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That Girl is Mine #3
That Girl is Mine - Part Three
Part THREE of THREE
Avery
What's going on with Dylan and me? What's going on? Oh god. Does Josh know? What have we done? What have I done? And where is Dylan? I don't know what to do...I need him...
Dylan
She's better off with Josh. It's something I tell myself at least a hundred times every day to keep from going after her. She was never mine. She was always his. Josh has so much more to offer her than I do. He's a doctor and I'm just a tattoo artist. She's better off with Josh. I just wish I didn't have a giant hole in my chest where my heart used to be.
I need her, I still need her...
Avery
What's going on with Dylan and me? What's going on? Oh god. Does Josh know? What have we done? What have I done? And where is Dylan? I don't know what to do...I need him...
Dylan
She's better off with Josh. It's something I tell myself at least a hundred times every day to keep from going after her. She was never mine. She was always his. Josh has so much more to offer her than I do. He's a doctor and I'm just a tattoo artist. She's better off with Josh. I just wish I didn't have a giant hole in my chest where my heart used to be.
I need her, I still need her...
70 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 17, 2015
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About the author
Eve Cates
24 books146 followersEve Cates is a twenty-something author of contemporary romance. She loves all things naughty, demanding men and difficult situations (pass the popcorn please). Her first series, StepSister Devotion, will be told in four parts, releasing via Kindle Unlimited.
Eve has loved writing ever since she picked up her first crayon and penned a note to her imaginary friend 'Pok'. Accused of being a 'dreamer' as she grew, she's taken that notion and turned her daydreams into stories to delight and satisfy her readers.
When she isn't writing, you'll find her at home with her husband, four children, and two dogs.
Eve has loved writing ever since she picked up her first crayon and penned a note to her imaginary friend 'Pok'. Accused of being a 'dreamer' as she grew, she's taken that notion and turned her daydreams into stories to delight and satisfy her readers.
When she isn't writing, you'll find her at home with her husband, four children, and two dogs.
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June 22, 2015
2 stars says it all. Eh...kinda lack luster.
June 9, 2016
Oh, I just do not care for Avery! I enjoyed this series but I just can't handle this certain situation!
June 25, 2015
4 Cranky Stars
Book three definitely pulled them all together. My only issue is that all three books would have been better if made into one book.
Avery and Dylan have a secret one that will destroy Josh and possibly themselves in the process. What do you do when you find you fall in love with your best friends girl? What happens when you find out that she loves you too?
This series is a roller-coaster ride. The characters are well written and the storyline is good. Eve Cates has a talent for taking sticky situations and turning them around. She turns the villain into the hero and the princess falls for the villain.
This is a sexy quick read and definitely not a standalone.
Book three definitely pulled them all together. My only issue is that all three books would have been better if made into one book.
Avery and Dylan have a secret one that will destroy Josh and possibly themselves in the process. What do you do when you find you fall in love with your best friends girl? What happens when you find out that she loves you too?
This series is a roller-coaster ride. The characters are well written and the storyline is good. Eve Cates has a talent for taking sticky situations and turning them around. She turns the villain into the hero and the princess falls for the villain.
This is a sexy quick read and definitely not a standalone.
July 26, 2015
This was the last part of the That Girl is Mine series, and I could not wait because I needed to know what Avery decided to do. Like I've mentioned before, I don't care for books where there is cheating but this book helped me to see that sometimes the person we are with might not be the one we are meant to be with.
We get to hear more from Josh in this installment, and my heart went out to him because the one person he trusted his girl with was the one that betrayed him. We also get to see more on what Avery, Dylan and Josh face and feel, and to be honest, I was torn on whom she should end up with... But, like I've been told, ALWAYS follow your heart in love!
Once I started reading, I knew there was no way I could put it down until I read for myself what would happen to Avery, Josh and Dylan. Plenty of angst, groveling, betrayal, passion and love, just the way I love my stories. A wonderful end! ~ Kara, 5 stars
We get to hear more from Josh in this installment, and my heart went out to him because the one person he trusted his girl with was the one that betrayed him. We also get to see more on what Avery, Dylan and Josh face and feel, and to be honest, I was torn on whom she should end up with... But, like I've been told, ALWAYS follow your heart in love!
Once I started reading, I knew there was no way I could put it down until I read for myself what would happen to Avery, Josh and Dylan. Plenty of angst, groveling, betrayal, passion and love, just the way I love my stories. A wonderful end! ~ Kara, 5 stars
January 13, 2016
I really didn't get into this series until the last of the 2nd book. I liked it and wouldn't turn anyone away from it. It was the subject matter that had me irked and I felt for Josh. He seemed like a great guy. The ending was all wrapped up and I was happy with how things ended for everyone. But it was still pretty shitty Avery and Dylan.
May 11, 2017
Perfect ending! The conclusion brought not only love but closure and understanding that you can't let someone else dictate your future and that sometime who you think, want and should be with aren't always the same thing and that you have to love yourself before you find the music that completes your dance...
June 24, 2015
That Girl is Mine Part 3
Dylan didn't take the news that Josh and Avery are moving out well he left. After that Josh confronted Avery and she admitted to everything. Josh forgave her and begged her to stay he took all the responsibility in her cheating on him because he was working to much. He wanted a new start so he got them an apartment close to the hospital and the school that Avery was going to attend in the fall.
Josh is more attentive he shows Avery how much he loves her. He tries to talk to her more about work and come home earlier every night so that she isn't alone.
Avery isn't happy this was not the choice that she was going to make she wanted to try a new life with Dylan and put all caution to the wind but the decision was made for her when Dylan left his house and never came back or called her, she was more depressed than ever.
She decided that she needed to know why he didn't fight for her was she just another notch on his bed post? Did he really not love her did she fantasize all this to make it ok that she messed up her relationship with Josh?
She leaves in the middle of the night to get her iPod dock and ask him why she was not worth fighting for? When she gets there he is there and on the porch. They make love and Dylan is overwhelmed with love and joy but the next morning Avery runs out of his house back to Josh with out explaning anything.
Josh wants nothing to do with her, he tells her to get out and that he never wants to see her again He reminds her that she could have had a good life and he can give her more than Dylan. That Dylan only wanted to conquer her. She gets her stuff and goes back to Dylan but he left and she has no idea where. Roxy will only tell her the time of his flight.
She tries to figure out which flight he would take she choose NYC.
Dylan gets on his flight to Vegas and decides that when he gets home in a month that he will fight for Avery even if it means loosing everything Josh is already gone but he cant live with out Avery. He texts her be ready in 1 month I am coming for you and if your not at my house i will fight for you.
Avery gets to NYC and before she can power up her phone its stolen from some kid and her purse was taken as well. No money no phone she heads to the police department. She then calls her Mom to come get her.
She doesn't get into college so she got a job teaching students how to dance and started going to open calls her personal life might be a hot mess but she will not give up her dreams of dancing on Broadway.
Dylan gets back with hops of seeing Avery at his house he was texting her and she said that she would be there, but she isnt. So he does the only thing he can think to do call Josh to make sure she is ok.
Josh hasn't heard from her he got a new girl friend and wants nothing to do with either of them but he said he would make some calls and tell Dylan if she's ok and not where she is.
Josh called Avery's house and they talked and apologized for it not working out he wished her the best and told Dylan that she was home.
Dylan jumps on a plane to get to NYC with no address or phone number to find her. He has 262 Bishops to call after 236 phone calls he finds a winner in 237.
Dylan made a plan to show Avery that she was more to him than a notch on his bed she was his music his past present and his future.
He takes a leap of faith and never looks back.
This was the third installment of this series and the last. I loved it you get to see what Avery is really like she hits rock bottom and learns to rely on herself more than someone else she learns what true love is and that even though she thought she was Josh's soul mate she was not.
She gets back up and makes something of herself. Dylan learns that he doesn't have to be a play boy that Josh was right life is much better with one woman and love is what makes life worth living. I gave this book 5 stars because I love happily ever afters and everyone gets what they want even if its not what they though they wanted at the beginning. I will definitely read more of her books.
Don't pass this series by!!
reviewed by Erin
The Art of Romance
Dylan didn't take the news that Josh and Avery are moving out well he left. After that Josh confronted Avery and she admitted to everything. Josh forgave her and begged her to stay he took all the responsibility in her cheating on him because he was working to much. He wanted a new start so he got them an apartment close to the hospital and the school that Avery was going to attend in the fall.
Josh is more attentive he shows Avery how much he loves her. He tries to talk to her more about work and come home earlier every night so that she isn't alone.
Avery isn't happy this was not the choice that she was going to make she wanted to try a new life with Dylan and put all caution to the wind but the decision was made for her when Dylan left his house and never came back or called her, she was more depressed than ever.
She decided that she needed to know why he didn't fight for her was she just another notch on his bed post? Did he really not love her did she fantasize all this to make it ok that she messed up her relationship with Josh?
She leaves in the middle of the night to get her iPod dock and ask him why she was not worth fighting for? When she gets there he is there and on the porch. They make love and Dylan is overwhelmed with love and joy but the next morning Avery runs out of his house back to Josh with out explaning anything.
Josh wants nothing to do with her, he tells her to get out and that he never wants to see her again He reminds her that she could have had a good life and he can give her more than Dylan. That Dylan only wanted to conquer her. She gets her stuff and goes back to Dylan but he left and she has no idea where. Roxy will only tell her the time of his flight.
She tries to figure out which flight he would take she choose NYC.
Dylan gets on his flight to Vegas and decides that when he gets home in a month that he will fight for Avery even if it means loosing everything Josh is already gone but he cant live with out Avery. He texts her be ready in 1 month I am coming for you and if your not at my house i will fight for you.
Avery gets to NYC and before she can power up her phone its stolen from some kid and her purse was taken as well. No money no phone she heads to the police department. She then calls her Mom to come get her.
She doesn't get into college so she got a job teaching students how to dance and started going to open calls her personal life might be a hot mess but she will not give up her dreams of dancing on Broadway.
Dylan gets back with hops of seeing Avery at his house he was texting her and she said that she would be there, but she isnt. So he does the only thing he can think to do call Josh to make sure she is ok.
Josh hasn't heard from her he got a new girl friend and wants nothing to do with either of them but he said he would make some calls and tell Dylan if she's ok and not where she is.
Josh called Avery's house and they talked and apologized for it not working out he wished her the best and told Dylan that she was home.
Dylan jumps on a plane to get to NYC with no address or phone number to find her. He has 262 Bishops to call after 236 phone calls he finds a winner in 237.
Dylan made a plan to show Avery that she was more to him than a notch on his bed she was his music his past present and his future.
He takes a leap of faith and never looks back.
This was the third installment of this series and the last. I loved it you get to see what Avery is really like she hits rock bottom and learns to rely on herself more than someone else she learns what true love is and that even though she thought she was Josh's soul mate she was not.
She gets back up and makes something of herself. Dylan learns that he doesn't have to be a play boy that Josh was right life is much better with one woman and love is what makes life worth living. I gave this book 5 stars because I love happily ever afters and everyone gets what they want even if its not what they though they wanted at the beginning. I will definitely read more of her books.
Don't pass this series by!!
reviewed by Erin
The Art of Romance
March 25, 2016
I really enjoyed this book The characters were strong the plot concise and the writing was very good. Keep in mind this is a three-part book, each one except the last being a cliffhanger. I didn't mind the cliffhanger thing (I usually try to stay away from them), since all three were on Kindle Unlimited. Just so you know this is a review for the entire three book series
This is your typical love triangle story. Avery and Josh move in with Josh's' old friend, Dylan. They are new to California and need a place to crash until they settle in.. Avery gave up her dreams (being a dancer in NY) to follow Josh to California to follow his dreams of becoming a doctor and interning at a children's' hospital. Dylan has always been a "bad" boy player type. Never having relationships and living the party life style. When he sees Avery, the attraction is instant and fierce. Throughout the book he tries his hardest to stay away from his friends girl, but it gets harder and harder as they get closer and when Avery starts realizing she may have feelings for Dylan as well. Most of the book consists of Avery trying to come to terms with loving two men and trying to chose. Throughout it all Dylan tries to be understanding and supportive and give Avery the time she needs to make her decision. Throughout it all you can feel the strength of their love and it touches your heart. I did try to hate Avery for being wishy/washy and for putting both men through it, but I really couldn't do it, I really believe she REALLY loved both men. Throughout it all my love of Dylan never wavered (swoon), he's sexy and sweet and just amazing throughout the whole book (except the back stabbing your best friend part, but he even managed to do that without being a total jerk). Eve Cates did an truly amazing job with the character of Josh. He manages to be a gentlemen (for the most part) even when faced with some truly shitty circumstances, AND he manages to not look like a total push over while doing it. Although there are many miscommunications, mishaps and obstacles standing in the way of HEA, true passionate love does eventually triumph.
This is your typical love triangle story. Avery and Josh move in with Josh's' old friend, Dylan. They are new to California and need a place to crash until they settle in.. Avery gave up her dreams (being a dancer in NY) to follow Josh to California to follow his dreams of becoming a doctor and interning at a children's' hospital. Dylan has always been a "bad" boy player type. Never having relationships and living the party life style. When he sees Avery, the attraction is instant and fierce. Throughout the book he tries his hardest to stay away from his friends girl, but it gets harder and harder as they get closer and when Avery starts realizing she may have feelings for Dylan as well. Most of the book consists of Avery trying to come to terms with loving two men and trying to chose. Throughout it all Dylan tries to be understanding and supportive and give Avery the time she needs to make her decision. Throughout it all you can feel the strength of their love and it touches your heart. I did try to hate Avery for being wishy/washy and for putting both men through it, but I really couldn't do it, I really believe she REALLY loved both men. Throughout it all my love of Dylan never wavered (swoon), he's sexy and sweet and just amazing throughout the whole book (except the back stabbing your best friend part, but he even managed to do that without being a total jerk). Eve Cates did an truly amazing job with the character of Josh. He manages to be a gentlemen (for the most part) even when faced with some truly shitty circumstances, AND he manages to not look like a total push over while doing it. Although there are many miscommunications, mishaps and obstacles standing in the way of HEA, true passionate love does eventually triumph.
June 24, 2015
A fabulous ending to a awesome series.
I jumped straight from book two in to book three.
I love avery, josh & dylans series.
It's defiantly a quick uplifting tale you can read over and over again.
Avery and Dylan fit so perfectly together. The beautiful dancer perusing her career and the tatted bad boy turned lover.
Will their past ever truly forgive??
Beautifully fitting ending.
I gave four stars for this book because I just thought it was lacking something. I can't place what but it was missing some kind of bang.
Copy kindly received in exchange for honest review. Thank you eve it has been a pleasure to read and review this short series for you and I look forward to reading more from you in the future xx
I jumped straight from book two in to book three.
I love avery, josh & dylans series.
It's defiantly a quick uplifting tale you can read over and over again.
Avery and Dylan fit so perfectly together. The beautiful dancer perusing her career and the tatted bad boy turned lover.
Will their past ever truly forgive??
Beautifully fitting ending.
I gave four stars for this book because I just thought it was lacking something. I can't place what but it was missing some kind of bang.
Copy kindly received in exchange for honest review. Thank you eve it has been a pleasure to read and review this short series for you and I look forward to reading more from you in the future xx
August 20, 2017
This 3 part series was really good. I can say author Eve Cates, pull off giving us a fantastic story that really didn't involve any real suspenseful action. I mean don't get me wrong there was some very intense moments but there wasn't a over the top, edge of your seat, nail biting suspense. However that was a big miss on the author's part because she failed to let her readers know how Josh, figures out about he's best friend and girlfriend elicit behavior. I also would have love to see if Dylan made that final commitment to Avery by proposing marriage... Awww just so many fails... But the story was excellent and I did love the characters so I still give it 4* grudgingly. ( should have been one darn book instead of 3 short stories... Waste of money)!
July 4, 2015
I loved the third book of "That girl is mine"!!! The story was written and explained very well. Sometimes in our lives, mother nature steps in and makes us see that we are going down the wrong path, even if we love that person. Eve Cates wrapped up everything nicely and each had their happy ever after. Dylan is absolutely an awesome guy in this book. No punches about him. I love how he made sure that Avery's dreams came true in every since of the matters of her life. I would love to see their relationship go further in another book and would love to see Josh get the life he deserves.
Great Story! I will be reading them again. Thanks for the good read!
Great Story! I will be reading them again. Thanks for the good read!
June 21, 2015
I really enjoyed this series! I'm not a huge fan of serials...they are so short which always has me wanting more and then the waiting for the next one to release. So for that reason, I wish this was one huge book! I loved the writing so much and everything flowed so beautifully with the story. I did feel like all three MC's were more on the wishy washy side in this installment, but it didn't take away from my enjoyment of the book. I'm a Dylan fan and I did feel bad for Josh, but I think everything turned out the way it was meant to be. I plan to read more from this author in the future!
June 22, 2015
Totally loved part 3. Although I would have liked the book to never end, it made the book completely satisfying with the ending as it was.
The characters are fantastic. The story line is written perfectly. I would recommend That Girl Is Mine to anyone and everyone.
Love the writing style. Love how easy it was to connect with the characters from the start.
Love how in depth the feelings were written with the turmoil of the situation. It felt like I was amongst the pages, living the feelings of the
characters.I am glad all 3 characters found a happy ending. Thank you Eve Cates, you are certainly on my favorite authors list now.
The characters are fantastic. The story line is written perfectly. I would recommend That Girl Is Mine to anyone and everyone.
Love the writing style. Love how easy it was to connect with the characters from the start.
Love how in depth the feelings were written with the turmoil of the situation. It felt like I was amongst the pages, living the feelings of the
characters.I am glad all 3 characters found a happy ending. Thank you Eve Cates, you are certainly on my favorite authors list now.
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June 19, 2015What can ending
Omg what a perfect ending. Dylan and Avery try to fight their feelings, but when Josh starts to question them, truths will be told and hearts will be broken. Dylan doesn't feel his good enough for Avery and that staying away is the best for Avery, while Avery feels that Dylan is not choosing her by staying away she decides to make it work with Josh, but how long can she keep her true feelings hidden and just how long can Dylan stay away. I absolutely loved this whole series. Definitely a must read.
Omg what a perfect ending. Dylan and Avery try to fight their feelings, but when Josh starts to question them, truths will be told and hearts will be broken. Dylan doesn't feel his good enough for Avery and that staying away is the best for Avery, while Avery feels that Dylan is not choosing her by staying away she decides to make it work with Josh, but how long can she keep her true feelings hidden and just how long can Dylan stay away. I absolutely loved this whole series. Definitely a must read.
June 29, 2015
I enjoyed reading the whole series even as bitter sweet as it was. Cheating has always been a sore spot for me so it was kind of impressive that Eve Cates could write a book series set around two people conducting an affair and still get me to feel for the characters. And I did. I felt for all 3 of the main characters. Ultimately, it ended perfectly in book three. I couldn't think of a better way to end the story.
This wasn't really a three book series though. It was more like 3 volume of one book still there was really just one story being told.
This wasn't really a three book series though. It was more like 3 volume of one book still there was really just one story being told.
July 4, 2015
Eve Cates left us on the edge of our seats the last part. We picked right back up amid the drama. What a great ending to this story. More drama, confusion, feelings, and torture throughout this ending. While this is the ultimate best friends sacrifice it sill made me really sad that Dylan just threw away Josh's friendship for a girl .I get it was the attraction and it happens all the time, but it still made me sad for them. Either way great ending to an emotional roller coaster that was That Girl is Mine. Great job! I look forward to more from Eve Cates!
June 27, 2015
True love or comfortable
Josh was nice but not very observant. He was overly focused on his goals. He cared about Avery more as a possession than a person. As for Dylan he was not really a bad boy so much as had bad habits with women. Dylan saw Averys soul. I rooted for Dylan as he took care of Avery and got to know her for who she was. Did not want it to end . It was very emotional and heartfelt ding.
Josh was nice but not very observant. He was overly focused on his goals. He cared about Avery more as a possession than a person. As for Dylan he was not really a bad boy so much as had bad habits with women. Dylan saw Averys soul. I rooted for Dylan as he took care of Avery and got to know her for who she was. Did not want it to end . It was very emotional and heartfelt ding.
August 1, 2015
This serial could have been made into one book as the books in the series are very short but a plus to it is that it doesn't feel stretched. Just the story that continues. Was mad at Josh for all that he said to Dylan after confronting him about his feelings for Avery but I guess I understand where he is coming from. Avery drove me bunkers her not being able to make up her mind at first. Dylan is sweet and I'm glad he got his girl in the end. A beautiful easy read and I definitely recommend.
June 21, 2015
Wtf like it's over in a blink of an eye. I was finished this within an hour. This final part of the book is rushed it flits from one situation to another with out any depth. I don't do spoilers so I won't post any, but I feel as if it's a huge let down from the first 2 books that were fab. Had more time and depth been added this would have been a fantastic 3 book part story.
June 23, 2015
Yes, most parts are like in the book Thoughtless (series) but Dylan still has bits and pieces of uniqueness that stands out. I just wished that the 3rd book was longer and an Epilogue of more than just 3 months. A year or two could have been better to get a glimpse of what happened after all that drama. A wedding or children, perhaps. Just saying.. Still, its a good book.
June 23, 2015
5 Great Conclusion Stars.....
Loved this very quick fast-paced read!!!!! Out of my norm BUT loved it nonetheless......
Hope to maybe get a "future" book on those 2:) Would have loved an extended Epilogue though, for me it would have been a truly "perfect" ending!!!!!!!
Loved this very quick fast-paced read!!!!! Out of my norm BUT loved it nonetheless......
Hope to maybe get a "future" book on those 2:) Would have loved an extended Epilogue though, for me it would have been a truly "perfect" ending!!!!!!!
June 20, 2015
Soooo good!!
Wow! What a great ending. I don't want to say too much because I don't want to give away any spoilers because the book is that good! But if you haven't been reading this series, you should!
Wow! What a great ending. I don't want to say too much because I don't want to give away any spoilers because the book is that good! But if you haven't been reading this series, you should!
June 21, 2015
It wasn't exactly Thoughtless, no one ended in the hospital.
but still that's the only book I thought about.
Now saying that, who ever hasn't read Thoughtless series I think would love this book. And could read it without comparing the two books.
but still that's the only book I thought about.
Now saying that, who ever hasn't read Thoughtless series I think would love this book. And could read it without comparing the two books.
August 9, 2015
Great end part3
Great end to a messed up story. This is part 3 of Avery and Dylan's story. This is a difficult story. But... when the heart wants...it has no mercy. I really felt bad for the other person. But this story was lovely in a messed up sort of way,
Great end to a messed up story. This is part 3 of Avery and Dylan's story. This is a difficult story. But... when the heart wants...it has no mercy. I really felt bad for the other person. But this story was lovely in a messed up sort of way,
February 9, 2016
Loved this book.
I could not read fast enough. This story was so emotional. I felt so sad for Avery and my heart broke for Dylan and Josh. They were both so in love with her. I read this series non stop. I could not put it down.
I could not read fast enough. This story was so emotional. I felt so sad for Avery and my heart broke for Dylan and Josh. They were both so in love with her. I read this series non stop. I could not put it down.
July 3, 2015
Liked it..
June 19, 2015
Loved this story!
June 23, 2015
Loved the series!!!!
June 24, 2015
Avery and Dylan are still trying to figure things out. Decisions have to be made and the truth is found out. Guilt can make people make the wrong decisions.
Worth reading.
Worth reading.
June 30, 2015
I was given a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
Wow this book really wrapped everything up nice and neatly and I'm so glad all three characters got their HEA.
Wow this book really wrapped everything up nice and neatly and I'm so glad all three characters got their HEA.
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