't trust Flynn and her lack of trust is driving him crazy. Neither one of them wants to be the first to bridge the ever growing gap between them.
My heart broke for them at times because the love between them was still there but insecurity and lack of trust often got in the way. At times I wanted to strangle Aria for her poor decision making. I felt like she was her own worst enemy. Flynn had made some mistakes in the past and even at the beginning of the book but I did feel like he got to a point where he thought about the consequences for his actions ahead of time.
I loved that this book was about real issues that couples go through and it wasn't portrayed through rose colored glasses. it is painful and emotional to read but very worth it! I'm giving Binge five stars and looking forward to Jennifer's next release!
May 4, 2015
LEEANN'S REVIEW
5 STARS
If you have read any of Jennifer Foor’s books, you will find this one is very different but packs, in my opinion, more of a punch than the others.
This is about 2 people who married young & have a daughter. Over the period of their marriage their relationship has fallen apart & now they must
decide if they even want to save it.
I really don’t want to give away any spoilers so I’m not going to tell you too much in this review, but I will say I think many women with be able to relate to
Aria the female lead character. She is feisty & passionate and gives 100% to everything she does, even if it is fighting with her husband Flynn.
But life hasn’t turned out the way she thought & she can’t work out how to fix it, or if she even wants to.
This is not your typical romance story, yes there is lots of sex, but there is so much heartbreak going on for both Aria & Flynn. At times you will find yourself
feeling empathy towards them both & at other times you will want to grab them & shake some sense into them. Both characters are at times highly
frustrating & it is very easy to see how things went so wrong. But is also as clear as day not just how much they love each other but how in love with each
other they are.
Is love enough to fix what is left of their relationship or is it better to cut their losses and go their separate ways??
Grab a copy of this book & find out.. You will not be disappointed!!!
5 STARS
If you have read any of Jennifer Foor’s books, you will find this one is very different but packs, in my opinion, more of a punch than the others.
This is about 2 people who married young & have a daughter. Over the period of their marriage their relationship has fallen apart & now they must
decide if they even want to save it.
I really don’t want to give away any spoilers so I’m not going to tell you too much in this review, but I will say I think many women with be able to relate to
Aria the female lead character. She is feisty & passionate and gives 100% to everything she does, even if it is fighting with her husband Flynn.
But life hasn’t turned out the way she thought & she can’t work out how to fix it, or if she even wants to.
This is not your typical romance story, yes there is lots of sex, but there is so much heartbreak going on for both Aria & Flynn. At times you will find yourself
feeling empathy towards them both & at other times you will want to grab them & shake some sense into them. Both characters are at times highly
frustrating & it is very easy to see how things went so wrong. But is also as clear as day not just how much they love each other but how in love with each
other they are.
Is love enough to fix what is left of their relationship or is it better to cut their losses and go their separate ways??
Grab a copy of this book & find out.. You will not be disappointed!!!
April 26, 2015
Where to start? I had so many conflicting emotions while reading this book sad, mad, frustrated and even some thigh clinching moments.
Aria and Flynn have a toxic relationship. They have tons of problems and neither is sure how to work on them. Instead of communicating they scream and yell and erode the marriage even further. I have to admit I was not rooting for these two for a large part of the book. I couldn't understand why they kept subjecting themselves to all the punishment. They would do and say things to intentionally hurt the other but then declare their love for one another. It was a train wreck! So why then did I give it 4 stars? It was real. In life there are problems and they can't always be fixed easily. Once you let the problems go on for so long, it becomes the norm. You aren't happy but you aren't ready to let go just yet. Aria and Flynn knew they loved each other but it was easier to blame the other and hope for them to change. They say its always darkest before dawn and boy did it get dark. They both had to let go to see what they had was worth fighting for. In the end I was pulling for them to get their crap together.
If you want hearts, flowers and swoon worthy moments this book may not be for you. If you want a messy, real life read..... warts and all, you'll find it inside these pages.
I received this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
Aria and Flynn have a toxic relationship. They have tons of problems and neither is sure how to work on them. Instead of communicating they scream and yell and erode the marriage even further. I have to admit I was not rooting for these two for a large part of the book. I couldn't understand why they kept subjecting themselves to all the punishment. They would do and say things to intentionally hurt the other but then declare their love for one another. It was a train wreck! So why then did I give it 4 stars? It was real. In life there are problems and they can't always be fixed easily. Once you let the problems go on for so long, it becomes the norm. You aren't happy but you aren't ready to let go just yet. Aria and Flynn knew they loved each other but it was easier to blame the other and hope for them to change. They say its always darkest before dawn and boy did it get dark. They both had to let go to see what they had was worth fighting for. In the end I was pulling for them to get their crap together.
If you want hearts, flowers and swoon worthy moments this book may not be for you. If you want a messy, real life read..... warts and all, you'll find it inside these pages.
I received this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
April 27, 2015
This was an interesting book to read. I loved following the journey of Flynn and Aria. I wanted to know what was next for them; if they could overcome their issues.
Flynn and Aria married and started a family in their late teens, despite the open objections from both their families. They both knew this would be hard and that they would face multiple obstacles. What happens when you love someone so much, but you can’t see eye to eye? How can you cope, when your doubts consume you?
Flynn admits that he has made mistakes in their seven year marriage. He has taken advantage of his life with Aria and the things that she does for him and their family. He is keeping a secret, one that could destroy his family.
Aria married the love of her life; yet she hates him. He’s ruined her. She doesn't understand what Flynn sees in her. She’s nothing compared to him. Struggling with her self esteem issues and lack of female friends, Aria is on a dangerous course.
While seeking marriage counseling to try and repair the years of damage to their marriage, Aria and Flynn are asked to complete a survey of their deepest fantasies. Little do they know, some of them are about to come true. Secrets are revealed and choices are made. Be prepared for some hot (and I mean HOT) sex scenes.
Flynn and Aria married and started a family in their late teens, despite the open objections from both their families. They both knew this would be hard and that they would face multiple obstacles. What happens when you love someone so much, but you can’t see eye to eye? How can you cope, when your doubts consume you?
Flynn admits that he has made mistakes in their seven year marriage. He has taken advantage of his life with Aria and the things that she does for him and their family. He is keeping a secret, one that could destroy his family.
Aria married the love of her life; yet she hates him. He’s ruined her. She doesn't understand what Flynn sees in her. She’s nothing compared to him. Struggling with her self esteem issues and lack of female friends, Aria is on a dangerous course.
While seeking marriage counseling to try and repair the years of damage to their marriage, Aria and Flynn are asked to complete a survey of their deepest fantasies. Little do they know, some of them are about to come true. Secrets are revealed and choices are made. Be prepared for some hot (and I mean HOT) sex scenes.
April 24, 2015
Everyday struggles lead to an all new binge...
This is the story of high school sweethearts getting pregnant and married real young. It is not your traditional happy ever after, the characters go thru real life struggles: am I sexy enough, can I tell her I got laid off, I can't believe I did that, I can believe he/she did that, and so on... The alternating POVs let us know what each are thinking and much like most problems they are related to miscommunication. The story was fast paced and only the need to sleep forced me to put the book down. And now a bit about the story...
Aria and Flynn have been struggling for a few years now. They have a little girl they both adore! But can they get past their love/hate relationship? What is forgivable? Little white lies, omissions, cheating? What about sex for revenge after a partner cheats? Is it cheating if it is retribution? Is it possible to have revenge sex without cheating... only each couple can decide. Give Binge a try to read about all Aria and Flynn's problems and maybe you can avoid the same ones at home.
Favorite passage: “My give a damn has been shut off.”
This is the story of high school sweethearts getting pregnant and married real young. It is not your traditional happy ever after, the characters go thru real life struggles: am I sexy enough, can I tell her I got laid off, I can't believe I did that, I can believe he/she did that, and so on... The alternating POVs let us know what each are thinking and much like most problems they are related to miscommunication. The story was fast paced and only the need to sleep forced me to put the book down. And now a bit about the story...
Aria and Flynn have been struggling for a few years now. They have a little girl they both adore! But can they get past their love/hate relationship? What is forgivable? Little white lies, omissions, cheating? What about sex for revenge after a partner cheats? Is it cheating if it is retribution? Is it possible to have revenge sex without cheating... only each couple can decide. Give Binge a try to read about all Aria and Flynn's problems and maybe you can avoid the same ones at home.
Favorite passage: “My give a damn has been shut off.”
April 30, 2015
Jenn has been on my go to list since Love’s Suicide and she certainly didn’t let me down on this one. Binge was totally not what I was expecting. In the synopsis, I saw words like unconventional and unfaithful paired with phrases such as chance encounters and broken vows and my mind completely went one dimensional. I realized after I finished reading that I absolutely did this story a huge injustice with my original train of thought. The story line and the characters were very real and heartfelt. It was extremely refreshing to see how the author portrayed the characters and their marital struggles so sensibly and accurately. This book depicted the real thoughts and doubts that most young couples have in a marriage so realistically that you cannot help but thinking back to having very similar feelings at that age. This is an absolute must read, but be sure to have the tissues handy. You will literally experience all of the laughter and tears with Flynn and Aria as they navigate through their journey and ask each other, is love really enough to make it work.
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