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War & Peace #2
This is Love, Baby
My War was over and I had lost. My captor reminded me I was nothing more than his pawn.
His strategy never changed…it was always me.
But what he didn’t know was that LOVE always wins.
In my War, I’d found not only peace
but LOVE as well.
I’d been through a battlefield with my War and LOVE was what brought us to the other side.
Our LOVE was beautiful and pure. Undying.
My captor thinks he has won this war. That I will LOVE him.
What he doesn’t know is this time, I’m the one with a strategy. I’m always thinking several moves ahead of him, my War taught me that.
I will outsmart him and find peace again.
This is a war I will win.
My LOVE will conquer all.
Warning:
This is Love, Baby is a dark romance. Strong sexual themes and violence which could trigger emotional distress are found in this story. Terrible, terrible things happen to our poor heroine, so you’ve been properly warned. This story is NOT for everyone.
His strategy never changed…it was always me.
But what he didn’t know was that LOVE always wins.
In my War, I’d found not only peace
but LOVE as well.
I’d been through a battlefield with my War and LOVE was what brought us to the other side.
Our LOVE was beautiful and pure. Undying.
My captor thinks he has won this war. That I will LOVE him.
What he doesn’t know is this time, I’m the one with a strategy. I’m always thinking several moves ahead of him, my War taught me that.
I will outsmart him and find peace again.
This is a war I will win.
My LOVE will conquer all.
Warning:
This is Love, Baby is a dark romance. Strong sexual themes and violence which could trigger emotional distress are found in this story. Terrible, terrible things happen to our poor heroine, so you’ve been properly warned. This story is NOT for everyone.
233 pages, ebook
First published March 29, 2016
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May 5, 2016
After finishing 'This Is War, Baby', I couldn't wait to jump right into this one. I absolutely loved the first book and after that cliffhanger ending, there was no way I could've stayed away from this follow-up. Unfortunately, this time around, the story didn't have quite the same draw for me.
There were parts of this book that I absolutely loved, mainly those surrounding the evolving relationship between War and Baylee. I also appreciated that all my questions were answered and I was given some closure. Notice that I say "some" closure, because while many questions were answered, a whole new set of worries were planted.
However, despite the fact that I really liked many parts of this story, there were just as many turn-offs for me. For starters, I thought that having practically every man in Baylee's past life turn into a predator was over-the-top. Gabe was plenty cruel enough, not to need to keep adding to the list. Having Brandon morph into some deranged abuser didn't work for me. After a while, I just rolled my eyes.
Along those same lines, how many times can one person get themselves kidnapped? Again, sometimes I wondered how Baylee could continue to be so clueless. After one particular hospital incident, I was like, "She didn't see that coming?".
Throughout this book, the author kept flip-flopping between whether or not War was "cured" of his OCD/phobia issues. I just wanted her to make up her mind. One minute he was preaching about how Baylee had saved him. The next, he was back to fixating on all the microbes that could infect him.
Overall, I liked the story, but it didn't measure up to the first book for me. I lost interest several times while reading and had to keep refocusing myself. That definitely wasn't an issue with the first book. Also, just when I finally thought I'd gotten the HEA and closure I'd wanted, that Epilogue went and messed it up for me. So, I liked it, but not nearly as much as the first book.
There were parts of this book that I absolutely loved, mainly those surrounding the evolving relationship between War and Baylee. I also appreciated that all my questions were answered and I was given some closure. Notice that I say "some" closure, because while many questions were answered, a whole new set of worries were planted.
However, despite the fact that I really liked many parts of this story, there were just as many turn-offs for me. For starters, I thought that having practically every man in Baylee's past life turn into a predator was over-the-top. Gabe was plenty cruel enough, not to need to keep adding to the list. Having Brandon morph into some deranged abuser didn't work for me. After a while, I just rolled my eyes.
Along those same lines, how many times can one person get themselves kidnapped? Again, sometimes I wondered how Baylee could continue to be so clueless. After one particular hospital incident, I was like, "She didn't see that coming?".
Throughout this book, the author kept flip-flopping between whether or not War was "cured" of his OCD/phobia issues. I just wanted her to make up her mind. One minute he was preaching about how Baylee had saved him. The next, he was back to fixating on all the microbes that could infect him.
Overall, I liked the story, but it didn't measure up to the first book for me. I lost interest several times while reading and had to keep refocusing myself. That definitely wasn't an issue with the first book. Also, just when I finally thought I'd gotten the HEA and closure I'd wanted, that Epilogue went and messed it up for me. So, I liked it, but not nearly as much as the first book.
March 22, 2016
3 ~ 3.5 Stars
"I am not a weak pawn. I am the queen."
I was super excited to jump into this sequel and find out what the heck is going on outside of the love bubble that War and Baylee have created for themselves that was brutally shot to smithereens by Gabe in the prior book. There are so many great quotes that I highlighted but sadly once the addition of one huge plot twist was incorporated I struggled to take the rest of the story seriously – change in a character over a four month course, the watch, another character's many lives, and so on. Overall this a fast paced ending with all questions answered for readers dying to know the 'whys' of it all.
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**
"I am not a weak pawn. I am the queen."
I was super excited to jump into this sequel and find out what the heck is going on outside of the love bubble that War and Baylee have created for themselves that was brutally shot to smithereens by Gabe in the prior book. There are so many great quotes that I highlighted but sadly once the addition of one huge plot twist was incorporated I struggled to take the rest of the story seriously – change in a character over a four month course, the watch, another character's many lives, and so on. Overall this a fast paced ending with all questions answered for readers dying to know the 'whys' of it all.
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**
May 25, 2017
4 Worth the War Stars
Spoilers
Well I really liked this book. So much more than I did the first one. Which surprises me because after the first one didn't meet my expectations I didn't have high hopes for this one. I only read it to see what happened thanks to the cliffhanger from book 1. I'm glad I read this one. It was so good and dark that I would have given it 5 stars but I took a star off for Brandon. I just couldn't buy into his trip to crazy town. It was just to out of character, too over the top and just unbelievable.
If it wasn't for Brandon turning into a sociopath this would have been perfect! Again Gabe was the epitome of evil and psychotic to his core. Perfect for a dark read. War was great this book, but he was great the last book. I did like seeing his character growth. War came so far from the mess he was in book 1. But Baylee stole the show for me this time around. I felt way more of a connection to her in this book. I loved that she fought back, got angry and did what she had to do to survive. Her actions were way more believable in this book, and I found myself really liking her and rooting for her and War's hea. I loved the intensity of War and Bay's relationship in this book. Their love felt so deep. Overall I felt more connected, more intrigued, and more on the edge with this book than with book one. Although I didn't like the cliffy like ending in this book. It kinda took away from my Hea that I so deserved! I am going to continue on with the series even though I worry if I will like the next one. A few friends have warned me the next one gets gross and kinda over the top. So I guess we shall see!
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Spoilers
Well I really liked this book. So much more than I did the first one. Which surprises me because after the first one didn't meet my expectations I didn't have high hopes for this one. I only read it to see what happened thanks to the cliffhanger from book 1. I'm glad I read this one. It was so good and dark that I would have given it 5 stars but I took a star off for Brandon. I just couldn't buy into his trip to crazy town. It was just to out of character, too over the top and just unbelievable.
If it wasn't for Brandon turning into a sociopath this would have been perfect! Again Gabe was the epitome of evil and psychotic to his core. Perfect for a dark read. War was great this book, but he was great the last book. I did like seeing his character growth. War came so far from the mess he was in book 1. But Baylee stole the show for me this time around. I felt way more of a connection to her in this book. I loved that she fought back, got angry and did what she had to do to survive. Her actions were way more believable in this book, and I found myself really liking her and rooting for her and War's hea. I loved the intensity of War and Bay's relationship in this book. Their love felt so deep. Overall I felt more connected, more intrigued, and more on the edge with this book than with book one. Although I didn't like the cliffy like ending in this book. It kinda took away from my Hea that I so deserved! I am going to continue on with the series even though I worry if I will like the next one. A few friends have warned me the next one gets gross and kinda over the top. So I guess we shall see!
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September 9, 2016
*****FOUR STARS*****
{ARC Generously Provided by Author}
Tears burn my already irritated and swollen eyes as memories from our time together flash by me. My heart has shut down and my brain has taken over. Memory after perfect memory of the man I loved flit by like a horrible slide show meant to mentally torture its victim. I’m that victim—a victim of my own memories. They slay and cut me with each passing thought.
I spent the entire weekend reading this mind blowing and extremely dark series! All I can say is that I have become an even bigger fan of K. Webster! I can’t even believe I actually asked her if I could skip books one and two, and just read book three!! What was I even thinking??!! This is a series that will grab a hold of you from the very beginning and you’ll have a hard time letting it go even after you’ve finished reading it. I truly thought that my little heart couldn’t take dark reads but now I know, I might just be a little twisted inside and I definitely will read ANYTHING K. Webster writes!!!
We were left with a serious cliffy at the end of book one. Gabe shows up and of course, when all is said and done there is bloodshed and Baylee’s life is once again turned into a living nightmare. I don’t know how this young girl is able to persevere. Most people would probably lose their minds and turn into a complete catatonic mess, but our heroine has such a strong will to survive. Gabe drags poor Baylee back to his cabin and all she can think of is the beautiful man who she fell in love with who was so violently taken away from her. Things are looking very bleak for Baylee until she sees an opportunity to escape and while she tries to run for help she is reunited with her ex-boyfriend, Brandon.
Brandon has been on a mission to find Baylee ever since Gabe kidnapped her all those months ago. Before the kidnapping, he was just an innocent teenaged boy but something snapped inside of him during Baylee’s disappearance. This guy turns out to be just as mentally deranged as Gabe. I guess here’s where the story became a four instead of a five for me. It was just too much. We already had psychotic Gabe who just can’t be destroyed and now the sweet high school boyfriend turns out to be looney toons too???!!!
I don’t want to give much away. Just be prepared for some major cray cray in this one!! And the ending just left me with a seriously uneasy feeling in my stomach. You’ll want to dive into book three right away after finishing this one.
This Is Love, Baby is not for the faint of heart and if you are not a fan of RAPE in books, you will definitely want to steer clear of this one. But, if you love the dark reads, this one is sure to please!!!
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{ARC Generously Provided by Author}
Tears burn my already irritated and swollen eyes as memories from our time together flash by me. My heart has shut down and my brain has taken over. Memory after perfect memory of the man I loved flit by like a horrible slide show meant to mentally torture its victim. I’m that victim—a victim of my own memories. They slay and cut me with each passing thought.
I spent the entire weekend reading this mind blowing and extremely dark series! All I can say is that I have become an even bigger fan of K. Webster! I can’t even believe I actually asked her if I could skip books one and two, and just read book three!! What was I even thinking??!! This is a series that will grab a hold of you from the very beginning and you’ll have a hard time letting it go even after you’ve finished reading it. I truly thought that my little heart couldn’t take dark reads but now I know, I might just be a little twisted inside and I definitely will read ANYTHING K. Webster writes!!!
We were left with a serious cliffy at the end of book one. Gabe shows up and of course, when all is said and done there is bloodshed and Baylee’s life is once again turned into a living nightmare. I don’t know how this young girl is able to persevere. Most people would probably lose their minds and turn into a complete catatonic mess, but our heroine has such a strong will to survive. Gabe drags poor Baylee back to his cabin and all she can think of is the beautiful man who she fell in love with who was so violently taken away from her. Things are looking very bleak for Baylee until she sees an opportunity to escape and while she tries to run for help she is reunited with her ex-boyfriend, Brandon.
Brandon has been on a mission to find Baylee ever since Gabe kidnapped her all those months ago. Before the kidnapping, he was just an innocent teenaged boy but something snapped inside of him during Baylee’s disappearance. This guy turns out to be just as mentally deranged as Gabe. I guess here’s where the story became a four instead of a five for me. It was just too much. We already had psychotic Gabe who just can’t be destroyed and now the sweet high school boyfriend turns out to be looney toons too???!!!
I don’t want to give much away. Just be prepared for some major cray cray in this one!! And the ending just left me with a seriously uneasy feeling in my stomach. You’ll want to dive into book three right away after finishing this one.
This Is Love, Baby is not for the faint of heart and if you are not a fan of RAPE in books, you will definitely want to steer clear of this one. But, if you love the dark reads, this one is sure to please!!!
This Is Love, Baby is currently available. Be sure to check it out!
Paperback: http://amzn.to/2bZZnCi
Amazon US: http://amzn.to/2btKAyc
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/2bPuP7n
Amazon CA: http://amzn.to/2buTTNK
Amazon AU: http://amzn.to/2bKmRu3
Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/2bshlyp
March 29, 2016
Damn. This is gonna be hard to review without spoiling - and, well, I'm not sure how I feel about a few things - actually, I am pretty sure how I feel about it, I didn't like it - at all. The direction the author took a certain character in, did not work for me - not one bit. Maybe my expectations were way too high...
This is Love, Baby picks up where the previous book left off - War and Baylee are in both in dicey situations, and I was anxious to see how things played out. Unfortunately the story I found felt way over done and unrealistic.
*ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review*
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September 9, 2016
[insert GULP gif] Fudge, slight miscalculation on my part.
Rushed to Amazon to get book 2. I am 10 days early.
Books in War & Peace series should be read in order:
Book 1: This is War, Baby
Book 2: This is Love, Baby
Book 3: This Isn’t Over, Baby
March 24, 2016
༺**Complimentary Copy**༺ Provided by the author
"K. Webster" in exchange for an honest review..Thank you!!
TITLE: This is Love, Baby
SERIES: (War & Peace, #2)
AUTHOR: K. Webster
GENRE: Contemporary Romance, Dark
RELEASE DATE: March 29th 2016
MY RATING
Unpredictable, Unputdownable, Undeniably twisted, Unbelievably good!!
I LOVED This is War, Baby (War & Peace, #1) by K. Webster the first book in this series so I'm really keen to see what she's going to throw at us this time..Bring me the dark that my soul craves, the grit that my mind needs and the angst that my heart wants..
The stunning conclusion THIS IS LOVE BABY:
Remember that sucky cliff hanger where we were all left hanging and chasing the author begging for this books release..
Remember the dark, gritty kidnapping of Baylee by the psychopath Gabe her neighbor who we encountered in book #1 this book comes full circle..
We find ourselves right back at the cabin in the woods again, held captive by Gabe yet again, but this time her thoughts are consumed with War's death and her love for him, we see her fighting back more so than ever before..
The rules state the pawn is the weakest piece.
But if the pawn makes it to the other side, it gets promoted.
The pawn can become queen.
And then it’s not weak at all.
This isn't going to be like my usual medium length reviews, this ones going to be on the short side, because no matter which way I turn I'd be revealing a vital plot to the story and I don't want to wreck it for you one clickers..
This delusional bastard thinks he loves me.
Love doesn’t make you kidnap someone.
Love doesn’t make you violate someone.
Love doesn’t make you murder someone.
The devil slayed my heart when he killed my War.
And now I’m back. With him. Gabe, the monster who haunts my nightmares
So many highlighted quotes I want to put in my review but if I do it gives the entire plot of the story away, just know that all those unanswered questions we all had running through our minds in book #1 get resolved in this book..
Time to show them I’m not a pawn. I’m the motherfucking queen.
This is war, baby. And I will win.
Deep down in the dark depths of my heart, I wanted to believe that he'd lived.
Holy crappers, buckle your seat belts, have you devices fully charged come release day and get ready for one twisted bumpy ride!! This book is full of twists and turns..
The black king and white queen are the only ones left on the board that’s no longer devoid of color. It drips with the crimson blood of the defeated and we stand together.
He took my innocence, took my love, and who knows what else? All he gave me in exchange was heartache and pain. And the monster he created. He gave me the dragon.
MY THOUGHTS There are soooooo many plot twists, twists and turns, curve balls that I did not see coming at me full speed, this book is insanely addictive, insanely twisted, insanely sick..
* Teasers used are off the authors facebook page *
"K. Webster" in exchange for an honest review..Thank you!!
TITLE: This is Love, Baby
SERIES: (War & Peace, #2)
AUTHOR: K. Webster
GENRE: Contemporary Romance, Dark
RELEASE DATE: March 29th 2016
MY RATING
Unpredictable, Unputdownable, Undeniably twisted, Unbelievably good!!
I LOVED This is War, Baby (War & Peace, #1) by K. Webster the first book in this series so I'm really keen to see what she's going to throw at us this time..Bring me the dark that my soul craves, the grit that my mind needs and the angst that my heart wants..
The stunning conclusion THIS IS LOVE BABY:
Remember that sucky cliff hanger where we were all left hanging and chasing the author begging for this books release..
Remember the dark, gritty kidnapping of Baylee by the psychopath Gabe her neighbor who we encountered in book #1 this book comes full circle..
We find ourselves right back at the cabin in the woods again, held captive by Gabe yet again, but this time her thoughts are consumed with War's death and her love for him, we see her fighting back more so than ever before..
The rules state the pawn is the weakest piece.
But if the pawn makes it to the other side, it gets promoted.
The pawn can become queen.
And then it’s not weak at all.
This isn't going to be like my usual medium length reviews, this ones going to be on the short side, because no matter which way I turn I'd be revealing a vital plot to the story and I don't want to wreck it for you one clickers..
This delusional bastard thinks he loves me.
Love doesn’t make you kidnap someone.
Love doesn’t make you violate someone.
Love doesn’t make you murder someone.
The devil slayed my heart when he killed my War.
And now I’m back. With him. Gabe, the monster who haunts my nightmares
So many highlighted quotes I want to put in my review but if I do it gives the entire plot of the story away, just know that all those unanswered questions we all had running through our minds in book #1 get resolved in this book..
Time to show them I’m not a pawn. I’m the motherfucking queen.
This is war, baby. And I will win.
Deep down in the dark depths of my heart, I wanted to believe that he'd lived.Holy crappers, buckle your seat belts, have you devices fully charged come release day and get ready for one twisted bumpy ride!! This book is full of twists and turns..
The black king and white queen are the only ones left on the board that’s no longer devoid of color. It drips with the crimson blood of the defeated and we stand together.
He took my innocence, took my love, and who knows what else? All he gave me in exchange was heartache and pain. And the monster he created. He gave me the dragon.
MY THOUGHTS There are soooooo many plot twists, twists and turns, curve balls that I did not see coming at me full speed, this book is insanely addictive, insanely twisted, insanely sick..
* Teasers used are off the authors facebook page *
September 25, 2021
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Finally, this weekend couldn’t come soon enough to continue this series with Cassandra. It’s a relief to finally know what came to be since that crazy cliffhanger.
What the heck is Brandon up to?
It’s strange but the memories of them together are physically comforting. Barely made a dent in this one and my emotions are all over the place. I need those memories to survive the rest.
You know how some dictators start off with the best of intentions but then when they get a taste of power they want it all for themselves? I feel like this can relate to Brandon. He started with the intention of saving her but then he morphed into this being as bad as Gabe. Both men are so warped they have no idea how selfish they are, how they’re just trying to take what doesn’t want to be taken.
I’d like to pat myself on the back about being right about Baylee’s dad from pretty early on. Not that it offers me any comfort but a bit of smugness.
Jesus Christ, talk about jumping from the frying pan right into the fire. I don’t know which Devil she knows is worse.
This is some Michael Myers bullshit.
Man, those McPherson men really know how to tug on my heart strings. 🥺🖤
It came to the most beautiful, awe inspiring conclusion until you’re sucked into madness.
Finally, this weekend couldn’t come soon enough to continue this series with Cassandra. It’s a relief to finally know what came to be since that crazy cliffhanger.
What the heck is Brandon up to?
It’s strange but the memories of them together are physically comforting. Barely made a dent in this one and my emotions are all over the place. I need those memories to survive the rest.
You know how some dictators start off with the best of intentions but then when they get a taste of power they want it all for themselves? I feel like this can relate to Brandon. He started with the intention of saving her but then he morphed into this being as bad as Gabe. Both men are so warped they have no idea how selfish they are, how they’re just trying to take what doesn’t want to be taken.
I’d like to pat myself on the back about being right about Baylee’s dad from pretty early on. Not that it offers me any comfort but a bit of smugness.
Jesus Christ, talk about jumping from the frying pan right into the fire. I don’t know which Devil she knows is worse.
This is some Michael Myers bullshit.
Man, those McPherson men really know how to tug on my heart strings. 🥺🖤
It came to the most beautiful, awe inspiring conclusion until you’re sucked into madness.
February 19, 2021
3.5-4 stars
*mild spoilers*
Wow, this book has been so difficult for me to review. I decided to sleep on it, and I'm still having a hard time getting my thoughts together...so bare with me here. It was definitely different than what I thought it was going to be. I absolutely loved the first book, This is War, Baby. It is easily one of the best books I have read all year. It left me wanting more, and expecting so much. I couldn't wait to dive into the next book.
This is Love, Baby had a somewhat different feel than its predecessor. For the majority of the story, there is not a lot of time for one on one interactions between Baylee and War, or anyone else for that matter. Most of the time is spent on the non stop action of Baylee trying to escape, searching for answers, and making her way back to War. This was to be expected I guess, but it made it not quite as enjoyable for me. The story also takes a few turns that just didn't feel right. I did have really high expectations going into this, and I'm not sure if that worked against me.
One of the biggest issues I had with this book was Brandon. In the first book, Brandon, Baylee's boyfriend, is a sweet, caring, and loyal young man. He is the only one that seems to care that Baylee was abducted by her neighbor. When we are introduced to his POV in the beginning of this story, I thought I was going to spend a good portion of my time reading this with my heart breaking for the guy. I mean, he is still as in love with Baylee as he ever was. He has spent months thinking of nothing, but getting her back. This kid fought for her when no one else was. He repeatedly went to the police to try to get them to help him find her. He pleaded with everyone in his life to acknowledge that she was kidnapped and needed help. Not to mention, he was probably consumed with guilt and self loathing over not being able to stop her from being taken to begin with. Little did he know that while he was relentlessly trying to get her back from Gabe, she was falling in love with another man. That was going to cut deep. Imagine my surprise when we find out that in just a few short months, Brandon has turned into Mr. Crazy Pants. I mean completely gone off into total creeper territory. It just felt off and completely unrealistic to me. I would have understood confusion, devastation, and even extreme anger. I mean it would be a bitter pill for anyone to swallow. I don't; however, think that it would so drastically change who is at his core. Sorry, but no.
Baylee finds herself a bit stronger than she used to be when it comes to Gabe this time around. War has changed her. The same way that she became his strength; he has become hers. I thought that was beautiful. War would always slip Baylee into his thoughts when they tried to destroy him, and now she thinks of War when she needs to block out the horror of her reality.
*spoiler*
There was one part of the story where Baylee does something that just didn't sit right with me. It actually pulled me out of the story for a minute, while I stared in disbelief at what I had just read. I didn't like how easily she was tricked at the hospital into being abducted, yet again. I was just like..face palm. Come on! What did she think would happen?? It made her seem like a total moron. The thing is; she isn't. I don't think, realistically, that she would fall for that shit. After everything she has been through, she is not a naive little girl anymore. Hell, I don't know if she ever really was to be honest. It just made no sense to me. I did love that in the end, she was the one who ultimately saved herself.*end spoiler*
Overall, I still really enjoyed reading this book. I flew through the pages. The author has a great writing style that sucks you in from the beginning and won't let you go. This is Love, Baby had a decently satisfying ending, which was definitely the most important thing to me. The next book focuses on Gabe, and I will be reading it for sure. He is such a delusional, sick, and twisted man. So of course, I can't wait to get inside his head again. Lol
*mild spoilers*
Wow, this book has been so difficult for me to review. I decided to sleep on it, and I'm still having a hard time getting my thoughts together...so bare with me here. It was definitely different than what I thought it was going to be. I absolutely loved the first book, This is War, Baby. It is easily one of the best books I have read all year. It left me wanting more, and expecting so much. I couldn't wait to dive into the next book.
This is Love, Baby had a somewhat different feel than its predecessor. For the majority of the story, there is not a lot of time for one on one interactions between Baylee and War, or anyone else for that matter. Most of the time is spent on the non stop action of Baylee trying to escape, searching for answers, and making her way back to War. This was to be expected I guess, but it made it not quite as enjoyable for me. The story also takes a few turns that just didn't feel right. I did have really high expectations going into this, and I'm not sure if that worked against me.
One of the biggest issues I had with this book was Brandon. In the first book, Brandon, Baylee's boyfriend, is a sweet, caring, and loyal young man. He is the only one that seems to care that Baylee was abducted by her neighbor. When we are introduced to his POV in the beginning of this story, I thought I was going to spend a good portion of my time reading this with my heart breaking for the guy. I mean, he is still as in love with Baylee as he ever was. He has spent months thinking of nothing, but getting her back. This kid fought for her when no one else was. He repeatedly went to the police to try to get them to help him find her. He pleaded with everyone in his life to acknowledge that she was kidnapped and needed help. Not to mention, he was probably consumed with guilt and self loathing over not being able to stop her from being taken to begin with. Little did he know that while he was relentlessly trying to get her back from Gabe, she was falling in love with another man. That was going to cut deep. Imagine my surprise when we find out that in just a few short months, Brandon has turned into Mr. Crazy Pants. I mean completely gone off into total creeper territory. It just felt off and completely unrealistic to me. I would have understood confusion, devastation, and even extreme anger. I mean it would be a bitter pill for anyone to swallow. I don't; however, think that it would so drastically change who is at his core. Sorry, but no.
Baylee finds herself a bit stronger than she used to be when it comes to Gabe this time around. War has changed her. The same way that she became his strength; he has become hers. I thought that was beautiful. War would always slip Baylee into his thoughts when they tried to destroy him, and now she thinks of War when she needs to block out the horror of her reality.
*spoiler*
There was one part of the story where Baylee does something that just didn't sit right with me. It actually pulled me out of the story for a minute, while I stared in disbelief at what I had just read. I didn't like how easily she was tricked at the hospital into being abducted, yet again. I was just like..face palm. Come on! What did she think would happen?? It made her seem like a total moron. The thing is; she isn't. I don't think, realistically, that she would fall for that shit. After everything she has been through, she is not a naive little girl anymore. Hell, I don't know if she ever really was to be honest. It just made no sense to me. I did love that in the end, she was the one who ultimately saved herself.*end spoiler*
Overall, I still really enjoyed reading this book. I flew through the pages. The author has a great writing style that sucks you in from the beginning and won't let you go. This is Love, Baby had a decently satisfying ending, which was definitely the most important thing to me. The next book focuses on Gabe, and I will be reading it for sure. He is such a delusional, sick, and twisted man. So of course, I can't wait to get inside his head again. Lol
July 31, 2016
What the... 2 STARS?! **minor opinion alert**
Okay... maybe many of you confused with my rate. Well, don't be. You can read what the hell happened with my rating. Originally, I wanna give 3-4 stars but SOMETHING happened that didn't live up my expectation and too bullshit. I didn't feel it like a plot twist. It was more like a shitty facts. The truth is I really regret to read the ENDING.
This is gonna be a whole spoiler. Please be aware and brace yourself!
Yeah, after the all that ^^^^^^^ happened they're still happily ever after. Baylee and Warren are together forever and build their little family. BUT WAIT... maybe you' all still confused with WHICH ENDING DID I MENTIONED?
So... +1 star for the writing. It was really good and quite smooth. However, I had a nightmare after read this book. Usually I don't. I woke up with unpleasant feeling. Thank you K Webster. This is Love, Baby really one way ticket to hell.
Okay... maybe many of you confused with my rate. Well, don't be. You can read what the hell happened with my rating. Originally, I wanna give 3-4 stars but SOMETHING happened that didn't live up my expectation and too bullshit. I didn't feel it like a plot twist. It was more like a shitty facts. The truth is I really regret to read the ENDING.
This is gonna be a whole spoiler. Please be aware and brace yourself!
Yeah, after the all that ^^^^^^^ happened they're still happily ever after. Baylee and Warren are together forever and build their little family. BUT WAIT... maybe you' all still confused with WHICH ENDING DID I MENTIONED?
So... +1 star for the writing. It was really good and quite smooth. However, I had a nightmare after read this book. Usually I don't. I woke up with unpleasant feeling. Thank you K Webster. This is Love, Baby really one way ticket to hell.
April 6, 2016
Review Updated:
WARNING: This is a non-traditional M/F ROMANCE with a non-traditional ending. If you're under age 18, please think twice and then you read this book.
Ps. If you like to read dark / erotica / disturbing stories go ahead read it...
Oh dear God! I loved this sick and twisted story so fucking much! :D
I loved new bad-ass Baylee but War, you made me happy too baby...
And when I read this book, it was easy to predict what's gonna happen next but still I really enjoyed it cause I really like author's writing style. But when I read the epilogue... God, I really wasn't expecting something like twisted thing... That ending was really creepy but I definitely loved it! :)
"Time to show them I’m not a pawn. I’m the motherfucking queen.
This is war, baby. And I will win."
"Her soft, rhythmic breaths as she sleeps are music to my ears. And yes, I count every fucking one of them."
“When we fuck,” he murmurs, making sure to enunciate the word as he thrusts against my body, “I only think about you. The black abyss inside my head is obliterated by your light. I’m too absorbed in your tight body and swollen lips. You chase away my demons. I’m nothing more than your servant—put on this earth to worship you until the end of time.”
War, I love you baby. I love you so freaking much… :)
WARNING: This is a non-traditional M/F ROMANCE with a non-traditional ending. If you're under age 18, please think twice and then you read this book.
Ps. If you like to read dark / erotica / disturbing stories go ahead read it...
Oh dear God! I loved this sick and twisted story so fucking much! :D
I loved new bad-ass Baylee but War, you made me happy too baby...
And when I read this book, it was easy to predict what's gonna happen next but still I really enjoyed it cause I really like author's writing style. But when I read the epilogue... God, I really wasn't expecting something like twisted thing... That ending was really creepy but I definitely loved it! :)
"Time to show them I’m not a pawn. I’m the motherfucking queen.
This is war, baby. And I will win."
"Her soft, rhythmic breaths as she sleeps are music to my ears. And yes, I count every fucking one of them."
“When we fuck,” he murmurs, making sure to enunciate the word as he thrusts against my body, “I only think about you. The black abyss inside my head is obliterated by your light. I’m too absorbed in your tight body and swollen lips. You chase away my demons. I’m nothing more than your servant—put on this earth to worship you until the end of time.”
War, I love you baby. I love you so freaking much… :)
April 2, 2016
4.25 "Checkmate" Stars!
Time to show them I’m not a pawn. I’m the motherfucking queen. This is war, baby. And I will win.
I'd read This is War, Baby completely off a friend's recommendation and devoured it. After the mother of a cliffhanger, I was pleasantly surprised, and pleased, that K Webster wasn't going to string us along forever waiting for this dramatic conclusion. Luckily, I only had to wait a couple weeks- and this second book did not disappoint!
This is Love, Baby picks up right on the heels of that first book. We knew going into this book that huge challenges were ahead for War and Baylee. With both external forces and personal "issues," this unconventional romance between two very different people had a lot going against them . But their commitment to return to each other was unstoppable on both ends. And with love, there's always a way...
This book was basically unputdownable. It's a suspenseful page-turner from page one. Just know, when you start this two part series, you'll think you're being pulled into a storyline similar to a lot of captive tropes yet it's entirely different in so many ways. And that ending! She even managed to throw a spin in there right at the very end leaving the door open for a future book...
War was such a tortured hero. I attached to him in This is War, Baby and when that ending hit, I was devasted more for him than Baylee. His history, his "issues," Baylee was his therapy and he just needed her. Period.
My nucleus. My only reason. I can only exist fully with her. And I am nothing without her.
I had no idea where this plot was going and how the resolution would be found. I knew Baylee, for being a 18-year old captive, raped and abused by her initial captor, never lost hope for her reunion with her unlikely hero and one true love, War. She was given a heavy dose of everything awful in this book both emotionally and physically and K Webster didn't sugar coat that- nor did she give us an unrealistic "walk off into the sunset" easy-peasy ending. The pacing was perfect.
Looking back, there's definitely some parts of the plot that were a bit far-fetched. We finally get to see Brandon, the boy friend, in this installment and his personality change was a bit weird for me. As well as a few parts of the suspenseful events- some people are lucky enough to have nine lives, I guess.
This is a first for me with K Webster but will not be my last. Fans of Pepper Winters should give this 2-part series a shot!
Advanced copy received by author in exchange for my honest review.
May 21, 2017
God! All these twists have made me dizzy...
Answers will come, but before all the answers Baylee will have more questions.
Baylee will be lost in her despair, abducted once more by her worst nightmare while her true love is forever lost.
But Baylee is not a naïve kid anymore. Now, she is prepared:
The game will be played between old and new players:
-Gabe (who is like the Terminator: He always comes back)
-Brandon (who proves that someone needs to have frequently sex if he doesn’t want to go bananas)
-Baylee’s father (who proves that you should never underestimate the stupidity of idiots)
-Land and War (that prove that a family does not need to be perfect, it just needs to be united)
- Detective Stark and Police (Hahaha. No comment.)
Overall, “This is Love, Baby” is an enjoyable (??? I question my sanity sometimes) second book in the series.
Answers will come, but before all the answers Baylee will have more questions.
Baylee will be lost in her despair, abducted once more by her worst nightmare while her true love is forever lost.
But Baylee is not a naïve kid anymore. Now, she is prepared:
It’s time to end this war, for my War.
My mind stops considering ways to escape but instead how to outsmart them both.
I need a plan to get rid of them. And quick.
Time to show them I’m not a pawn. I’m the motherfucking queen.
This is war, baby. And I will win.
The game will be played between old and new players:
-Gabe (who is like the Terminator: He always comes back)
-Brandon (who proves that someone needs to have frequently sex if he doesn’t want to go bananas)
-Baylee’s father (who proves that you should never underestimate the stupidity of idiots)
-Land and War (that prove that a family does not need to be perfect, it just needs to be united)
- Detective Stark and Police (Hahaha. No comment.)
Overall, “This is Love, Baby” is an enjoyable (??? I question my sanity sometimes) second book in the series.
March 31, 2016
I could give a full list as to why This is Love Baby flatlined, but I'm going to spare you the details. With that being said I give high props to the author and her amazing style of writing. This is one of those books you either love it or hate it, so I don't discourage anyone from reading. Your views may differ from mine, so by all means go ahead and give this a chance!
October 5, 2016
4.5 This is Love Stars
This is Love, Baby is the concluding story to the War & Peace series. This is series is the type of series that once you are finished reading, you want to reread again. It’s engaging, gripping and a mind-trip. It’s exactly the kind of suspenseful book I look for in a read.
This is Love, Baby begins where This is War, Baby ends. Baylee is kidnapped from Gabe again and we question if War is dead or alive. I’ll have to say this book is for the Gabe fans. I love Gabe. He’s the super villain I love to hate. He’s ruthless, cruel and delusional. I also love that he loves Baylee so much. It’s just too addictive to read.
There is even a POV from Brandon, Baylee’s original boyfriend. Remember he went down on her before Gabe kidnapped her? I’m in the mixed about Brandon. Although I did like getting his POV because I found him entertaining, I think I would have liked it if he was more in the first book, so he didn’t feel as new to me in the second book. Throughout the book you question Brandon’s motives as he searches for Baylee, which added a little suspense to the book.
You don’t know if War is dead or alive, but you do get flashbacks, which is a little treat. I wish there were more treats, but I know the author was keeping us on our toes. I think the one major heartbreak of the book is that I craved WAR throughout the read. I wanted him to have his epic storyline. He is the sort of book boyfriend you didn’t think you would be into until he makes you fall in love with him.
The best thing about this series is the writing style. I love the way K. Webster writes. She can write a book with little bits of the Hero sprinkled throughout the read and it still makes me love this book. Her writing flows, the storyline seems well thought out and I love the surprises along the way.
I also love that Baylee is stronger in this book, she chooses not to the victim and she fights tooth and nail to escape. It’s nice seeing her character change and develops throughout the two books.
Overall, I love this series. Do I crave more? Yes. I think I will always crave more though because I feel so invested in the characters. I wouldn’t mind another book that kind of rounds out the lingering feelings I have, but regardless, I am satisfied.
an ARC was provided
This is War, Baby REVIEW | AMAZON
This is Love, Baby AMAZON
This is Love, Baby is the concluding story to the War & Peace series. This is series is the type of series that once you are finished reading, you want to reread again. It’s engaging, gripping and a mind-trip. It’s exactly the kind of suspenseful book I look for in a read.
This is Love, Baby begins where This is War, Baby ends. Baylee is kidnapped from Gabe again and we question if War is dead or alive. I’ll have to say this book is for the Gabe fans. I love Gabe. He’s the super villain I love to hate. He’s ruthless, cruel and delusional. I also love that he loves Baylee so much. It’s just too addictive to read.
There is even a POV from Brandon, Baylee’s original boyfriend. Remember he went down on her before Gabe kidnapped her? I’m in the mixed about Brandon. Although I did like getting his POV because I found him entertaining, I think I would have liked it if he was more in the first book, so he didn’t feel as new to me in the second book. Throughout the book you question Brandon’s motives as he searches for Baylee, which added a little suspense to the book.
You don’t know if War is dead or alive, but you do get flashbacks, which is a little treat. I wish there were more treats, but I know the author was keeping us on our toes. I think the one major heartbreak of the book is that I craved WAR throughout the read. I wanted him to have his epic storyline. He is the sort of book boyfriend you didn’t think you would be into until he makes you fall in love with him.
The best thing about this series is the writing style. I love the way K. Webster writes. She can write a book with little bits of the Hero sprinkled throughout the read and it still makes me love this book. Her writing flows, the storyline seems well thought out and I love the surprises along the way.
I also love that Baylee is stronger in this book, she chooses not to the victim and she fights tooth and nail to escape. It’s nice seeing her character change and develops throughout the two books.
Overall, I love this series. Do I crave more? Yes. I think I will always crave more though because I feel so invested in the characters. I wouldn’t mind another book that kind of rounds out the lingering feelings I have, but regardless, I am satisfied.
an ARC was provided
This is War, Baby REVIEW | AMAZON
This is Love, Baby AMAZON
May 10, 2021
This book quickly won me over.
Like shitttttt. This is the dark romance I've been looking for.
Like shitttttt. This is the dark romance I've been looking for.
April 6, 2016
After that cruel ending in This is War, Baby, I couldn't wait to grab in my hands the continuation of the series. The moment This is Love, Baby landed on my device, I couldn't focus on anything else. I just needed to know. I just needed to read it!
With a big amount of suspense and mystery surrounding the events of the book, we slowly got to the end of the tunnel. Admittedly, I didn't expect the turn of events in this book. We had some surprises and some things that personally speaking I had totally see them coming.
What surpised me was a twist about a certain character, where we got an entirely different picture of him in this book. I can't say I liked that, because even though we didn't have a clear picture of him on the first book, by the description alone, we saw a transformation that was supposed to happen in only a short amount of time since certain events took place in the series. It was a little weird, because somehow that didn't sound realistic to me and I wasn't amused by that.
Another thing that didn't sit well with me was the last chapter. While I had been okay with the turn of events until that point, the ending left me with a really uncomfortable feeling, I was crept out and it left a bittersweeet taste in my mouth. I could have been okay without it.
Nonetheless, it was a book I loved reading, the author is really great and knows how to keep her reader's interest, keeping me on my toes and making me eat all my nails. If you need something dark with suspense then you should give her series a try :)
ARC was kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
With a big amount of suspense and mystery surrounding the events of the book, we slowly got to the end of the tunnel. Admittedly, I didn't expect the turn of events in this book. We had some surprises and some things that personally speaking I had totally see them coming.
What surpised me was a twist about a certain character, where we got an entirely different picture of him in this book. I can't say I liked that, because even though we didn't have a clear picture of him on the first book, by the description alone, we saw a transformation that was supposed to happen in only a short amount of time since certain events took place in the series. It was a little weird, because somehow that didn't sound realistic to me and I wasn't amused by that.
Another thing that didn't sit well with me was the last chapter. While I had been okay with the turn of events until that point, the ending left me with a really uncomfortable feeling, I was crept out and it left a bittersweeet taste in my mouth. I could have been okay without it.
Nonetheless, it was a book I loved reading, the author is really great and knows how to keep her reader's interest, keeping me on my toes and making me eat all my nails. If you need something dark with suspense then you should give her series a try :)
ARC was kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
April 28, 2018
This second book was absolutely awesome! I was on the edge of my seat more than once! I said it in my last review and I will say it again... I’m so glad I have finally started this series! I’m dying to get started on book three! So away I go!
A must read for dark romance lovers!!!!!
A must read for dark romance lovers!!!!!
July 27, 2017
4 stars
Oh damn! I don't want to ruin it!!! The whole book was "wtf" after "wtf"! There is no way I can break it down in my usual review format, because it would just give too much away. This'll have to do...
- Is this safe? Probably not
- Was there violence, gore, and rape again? Yes
- Did I enjoy it? Yes. I actually liked it for all the dark drama and sweetness in-between.
- Was there a happy ending? For the most part, yes. I know! Super vague! There is just no way that I can feel ok ruining it for readers.
If you really want to know, pm me and I'll break it down for you...but I'm happy I went in blind, because it wasn't at all what I expected the second book to be (in a good way). Sorry guys ;)
Oh damn! I don't want to ruin it!!! The whole book was "wtf" after "wtf"! There is no way I can break it down in my usual review format, because it would just give too much away. This'll have to do...
- Is this safe? Probably not
- Was there violence, gore, and rape again? Yes
- Did I enjoy it? Yes. I actually liked it for all the dark drama and sweetness in-between.
- Was there a happy ending? For the most part, yes. I know! Super vague! There is just no way that I can feel ok ruining it for readers.
If you really want to know, pm me and I'll break it down for you...but I'm happy I went in blind, because it wasn't at all what I expected the second book to be (in a good way). Sorry guys ;)
August 31, 2016
4 Dark and beautiful Stars****
"The war is how I found my peace."
"The war was worth it."
What a gripping story. This author is a new favorite for me, for sure!!!!!
"The war is how I found my peace."
"The war was worth it."
What a gripping story. This author is a new favorite for me, for sure!!!!!
August 7, 2017
Jesus. I can’t remember a book that left me this speechless. After the way This is War, Baby ended, all I knew was that I needed this book. I can’t even tell you a single thing about this book – it has to be experienced. But I will tell you that I loved it. I loved how dark it got, how twisted it all was – but make no mistake this was a love story. The light in this book blinded the moments of pure darkness. It was consuming and once I started I could not stop.
I loved these characters, I loathed them – I wanted to shake, smack and hug them all at once. And Gabe. Fuck. Me. I seriously have issues because I sort of liked him. I sort of felt sorry for him at times. And that is what I want from a dark read. I want the author to make my question my feelings. I want them to make me feel empathy for the worst of the worst when it comes to the anti-heroes. I want to feel like I’m a little sick in the head when I put down the book. And I did. Because I was a little too in like with Gabe from the start of this series. And don’t get me wrong, I loved War. Fucking loved him. But that was the light in the dark. And this story was certainly two parts – and I loved them both.
I can’t wait to discover more fuckedupness from this author!
I loved these characters, I loathed them – I wanted to shake, smack and hug them all at once. And Gabe. Fuck. Me. I seriously have issues because I sort of liked him. I sort of felt sorry for him at times. And that is what I want from a dark read. I want the author to make my question my feelings. I want them to make me feel empathy for the worst of the worst when it comes to the anti-heroes. I want to feel like I’m a little sick in the head when I put down the book. And I did. Because I was a little too in like with Gabe from the start of this series. And don’t get me wrong, I loved War. Fucking loved him. But that was the light in the dark. And this story was certainly two parts – and I loved them both.
I can’t wait to discover more fuckedupness from this author!
February 4, 2017
3.75 "won't you die, already" stars
I jumped into this without even blinking...
I needed to find out the answers and see about my man War.
What i actually gained was a clusterfuck of batshit crazed men over one blonde!!!
God dammit!
The first 70% of the story was just that-chase and catch with two fuck ups of psychos Brandon (who in my opinion was put in the book just to procrastinate the plot, he was totally out of place and out of character, but whateva...) and the mother fucker Gabe ( i simply detest the sick SOB and i have wished his death multiple times BUT he just WOULDN'T DIE!!!) who couldnt even compete with each other by who's crazier and fucked up over the heroine Baylee...
Jeeeezus!
And then the last 30% brought me the much expected resolvement with War and Baylee...and i was satisfied, thank you very much and it was worth it...all the shit they went through...it was worth it
BUT then K Webster just had to do that in the end, right?!
Right?! Cause you know, i'm pissed and it's making me batshit crazy now...cause that wasnt the ending i wanted...
it wasn't the way I wanted it to end...
The fucker just won't die...
What does one have to do to make it happen, huh?!
Fuckin shit!!!
Arrghhh
I jumped into this without even blinking...
I needed to find out the answers and see about my man War.
What i actually gained was a clusterfuck of batshit crazed men over one blonde!!!
God dammit!
The first 70% of the story was just that-chase and catch with two fuck ups of psychos Brandon (who in my opinion was put in the book just to procrastinate the plot, he was totally out of place and out of character, but whateva...) and the mother fucker Gabe ( i simply detest the sick SOB and i have wished his death multiple times BUT he just WOULDN'T DIE!!!) who couldnt even compete with each other by who's crazier and fucked up over the heroine Baylee...
Jeeeezus!
And then the last 30% brought me the much expected resolvement with War and Baylee...and i was satisfied, thank you very much and it was worth it...all the shit they went through...it was worth it
War, the battles were worth it. The pain, the blood, the casualties, the paths our lives took. It was all worth it because it led to this.
This is love, baby.
BUT then K Webster just had to do that in the end, right?!
Right?! Cause you know, i'm pissed and it's making me batshit crazy now...cause that wasnt the ending i wanted...
it wasn't the way I wanted it to end...
The fucker just won't die...
What does one have to do to make it happen, huh?!
Fuckin shit!!!
Arrghhh
April 4, 2016
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review
“I’m no longer the docile child he once knew. The frightened animal he thinks he so easily trained and subdued. I’ll make his life a living hell. It’s only fair since that’s what he’s done to mine.”
This book. This author. These characters. This storyline. This is LOVE. Yes,This is Love, Baby. K. Webster continues to bring the house down and attract new readers with her wicked, duplicitous and twisted imagination. She has once again delivered an epic, mind-blowing, heart-pounding, dark, gritty and devious romance that pushes boundaries. This is not your fairtytale romance. This is a story where darkness and light collide. This is a story where you must outwit your enemy. This is war. This is revenge. This is rage. This is peace. This is hope. This is love.
This is Love, Baby picks off where it last off in the previous book. Baylee is back in the arms of the monster, Gabe. War has been shot. And this time, Brandon is back in the picture. The three men that have been part of Baylee’s life now play an integral role in the storyline. Obsession and love begins to get blurred when Gabe and Brandon are back in Baylee’s life.
“And it’s true. I’ll never belong to another. War owns me and I own him. Together we are peace.”
Hurt. Possession. Obsession. Jealousy. Pain. How could these feelings be a sign of love? For Gabe and Brandon, their need to have Baylee has hit a breaking point. A point where the only objective is to have one man standing. To kill for love.
“I won’t be saving a princess. No, I’m going to save my queen.”
But what Gabe and Brandon don’t realize, in this calculating game, the Queen must be the last remaining piece. And this Queen, will fight, manipulate, and destroy anyone that gets in her way of her true love, War. Who says all is fair in love and war? Because in this smart and calculating romance, love is never easy. Sometimes it’s messy. It hurts. It destroys. It bleeds. But in the end love overcomes.
“His lips steal over mine and he kisses me hard enough to steal the breath right from my lungs. I love all the parts of War. But when he makes love to me, he owns not only my body but my mind as well. We become one and I relish in the way we connect in blissful harmony.”
As much as I want to say more about this book, I don’t want to spoil anything for the readers. You need to walk on the dark side. Embrace all the grittiness, the pain, the duplicity, and the raw emotions of this book has to offer. Discover what is the truth and what are nothing but lies and secrets. As always, K. Webster has masterfully crafted a story with so much depth, suspense, and love. She did not just deliver a book that will have readers on edge but she held us HOSTAGE by her words, poetic prose and cunning characters. And of course, she showed us WAR and LOVE.
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“I’m no longer the docile child he once knew. The frightened animal he thinks he so easily trained and subdued. I’ll make his life a living hell. It’s only fair since that’s what he’s done to mine.”This book. This author. These characters. This storyline. This is LOVE. Yes,This is Love, Baby. K. Webster continues to bring the house down and attract new readers with her wicked, duplicitous and twisted imagination. She has once again delivered an epic, mind-blowing, heart-pounding, dark, gritty and devious romance that pushes boundaries. This is not your fairtytale romance. This is a story where darkness and light collide. This is a story where you must outwit your enemy. This is war. This is revenge. This is rage. This is peace. This is hope. This is love.
This is Love, Baby picks off where it last off in the previous book. Baylee is back in the arms of the monster, Gabe. War has been shot. And this time, Brandon is back in the picture. The three men that have been part of Baylee’s life now play an integral role in the storyline. Obsession and love begins to get blurred when Gabe and Brandon are back in Baylee’s life.
“And it’s true. I’ll never belong to another. War owns me and I own him. Together we are peace.”Hurt. Possession. Obsession. Jealousy. Pain. How could these feelings be a sign of love? For Gabe and Brandon, their need to have Baylee has hit a breaking point. A point where the only objective is to have one man standing. To kill for love.
“I won’t be saving a princess. No, I’m going to save my queen.”But what Gabe and Brandon don’t realize, in this calculating game, the Queen must be the last remaining piece. And this Queen, will fight, manipulate, and destroy anyone that gets in her way of her true love, War. Who says all is fair in love and war? Because in this smart and calculating romance, love is never easy. Sometimes it’s messy. It hurts. It destroys. It bleeds. But in the end love overcomes.
“His lips steal over mine and he kisses me hard enough to steal the breath right from my lungs. I love all the parts of War. But when he makes love to me, he owns not only my body but my mind as well. We become one and I relish in the way we connect in blissful harmony.”As much as I want to say more about this book, I don’t want to spoil anything for the readers. You need to walk on the dark side. Embrace all the grittiness, the pain, the duplicity, and the raw emotions of this book has to offer. Discover what is the truth and what are nothing but lies and secrets. As always, K. Webster has masterfully crafted a story with so much depth, suspense, and love. She did not just deliver a book that will have readers on edge but she held us HOSTAGE by her words, poetic prose and cunning characters. And of course, she showed us WAR and LOVE.
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June 8, 2016
If this Love...then the War to get there was hard fought and so tiresome! Left in complete shock and limbo with Baylee and War coming face to face with Gabe...I had no idea what was to come. I was unprepared for the crazy that was about to ensue. I was not ready for the ache, the brutality, the total insanity. I also was unprepared for Baylee to kick ass and find her own PEACE!!!
With as much emotional overload and crazy brutality as book one, K. Webster delivers a finale that is as wild as thought provoking. They say love can make you do crazy things but the insanity that consumed the men of Baylee's life was unbelievable! Just when the Devil himself staked his love from hell, the sweet innocence love from days past finds its way to corrupt an already bad situation. How bad are things when the it is safer to find truth and comfort with Gabe????
Through it all, War still remained in Bay's mind and heart. Whether together or apart, he WON. Some could argue that his is a bit of a love triangle...but for me, I could not cross over onto Gabe's team. His love was not for me and I have a feeling that I have not read the last of him. For now, I take comfort in the fact that Baylee lived...that in itself is a miracle!!!
If you like it dark, dirty, and completely mind boggling...then his is a series that will consume your black heart and tortured mind. I enjoyed the hell out of both of the books and was so happy to have had the opportunity to read them back to back as I would not have survived that cliffy!!!
With as much emotional overload and crazy brutality as book one, K. Webster delivers a finale that is as wild as thought provoking. They say love can make you do crazy things but the insanity that consumed the men of Baylee's life was unbelievable! Just when the Devil himself staked his love from hell, the sweet innocence love from days past finds its way to corrupt an already bad situation. How bad are things when the it is safer to find truth and comfort with Gabe????
Through it all, War still remained in Bay's mind and heart. Whether together or apart, he WON. Some could argue that his is a bit of a love triangle...but for me, I could not cross over onto Gabe's team. His love was not for me and I have a feeling that I have not read the last of him. For now, I take comfort in the fact that Baylee lived...that in itself is a miracle!!!
If you like it dark, dirty, and completely mind boggling...then his is a series that will consume your black heart and tortured mind. I enjoyed the hell out of both of the books and was so happy to have had the opportunity to read them back to back as I would not have survived that cliffy!!!
March 29, 2016
I highly recommend it to all lovers of dark, twisted romance.
March 19, 2016
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
Title: This Is Love, Baby by K. Webster
Part of a series: Yes.
Characters: 5/5
Plot: 5/5
Darkness: 5/5
Hotness: 5/5
HEA: Not telling.
EPIC!!!! This one word about sums the whole book up. If you haven't read the first book, you have to in order to enjoy and understand this one.
So, This Is Love, Baby picks up right from where This Is War, Baby left us. If you think you know what to expect, you are very much mistaken. This book is so full of unexpected twists and turns that will have you biting your nails! I finished it in a few hours. It was that consuming.
Baylee is right back where her nightmare started; with Gabe. Her tormentor is back into her life and there is only darkness. Not a single ray of sunshine seems to penetrate her dark world.
I am no longer War's peace.
I am nothing.
I am Gabe's vacant little doll.
Baylee has to protect herself now. She knows she is alone and that without War, her misery seems like the only road she can take.
What she doesn't expect is for someone to make a sudden appearence.
We have a couple of new players now. Brandon, Baylee's boyfriend is one of them. He wants to save her, but will he succeed? And what about Gabe? What about War? What about her parents? The book will raise questions, but trust me that you will have all the answers by the end.
Baylee will go through hell to survive but she will rise stronger than ever.
My heart is dead.
Crushed.
Flat lined.
The devil has been my savior on more than one occasion. And I'm counting on him now.
The devil slayed the dragon but he took my sweet boy away in the process.
You are wondering who is the devil? Who is the dragon? You have to read to find out.
Just know that nothing is as it seems. The book will keep you guessing. It will play with your emotions. It will break your heart. It will give you hope only to snatch it away a moment later.
The author does a fantastic job with her plot's execution. I do believe this book is even greater and more complex than the first.
Baylee has grown so much and her mind works sharply as she tries to survive. I was also amazed by her kindness even though she has been through so much. She is a very lovable heroine.
Gabe was the perfect villain. Just deliciously creepy.
Brandon...our knight is shining armor...Beware of the aces up his sleeve. That's all I'm saying.
Be prepared for war. The pawn will surely become the queen during this fight for life.
Do not miss this book. Time for a question though: Will there be a third book, Mrs. Webster? I sure hope so.
✴✴✴ 5 Stars✴✴✴
September 4, 2016
Trigger warning: This is a dark romance novel. It contains scenes that will make you cringe.
I am not going to mention much about what happened in this book because it's gonna spoil the first book. Anyways, I find this sequel more intense than the first book. There are revelations, betrayals and turns that surprised me. Some of them are sick and there are moments that it enraged me. The story is good but it took too long for the twists to be revealed. Aside from Gabe (who is the main villain of the story), there's another villain I didn't like. Well, I didn't expect him to be one.. I don't like him not because of his actions, I just find his character not villainous enough. I made some guesses about him and his whereabouts and I got it right. He's not as deceiving and complex as Gabe. Yes, he played a part but I feel like his character was a waste and all his moves are obvious.
Out of all the characters, Baylee remains the strongest one. This girl have been through hell and continues fighting for survival. The story could have end here until that last pages of the epilogue.. Holy crap, someone is damn immortal and couldn't be tamed. What a psychopath. I'm excited for the last book and see how this series wraps up. I'm team War all the way!
"Time to show them I'm not a pawn. I'm the motherfucking queen. This is war, baby. And I will win."
I am not going to mention much about what happened in this book because it's gonna spoil the first book. Anyways, I find this sequel more intense than the first book. There are revelations, betrayals and turns that surprised me. Some of them are sick and there are moments that it enraged me. The story is good but it took too long for the twists to be revealed. Aside from Gabe (who is the main villain of the story), there's another villain I didn't like. Well, I didn't expect him to be one.. I don't like him not because of his actions, I just find his character not villainous enough. I made some guesses about him and his whereabouts and I got it right. He's not as deceiving and complex as Gabe. Yes, he played a part but I feel like his character was a waste and all his moves are obvious.
Out of all the characters, Baylee remains the strongest one. This girl have been through hell and continues fighting for survival. The story could have end here until that last pages of the epilogue.. Holy crap, someone is damn immortal and couldn't be tamed. What a psychopath. I'm excited for the last book and see how this series wraps up. I'm team War all the way!
October 20, 2016
War, my War. My perfectly imperfect hero... sigh... After more than a month I still haven't gotten over this story. It was so beautiful!
Yet, This is Love, Baby cannot compare to the perfection of .
I guess three main factors are responsible for this.
SPOILERS AHEAD!!!!! Read to your own risk.
1- Everybody loves Baylee: the more appropriate description though should be, everyone turns crazy in love/lust upon meeting her. If she's the salve on War's wounds, Gabriel and Brandon go completely cuckoo over her. Gabriel's madness we already witnessed in "This is War, Baby" and everyone who knows me knows that I love myself some crazy characters, but adding Brandon's addiction to her made it seem less realistic and had me rolling my eyes. Still, I loved the conflicted emotions inside Baylee's mind when it came to him.
2- The first part of the book drags. In my brain I was all "Gimme some War, gimme my War", but nope, not for a very long time. I didn't care much for Brandon's POV and I would have liked him more if he'd stayed in Baylee's past.
3- War is less... maniacal and more "normal". But guess what? I loved maniacal War! It was what made him so special, so incredible. And sure, I'm happy for him and Baylee if he finally managed to snap out of it, or at least made progresses, but the thing is that what I loved the most about these books were War and Baylee, their weird normality, their everyday struggles. Their amazing chemistry. Here, at the beginning, we're depressed because he's supposedly dead, then when they're reunited it was almost overly sweet.
Still, it was an amazing read. A must read if you enjoyed the first book. The epilogue left me befuddled but I've already seen many stellar reviews about "This isn't over, Baby" and if there's one writer that can turn a motherfucker like Gabe into a hero, that author is Webster. And I definitely hope there will be more War in the new installment too. I'm having withdrawals.
Truer words were never spoken.
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Yet, This is Love, Baby cannot compare to the perfection of .
I guess three main factors are responsible for this.
SPOILERS AHEAD!!!!! Read to your own risk.
1- Everybody loves Baylee: the more appropriate description though should be, everyone turns crazy in love/lust upon meeting her. If she's the salve on War's wounds, Gabriel and Brandon go completely cuckoo over her. Gabriel's madness we already witnessed in "This is War, Baby" and everyone who knows me knows that I love myself some crazy characters, but adding Brandon's addiction to her made it seem less realistic and had me rolling my eyes. Still, I loved the conflicted emotions inside Baylee's mind when it came to him.
2- The first part of the book drags. In my brain I was all "Gimme some War, gimme my War", but nope, not for a very long time. I didn't care much for Brandon's POV and I would have liked him more if he'd stayed in Baylee's past.
3- War is less... maniacal and more "normal". But guess what? I loved maniacal War! It was what made him so special, so incredible. And sure, I'm happy for him and Baylee if he finally managed to snap out of it, or at least made progresses, but the thing is that what I loved the most about these books were War and Baylee, their weird normality, their everyday struggles. Their amazing chemistry. Here, at the beginning, we're depressed because he's supposedly dead, then when they're reunited it was almost overly sweet.
Still, it was an amazing read. A must read if you enjoyed the first book. The epilogue left me befuddled but I've already seen many stellar reviews about "This isn't over, Baby" and if there's one writer that can turn a motherfucker like Gabe into a hero, that author is Webster. And I definitely hope there will be more War in the new installment too. I'm having withdrawals.
“Thank you for loving me. I’m hard to love, Baylee. It takes a special person to love someone like me.” [...]
“It was never hard for me,” she whispers. “It was always too easy. Like breathing or talking. Loving you came second nature. You were meant for me.”
Truer words were never spoken.
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April 2, 2016
"They say the good guys always win, right?
Not this time.
This book drove me insane! I was so happy to continue on with Baylee and War's story, to find out what was going on and how it was all going to end. I needed answers to all of the questions the first book left me with. I loved parts of it, but thought other's parts were a bit over the top. Overall though, I was once again pulled into this book not able to stop reading until I reached the end.
This book picks up right where This is War, Baby ended. As promised, Gabe has come back for Baylee. K Webster proved to us in the first book that he was crazy, so this wasn't a huge surprise. Baylee is distraught at first, but soon gains her strength to fight back. She's got so much more to live for.
Baylee is very strong and resilient considering everything she's been through. Her time with War has taught her how to strategize and she uses this knowledge now in the fight for her life. Both she and War have to battle against the darkness that tries to consume them, but together they can do anything.
I didn't like Brandon. I did like that he was going above and beyond to search for Baylee. That part made sense because he was her boyfriend, but his actions once he found her were the over the top part for me. I don't want to go into details and give anything away, but it almost felt like this GEICO commercial. Plus, I'm not convinced having his POV in this book was necessary.
But nonetheless, K Webster threw in lots of twists and turns that kept me glued to the page whether I liked it or not. And that epilogue!! It was the best part. This duet was my first encounter with this author, but I can't wait to see what else she has in store.
March 29, 2016
I got an ARC for this bad boy, thank gawd because I was literally dying when I finished the first book, since it left me with many theories and questioning my sanity.
This is love, Baby, is just as fantastic as the previous one, but I have to say that This is War, Baby, is the one who owns my heart.
K Webster, did not disappoint. Being into the world she created for these characters was pure fucked up bliss. Once I started reading, I could not stop till I finished. And oh boy that ending, she just did it again.
Your mind will be blown away with the crazy plot twists she designed for the characters, that you will be asking your dog a tequila shot, *ohwaitthatwasme*.
This author does not know the word "Predictable", all the crazy shit that happened in this book was not something you were expecting. Yes, I had many theories, and I hit the target with some of them, but others left me with my mouth gaping like a fish.
You know you love a book and the writing style of the author, when she not only make you love the story but also the villain in it. Her ability to make him likable, is beyond words, or maybe I'm the only fucked up girl who like him. *HopeNot*
The ending, was killer. I don't know if is going to be a third book, or if she just wanted to mess up with my mind, but if there is a little possibility for this to happen, I would be one of the happiest woman in the world.
You won't have an idea of how crazy Baylee's world is until you dive into it. It's not an easy ride but the experience is most than worth it.
This is love, Baby, is just as fantastic as the previous one, but I have to say that This is War, Baby, is the one who owns my heart.
K Webster, did not disappoint. Being into the world she created for these characters was pure fucked up bliss. Once I started reading, I could not stop till I finished. And oh boy that ending, she just did it again.
Your mind will be blown away with the crazy plot twists she designed for the characters, that you will be asking your dog a tequila shot, *ohwaitthatwasme*.
This author does not know the word "Predictable", all the crazy shit that happened in this book was not something you were expecting. Yes, I had many theories, and I hit the target with some of them, but others left me with my mouth gaping like a fish.
You know you love a book and the writing style of the author, when she not only make you love the story but also the villain in it. Her ability to make him likable, is beyond words, or maybe I'm the only fucked up girl who like him. *HopeNot*
The ending, was killer. I don't know if is going to be a third book, or if she just wanted to mess up with my mind, but if there is a little possibility for this to happen, I would be one of the happiest woman in the world.
You won't have an idea of how crazy Baylee's world is until you dive into it. It's not an easy ride but the experience is most than worth it.
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