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Kensington Family #1
Lilly: A Kensington Family Novel
Lilly Kensington, daughter of billionaire Pearce Kensington, is all grown up and starting college. Before classes even start, one of the hottest guys on campus asks her out. But after a few dates, Lilly begins to question his intentions and wonders if she can trust him.
All her life, Lilly has been taught to trust no one but she isn't sure why. And she doesn't understand why her family is so overprotective of her. Is there something they're not telling her?
Lilly's mother, Katherine, is back in her life, showing interest in her daughter after years of ignoring her. Why now? What does she want? And can Lilly finally break free of the control her mother has over her?
Going to college is a new beginning for Lilly. A chance to be her own person. Make her own choices. Make decisions about her future. But is her future really hers to decide?
All her life, Lilly has been taught to trust no one but she isn't sure why. And she doesn't understand why her family is so overprotective of her. Is there something they're not telling her?
Lilly's mother, Katherine, is back in her life, showing interest in her daughter after years of ignoring her. Why now? What does she want? And can Lilly finally break free of the control her mother has over her?
Going to college is a new beginning for Lilly. A chance to be her own person. Make her own choices. Make decisions about her future. But is her future really hers to decide?
376 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 22, 2016
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Allie Everhart
61 books1,225 followersAllie Everhart is the author of more than 60 books and several bestselling series, including The Jade Series, The Kensington Series, and The Wheeler Brothers. Allie writes a mix of angsty college romance, spicy sports romance, and thrilling romantic suspense.
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January 24, 2018
4.5 Stars!
Oh my goodness, I totally forgot how much I love the books about the Kensington’s. You have to start with the first series which is the Jade series and I know there are a lot of books in the series but trust me when I say they are great books and a story that will keep you very engrossed the entire time.
If you have read the other books you know Lilly to be the daughter of billionaire Pearce Kensington and the half-sister of Garrett Kensington. She is all grown up now and just starting college. On her first day on campus one of the hottest guys on campus asks her out. But it isn’t long before she realizes something about him just isn’t right.
She has always been taught to trust no one, although she isn’t quite sure why, she still keeps that in the back of her mind.
Lilly’s mother Katherine is a horrible mother and person and all of the sudden she seems to be trying to get back into her life. After years of ignoring her, she is now showing interest.
New love and old love in the Kensington family is always a great read. Garrett and Pearce are great men and Lilly is lucky to have them in her life. I just hope she is able to find someone as protective and loving as they are to their wives and family. All the mystery about the organization is what will keep you wanting more of these books. I know that probably doesn’t make sense if you haven’t read any of the other books pertaining to the Kensington’s but you really should read them.
Oh my goodness, I totally forgot how much I love the books about the Kensington’s. You have to start with the first series which is the Jade series and I know there are a lot of books in the series but trust me when I say they are great books and a story that will keep you very engrossed the entire time.
If you have read the other books you know Lilly to be the daughter of billionaire Pearce Kensington and the half-sister of Garrett Kensington. She is all grown up now and just starting college. On her first day on campus one of the hottest guys on campus asks her out. But it isn’t long before she realizes something about him just isn’t right.
She has always been taught to trust no one, although she isn’t quite sure why, she still keeps that in the back of her mind.
Lilly’s mother Katherine is a horrible mother and person and all of the sudden she seems to be trying to get back into her life. After years of ignoring her, she is now showing interest.
New love and old love in the Kensington family is always a great read. Garrett and Pearce are great men and Lilly is lucky to have them in her life. I just hope she is able to find someone as protective and loving as they are to their wives and family. All the mystery about the organization is what will keep you wanting more of these books. I know that probably doesn’t make sense if you haven’t read any of the other books pertaining to the Kensington’s but you really should read them.
November 26, 2016
It was a nice book, I'm not sure if it was up to par with the rest of the series. I liked Lilly, I liked the idea of her story. It felt really obvious at the beginning with Preston and Katherine, it didn't seem to have the same unknown elements as Jade & Garret. I liked Reed and his story...I'm just hopeful that the next book is better and has more interesting elements.
September 25, 2020
** 1.75 Stars ⭐✨ **
I expected more from this one. It took Lilly more than 1/3 (37%) of the book to stop dating that jerk guy, Preston, who treated her like shit and had all the typical toxic relationship behaviors. It was waste of time and story that could have been used to further develop her relationship with Reed. Reed was the best part of this one for me. He was an amazing guy. But Lilly, she was so weak and gullible. I could not connect with them. Also, it took 80% to have something happening plotwise and the relationships with their mothers were almost unbearable. I believe that Lilly could have been way better.
I expected more from this one. It took Lilly more than 1/3 (37%) of the book to stop dating that jerk guy, Preston, who treated her like shit and had all the typical toxic relationship behaviors. It was waste of time and story that could have been used to further develop her relationship with Reed. Reed was the best part of this one for me. He was an amazing guy. But Lilly, she was so weak and gullible. I could not connect with them. Also, it took 80% to have something happening plotwise and the relationships with their mothers were almost unbearable. I believe that Lilly could have been way better.
January 5, 2020
Opowieść o nastoletniej Lilly, córce Pearce'a i Katherine naprawdę wciąga, jest zarówno romantyczna, jak i pełna różnego rodzaju spisków. Lilly idzie do college'u i nawiązuje pierwsze związki, najpierw z bogatym Prestonem, a potem z artystą, podobnie jak ona, który nie ma najciekawszej przeszłości, a gdy zaczyna zadawać się z córką Kensingtona, dziwnym zrządzeniem losu, co nieco zaczyna wychodzić na jaw. Katherine mocno zaczyna się wtrącać w życie Lilly, bo chce, aby poślubiła członka organizacji, przez co wzrośnie prestiż jej samej i patrząc na ostatni rozdział tej części, jest bliska tego, aby jej się to udało.
July 1, 2023
READ IT! READ IT! READ IT!!!
GO READ THIS BOOK!!!!
It truly deserves more credit.
The plot....The storyline....the characters ....AMAZING.
I'm not one to finish all books in a continuous story but I wanted more.
I read Kingston left book 4 .... moved on to Jade then back to finish book 4 and wanted a little more, so finished off with Lilly.
Really support Allie Everhart and get these books.
GO READ THIS BOOK!!!!
It truly deserves more credit.
The plot....The storyline....the characters ....AMAZING.
I'm not one to finish all books in a continuous story but I wanted more.
I read Kingston left book 4 .... moved on to Jade then back to finish book 4 and wanted a little more, so finished off with Lilly.
Really support Allie Everhart and get these books.
May 17, 2017
Great story
I loved the book, although alot of it sounded too much like her brother, Garrett s story. So glad she didn't date the douche any longer and ended up with Reed! And cut her bitchy mother off!!
I loved the book, although alot of it sounded too much like her brother, Garrett s story. So glad she didn't date the douche any longer and ended up with Reed! And cut her bitchy mother off!!
May 3, 2019
Good story as always
Just starting the Jade series thanks again for the very good read. I'm looking forward to reading your series again.
Just starting the Jade series thanks again for the very good read. I'm looking forward to reading your series again.
March 12, 2017
Lilly
Terrific! Ms Everhart does not disappoint. Another excellent book! Follows storyline from the Jade and Kensington series both fantastic. I feel like these characters are old friends and part of my life . If you are meeting the Kensington clan for the first time and you enjoyed it...treat yourself to the full series, starting with the Jade series then the Kensingtons, jn that order..to get the full impacts of the fantastic story. Looking forward to the second "Lilly" book. Still would like to see Harper and Sean have there own book. Please Allie??!! You have found a place in my top 3 authors. I am 75 years old retired and housebound . I do a lot of reading.. I read approximately 4 to 5 books a week depending on the size book. Diabetes limits the time use of my eyes at one time...therefore taking many breaks ...you are up there with Nora Roberts and Lindsay Sands followed by Sandra Hill and Jessica Sorensen..Love your other new series "Wheeler Brothers". More of them please.
Terrific! Ms Everhart does not disappoint. Another excellent book! Follows storyline from the Jade and Kensington series both fantastic. I feel like these characters are old friends and part of my life . If you are meeting the Kensington clan for the first time and you enjoyed it...treat yourself to the full series, starting with the Jade series then the Kensingtons, jn that order..to get the full impacts of the fantastic story. Looking forward to the second "Lilly" book. Still would like to see Harper and Sean have there own book. Please Allie??!! You have found a place in my top 3 authors. I am 75 years old retired and housebound . I do a lot of reading.. I read approximately 4 to 5 books a week depending on the size book. Diabetes limits the time use of my eyes at one time...therefore taking many breaks ...you are up there with Nora Roberts and Lindsay Sands followed by Sandra Hill and Jessica Sorensen..Love your other new series "Wheeler Brothers". More of them please.
March 12, 2017
Mother issues
What is one to do when mothers is the problem? Lilly and Reed is trapped in a world Plagued with mother issues. This was amazing start to Lilly's story.♦️♦️♦️♦️
What is one to do when mothers is the problem? Lilly and Reed is trapped in a world Plagued with mother issues. This was amazing start to Lilly's story.♦️♦️♦️♦️
March 8, 2017
Wow
Another great read. The entire series is awesome. So glad you decided to write her story. Can't wait for the next book
Another great read. The entire series is awesome. So glad you decided to write her story. Can't wait for the next book
November 29, 2016
OMG!!!!! The Jade series is by far my all time favorite series EVER!!!! So when I saw there was a spin off for Lilly I had to read. I loved Lilly and her innocence to all that was going on around her. She was vulnerable and kind. This book envoked so much emotions. Laughter, anger, resentment. The only thing I hated was that Lilly had no growth, she still had the mindset of the 7 year old girl we was introduced to in the Jade Series. And what was up with Jade and Garrett kids not aging. Like this book is suppose to take place 10 years after Jade and Garrett story so how in the hell are their kids still toddlers and preschoolers. And was Garrett not a scarifice for the organization how in gods green earth has she resureccted. But other than that I love it and cant wait for book 2.
November 30, 2016
Amazing!!
I love the Jade and Kensington series!! So finally getting to read about Lilly is amazing and this book was well written as is all of Allie Everhart's books. Can't wait for more!!!
I love the Jade and Kensington series!! So finally getting to read about Lilly is amazing and this book was well written as is all of Allie Everhart's books. Can't wait for more!!!
December 1, 2016
Read this book
Lilly is a great book. Can't wait for the next one. Allie Everhart does a great job telling the story. You need too read The Jade Series & Kensingtons so you get the full context. Both series are excellent
Lilly is a great book. Can't wait for the next one. Allie Everhart does a great job telling the story. You need too read The Jade Series & Kensingtons so you get the full context. Both series are excellent
December 28, 2016
Love
I absolutely loved this book. I'm glad Lilly ended up with who she did. I'm glad she cut ties with her mom she's such a bitch. And I can't wait to find out what happens in the next book if there's going to be one.
I absolutely loved this book. I'm glad Lilly ended up with who she did. I'm glad she cut ties with her mom she's such a bitch. And I can't wait to find out what happens in the next book if there's going to be one.
January 12, 2017
If you enjoyed both the Jade, and the Kensington series, Lilly is a must read. You'll get to know a young adult Lilly, plus have the added bonus of all the characters you've grown fond off from the previous two series.
August 29, 2018
Love the Kensinton stories.
So this is a book I am happy to read. I loved the Jade series and the Kensinton.So in this book the saga contious.Love it.Thank Allie Evverhart for writing it
So this is a book I am happy to read. I loved the Jade series and the Kensinton.So in this book the saga contious.Love it.Thank Allie Evverhart for writing it
November 23, 2016
4.5 stars. More of the Kensington please :)
November 25, 2016
Dnf - 16%
March 11, 2017
Review coming soon
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