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First Love
Everything has a place and a purpose. If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail. Not one thing in my life was left to chance, not one thing was unplanned, except him. Dixon was unruly and spontaneous, making the most rash decisions a welcome anticipation. Whilst I wasted time reading the signs, he lived in an envious daze of excitement creating his own. Now I had to learn how to live without the one thing I always relied on in order to win him back. - Harley
Harley was the love of my life, my first and my only. Some called me whipped, some called me stupid but I called us everything. But Harley left me, she threw me aside as though I was nothing. Just another check on her to-do list. Now she is back and I only have one objective, to ruin her like she so effortlessly ruined me. When the anger finally fades and the lust for something new dies out, I am left with the dreaded realization that she is irreplaceable. I hate her for that. - Dixon
Some say that your first is irreplaceable, that it never dies out. Both back in the town they made their vows - will Harley and Dixon find their way back to the people they once were? Or will the pain of rejection tarnish and kill everything they once had?
Some love stories are worth the fight.
Harley was the love of my life, my first and my only. Some called me whipped, some called me stupid but I called us everything. But Harley left me, she threw me aside as though I was nothing. Just another check on her to-do list. Now she is back and I only have one objective, to ruin her like she so effortlessly ruined me. When the anger finally fades and the lust for something new dies out, I am left with the dreaded realization that she is irreplaceable. I hate her for that. - Dixon
Some say that your first is irreplaceable, that it never dies out. Both back in the town they made their vows - will Harley and Dixon find their way back to the people they once were? Or will the pain of rejection tarnish and kill everything they once had?
Some love stories are worth the fight.
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December 5, 2015
Harley and Dixon are childhood sweethearts that have been together since their teens and their wedding was a big part of book 1.
Harley is Miss Perfect. Between issues with her parents and the horrific events that she and her friends witnessed as Children Harley has built a shield around herself. She believes if the world see’s she has a perfect life then it will actually be true. If she sticks to her plans everything will be ok. All Dixon wants is for them to be happy and for Harley to actually start living. He is tired of seeing her life run by lists and schedules. When they finally reach a breaking point, arguments and a lack of communication mean they find themselves apart for the first time since they met. Unable to face being without Dixon, Harley decides to start afresh in New York.
Fast forward a year and Harley is back in England and is determined to win Dixon back. Will he be able to forgive her for, as he sees it, abandoning their relationship? And even if he does, will they be able to overcome the past that is determined to come back and haunt them?
Now I’m a huge fan of Broken Love. I loved the author’s style. It’s unlike anything I’ve read in a long time. It’s like a mix of poetry and story telling. I didn’t think it would be possible, but I loved this book so much more! It’s difficult to articulate well without giving away all of the story, but what Harvey does is paint a vivid picture of two beautiful, yet broken characters. Even with their flaws you can’t help but love them. And unusually for me, love them both. Yes, they make mistakes. Yes, they have issues that they haven’t handled well, but because the writing is so flawless you can’t help but love them even more because of the mistakes. The story will make you laugh, cry and every other emotion in between. Even more than being a love story there is also enough mystery to keep you on the edge of your seat and trying to guess what’s coming next.
Having read both Broken Love and now First love, you can clearly see how much Harvey have grown as an author in such a small space of time. In just a few months her writing feels more confident and where Broken Love had the impact of more erotic sex scenes, First love lets the emotions pack a punch rather than the sex. That being said Dixon is certainly no slack in the bedroom department either. There is more than enough passion in here to you keep you entertained!
All in all a fantastic read that has left me desperate to see where the rest of this amazing series is going. 5+ Star read!
Harley is Miss Perfect. Between issues with her parents and the horrific events that she and her friends witnessed as Children Harley has built a shield around herself. She believes if the world see’s she has a perfect life then it will actually be true. If she sticks to her plans everything will be ok. All Dixon wants is for them to be happy and for Harley to actually start living. He is tired of seeing her life run by lists and schedules. When they finally reach a breaking point, arguments and a lack of communication mean they find themselves apart for the first time since they met. Unable to face being without Dixon, Harley decides to start afresh in New York.
Fast forward a year and Harley is back in England and is determined to win Dixon back. Will he be able to forgive her for, as he sees it, abandoning their relationship? And even if he does, will they be able to overcome the past that is determined to come back and haunt them?
Now I’m a huge fan of Broken Love. I loved the author’s style. It’s unlike anything I’ve read in a long time. It’s like a mix of poetry and story telling. I didn’t think it would be possible, but I loved this book so much more! It’s difficult to articulate well without giving away all of the story, but what Harvey does is paint a vivid picture of two beautiful, yet broken characters. Even with their flaws you can’t help but love them. And unusually for me, love them both. Yes, they make mistakes. Yes, they have issues that they haven’t handled well, but because the writing is so flawless you can’t help but love them even more because of the mistakes. The story will make you laugh, cry and every other emotion in between. Even more than being a love story there is also enough mystery to keep you on the edge of your seat and trying to guess what’s coming next.
Having read both Broken Love and now First love, you can clearly see how much Harvey have grown as an author in such a small space of time. In just a few months her writing feels more confident and where Broken Love had the impact of more erotic sex scenes, First love lets the emotions pack a punch rather than the sex. That being said Dixon is certainly no slack in the bedroom department either. There is more than enough passion in here to you keep you entertained!
All in all a fantastic read that has left me desperate to see where the rest of this amazing series is going. 5+ Star read!
December 7, 2015
Some love stories are worth the fight. I will forever risk everything I have and wear my scarred armour with pride because I will always fight for her.
This book is so amazing I loved every single word.
Dixon and Harvey what can I say they knew how to love , first loves who can never forget their first undying love well unless he was an ass then you can scratch him out .But to know that they are your soul mate and to go through so much heartache and loss and still at the end of the day forgive one another and have that second chance love was unbelievably amazing. Not many couples can say they been thru that and still want to be with each other.
I loved Dixon loved all his faces and Harley I applaud for going and getting your man back.
Everyone read this book when it comes out.
This book is so amazing I loved every single word.
Dixon and Harvey what can I say they knew how to love , first loves who can never forget their first undying love well unless he was an ass then you can scratch him out .But to know that they are your soul mate and to go through so much heartache and loss and still at the end of the day forgive one another and have that second chance love was unbelievably amazing. Not many couples can say they been thru that and still want to be with each other.
I loved Dixon loved all his faces and Harley I applaud for going and getting your man back.
Everyone read this book when it comes out.
December 5, 2015
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of First Love. I LOVED Dixon and Harley's story! I fell in love with Dixon even though some of the things he did were... A little questionable. ;) and Harley? My heart went out to her.. she realized the mistakes she made and she was willing to do anything to get Dixon back.. There were twists to this story I didn't see coming, and a few times I thought I was going to throw my kindle across the room. The ending is one I don't think I'll ever forget! L. Harvey did a phenomenal job!
December 8, 2015
Dexion just WOW!! i have no words i love this story Harley definitely has my heart.
January 5, 2016
Ahh, well she did it again to me...
She blew my mind and my heart all at the same time lol
This book was amazing, so many ups and downs and twists.
If you have not yet put this down (and her first book BROKEN LOVE) on your TBR list do so NOW!
I truly cannot wait for the next book to come out! She is on the road to success and kicking some serious A** in the book world.
Keep it up girl, you have a bright future!
xoxo
She blew my mind and my heart all at the same time lol
This book was amazing, so many ups and downs and twists.
If you have not yet put this down (and her first book BROKEN LOVE) on your TBR list do so NOW!
I truly cannot wait for the next book to come out! She is on the road to success and kicking some serious A** in the book world.
Keep it up girl, you have a bright future!
xoxo
January 10, 2016
First Love is L. Harvey’s second book in The Illusion Series. Focusing on Dixon and Harley, the direction of this book will have readers invested and empathetic from the very beginning. L. Harvey shines in First Love, showing so much growth and highlighting her future potential as an author, there is no doubt this series will continue to get better with every book.
Harley and Dixon make their first appearance in Broken Love. High school sweethearts, they are the envy of all their friends; In love, secure and destined for happiness. Or so it seems. First Love sheds light on the many layers of Harley and Dixon; highlighting their back-story, their secrets and their private heartache, readers are taken on a journey of pain, betrayal, heartache and redemption.
Harvey focuses on the memories, the significance and the power, that comes with the deep connection of your first love. In an unexpected twist Harley and Dixon’s picture perfect relationship is shattered. Witnessing Harley’s confusion, heartache and journey of self-awareness and healing in juxtaposition with Dixon’s determination to destruct; First Love is a whirlwind of confessions, revelations and affirmations. As hope lingers, readers will be pining for the reunion of Harley and Dixon.
First Love also highlights the importance of all the secondary characters in this series, making it known that trauma, suffering and survival are prominent themes in The Illusion Series. Harvey sets the tone and leaves many doors open for the maturity and development of not only Harley and Dixon in this book but also all future characters and their stories.
Harley and Dixon’s journey is raw and real, showing off real life struggle paired with heartfelt dedication. Harvey has used her characters to send her message loud and clear, this was a story of first love, last love and only love.
Harley and Dixon make their first appearance in Broken Love. High school sweethearts, they are the envy of all their friends; In love, secure and destined for happiness. Or so it seems. First Love sheds light on the many layers of Harley and Dixon; highlighting their back-story, their secrets and their private heartache, readers are taken on a journey of pain, betrayal, heartache and redemption.
Harvey focuses on the memories, the significance and the power, that comes with the deep connection of your first love. In an unexpected twist Harley and Dixon’s picture perfect relationship is shattered. Witnessing Harley’s confusion, heartache and journey of self-awareness and healing in juxtaposition with Dixon’s determination to destruct; First Love is a whirlwind of confessions, revelations and affirmations. As hope lingers, readers will be pining for the reunion of Harley and Dixon.
First Love also highlights the importance of all the secondary characters in this series, making it known that trauma, suffering and survival are prominent themes in The Illusion Series. Harvey sets the tone and leaves many doors open for the maturity and development of not only Harley and Dixon in this book but also all future characters and their stories.
Harley and Dixon’s journey is raw and real, showing off real life struggle paired with heartfelt dedication. Harvey has used her characters to send her message loud and clear, this was a story of first love, last love and only love.
August 17, 2016
Well, what can I say?
I received an ARC of this book and I'll be honest... I finished it in less than 24 hours because I can't put it down.
Undoubtedly, this story deserves five stars and more. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Since the first paragraph, I was caught by Harley & Dixon's story. Seriously, I had never made so many highlights as I read a book as I did reading First Love.
While I was reading, at times I wanted to slap Harley and Dixon, but other times I loved them. I loved their relationship and the way they say sweet/dirty words to each other. (Harley is a naugthy girl. Lol!)
They have loved each other since they were teenagers, but dragged down wounds from their past. They have hurt each other, and still their love has triumphed. And when you think that everything has been fixed between them and they can start again without any problem, someone tries to separate them.
But, as I said, love —their first and only love— triumphed over all.
Really, I fell for this story. In some way, I was identified with what I read. I loved it from beginning to end. I laughed, I cried, I was angry... all in one book.
Seriously, you need to read it!
And thanks to L. Harvey for writing this amazing story!
I received an ARC of this book and I'll be honest... I finished it in less than 24 hours because I can't put it down.
Undoubtedly, this story deserves five stars and more. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Since the first paragraph, I was caught by Harley & Dixon's story. Seriously, I had never made so many highlights as I read a book as I did reading First Love.
While I was reading, at times I wanted to slap Harley and Dixon, but other times I loved them. I loved their relationship and the way they say sweet/dirty words to each other. (Harley is a naugthy girl. Lol!)
They have loved each other since they were teenagers, but dragged down wounds from their past. They have hurt each other, and still their love has triumphed. And when you think that everything has been fixed between them and they can start again without any problem, someone tries to separate them.
But, as I said, love —their first and only love— triumphed over all.
Really, I fell for this story. In some way, I was identified with what I read. I loved it from beginning to end. I laughed, I cried, I was angry... all in one book.
Seriously, you need to read it!
And thanks to L. Harvey for writing this amazing story!
December 30, 2015
Once again Lucy Harvey has written an amazing love story. Your first love is someone you will never forget. Sometimes they can be so deep inside your soul and your heart that when they aren't there anymore you can still feel them like they are a permanent part of you. To me that is how it was for Harley and Dixon during that year that they were apart. Their love was so strong that nothing was going to keep them apart. No matter how made they were at each other, how much they hated each other or wanted to hurt each other. They were meant to be together. This book made me laugh and cry. Up until the very end I honestly wasn't sure how their love story as going to end. But it ended in the most beautiful way and I am so happy. I loved getting to read more about Peyton and Lily and Roman. I loved getting to know more about JD as well. I would love to hang out with Lily, Peyton and Harley someday!!! I am so excited for more books in this series!!!
If you have not read Broken Love or First Love then you need to drop everything and get on it!! They are beautiful love stories!!
If you have not read Broken Love or First Love then you need to drop everything and get on it!! They are beautiful love stories!!
December 8, 2015
I dont even know where to start!! Ive finished this story about two days ago im seriously still consumed by it! Ive said it before and I'll say it again. When @lharveybooks writes she puts nothing but pure magic on every single page. I literally highlighted the entire book - I kid you not.
I fell in love with Roman in Broken Love and thought he was it for me. Then she delivers Dixon in First Love and my heart wants them both
I fell in love with Roman in Broken Love and thought he was it for me. Then she delivers Dixon in First Love and my heart wants them both
March 10, 2016
I still have no words. This book. My heart was ripped out on page 1 and didn't start beating again till the end. I was on the edge of my seat reading this. I absolutely loved every minute of it. I can't wait for JD story.
December 12, 2015
The Illusion series is quickly becoming one of my favorite series. Harvey didn't disappoint with this book. She legit just has a way with words and a way of bringing her characters to life.
Can Not Wait for Book 3 !!
Can Not Wait for Book 3 !!
March 17, 2016
This is the second book in this series and it did not disappoint. This author has now proven to be one of my favourites and one of the few that I know I will automatically want to read anything that she writes. Can't wait for the next instalment in this series.
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