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L.o.v.e.
Before you dive into this story, I need you to promise me something. I need you to promise me just this one thing and I believe you're one of those people that keeps their promises. Okay, now it's done. You, my dear reader, just promise me not to hate him. See, he really didn't have a choice. Well, maybe he did in eyes of some people, but in his, he didn't, and I'm sure he considered every other way, every other angle. But in the end it all came to this. And I'm glad, I'm so fucking glad that he chose that direction. That he chose to go down that route. Why? Because he saved me. He saved me from pain. He saved me from misery. He saved me from becoming something I always despised. But first... He gave me love. He gave me happiness. He gave me freedom. He helped me to become the best of me. And for that I'm grateful. Mia Stone doesn't look for attachments, in fact, she doesn't look for anything serious at all. Serious means losing something. She's already lost enough and she doesn't want to lose...again. Living her life as free and simple as she can, she's following her own rules. But everything changes when the mysterious and sexy Dylan Heart comes crashing into her life. And just like that, he tears down the walls that she's built up solidly for so long. Brick by brick he's getting closer and closer to her heart, but he's not the only one, and he's aware of his competition. Jason, Mia's friend, hopes for more even though he's trying to just be a friend. Will they break through? Will they be able to crush and break the walls of her stubborn heart? Which ONE is going to break through? Will they save her from her fear to commit or is the commitment going to end them all? *WARNING I You are about to dive into a non-convectional love story. One that doesn't hold a fairytale ending, so if you are on the softer side move on to your next read and save yourself a box of tissues. *WARNING II This book contains sexually explicit scenes and adult language and may be inappropriate or offensive to some readers. It is intended for readers over 18+
- GenresContemporary Romance
262 pages, Paperback
First published October 14, 2015
21 people are currently reading
310 people want to read
About the author
Kate Vine
6 books71 followersI'm a mother, a wife and a friend. I'm a chauffeur, a cook, and everything else that my kids ask me to be by day, but I put my magic hat on at night and become what I cherish most-a writer.
I'm a hopeless romantic that still believes in a fairy tales, even though not everybody gets them.
I'm a owner of dirty mouth that often gets me in trouble.
I think boundaries are there to be broken, and I definitely broke more than one and I plan on breaking them as I go forward. YOU should try it sometimes, it's fun!
I've been avid reader since I can remember and always had stories in my head, till I decided to put them on paper and share them with you, so you can take a glimpse inside my head and join my ride !
I'm a hopeless romantic that still believes in a fairy tales, even though not everybody gets them.
I'm a owner of dirty mouth that often gets me in trouble.
I think boundaries are there to be broken, and I definitely broke more than one and I plan on breaking them as I go forward. YOU should try it sometimes, it's fun!
I've been avid reader since I can remember and always had stories in my head, till I decided to put them on paper and share them with you, so you can take a glimpse inside my head and join my ride !
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October 8, 2015
Please note the spoiler warning below:
We feel we needed to include one spoiler in our review as this particular theme could be a big trigger for some readers. We have noted it accordingly for those who do not wish to read the spoiler.
1.5 ‘for Jason and the prologue‘ stars
We can’t describe the excitement we felt diving into this story! The synopsis for L.O.V.E grabbed us and the prologue got us completely worked up. It was fabulous and so very promising. We had a feeling that this was going to be an outstanding winner.
Prologue:
‘Before you dive into this story, I need you to promise me something. I need you to promise me just one this one thing and I believe you’re one of those people that keeps their promises.
Okay, now it’s done.
You, my dear reader, just promise me not to hate him.
See, he really didn’t have a choice…..’
As we read the excitement slowly turned into complete frustration. The editing was subpar – now we know that this was an advance reading copy – however – the grammatical errors and incorrect word usage was in abundance. The story just didn’t flow – it jumped forward within the chapter – sometimes months at a time and the past/present tense was all over the place. Now, we can overlook poor editing to a certain degree for a story that in itself shines through. Especially one we truly feel in our hearts, believe in and has our hearts pumping in excitement or overwhelmed by emotion. Sadly, L.O.V.E was not that kind of story for us. In fact we still can’t believe what we read and our phone lines are still burning from our heated discussions on characters and storyline. Now, don’t get us wrong – we couldn’t DNF this story for love nor money and that is a positive factor in a sea of hot mess which had us rolling our eyes and wanting to stop reading so many times.
‘What if I just met someone that is as distant as me, as scared as me to let it go and feel? How do I deal with it? How do we both deal with it?’
The characters Dylan and Mia were two of the most unlikeable characters we’ve ever come across. Particularly Mia. But then again, we didn’t at any point get to know them so who knows if they had any redeeming qualities. We were meant to feel sorry for them both, for different reasons, but we couldn’t. Both Mia and Dylan were cold, emotionless, detached and somewhat aggressive people. They both had narcissistic personalities and had no real compassion nor decency in them. Yes Dylan – the underground prime fighter slash billionaire CEO – had a loving relationship with his adoptive parents after being abandoned as a baby, but we barely saw this vulnerable side to him. Instead we saw this side mostly…
‘That’s all she is to me, a fucking dog that will come back to you with a Frisbee even if you throw it far away.’
Both Mia and Dylan treated other people appallingly with no gracious side to them at all. As readers, in order to sympathise, we need to know our characters, you can definitely have a character be a real bitch or bastard but we need to have been shown some kind of vulnerability and remorse for behaviours, not just paint a dark cold shadow from which there’s no turning back. We’ve liked plenty of them in the past but these two, wow, no way.
‘I will break her. I will get to her. I will make her want me as much as I want her. Period.’
Mia Stone is a tattooist and we loved having a cool and tough heroine in that respect; she was a sex maniac due to a very traumatic past one that was revealed very late in the story. She slept around like a bit of a male slapper. Okay, well this is out of our reading norm so we actually thought, nice change! Sadly though, she was completely overwritten – to the extent that we ended up hating her which made us indifferent to where the story eventually went. Her treatment of the third party in this story, Jason – a beautiful man from what we experienced – was inexcusable. In some respects we would have loved his POV to feel some actual emotion in this story.
“You’re breaking him."
We have no problems with love triangles, however, if you write one, make it emotional, make the heroine/hero question themselves appropriately. Make him/her wrestle with their conscience not shag one whilst still warm from the shag of the other. And on that note….
This book is all about sex, which is fair enough, again not an issue. But it has to be matched with a well written story-line. Descriptive nookie is also great to read if you’re in that kind of mood but when you find out where the story is going, if you’re like us, you’ll want to take a shower!
‘For the first time in my life I want something, I want, I crave someone. I want somebody, no scratch that…I want her.’
Due to the characters distance and coldness as well as the sheer lack of emotion for us as readers; by the time we reached the end we sadly didn’t feel any emotion at all. In some respects we breathed a sigh of relief. We couldn’t put it down though so there was something in the story that kept us going until the end but wow it made us furious. Ultimately we need to connect to the hero and/or heroine in a story and we really couldn’t here so this was a dilemma for us.
**Reviewed from an ARC copy provided by the author, with thanks**
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October 8, 2015
1.5 ‘for Jason and the prologue‘ stars
We can’t describe the excitement we felt diving into this story! The synopsis for L.O.V.E grabbed us and the prologue got us completely worked up. It was fabulous and so very promising. We had a feeling that this was going to be an outstanding winner.
Prologue:
‘Before you dive into this story, I need you to promise me something. I need you to promise me just one this one thing and I believe you’re one of those people that keeps their promises.
Okay, now it’s done.
You, my dear reader, just promise me not to hate him.
See, he really didn’t have a choice…..’
As we read the excitement slowly turned into complete frustration. The editing was subpar – now we know that this was an advance reading copy – however – the grammatical errors and incorrect word usage was in abundance. The story just didn’t flow – it jumped forward within the chapter – sometimes months at a time and the past/present tense was all over the place. Now, we can overlook poor editing to a certain degree for a story that in itself shines through. Especially one we truly feel in our hearts, believe in and has our hearts pumping in excitement or overwhelmed by emotion. Sadly, L.O.V.E was not that kind of story for us. In fact we still can’t believe what we read and our phone lines are still burning from our heated discussions on characters and storyline. Now, don’t get us wrong – we couldn’t DNF this story for love nor money and that is a positive factor in a sea of hot mess which had us rolling our eyes and wanting to stop reading so many times.
‘What if I just met someone that is as distant as me, as scared as me to let it go and feel? How do I deal with it? How do we both deal with it?’
The characters Dylan and Mia were two of the most unlikeable characters we’ve ever come across. Particularly Mia. But then again, we didn’t at any point get to know them so who knows if they had any redeeming qualities. We were meant to feel sorry for them both, for different reasons, but we couldn’t. Both Mia and Dylan were cold, emotionless, detached and somewhat aggressive people. They both had narcissistic personalities and had no real compassion nor decency in them. Yes Dylan – the underground prime fighter slash billionaire CEO – had a loving relationship with his adoptive parents after being abandoned as a baby, but we barely saw this vulnerable side to him. Instead we saw this side mostly…
‘That’s all she is to me, a fucking dog that will come back to you with a Frisbee even if you throw it far away.’
Both Mia and Dylan treated other people appallingly with no gracious side to them at all. As readers, in order to sympathise, we need to know our characters, you can definitely have a character be a real bitch or bastard but we need to have been shown some kind of vulnerability and remorse for behaviours, not just paint a dark cold shadow from which there’s no turning back. We’ve liked plenty of them in the past but these two, wow, no way.
‘I will break her. I will get to her. I will make her want me as much as I want her. Period.’
Mia Stone is a tattooist and we loved having a cool and tough heroine in that respect; she was a sex maniac due to a very traumatic past one that was revealed very late in the story. She slept around like a bit of a male slapper. Okay, well this is out of our reading norm so we actually thought, nice change! Sadly though, she was completely overwritten – to the extent that we ended up hating her which made us indifferent to where the story eventually went. Her treatment of the third party in this story, Jason – a beautiful man from what we experienced – was inexcusable. In some respects we would have loved his POV to feel some actual emotion in this story.
“You’re breaking him. “
We have no problems with love triangles, however, if you write one, make it emotional, make the heroine/hero question themselves appropriately. Make him/her wrestle with their conscience not shag one whilst still warm from the shag of the other. And on that note….
This book is all about sex, which is fair enough, again not an issue. But it has to be matched with a well written story-line. Descriptive nookie is also great to read if you’re in that kind of mood but when you find out where the story is going, if you’re like us, you’ll want to take a shower!
‘For the first time in my life I want something, I want, I crave someone. I want somebody, no scratch that…I want her.’
Due to the characters distance and coldness as well as the sheer lack of emotion for us as readers; by the time we reached the end we sadly didn’t feel any emotion at all. In some respects we breathed a sigh of relief. We couldn’t put it down though so there was something in the story that kept us going until the end but wow it made us furious. Ultimately we need to connect to the hero and/or heroine in a story and we really couldn’t here so this was a dilemma for us.
**Reviewed from an ARC copy provided by the author, with thanks**
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October 6, 2015
Recommended for anyone who likes a different type of story and does not need a HEA it does not have one. This book may contain triggers for some.
This Arc was kindly provided to me for an honest review so I am going to be honest :) This book intrigued me from the beginning with it's originality and a fantastic STRONG lead female who makes you think 'you go girl'. Mia goes through a lot in her childhood and because of that finds it hard to form relationships and we watch her struggle through this at the same time fall for the HOT guy's in her life, yes more than one!!!
There is a twist about half way in that wrecked it a little for me as I just new what was going to happen, however there was a twist within the twist I did not see happening.
There is also a few taboo subjects and some subjects that may upset some people so tread lightly. The reason I gave 4 stars not 5 is the editing, words missing and lots of words around the way wrong (wrong way) <- get it.
This Arc was kindly provided to me for an honest review so I am going to be honest :) This book intrigued me from the beginning with it's originality and a fantastic STRONG lead female who makes you think 'you go girl'. Mia goes through a lot in her childhood and because of that finds it hard to form relationships and we watch her struggle through this at the same time fall for the HOT guy's in her life, yes more than one!!!
There is a twist about half way in that wrecked it a little for me as I just new what was going to happen, however there was a twist within the twist I did not see happening.
There is also a few taboo subjects and some subjects that may upset some people so tread lightly. The reason I gave 4 stars not 5 is the editing, words missing and lots of words around the way wrong (wrong way) <- get it.
January 11, 2016
I want to preface this review with the fact that there is a very taboo element to this book. It may certainly turn you off....but the approach to that revelation helps you accept the dilemma easier in my opinion. In the end, you will understand the conflicting emotions.
I will be honest and say that the first half of this book did not grab me, but I'm a trooper and kept on reading to get to the good meaty parts. What made the first half of the book hard for me was the fact that both of the main characters, Mia and Dylan, both seemed so aloof and only interested in the sexual part of their relationship. They both were very much sleeping with anything that walked. Both had family issues that were akin to abandonment in one shape or another. As the book continues, you begin to see guards come down and them becoming more than just lovers. The forshadowing in this book was easy to read and you will know right off the bat what they are going to face, you will know before they do. This will make you cringe thru some scenes and feel heartbreak for them at the same time. The ending is one I won't give away, but suffice it to say, you may need a tissue or two.
***This book did need a good go thru for editing as it was chock full of grammatical errors and just plain misplacement of words. My review does not reflect this issue.
I will be honest and say that the first half of this book did not grab me, but I'm a trooper and kept on reading to get to the good meaty parts. What made the first half of the book hard for me was the fact that both of the main characters, Mia and Dylan, both seemed so aloof and only interested in the sexual part of their relationship. They both were very much sleeping with anything that walked. Both had family issues that were akin to abandonment in one shape or another. As the book continues, you begin to see guards come down and them becoming more than just lovers. The forshadowing in this book was easy to read and you will know right off the bat what they are going to face, you will know before they do. This will make you cringe thru some scenes and feel heartbreak for them at the same time. The ending is one I won't give away, but suffice it to say, you may need a tissue or two.
***This book did need a good go thru for editing as it was chock full of grammatical errors and just plain misplacement of words. My review does not reflect this issue.
October 21, 2015
I got this book as ARC and I got to tell you it's absolutely brilliant!!!!
A captivating, intriguing and mysterious love story with more than one twist.
This story will leave you completely clueless as to where it's going. Love the characters and their stories. I love the dirty dark side of them as well as the loving, caring good side of them.
It was different in a existing way. Very addictive and well written.
I loved every single word in this book.
Thank you for this wonderful story.
A captivating, intriguing and mysterious love story with more than one twist.
This story will leave you completely clueless as to where it's going. Love the characters and their stories. I love the dirty dark side of them as well as the loving, caring good side of them.
It was different in a existing way. Very addictive and well written.
I loved every single word in this book.
Thank you for this wonderful story.
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October 7, 2015
Heartbreaking story, full of love and broken hearts.
I got this Arc for an honest review and I'm speechless!
I've got to tell you that I kind of knew that was going to be revealed, but nothing prepared me for that ending, I'm still crying!
That being said, we are used to happy endings and beautiful love stories, this wasn't either. They loved and hated each other with everything they got, all of the characters were in my opinion, amazing!
Mia's character brought the best and the worst out of me, you were happy for her for one minute and then you felt sorry for her, in my opinion though it was truly sad, she got her happy ending, no other results would have made her happy again, I don't think she could take another disappointment.
Dylan was a regular bad boy who found his soulmate, in his case it was not a happy ending to say the least, he was wrecked.
I do not hate him at all, he gave everything during the whole book, even when she couldn't appreciate it.
Jason was an interesting though sad character, he knew she wasn't in love with him enough, still he pushed her.
Well then, just AMAZING....
And the sex scenes... Just wow!
I got this Arc for an honest review and I'm speechless!
I've got to tell you that I kind of knew that was going to be revealed, but nothing prepared me for that ending, I'm still crying!
That being said, we are used to happy endings and beautiful love stories, this wasn't either. They loved and hated each other with everything they got, all of the characters were in my opinion, amazing!
Mia's character brought the best and the worst out of me, you were happy for her for one minute and then you felt sorry for her, in my opinion though it was truly sad, she got her happy ending, no other results would have made her happy again, I don't think she could take another disappointment.
Dylan was a regular bad boy who found his soulmate, in his case it was not a happy ending to say the least, he was wrecked.
I do not hate him at all, he gave everything during the whole book, even when she couldn't appreciate it.
Jason was an interesting though sad character, he knew she wasn't in love with him enough, still he pushed her.
Well then, just AMAZING....
And the sex scenes... Just wow!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 20, 2016
An unconventional love story about two people who really aren't looking for love. Please head the warning in the blurb because this is not a light and fluffy read, it's heartbreaking in its beauty and intensity. So if you don't mind having your heart ripped from your chest then this is the book for you.
October 18, 2015
POSSIBLE SPOILERS 3.5 star rating
DISCLAIMER - I did enjoy this book to a point , I just need to make my rating clear so beware it may not be the review to read , I do however recommend that you take a chance and formulate your own opinions and I love seeing what others have thought as well !!
OK so I am having a hard time with a rating , I take many things into consideration when I rate but mainly things like how fast I fly through and the ease/flow of the story. How I feel for the characters and also how I feel about the shockers or twist/turns the author adds in. I read the warning and the prologue/synopsis and it didn't worry me at all , I read all kinds of books and some are pretty crazy !! My issue here was not what some have stated in their reviews , I honestly didn't feel that much of a shock when the BIG REVEAL came out. To boot they had no clue before hand and no chance to act or not act upon their findings. So although it is a big deal it isn't a factor in their before relationship. It does however play a big part in the last bit of the book with how Dylan chooses to use that info to help Mia in her situation , a situation that was just horrible and not expected. My issue was Jason , I loved him and hated what happened to him. There was no reason for that , he did not deserve that. The prologue has Mia asking you to not hate HIM , now for a bit I wasn't sure if the HIM would be Jason or Dylan , regardless of who it is I honestly ended up hating her. And that sucks to feel since the way the books ends was devastating.
Jason is one of the greatest friends to Mia , the closest to family and her BFF roommates brother. He gives Mia everything she needs , he knows what she wants and tries his hardest to be that for her. He knows who she is and yes you can argue that he should have never pushed her to that point , yet she allowed it and made a crap attempt to finally be someone Jason was worthy of. Yes she had a crap past and yes we already knew the type of chick she was but still pull that crap on anyone BUT Jason... I honestly wish we had his POV , it would have been heartbreaking but I would have loved to get his thoughts.
Mia was great at the start , she told you how it was and I accepted that. Her reckless behavior didn't bother me , her job rocked and I loved her no nonsense attitude. I felt for her past and did want to see where the therapy got her. But as I said I draw the line at how she treated her friends. The issues that arose for her in this story were all her own fault and sadly I had a hard time feeling sympathy for her through it all. I get the attraction she had with Dylan but I almost wished she continued on her path of destruction leaving Jason to pine away over her instead of dragging him down. Possible spoiler ?? SORRY
Dylan may get a bad rep yet I don't think he deserved it. He was a typical bad boy and yes he treated chicks like crap but again they are adults they make their own choices. The one he had that kept coming back , I won't feel bad for her , she was fine being treated that way as long as she had a piece. He felt a connection to Mia and what started out as a mission became his quest for love. He stayed away when he had to and tried his hardest but their chemistry and attraction was magnetic. Knowing what I now know that may seem a little twisted but knowing that they didn't know then makes me look past that !!!! What he did in the end I commend him for. He used his findings , he hoped for the best and after time went on and there was nothing left to hope for he put an end to misery.
So all in all I enjoyed the book , had the parts and pieces I crave in my reading. Drama , heartache , angst , tons of sex and hotness. I flew through it in a matter of hours looking for answers and hoping for the best. Knowing there was no HEA had me wondering what exactly would go down. I honestly did not expect that ending. This review is so long because I hate giving a rating not typical of myself without explaining and in doing so if I spoiled for others I apologize I never intend to do that. Sometimes I just get so carried away. I am glad I read this story and would be interested to see what this authors has in store.
DISCLAIMER - I did enjoy this book to a point , I just need to make my rating clear so beware it may not be the review to read , I do however recommend that you take a chance and formulate your own opinions and I love seeing what others have thought as well !!
OK so I am having a hard time with a rating , I take many things into consideration when I rate but mainly things like how fast I fly through and the ease/flow of the story. How I feel for the characters and also how I feel about the shockers or twist/turns the author adds in. I read the warning and the prologue/synopsis and it didn't worry me at all , I read all kinds of books and some are pretty crazy !! My issue here was not what some have stated in their reviews , I honestly didn't feel that much of a shock when the BIG REVEAL came out. To boot they had no clue before hand and no chance to act or not act upon their findings. So although it is a big deal it isn't a factor in their before relationship. It does however play a big part in the last bit of the book with how Dylan chooses to use that info to help Mia in her situation , a situation that was just horrible and not expected. My issue was Jason , I loved him and hated what happened to him. There was no reason for that , he did not deserve that. The prologue has Mia asking you to not hate HIM , now for a bit I wasn't sure if the HIM would be Jason or Dylan , regardless of who it is I honestly ended up hating her. And that sucks to feel since the way the books ends was devastating.
Jason is one of the greatest friends to Mia , the closest to family and her BFF roommates brother. He gives Mia everything she needs , he knows what she wants and tries his hardest to be that for her. He knows who she is and yes you can argue that he should have never pushed her to that point , yet she allowed it and made a crap attempt to finally be someone Jason was worthy of. Yes she had a crap past and yes we already knew the type of chick she was but still pull that crap on anyone BUT Jason... I honestly wish we had his POV , it would have been heartbreaking but I would have loved to get his thoughts.
Mia was great at the start , she told you how it was and I accepted that. Her reckless behavior didn't bother me , her job rocked and I loved her no nonsense attitude. I felt for her past and did want to see where the therapy got her. But as I said I draw the line at how she treated her friends. The issues that arose for her in this story were all her own fault and sadly I had a hard time feeling sympathy for her through it all. I get the attraction she had with Dylan but I almost wished she continued on her path of destruction leaving Jason to pine away over her instead of dragging him down. Possible spoiler ?? SORRY
Dylan may get a bad rep yet I don't think he deserved it. He was a typical bad boy and yes he treated chicks like crap but again they are adults they make their own choices. The one he had that kept coming back , I won't feel bad for her , she was fine being treated that way as long as she had a piece. He felt a connection to Mia and what started out as a mission became his quest for love. He stayed away when he had to and tried his hardest but their chemistry and attraction was magnetic. Knowing what I now know that may seem a little twisted but knowing that they didn't know then makes me look past that !!!! What he did in the end I commend him for. He used his findings , he hoped for the best and after time went on and there was nothing left to hope for he put an end to misery.
So all in all I enjoyed the book , had the parts and pieces I crave in my reading. Drama , heartache , angst , tons of sex and hotness. I flew through it in a matter of hours looking for answers and hoping for the best. Knowing there was no HEA had me wondering what exactly would go down. I honestly did not expect that ending. This review is so long because I hate giving a rating not typical of myself without explaining and in doing so if I spoiled for others I apologize I never intend to do that. Sometimes I just get so carried away. I am glad I read this story and would be interested to see what this authors has in store.
November 24, 2015
**You are about to dive into a non-conventional love story. One that doesn’t hold a fairy tale ending, so if you are on the softer side move on to your next read and save yourself a box of tissues.** This warning is definitely something to take into consideration before reading. If you want a happy ever after, you will be disappointed. However, if you want something which keeps you reading if only because you want to find out how it plays out then you will not be disappointed. It is certainly different.
‘It’s not about how strong you are to do the impossible, it’s about how much you want to do it. You can make the impossible, possible’.
Mia Stone, having had a hard life has made her keep people at arm’s length, men especially. They are there for her pleasure as and when she wants it. That is until Dylan comes into her life, making her question some choices in her life. Between Dylan and Jason, her roommate and BFF’s brother, Mia starts to realise that there may well be more to life than screwing anything she comes across.
Dylan, fighter turned CEO following the death of his father, has had a privileged life where he has been free, for the most part to make his own choices. He knows he was adopted, but when he is told that he has a sibling out there he needs to figure out whether he wants to track them down.
Two broken people, neither knows what they need to be able to heal.
Jason, the brother of Mia’s best friend has been in love with her from a far for a while. Friends with benefits just is not working for him any longer. He wants more.
Can Mia give more to either Jason or Dylan? There are many stumbling blocks along the way for all three of them. The road is definitely not straight forward.
It did take me a little while to actually really get into the book, but once I did, I couldn’t put it down. There are so many twists and turns throughout that at times I struggles to keep up. It asks you at the beginning ‘not to hate him’. As the book progressed I wasn’t totally sure who ‘he’ was as I never really hated either of the guys, Mia however, I had many a dislike about. She treated Jason really badly, which in turn hurt her BFF.
I also struggled little with how Mia suddenly went from not wanting any attachments to any men, not wanting a relationship. Not even wanting to kiss a guy on the lips, as she considered this too much, to having two guys who she couldn’t get enough of. Don’t get me wrong, it was a great storyline, but it seemed to happen really quickly.
A huge plus is the steamy sex scenes. They are all different which I really did find refreshing. They were a little long sometimes, but they were definitely HOT.
Overall, I did enjoy the book and I look forward to seeing what comes next from this author.
‘It’s not about how strong you are to do the impossible, it’s about how much you want to do it. You can make the impossible, possible’.
Mia Stone, having had a hard life has made her keep people at arm’s length, men especially. They are there for her pleasure as and when she wants it. That is until Dylan comes into her life, making her question some choices in her life. Between Dylan and Jason, her roommate and BFF’s brother, Mia starts to realise that there may well be more to life than screwing anything she comes across.
Dylan, fighter turned CEO following the death of his father, has had a privileged life where he has been free, for the most part to make his own choices. He knows he was adopted, but when he is told that he has a sibling out there he needs to figure out whether he wants to track them down.
Two broken people, neither knows what they need to be able to heal.
Jason, the brother of Mia’s best friend has been in love with her from a far for a while. Friends with benefits just is not working for him any longer. He wants more.
Can Mia give more to either Jason or Dylan? There are many stumbling blocks along the way for all three of them. The road is definitely not straight forward.
It did take me a little while to actually really get into the book, but once I did, I couldn’t put it down. There are so many twists and turns throughout that at times I struggles to keep up. It asks you at the beginning ‘not to hate him’. As the book progressed I wasn’t totally sure who ‘he’ was as I never really hated either of the guys, Mia however, I had many a dislike about. She treated Jason really badly, which in turn hurt her BFF.
I also struggled little with how Mia suddenly went from not wanting any attachments to any men, not wanting a relationship. Not even wanting to kiss a guy on the lips, as she considered this too much, to having two guys who she couldn’t get enough of. Don’t get me wrong, it was a great storyline, but it seemed to happen really quickly.
A huge plus is the steamy sex scenes. They are all different which I really did find refreshing. They were a little long sometimes, but they were definitely HOT.
Overall, I did enjoy the book and I look forward to seeing what comes next from this author.
October 19, 2015
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This novel is far from what I anticipated/expected. The prologue immediately grabs your attention making you unsure of what you're getting yourself into delving into this story.
As the blurb explains we are following two characters throughout this tale.
We are first introduced to Mia Stone, this is a woman who has been through a lot, what that is we are unsure of but we do know that she's being ordered to see a therapist and her story slowly comes out. This is someone who has seen a lot of tragedy and for that reason she keeps people at arms lengths, she doesn't attach to anyone but that is a lonely life to lead.
Then we meet Dylan Heart. A fighter, he's someone who comes across as intense, a person who's built up a wall around him. Adopted from a young age, it comes to light all these years later that he has a half sister somewhere out there.
Thoughout the book you get the sense that Mia and Dylan were destined to meet but perhaps they had their timings all wrong.
Mia is feisty, playing hard to get. Dylan oozes sex appeal and knows exactly what he wants and won't stop until he gets it. Love never comes without its ups and downs and this couple experience plenty both in their own lives and in their journey together.
But audience be warned. This is not your typical romance. It is unconventional to say the least. And even though I guessed parts of the storyline there were definitely moments I didn't see coming. I was knocked sideways.
Sometimes things that appear wrong to others aren't, I think what Kate demonstrates is that life isn't black and white. We all have secrets, lies will no doubt be found out and even though the truth may hurt sometimes, it can ultimately set us free.
Don't go reading if you want a happy ending because you won't be finding one in L.O.V.E. What you will discover is passion, heartache and a story that will have you gasping, crying and ultimately leaving you feeling like the ending was what was needed even if it wasn't all hearts and flowers, it becomes a necessary outcome. I cannot recommend this story enough.
- See more at: http://www.mamamummymum.co.uk/2015/10...
This novel is far from what I anticipated/expected. The prologue immediately grabs your attention making you unsure of what you're getting yourself into delving into this story.
As the blurb explains we are following two characters throughout this tale.
We are first introduced to Mia Stone, this is a woman who has been through a lot, what that is we are unsure of but we do know that she's being ordered to see a therapist and her story slowly comes out. This is someone who has seen a lot of tragedy and for that reason she keeps people at arms lengths, she doesn't attach to anyone but that is a lonely life to lead.
Then we meet Dylan Heart. A fighter, he's someone who comes across as intense, a person who's built up a wall around him. Adopted from a young age, it comes to light all these years later that he has a half sister somewhere out there.
Thoughout the book you get the sense that Mia and Dylan were destined to meet but perhaps they had their timings all wrong.
Mia is feisty, playing hard to get. Dylan oozes sex appeal and knows exactly what he wants and won't stop until he gets it. Love never comes without its ups and downs and this couple experience plenty both in their own lives and in their journey together.
But audience be warned. This is not your typical romance. It is unconventional to say the least. And even though I guessed parts of the storyline there were definitely moments I didn't see coming. I was knocked sideways.
Sometimes things that appear wrong to others aren't, I think what Kate demonstrates is that life isn't black and white. We all have secrets, lies will no doubt be found out and even though the truth may hurt sometimes, it can ultimately set us free.
Don't go reading if you want a happy ending because you won't be finding one in L.O.V.E. What you will discover is passion, heartache and a story that will have you gasping, crying and ultimately leaving you feeling like the ending was what was needed even if it wasn't all hearts and flowers, it becomes a necessary outcome. I cannot recommend this story enough.
- See more at: http://www.mamamummymum.co.uk/2015/10...
March 8, 2016
4.5 stars
Alert! Alert! Heed the warning! This truly is an unconventional love story. I don’t want to give any key spoilers but your emotions are going to be put through the wringer!
Mia – tattoo artist, independent, tough cookie, goes from one man to another, commitment-phobe. She has no living family, having suffered horrific traumas in the past.
Dylan – MMA fighter, rich, has girls coming out of his ears, commitment-phobe. He was adopted as a baby and raised by loving parents.
Their eyes meet across a crowded nightclub and BAM! They share an intimate moment which shakes Mia to the core, as Dylan affects her like no other.
Then there’s Jason. Mia’s roommate’s brother. He is her friend-with-benefits. Until he starts to want more.
This story was an intricate look at Mia’s relationship with both Jason and Dylan, and follows her through the ups and downs, and her vacillating feelings about them and the how fate throws cruel obstacles in the path to true love.
Told in dual POV, the intimate scenes were red hot and intense. The angst and agony of the characters as we follow them through their trials and tribulations are very real. The author introduces a nugget of information during the story, which had me wondering if she really was going to go THERE with it, and I’ve got to say, by the time I finished the story, I felt completely gutted!!!!!!! There’s an imminent sequel and I hope my torn heart will be repaired.
I dropped half a star as there were a handful of grammatical issues that could have been easily ironed out, but it was a fantastic debut, overall!!
**I was gifted a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review**
Alert! Alert! Heed the warning! This truly is an unconventional love story. I don’t want to give any key spoilers but your emotions are going to be put through the wringer!
Mia – tattoo artist, independent, tough cookie, goes from one man to another, commitment-phobe. She has no living family, having suffered horrific traumas in the past.
Dylan – MMA fighter, rich, has girls coming out of his ears, commitment-phobe. He was adopted as a baby and raised by loving parents.
Their eyes meet across a crowded nightclub and BAM! They share an intimate moment which shakes Mia to the core, as Dylan affects her like no other.
Then there’s Jason. Mia’s roommate’s brother. He is her friend-with-benefits. Until he starts to want more.
This story was an intricate look at Mia’s relationship with both Jason and Dylan, and follows her through the ups and downs, and her vacillating feelings about them and the how fate throws cruel obstacles in the path to true love.
Told in dual POV, the intimate scenes were red hot and intense. The angst and agony of the characters as we follow them through their trials and tribulations are very real. The author introduces a nugget of information during the story, which had me wondering if she really was going to go THERE with it, and I’ve got to say, by the time I finished the story, I felt completely gutted!!!!!!! There’s an imminent sequel and I hope my torn heart will be repaired.
I dropped half a star as there were a handful of grammatical issues that could have been easily ironed out, but it was a fantastic debut, overall!!
**I was gifted a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review**
March 20, 2016
*WARNING I
You are about to dive into a non-convectional love story. One that doesn’t hold a fairytale ending, so if you are on the softer side move on to your next read and save yourself a box of tissues.
How apt this warning is! I'm going to start off by saying that I loved this book, but readers beware...if you are searching for a HEA, you will not find that here. Hot sex and pulse pounding moments absolutely, but no tidy happily ever after here.
It is real, gritty, and refreshing. This story was a wild ride full of emotional twists and turns that will have you panting one page and crying the next. I actually felt emotionally wrung out after reading this. It warns you at the beginning, begs you not to hate him(s), but I actually had moments of hate for Mia. She had such moments of profound cruelty...and I understand why she is the way she is I really do, but in those moments I hated her.
The characters went through so much agony, Dylan and Jason especially I couldn't bring myself to hate them. Love is blind and fate is a fickle, oftentimes cruel being. Kate captures this to perfection.
The ending is not what you would expect. Even though I had my hopes set on a different outcome, it ended how it was supposed to, and really the only way it could. I laughed, I cried (a lot...big ugly tears), my heart bled, and it was worth every second of it.
Well done Kate! I cannot wait for more!
February 9, 2016
I really liked this book, specially the love triangle. It was very well written, not everyone can write a good love triangle or at least one that I will like but in this case I really enjoyed it.
The ending is sad, really really sad, like you might need tissues and I wouldn't say this has a HEA but it does have a moment, a very emotional moment and it's one that even though it will not make you happy, it does gives finality to the big conflict in the story. It's a twist I didn't see coming and all the way to the end I was asking myself, is it true? It can't be, it's just not possible. It does certainly explain why we got that ending.
I really liked the characters, even Mia but I didn't quite connected with her. I hurt for Jason because he really was great and I guess I was hoping, or maybe I just wanted him for me, lol! I loved Dylan as well.
This book is really steamy, many great scenes and all very different, the author knows how to write the good parts.
I will def recommend this book but keep in mind you will not get a happy ending, there is a love triangle and you might cry.
It was a great read for me tho.
The ending is sad, really really sad, like you might need tissues and I wouldn't say this has a HEA but it does have a moment, a very emotional moment and it's one that even though it will not make you happy, it does gives finality to the big conflict in the story. It's a twist I didn't see coming and all the way to the end I was asking myself, is it true? It can't be, it's just not possible. It does certainly explain why we got that ending.
I really liked the characters, even Mia but I didn't quite connected with her. I hurt for Jason because he really was great and I guess I was hoping, or maybe I just wanted him for me, lol! I loved Dylan as well.
This book is really steamy, many great scenes and all very different, the author knows how to write the good parts.
I will def recommend this book but keep in mind you will not get a happy ending, there is a love triangle and you might cry.
It was a great read for me tho.
October 21, 2015
**Read and reviewed for FMR Book Grind**
4 stars
In today's world of writing, we're used to a certain kind of story. We usually depend on the story to have a happy ending. It's one of the many factors we count on when deciding whether to read a story or not. L.o.v.e. is a different kind of story. I was intrigued by the synopsis alone. I knew not to expect the norm. While parts of it may seem predictable, you won't be prepared for the ending. You'll feel. You'll feel everything, all within just a few pages. And you won't see it coming.
Mia is strong. Some might even say too strong. She has walls built up so high that she doesn't truly know how to let anyone in. Yet, she meets Dylan, and is fascinated and intrigued by him from the very beginning.
This is a story that you'll have to read for yourself, but don't go in expecting hearts and flowers. You won't get it.
I laughed. I cried. Shock and awe - that's what comes to mind. It's all here. And I can say one thing with absolute certainty...I don't hate him.
4 stars
In today's world of writing, we're used to a certain kind of story. We usually depend on the story to have a happy ending. It's one of the many factors we count on when deciding whether to read a story or not. L.o.v.e. is a different kind of story. I was intrigued by the synopsis alone. I knew not to expect the norm. While parts of it may seem predictable, you won't be prepared for the ending. You'll feel. You'll feel everything, all within just a few pages. And you won't see it coming.
Mia is strong. Some might even say too strong. She has walls built up so high that she doesn't truly know how to let anyone in. Yet, she meets Dylan, and is fascinated and intrigued by him from the very beginning.
This is a story that you'll have to read for yourself, but don't go in expecting hearts and flowers. You won't get it.
I laughed. I cried. Shock and awe - that's what comes to mind. It's all here. And I can say one thing with absolute certainty...I don't hate him.
June 20, 2015
An intriguing story with an ending you won't see coming
Love by Kate Vine is a story that will tear your emotions apart.
Mia, a strong willed young woman who has been hurt in the past and has built up a mountain of walls to protect hersel. She meets Dylan a man who is equally as damaged and hurt. Dylan is a fighter and Mia is a tattoo artist. This is there story. A story that will make you laugh, cry and shock you.
I really enjoyed Mia's strong character. There is nothing that makes me happier than reading about a strong female lead, other than having an equally as strong, alpha male in the picture. Mia has two men who are interested in her, of course Dylan but also Jason. Jason is the weaker of the two, but he is a gorgeous man and you grow to love him throughout the story.
There is a bit of everything in this story, and I enjoyed the story line and the way it weaved through their troubled lives. This is a five star read for me.
Love by Kate Vine is a story that will tear your emotions apart.
Mia, a strong willed young woman who has been hurt in the past and has built up a mountain of walls to protect hersel. She meets Dylan a man who is equally as damaged and hurt. Dylan is a fighter and Mia is a tattoo artist. This is there story. A story that will make you laugh, cry and shock you.
I really enjoyed Mia's strong character. There is nothing that makes me happier than reading about a strong female lead, other than having an equally as strong, alpha male in the picture. Mia has two men who are interested in her, of course Dylan but also Jason. Jason is the weaker of the two, but he is a gorgeous man and you grow to love him throughout the story.
There is a bit of everything in this story, and I enjoyed the story line and the way it weaved through their troubled lives. This is a five star read for me.
December 20, 2015
If your looking for your typical happily ever after fairy tale ending DO NOT READ THIS BOOK.
This book is something I have never received or read before.
We meet Mia Stone who is a tattoo artist, doesn't show emotions, will happily go from one man to the next without any commitment. She has no surviving family members due to the terrible ordeals from her past.
But when she meets MMA fighter Dylan Heart they share a moment across the dance floor that shocks Mia and when Mia meets Dylan this spins Mia out. Dylan can pick and choose of any girl he wants but is a complete commitment phobe. He also had a rough start after being adopted as a baby she is raised by wealthy parents.
To add to the equation is Jason, her room mates brother and Mia's friend with benefits. But Jason is starting to want more commitment from Mia.
This book follows the three of them and their ups and downs. This may not end in a happily ever after but it certainly left me in tears
This book is something I have never received or read before.
We meet Mia Stone who is a tattoo artist, doesn't show emotions, will happily go from one man to the next without any commitment. She has no surviving family members due to the terrible ordeals from her past.
But when she meets MMA fighter Dylan Heart they share a moment across the dance floor that shocks Mia and when Mia meets Dylan this spins Mia out. Dylan can pick and choose of any girl he wants but is a complete commitment phobe. He also had a rough start after being adopted as a baby she is raised by wealthy parents.
To add to the equation is Jason, her room mates brother and Mia's friend with benefits. But Jason is starting to want more commitment from Mia.
This book follows the three of them and their ups and downs. This may not end in a happily ever after but it certainly left me in tears
October 15, 2015
Reviewing for Book Boyfriend Heaven
Love by Kate Vine had my heart on an emotional roller coaster. I have never read her books before but I can’t wait to read more. This book had some pretty wicked twist in it you start with Mia who wants no connection to anybody but then start to change for her and she falls in love with two very different guys. Jason who is her best friends brother and a sweetheart and Dylan who is an alpha male in the truest form but she can’t stop thinking about him. You have got to read this book I don’t want to give away any spoilers but let me just say that I am waiting for the next book in this series.
Love by Kate Vine had my heart on an emotional roller coaster. I have never read her books before but I can’t wait to read more. This book had some pretty wicked twist in it you start with Mia who wants no connection to anybody but then start to change for her and she falls in love with two very different guys. Jason who is her best friends brother and a sweetheart and Dylan who is an alpha male in the truest form but she can’t stop thinking about him. You have got to read this book I don’t want to give away any spoilers but let me just say that I am waiting for the next book in this series.
September 4, 2015
Um WOW!Look out because she is going to blow you away...Iam not sure that she has a clue what she has done but I will say that as a big time reader this is A MUST READ,PULLS YOU IN AND MAKES YOU HANG ON, KEEPS YOU NOT SO SURE BUT LETS YOU KNOW JUST ENOUGH! !!!CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU LOVE A JOB WELL DONE! I WILL BE RECOMMENDING THIS TO ALL MY BOOK LOVERS AND I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST BUT KNOW YOU WON'T NEED IT WITH THE AMAZING WAY YOU KEPT ME WITH YOU.XO
October 16, 2015
ARC provided by author in exchanged for a review
When someone losses so much love throughout their life they find it very hard to love again. Mia has been through it all and is on an emotional ride to just find some sort of happiness. This is her story of her walls coming down piece by piece. There are some hints and twists that I prayed would not happen. L.o.v.e. is like nothing I have read. There is no cliffhanger or HEA. Be ready - it ripped me apart!!!
January 18, 2016
4.5 stars. This book is a rollercoaster from start to finish. I loved characters and absolutely hated others. I laughed, i got mad, i laughed, i awww-ed and ahh-ed, then got mad some more, back to aww-ing....like i said a rollercoaster. Absolutely brilliant story and i loved the ending. It was one of the few times that the ending is written perfectly. Can't wait to read more from Kate Vine, i'll definitely be stalking her from now on.
January 18, 2016
This story was recommended to me by a friend telling me I should read it, I didn't read the Blurb I just went straight in, I really did enjoy the story I was so pissed at some points and annoyed with Mia I wonted to throw my Kindle but I didn't I kept turning the pages. This book made me feel my heart Broke, if you are Looking for a fluffy Love story with a fairytale ending this isn't the book for you.!
But i would read the warning and enjoy and have tissues handy you might just need them. :)
But i would read the warning and enjoy and have tissues handy you might just need them. :)
January 24, 2016
L.O.V.E is one of the books that is so heart warming and at the same time is so heart breaking. The story depicts the lives of 2 people ( Mia and Dylan) broken in their own worlds with fears of love and and attachments, brought together and fell in love but then again separated by reality and circumstances. This book tells us that life is not always the way we want it to be, not always a happy ending but true love is no matter what the circumstances are. Now im curious what book 2 will be?
October 6, 2015
I was given an ARC for an honest review. When I started L.o.v.e I instantly fell for Mia. Her personality, hilarious! Then Dylan HOLY COW Dylan! Dylan is HOT! The chemistry between them is off the hook. LOVE will catch you hook line and sinker from page one! Trust me you are in for a treat Kate Vine nailed it with her debut! Enjoy! #teamdylan
January 25, 2016
I really enjoyed reading this book. Never read anything from Kate vine before and loved it. I read after reading a review from someone and I can now empathise with her statements after finishing which was "WTF?!?!" This is a love story which will see you gripping the kindle , reading chapter after chapter to see what's happening.
August 26, 2015
This story had a very interesting and unique storyline that I truly enjoyed. It had me very intrigued and kept me turning page after page. I loved Mia's strong character and let me just say I'm Team Dylan all the way. A wonderful debut; definitely recommend.
September 16, 2017
Even though there were numerous spelling errors I did enjoy the book!
I really wish there were three POVs because I would have liked to know how Jason was feeling at the end. He was a good part of this story. It wasn't just about Dylan and Mia.
At one point I knew one of the outcomes of the story but it didn't sway me from finishing.
It wasn't a complete ugly cry for me but I did have a few tears trickle down my face.
I really wish there were three POVs because I would have liked to know how Jason was feeling at the end. He was a good part of this story. It wasn't just about Dylan and Mia.
At one point I knew one of the outcomes of the story but it didn't sway me from finishing.
It wasn't a complete ugly cry for me but I did have a few tears trickle down my face.
November 27, 2019
I knew all the triggers going in so I was able to let go and just read the story. I stumbled through it, the copy I had still has edit marks in it...apparently no one followed through there, such a pity, it was beyond distracting. I really didn’t like the h. I felt sorry for the OM...and the OW. I’m a bit ambivalent about the H, but I’ll read his book next.
Not really 3 stars...but definitely not 2. I have no explanation for the rating.
Not really 3 stars...but definitely not 2. I have no explanation for the rating.
April 16, 2019
Entertaining Story With Issues.
Good story. Two issues.
1. The author should know the difference between HALF sister (related by blood) and STEP sister (related by marriage). Huge difference.
2. I would expect that after at least 3 years, plenty of time has passed for the author to upload the final file and not one with editing marks still visible.
Good story. Two issues.
1. The author should know the difference between HALF sister (related by blood) and STEP sister (related by marriage). Huge difference.
2. I would expect that after at least 3 years, plenty of time has passed for the author to upload the final file and not one with editing marks still visible.
June 11, 2017
Description was right
You can't hate him or her at the end, just understand it...
It was a beautiful story even if it brought tears. Have to read boo 2 now, just to know.
You can't hate him or her at the end, just understand it...
It was a beautiful story even if it brought tears. Have to read boo 2 now, just to know.
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