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Reckless Romance
Josh Lawson--he's got the body of an athlete, muscles galore, and thick, tousled bed head hair. He's always Mr. Serious, but when he smiles it transforms his entire face. I'd quietly lose my cool if that smirk were ever directed at me.
But playboys like him don't go for theatre nerds like me. Especially when the playboy in question is a strong silent type who is my opposite in every way.
I definitely am NOT in love with my best friend's brother. So why do I find myself dreaming/lusting over his broad shoulders and incredible arms? And why did we practically hook up on the dance floor at his sister's wedding? I can't get him out of my mind.
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Reagan Bennett is not my type. She's happy, artistic, and deserves the real deal. I'm moody and only good for a one night stand. But after our impromptu sleepover, I can't get her out of my head.
She's got legs for miles. She's creative in all the right ways: she knows all the best spots in New York City and she's passionate about everything she does. Plus, her chocolate chip pancakes are killer.
She's everything good. I'm not gonna be the one to bring her down.
But the more time we spend together, the harder it is to keep my hands off her. I want her. Hell, I need her. It might be reckless, but it also might be love.
But playboys like him don't go for theatre nerds like me. Especially when the playboy in question is a strong silent type who is my opposite in every way.
I definitely am NOT in love with my best friend's brother. So why do I find myself dreaming/lusting over his broad shoulders and incredible arms? And why did we practically hook up on the dance floor at his sister's wedding? I can't get him out of my mind.
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Reagan Bennett is not my type. She's happy, artistic, and deserves the real deal. I'm moody and only good for a one night stand. But after our impromptu sleepover, I can't get her out of my head.
She's got legs for miles. She's creative in all the right ways: she knows all the best spots in New York City and she's passionate about everything she does. Plus, her chocolate chip pancakes are killer.
She's everything good. I'm not gonna be the one to bring her down.
But the more time we spend together, the harder it is to keep my hands off her. I want her. Hell, I need her. It might be reckless, but it also might be love.
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March 1, 2017
I received an advanced copy of this book with the promise of an honest review.
So we met Josh and Reagan in the author's previous book, Roommate Romance. Reagan is Allie's coworker and Josh is Allie's brother. After suffering an injury that ended his minor league baseball career, Josh is ready to start over. At he urging of his sister he moves to New York City. Allie, knowing her brother is in a bit of a slump, asks Reagan, unbeknownst to Josh, to befriend him and help him get back to his old self. Reagan is one of those people who see the good in everything and you can't help but like her.
Unfortunately for Josh that means an upbeat Reagan is around when he doesn't want her to be. It's not that he doesn't like Reagan, he's just not ready to stop wallowing. I loved Josh, I really did, but I found him to be so frustrating at times. But once he did get his shit together, he was the sweetest guy. And don't even get me going on his ridiculously adorable relationship with his niece. **SWOON**
For me, Reagan (self-professed theater geeks unite!) is the heart and soul of this story. She has given up a lot to follow her dreams, but she is happier for doing it. She was a smart, tough woman and I found myself cheering her on so many times. She was just full of surprises.
Yes! You get yours girl! I loved these two so much. They were so good for each other! Of course they have their obstacles to overcome, but that just made their relationship that much stronger.
And now all that's left is Joanna's HEA. I believe that the author has planted a few seeds in this book that will hopefully result in a third book because let me tell you...she has my attention! :-)
So we met Josh and Reagan in the author's previous book, Roommate Romance. Reagan is Allie's coworker and Josh is Allie's brother. After suffering an injury that ended his minor league baseball career, Josh is ready to start over. At he urging of his sister he moves to New York City. Allie, knowing her brother is in a bit of a slump, asks Reagan, unbeknownst to Josh, to befriend him and help him get back to his old self. Reagan is one of those people who see the good in everything and you can't help but like her.
Unfortunately for Josh that means an upbeat Reagan is around when he doesn't want her to be. It's not that he doesn't like Reagan, he's just not ready to stop wallowing. I loved Josh, I really did, but I found him to be so frustrating at times. But once he did get his shit together, he was the sweetest guy. And don't even get me going on his ridiculously adorable relationship with his niece. **SWOON**
For me, Reagan (self-professed theater geeks unite!) is the heart and soul of this story. She has given up a lot to follow her dreams, but she is happier for doing it. She was a smart, tough woman and I found myself cheering her on so many times. She was just full of surprises.
“You!” she gave me a shove. “You arrogant, patronizing asshole!”
It wasn’t a hard shove, but it was for her. I backed up, giving her enough room to come into the apartment and slam the door behind her.
“Hi,” I said, giving her what I intended to be an encouraging and apologetic smile.
“Don’t hi me,” she said, shaking her fist at me. “I just had a conversation with your sister. An extremely awkward conversation. Do you want to know what we talked about?”
I didn’t know what the correct response was, but it didn’t really matter because Reagan powered on without waiting for me to answer.
“I just had a conversation with your sister about my sex life. Or, about my non-existent sex life, because she’s under the impression that I’m so naïve and innocent that I need to be protected from making the mistake of sleeping with you. And apparently you agreed with her!”
“That’s not exactly—” I tried to object, but Reagan wasn’t done talking.
“And apparently, the two of you decided—without consulting me, of course—that the best thing would be for you to leave me alone, because apparently I’m unable to tell the difference between sex and a relationship and I’m so helpless that I need to be removed from the equation before I do something as colossally dangerous as having sex with you.”
“I didn’t say—” I tried again, but Reagan turned on me, her brown eyes flashing. In my surprise, I backed up until my shoulders hit the wall and I realized that she had essentially pinned me to the living room wall with the sheer force of her anger. Anger, which didn’t seem to be dissipating. She got up on her toes and shook her finger in my face.
“I’ll have you know that I am quite capable of making decisions about all aspects of my life. Including my sex life. And if I want to have sex with you, then the only people that need to be involved in that decision making are me. And you.”
Her chest was heaving, her cheeks were flushed and she had never looked more gorgeous. I had to clench my fists to keep from grabbing her and kissing her, which probably would have not been an appropriate response to her righteous tirade.
“I am not some innocent. I’ve had sex. Ok...I haven’t had a lot of sex. And maybe I haven’t had any lately, but I have had sex. And I’ll have it again if I want to. With whoever I want to.”
She took in a gasp of air and some of her anger seemed to fade. She glanced down at my chest, apparently only just then realizing that I wasn’t wearing a shirt. A different kind of flush spread across her cheeks, and she swallowed. Hard.
“That’s all I had to say,” she said, pushing her glasses back on her nose and taking a step backwards. “I’ll go now.”
But before she could, I grabbed her elbow.
“Do I get to respond?” I asked.
“Um.” she looked startled. Apparently, she hadn’t thought past the well-earned speech she had just leveled at me. “I suppose so.”
“You’re right,” I said, pulling her so she was facing me again, my hands on her arms. “And I was wrong. I should have talked to you, not to my sister.”
Her face softened a bit. “Ok, well, now that we agree—”
“So let’s talk now.” I pulled her a little closer, and I could see her pulse beating at the base of her neck.
“Talk?” she stuttered.
“About sex,” I lowered my voice. “About your thoughts on the matter.”
“Um.” Reagan’s lips were parted. Her perfect beautiful lips. “I’m for it?”
Yes! You get yours girl! I loved these two so much. They were so good for each other! Of course they have their obstacles to overcome, but that just made their relationship that much stronger.
And now all that's left is Joanna's HEA. I believe that the author has planted a few seeds in this book that will hopefully result in a third book because let me tell you...she has my attention! :-)
March 2, 2017
I loved this book!
Reagan is lovely, she is a bit weird and a bit of a nerd but you just got to love her. Her parents who wanted her to study law have cut her off from everything only because she wanted something different for herself. Her love for the theatre made her decide on a career in this field which is very inspiring especially when she has to now fend for herself and away from her parent’s money. Reagan has the type of countenance that she is always smiling and happy and makes you feel happy as well.
Allie her best friend asks for her help to cheer up her big brother Josh. Poor Josh, he has moved to New York but after injury has been forced to retire from his beloved baseball league. I am sure you can imagine how low he is.
Ahh Reagan she really likes Josh, well let’s put it this way, she fancies him something terrible but feels that Josh would never go for someone like her and Josh, bless him, thinks that his attitude and being so low would cast a cloud over Reagan’s whole being and happiness so does the only thing he can, he tries to stay away from her.
The one thing Josh and Reagan know though is that together they are better than being apart and they prove this when they do get together. Reagan is a great help to Josh and makes him understand that there are other things in life he can do.
Josh loves what Reagan does and who she is and never wants her to change her and makes her believe that she should never change, not for anyone; she is special for who she is.
Great moral of the story is that if you love someone never try and change them.
Reagan is lovely, she is a bit weird and a bit of a nerd but you just got to love her. Her parents who wanted her to study law have cut her off from everything only because she wanted something different for herself. Her love for the theatre made her decide on a career in this field which is very inspiring especially when she has to now fend for herself and away from her parent’s money. Reagan has the type of countenance that she is always smiling and happy and makes you feel happy as well.
Allie her best friend asks for her help to cheer up her big brother Josh. Poor Josh, he has moved to New York but after injury has been forced to retire from his beloved baseball league. I am sure you can imagine how low he is.
Ahh Reagan she really likes Josh, well let’s put it this way, she fancies him something terrible but feels that Josh would never go for someone like her and Josh, bless him, thinks that his attitude and being so low would cast a cloud over Reagan’s whole being and happiness so does the only thing he can, he tries to stay away from her.
The one thing Josh and Reagan know though is that together they are better than being apart and they prove this when they do get together. Reagan is a great help to Josh and makes him understand that there are other things in life he can do.
Josh loves what Reagan does and who she is and never wants her to change her and makes her believe that she should never change, not for anyone; she is special for who she is.
Great moral of the story is that if you love someone never try and change them.
February 27, 2017
This is the first time I have read any of this authors work, and goodness, it will definitely not be the last!
Reagan is a happy and smiling theatre nerd, and is convinced by her best friend to cheer up her brother Josh, who having been forced to retire from his career due to injury, which has turned him into a moody playboy. These two are total opposites, but the perfect couple together. No spoilers from me though, you really need to read this amazing book for yourself!
This is a beautifully written story, which is a sweet, quick and fun read. I recommend this authors work for all romance lovers.
Reagan is a happy and smiling theatre nerd, and is convinced by her best friend to cheer up her brother Josh, who having been forced to retire from his career due to injury, which has turned him into a moody playboy. These two are total opposites, but the perfect couple together. No spoilers from me though, you really need to read this amazing book for yourself!
This is a beautifully written story, which is a sweet, quick and fun read. I recommend this authors work for all romance lovers.
March 7, 2017
Reckless Romance is fun and quirky. It was such a simple love story, but completely pulled me in. Reagan was such a great heroine, she was strong, fun and full of joy. She may have been through a lot, but always kept her mood light and happy. She was the happiest character and always thought of others before herself. She wanted to spread her love and joy to anyone she could. So when grumpy Josh was pushed her way by her best friend, she did the best she could to lift up his spirit. Josh put so much effort on being a grump and staying a grump. When he was around Reagan he never showed her anything but his bad side and it only took one look at her beautiful legs for him to show interest.
I love how instant his interest was for her. It was like he was snapped out of his sleep and he saw Reagan all in a new light. Before he only saw her as someone who was annoyingly happy, but when he finally really looked at her, he saw so much more. He enjoyed everything about her, the way she looked, how simple she was, how little she needed to be happy. Because of Reagan he put more effort on his life. Josh was super sweet and so easy to love. Their love was so simple and sweet. I couldn’t help but feel butterflies in my stomach when they decided to see each other. It reminded me of my first date with my husband. So exciting and new and so awesome. I loved it. I will definitely read more from this author.
I love how instant his interest was for her. It was like he was snapped out of his sleep and he saw Reagan all in a new light. Before he only saw her as someone who was annoyingly happy, but when he finally really looked at her, he saw so much more. He enjoyed everything about her, the way she looked, how simple she was, how little she needed to be happy. Because of Reagan he put more effort on his life. Josh was super sweet and so easy to love. Their love was so simple and sweet. I couldn’t help but feel butterflies in my stomach when they decided to see each other. It reminded me of my first date with my husband. So exciting and new and so awesome. I loved it. I will definitely read more from this author.
dnf
December 18, 2018DNF @ 37%
Not a fan of awkward heroines. She was a lovely girl, I wish she were more self-confident. "He can have any woman he wants; other women are more beautiful, have bigger boobs etc etc etc". Why?!
Would anyone please write a heroine, who believes in herself?! Pretty please!
And he was quite a player in the past. He said he didn't have any sex for a very long time. I did the math. Max 6 months, more like 5 to 4. Wow! Cool! What a restrain! Medal for the boy!!! 🏅
He mentioned his past with women so many times I was almost bored. I got it, dude, not a virgin! Another medal for the champ! 🏅
No medals left, so I go look somewhere else 😜
Not a fan of awkward heroines. She was a lovely girl, I wish she were more self-confident. "He can have any woman he wants; other women are more beautiful, have bigger boobs etc etc etc". Why?!
Would anyone please write a heroine, who believes in herself?! Pretty please!
And he was quite a player in the past. He said he didn't have any sex for a very long time. I did the math. Max 6 months, more like 5 to 4. Wow! Cool! What a restrain! Medal for the boy!!! 🏅
He mentioned his past with women so many times I was almost bored. I got it, dude, not a virgin! Another medal for the champ! 🏅
No medals left, so I go look somewhere else 😜
March 21, 2017
I really enjoyed the previous book by this author so was delighted to have the opportunity to read the next book in this series.
Josh has recently moved to New York, at the urging of his sister Allie. He used to play minor league baseball but that all stopped after he suffered a career ending injury. This sport was his life and he is finding it very difficult to remain positive about anything these days so moving closer to his sister will hopefully be a step in the right direction.
Josh was thrilled to be there to witness his sister Allie marry Shane at their wedding. This is where he first meets one of her work colleagues Reagan. She is nothing like the ‘type’ of woman he usually is interested in but there is just something about her that intrigues him.
Allie may be on her honeymoon but it feels like she is playing match maker from afar when she nominates Josh to help up when needed at the theatre. He knows that she is worried about him, he seems to walk around with a dark cloud hanging over him these days. Who can blame the guy though, when you have dedicated your life to a sport / career that comes to an abrupt end, there has to be a mourning period right?
It seems that the perfect balm to Josh’s mood these days is right under his nose. Reagan. She has this ability to make him feel comfortable in his skin. She is a happy, positive person and her enthusiasm for life is infectious. Being around her makes him see the world through a different lens. She has had her own problems in life but she doesn’t let it pull her down.
Reagan is massively attracted to Josh, sure he is freaking hot and lush to look at but the stuff on the inside is just as attractive to her. She highly doubts he could look at her and feel the same way.
These two really do have a shot at something beautiful together but they just need to get past their fears and insecurities so they can see just how amazing it could be between them.
Josh has recently moved to New York, at the urging of his sister Allie. He used to play minor league baseball but that all stopped after he suffered a career ending injury. This sport was his life and he is finding it very difficult to remain positive about anything these days so moving closer to his sister will hopefully be a step in the right direction.
Josh was thrilled to be there to witness his sister Allie marry Shane at their wedding. This is where he first meets one of her work colleagues Reagan. She is nothing like the ‘type’ of woman he usually is interested in but there is just something about her that intrigues him.
Allie may be on her honeymoon but it feels like she is playing match maker from afar when she nominates Josh to help up when needed at the theatre. He knows that she is worried about him, he seems to walk around with a dark cloud hanging over him these days. Who can blame the guy though, when you have dedicated your life to a sport / career that comes to an abrupt end, there has to be a mourning period right?
It seems that the perfect balm to Josh’s mood these days is right under his nose. Reagan. She has this ability to make him feel comfortable in his skin. She is a happy, positive person and her enthusiasm for life is infectious. Being around her makes him see the world through a different lens. She has had her own problems in life but she doesn’t let it pull her down.
Reagan is massively attracted to Josh, sure he is freaking hot and lush to look at but the stuff on the inside is just as attractive to her. She highly doubts he could look at her and feel the same way.
These two really do have a shot at something beautiful together but they just need to get past their fears and insecurities so they can see just how amazing it could be between them.
March 10, 2017
Loved it! This was totally adorable and a super sweet romance. Funny, steamy and even a bit emotional - I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to read more by this author!
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March 2, 2017
** ARC kindly provided by the author for an honest review. **
I like weird heroines and when you meet Reagan, you just want to be around her and be surrounded by happiness. How about the weird and passionate Reagan can finally find her match in this story? His name is Josh, and despite of his broody mood and durable slump he felt into, the only one who can actually help him emerge from is definitely Reagan.
Reagan is a sunshine. A theater nerd. A true friend. Always helping people. When her friend Allie asked her to cheer up her big brother, because he is moody and kinda living in his self own pity, she tried to bring him some lightness.
Her happy attitude is infectious and all you want to to do is feel the same way.
Josh had to retire from his dream, playing baseball. Broody and bitter he didn't know what to do next. After moving to New York and being close to his little sister, meeting Reagan and her bubbly personality is something that may help him to find his way back. Finding her a bit to disarming for her own good.
After some awkward moments and when they loosen up a little, things gets interesting. I like how natural they were together. With her witty and positive personality, he could see how the opportunity that lay ahead, free to choose what he wanted. The change into this mood was really great and Reagan was definitely bringing the best.
She could be herself with him and as they took a step forward as a couple, they both learnt more about themselves, to accept who they really are, without pretenses. I had a huge grin on my face for most part of the book, totally captivated by Reagan and Josh’s adventures. I really enjoyed that Reckless Romance. Fun, sexy and the characters inner conversations? Priceless. Can’t wait for the next book!
March 7, 2017
After having read Roommate Romance, I could not wait to get my hands on Reckless Romance!! Reagan and Josh are everything that I love in a romance. I love that they appear to be completely opposing forces, but in reality, they are two individuals that mesh so well together. I love that they work to enjoy what the other one enjoys.
When Josh went prop shopping with Reagan and any time he recited some Shakespeare...I was in full on *SWOON* mode. And when he brought Reagan to the baseball game, which is something he loves to do, I almost died over the perfection of it all. She was happy to be doing something he loved, and he was happy just making her happy. Where can I find my own Josh?!
And Reagan? She is so special! I know she's a fictional character, but her enthusiasm for life was contagious. I loved that she was endearingly awkward, and any girl who loves the theatre as much as Reagan does is a girl after my own heart. Seriously, I loved her.
The secondary characters are also great, and I'm happy to see Allie and Shane are doing so great! Next up...Joanna????? PLEASE. I need to know what happened between her and Lincoln, and I need to know like...yesterday. And I think Liz may be in the running for her own story as well...at least one can hope!
Reckless Romance by Maggie Riley is a charming read that will leave you with a mile-wide smile on your face and a desire to visit New York City ASAP. I very much enjoyed this contemporary romance! Eeyore and Piglet FOREVER! <3
*I received a copy from the author*
When Josh went prop shopping with Reagan and any time he recited some Shakespeare...I was in full on *SWOON* mode. And when he brought Reagan to the baseball game, which is something he loves to do, I almost died over the perfection of it all. She was happy to be doing something he loved, and he was happy just making her happy. Where can I find my own Josh?!
And Reagan? She is so special! I know she's a fictional character, but her enthusiasm for life was contagious. I loved that she was endearingly awkward, and any girl who loves the theatre as much as Reagan does is a girl after my own heart. Seriously, I loved her.
The secondary characters are also great, and I'm happy to see Allie and Shane are doing so great! Next up...Joanna????? PLEASE. I need to know what happened between her and Lincoln, and I need to know like...yesterday. And I think Liz may be in the running for her own story as well...at least one can hope!
Reckless Romance by Maggie Riley is a charming read that will leave you with a mile-wide smile on your face and a desire to visit New York City ASAP. I very much enjoyed this contemporary romance! Eeyore and Piglet FOREVER! <3
*I received a copy from the author*
April 5, 2017
Reagan is definitely not in love with her best friend's brother and yet no matter how many time she says that, she can't stop thinking about him or his sexy, moody, silent ways and amazing body. Or the fact that they spent one amazing night together at her best friend's wedding. Josh knows Reagan deserves more than him, she is loud, creative, fun and he is moody and silent. He knows he should leave her alone to find better, than being with her would be reckless, but maybe a reckless romance will turn into love? If they both really want it to that is.
"But whatever fantasies I had about Josh and his sexy laugh would have to remain that—fantasies. Because not only was he my friend’s brother, he wasn’t the kind of guy who went for a girl like me."
This was a fun and flirt romance with really loveable characters. I really loved Josh and Reagan's opposite personalities and I loved the building of their relationship, from trying to pretend that they didn't like each other, to friends, and then to more than that. It was a great feel good, funny, happy and sexy read!
"My sister had given Reagan an impossible task—bring back the guy I had been when I had my dream job and my dream life. But that job and that life was gone. And so was that guy."
Reagan and Josh have got to be one of my favourite couples! They were complete opposites of each other and yet, at the same time, they were perfect for each other. Reagan was so happy, lively, determined, fun and always being the positive and caring person. She was so easy to like and you just wanted her to achieve her dreams in both her love life and work life. Josh on the other hand was quite silent, moody and unable to get himself out of the funk he was feeling after injuring himself and not being able to carry on with his career. Despite this though he still remained quite endearing. His love for the people he cared about like his sister and adorable niece was so beautiful to read about and despite his sometime moodiness, you could see straight from the beginning he didn't want to upset Reagan with his unhappy demeanour, he wanted to look out for her and help keep her the happy person she is.
“You’re luminous and inspiring and I feel happy around you. So damn happy. I would do anything to make you smile. And you’re sexy as hell,”
If your looking for a great romance read then this is it. You will fall in love with the characters and the development of their relationship alone will keep you hooked. We do have drama from horrible ex's and snobby parents, some heart ache and moments that make you want to shout, "what are you doing you idiot!!," but overall you will just fall in love with Reagan and Josh and their growing relationship. You will be cheering for their HEA from the get go.
"He kissed me as if he couldn’t get enough. As if he couldn’t control himself. My knees buckled as he deepened the kiss, his tongue hot and greedy in my mouth. It felt good. So fricking good. I never wanted this moment, this kiss, to end. I wanted to live inside this perfect, wonderful moment of time."
bethany
"But whatever fantasies I had about Josh and his sexy laugh would have to remain that—fantasies. Because not only was he my friend’s brother, he wasn’t the kind of guy who went for a girl like me."
This was a fun and flirt romance with really loveable characters. I really loved Josh and Reagan's opposite personalities and I loved the building of their relationship, from trying to pretend that they didn't like each other, to friends, and then to more than that. It was a great feel good, funny, happy and sexy read!
"My sister had given Reagan an impossible task—bring back the guy I had been when I had my dream job and my dream life. But that job and that life was gone. And so was that guy."
Reagan and Josh have got to be one of my favourite couples! They were complete opposites of each other and yet, at the same time, they were perfect for each other. Reagan was so happy, lively, determined, fun and always being the positive and caring person. She was so easy to like and you just wanted her to achieve her dreams in both her love life and work life. Josh on the other hand was quite silent, moody and unable to get himself out of the funk he was feeling after injuring himself and not being able to carry on with his career. Despite this though he still remained quite endearing. His love for the people he cared about like his sister and adorable niece was so beautiful to read about and despite his sometime moodiness, you could see straight from the beginning he didn't want to upset Reagan with his unhappy demeanour, he wanted to look out for her and help keep her the happy person she is.
“You’re luminous and inspiring and I feel happy around you. So damn happy. I would do anything to make you smile. And you’re sexy as hell,”
If your looking for a great romance read then this is it. You will fall in love with the characters and the development of their relationship alone will keep you hooked. We do have drama from horrible ex's and snobby parents, some heart ache and moments that make you want to shout, "what are you doing you idiot!!," but overall you will just fall in love with Reagan and Josh and their growing relationship. You will be cheering for their HEA from the get go.
"He kissed me as if he couldn’t get enough. As if he couldn’t control himself. My knees buckled as he deepened the kiss, his tongue hot and greedy in my mouth. It felt good. So fricking good. I never wanted this moment, this kiss, to end. I wanted to live inside this perfect, wonderful moment of time."
bethany
March 6, 2017
4.5 Stars
This is my first time reading a book by this author but I'm super happy to report that I truly enjoyed the book and will absolutely be going back to read the first book Roommate Romance!!
The book started off a little slow for me, probably because I get overly anxious for the moment when the H an h finally have that first kiss/touch. However, it was helpful in developing their characters and getting me invested in their relationship.
Reagan is the type of heroine that I love. She's super upbeat and positive but considers herself an outcast because she doesn't fit the mold of society's expectations for a woman. She doesn't wear make-up and she wears a LOT of black clothes. She doesn't see her own beauty and worth but she's confident in the person she is and knows that should be enough.
Josh is a former Minor League Baseball player who suffered an injury that ended his career and left him feeling useless, depressed and unmotivated. He's in a dark place, so his sister asks him to move to the city and tasks her uber-positive friend, Reagan, to help bring him out of his funk.
Josh catches on pretty quickly to his sister plans, but neither him or his sister expected that he would start to fall for Reagan. As it turns out, she might just be everything Josh needs to come out of his funk and Josh might just be the person who helps Reagan realize that who she is might just be enough.
I loved the connection between Reagan and Josh. It was sweet and sexy and moved at a realistic pace. The conflict that leads them to the tiny bump in the road to their HEA was done well. It was just the right amount of trouble between them without ruining everything that they'd been building towards.
This book was sexy and fun and definitely has me looking forward to what will come next for Maggie Riley.
This is my first time reading a book by this author but I'm super happy to report that I truly enjoyed the book and will absolutely be going back to read the first book Roommate Romance!!
The book started off a little slow for me, probably because I get overly anxious for the moment when the H an h finally have that first kiss/touch. However, it was helpful in developing their characters and getting me invested in their relationship.
Reagan is the type of heroine that I love. She's super upbeat and positive but considers herself an outcast because she doesn't fit the mold of society's expectations for a woman. She doesn't wear make-up and she wears a LOT of black clothes. She doesn't see her own beauty and worth but she's confident in the person she is and knows that should be enough.
Josh is a former Minor League Baseball player who suffered an injury that ended his career and left him feeling useless, depressed and unmotivated. He's in a dark place, so his sister asks him to move to the city and tasks her uber-positive friend, Reagan, to help bring him out of his funk.
Josh catches on pretty quickly to his sister plans, but neither him or his sister expected that he would start to fall for Reagan. As it turns out, she might just be everything Josh needs to come out of his funk and Josh might just be the person who helps Reagan realize that who she is might just be enough.
I loved the connection between Reagan and Josh. It was sweet and sexy and moved at a realistic pace. The conflict that leads them to the tiny bump in the road to their HEA was done well. It was just the right amount of trouble between them without ruining everything that they'd been building towards.
This book was sexy and fun and definitely has me looking forward to what will come next for Maggie Riley.
April 19, 2017
Quick recap: Reagan’s friend asks her to keep her brother Josh company because he’s down in the dumps over the end of his minor league baseball career. The two, from very different worlds, turn out to have some major chemistry and attraction and the story goes from there.
The story is told from a dual POV so we get both sides of the story and how they each have feelings they’re not yet willing to express, leading the other to doubt the other is really interested, and it’s overly-angsty.
One of the major themes is just how different they are and how they need to get over that. We get it; Reagan is “weird”, because we’re hit over the head with the label repeatedly throughout the book. Problem is, she’s not actually “weird”, she just an artist, not a “jock”. The book is big on stereotypes and Reagan’s consistent self-doubt is a turn-off. Josh is definitely the swoony baseball player and I did like him, but because of the way Reagan is portrayed, any relationship between the two was superficial at best.
I didn’t read the first book so I didn’t have a whole lot of emotional attachment to these characters to begin with (and I don’t think reading the first book is necessary, they’re standalones), but unfortunately this just felt like your formulaic contemporary romance. It would be a fun summer beach read but there isn’t a whole lot setting it apart from the crowd.
The story is told from a dual POV so we get both sides of the story and how they each have feelings they’re not yet willing to express, leading the other to doubt the other is really interested, and it’s overly-angsty.
One of the major themes is just how different they are and how they need to get over that. We get it; Reagan is “weird”, because we’re hit over the head with the label repeatedly throughout the book. Problem is, she’s not actually “weird”, she just an artist, not a “jock”. The book is big on stereotypes and Reagan’s consistent self-doubt is a turn-off. Josh is definitely the swoony baseball player and I did like him, but because of the way Reagan is portrayed, any relationship between the two was superficial at best.
I didn’t read the first book so I didn’t have a whole lot of emotional attachment to these characters to begin with (and I don’t think reading the first book is necessary, they’re standalones), but unfortunately this just felt like your formulaic contemporary romance. It would be a fun summer beach read but there isn’t a whole lot setting it apart from the crowd.
March 1, 2017
Brothers best friend, she's a nerd and he's an athlete. But brought down by an injury. Regan has more that Logan desires, he wants more. this week story will grip you and I can't wait for more from this author.
March 11, 2017
3 stars
I thought this was an okay read. There were parts I enjoyed, that made me smile then there the unpleasant parts. I felt the characters were too much in their heads. I understand the author was trying to go for angst but it didn't read that way. There was too much of "misunderstanding".
I thought this was an okay read. There were parts I enjoyed, that made me smile then there the unpleasant parts. I felt the characters were too much in their heads. I understand the author was trying to go for angst but it didn't read that way. There was too much of "misunderstanding".
March 11, 2017
2.5 Stars!
I found this one a bit boring.
I found this one a bit boring.
March 15, 2017
It was just meh...
I read good things about this story and as much as I wanted to enjoy it as much as everyone else, it just wasn't my cup of tea unfortunately.
I read good things about this story and as much as I wanted to enjoy it as much as everyone else, it just wasn't my cup of tea unfortunately.
March 21, 2017
Romance and Fantasy for Cosmopolitan Girls
Reagan Bennett nasconde un segreto: il suo nome, la sua estrazione sociale, il suo passato da ricca. Ma non è mai stata più se stessa di così: adesso che si è lasciata la sua famiglia altolocata alle spalle è davvero felice. Sta realizzando il suo sogno e lo sta facendo con le sue forze: è il direttore artistico di un piccolo teatro di Broadway e non ha paura si seguire la sua strada.
Josh Lawson è il fratello di Allie, trasferitosi da poco a New York e lasciatosi alle spalle la sua vecchia vita fatta di rimpianti, depressione e una carriera promettente nel baseball sfumata per una brutta lesione alla spalla.
Quello che Josh non sa ancora è che sua sorella ha un piano diabolico per cercare di farlo uscire da questo circolo vizioso di tristezza e rimorsi nel quale sembra essersi seppellito dentro e questo piano ha un nome: Reagan Bennett!
L’intenzione di Allie non è quella di farli finire insieme ma, galeotto fu quel ballo al suo matrimonio. Già, perché quando Josh e Reagan entrano in contatto per la prima volta sono scintille inaspettate. La timida e insicura Reagan cercherà di convincersi che non può provare nulla per il bellissimo Josh e che i suoi sguardi languidi non sono nel modo più assoluto un tentativo di flirtare con lei: i tipi come Josh non sono interessati alle ragazze come lei. Ma non ha idea di quanto si sbagli. Reagan è la boccata d’ossigeno che Josh aspettava da troppo tempo, così diversa da tutte le donne che ha conosciuto fino a ora. Lei è semplice, intelligente, bellissima e quasi intoccabile.
"I couldn't remember the last time I felt this good. It was as if I had been wandering around half asleep for months and I was finally waking up. Finally existing in the world again. It felt incredible"
Leggendo il primo romanzo di questa bellissima serie avevo davvero sperato che l’autrice ci regalasse una storia fra Reagan e Josh: le scintille tra i due erano innegabili. Maggie Riley sa esattamente come strutturare un YA: le batture sono giuste, sempre spiritose e azzeccatissime. Le scene d’amore sono spinte al punto giusto, mai volgari e fanno sognare. Ho letto con estremo piacere il suo primo romanzo – Roomate Romance – mi è piaciuto ancora di più questo secondo libro. Reagan è un personaggio fantastico, descritto alla perfezione, così timida e insicura ma che non si lascia schiacciare da nessuno. Josh è bello e dannato ma senza esagerare.
Questa autrice ha un grande dono: riesce a raccontare storie che sanno di reale. Vite normali, sogni normali, con quel pizzico di romanticismo, ironia e un protagonista maschile che fa venire la bava alla bocca.
Non mi resta che consigliarvi questo YA e aspettare con impazienza il terzo episodio… perché ci sarà un terzo episodio, vero? Insomma io voglio sapere a tutti i costa cosa sia successo fra Joanna e Lincoln.
Consigliatissimo.
Reagan Bennett nasconde un segreto: il suo nome, la sua estrazione sociale, il suo passato da ricca. Ma non è mai stata più se stessa di così: adesso che si è lasciata la sua famiglia altolocata alle spalle è davvero felice. Sta realizzando il suo sogno e lo sta facendo con le sue forze: è il direttore artistico di un piccolo teatro di Broadway e non ha paura si seguire la sua strada.
Josh Lawson è il fratello di Allie, trasferitosi da poco a New York e lasciatosi alle spalle la sua vecchia vita fatta di rimpianti, depressione e una carriera promettente nel baseball sfumata per una brutta lesione alla spalla.
Quello che Josh non sa ancora è che sua sorella ha un piano diabolico per cercare di farlo uscire da questo circolo vizioso di tristezza e rimorsi nel quale sembra essersi seppellito dentro e questo piano ha un nome: Reagan Bennett!
L’intenzione di Allie non è quella di farli finire insieme ma, galeotto fu quel ballo al suo matrimonio. Già, perché quando Josh e Reagan entrano in contatto per la prima volta sono scintille inaspettate. La timida e insicura Reagan cercherà di convincersi che non può provare nulla per il bellissimo Josh e che i suoi sguardi languidi non sono nel modo più assoluto un tentativo di flirtare con lei: i tipi come Josh non sono interessati alle ragazze come lei. Ma non ha idea di quanto si sbagli. Reagan è la boccata d’ossigeno che Josh aspettava da troppo tempo, così diversa da tutte le donne che ha conosciuto fino a ora. Lei è semplice, intelligente, bellissima e quasi intoccabile.
"I couldn't remember the last time I felt this good. It was as if I had been wandering around half asleep for months and I was finally waking up. Finally existing in the world again. It felt incredible"
Leggendo il primo romanzo di questa bellissima serie avevo davvero sperato che l’autrice ci regalasse una storia fra Reagan e Josh: le scintille tra i due erano innegabili. Maggie Riley sa esattamente come strutturare un YA: le batture sono giuste, sempre spiritose e azzeccatissime. Le scene d’amore sono spinte al punto giusto, mai volgari e fanno sognare. Ho letto con estremo piacere il suo primo romanzo – Roomate Romance – mi è piaciuto ancora di più questo secondo libro. Reagan è un personaggio fantastico, descritto alla perfezione, così timida e insicura ma che non si lascia schiacciare da nessuno. Josh è bello e dannato ma senza esagerare.
Questa autrice ha un grande dono: riesce a raccontare storie che sanno di reale. Vite normali, sogni normali, con quel pizzico di romanticismo, ironia e un protagonista maschile che fa venire la bava alla bocca.
Non mi resta che consigliarvi questo YA e aspettare con impazienza il terzo episodio… perché ci sarà un terzo episodio, vero? Insomma io voglio sapere a tutti i costa cosa sia successo fra Joanna e Lincoln.
Consigliatissimo.
March 5, 2017
Both this book and Roommate Romance are complete stand-alones but I would DEFINITELY recommend reading Roommate Romance before diving into this lovely book.
This book was SO GOOD. It was simple yet brought enough complexities to each the heroine and hero. I LOVED the story of Josh and Reagan! Reagan was a trip in the first book about Allie, Josh's little sister. And Josh was definitely interesting from what was told of him in Allie's story as well.
Reagan was a huge theater nerd, much like Allie in the first book. She and Allie became great friends and by association, Reagan met Josh, Allie's older brother in the first book. In this book, we get to really delve into Reagan and her past and what really makes her tick. And most of all her insecurities, which were many. Surprisingly enough they weren't annoying, though. They were real and totally easy to relate to. I loved that the author didn't dwell on them endlessly and drag on about them. It's very frustrating when they happen and makes the heroine look weak sometimes but that was so not the case with Reagan. Though Reagan had every reason to feel insecure and doubt herself in certain areas of her life because of her past which involved her parents and growing up.
And Josh was really a big grump at the beginning. But a sweet one! In the first book, we see quite clearly that he's struggling with his life now that he can no longer play baseball. He used to play minor-league baseball until a shoulder injury brought everything to an abrupt end. And as we knew from the first book his sister Allie was worried about his state of depression and anger over it all. Josh, now having moved to New York at Allie's suggestion at the end of the first book is now trying to get his footing and adjust to big city life compared to his hometown in Nebraska. Josh was very relatable, just as Reagan was. There was more to the story about the end of his career that involved his former friend and agent, which you'll learn once you read the book. Needless to say, he had a hard time coming to terms with it and feeling at a loss at what to do with his life without baseball. Something his sister Allie was insistent on helping him with by creating a quasi-friendship with Reagan in hopes she would provide a positive influence. Something Josh caught on to at Allie and Shane's wedding at the beginning of the book.
From there we get to see Reagan and Josh's friendship evolve into something more despite reluctance and doubt from both sides. Josh and Reagan were quite different but they just worked. The chemistry was fantastic and the romance between the two was so sweet. Josh incredibly sweet to Reagan. Reagan was impossible not to like. She was just so positive but such a beautiful character. I loved that Josh just GOT that about her and appreciated it. Josh had his own issues to work through but by being with Reagan it managed to help him realize he didn't want to be unhappy or angry anymore and it motivated him to be worthy of her.
All in all, I LOVED this book. It was an easy read with sweetness, romance, steam and a little drama and when the drama happened it was resolved fairly quickly. The bonus epilogue provided by subscribing via the link at the end of the book was also lovely. I loved that!
Looking forward to the possibility of Joanna and Lincoln's story. Fingers crossed!
Side note: Josh and Allie's niece, Emily was said to be six years old in this book while in the first book with Allie she was told to be eight years old. I thought that was rather odd and confusing. And her nickname in the first book as "Emmy-bean" was changed to "Emy-bean" in the second. Random editor issues but nothing I couldn't overlook.
This book was SO GOOD. It was simple yet brought enough complexities to each the heroine and hero. I LOVED the story of Josh and Reagan! Reagan was a trip in the first book about Allie, Josh's little sister. And Josh was definitely interesting from what was told of him in Allie's story as well.
Reagan was a huge theater nerd, much like Allie in the first book. She and Allie became great friends and by association, Reagan met Josh, Allie's older brother in the first book. In this book, we get to really delve into Reagan and her past and what really makes her tick. And most of all her insecurities, which were many. Surprisingly enough they weren't annoying, though. They were real and totally easy to relate to. I loved that the author didn't dwell on them endlessly and drag on about them. It's very frustrating when they happen and makes the heroine look weak sometimes but that was so not the case with Reagan. Though Reagan had every reason to feel insecure and doubt herself in certain areas of her life because of her past which involved her parents and growing up.
And Josh was really a big grump at the beginning. But a sweet one! In the first book, we see quite clearly that he's struggling with his life now that he can no longer play baseball. He used to play minor-league baseball until a shoulder injury brought everything to an abrupt end. And as we knew from the first book his sister Allie was worried about his state of depression and anger over it all. Josh, now having moved to New York at Allie's suggestion at the end of the first book is now trying to get his footing and adjust to big city life compared to his hometown in Nebraska. Josh was very relatable, just as Reagan was. There was more to the story about the end of his career that involved his former friend and agent, which you'll learn once you read the book. Needless to say, he had a hard time coming to terms with it and feeling at a loss at what to do with his life without baseball. Something his sister Allie was insistent on helping him with by creating a quasi-friendship with Reagan in hopes she would provide a positive influence. Something Josh caught on to at Allie and Shane's wedding at the beginning of the book.
From there we get to see Reagan and Josh's friendship evolve into something more despite reluctance and doubt from both sides. Josh and Reagan were quite different but they just worked. The chemistry was fantastic and the romance between the two was so sweet. Josh incredibly sweet to Reagan. Reagan was impossible not to like. She was just so positive but such a beautiful character. I loved that Josh just GOT that about her and appreciated it. Josh had his own issues to work through but by being with Reagan it managed to help him realize he didn't want to be unhappy or angry anymore and it motivated him to be worthy of her.
All in all, I LOVED this book. It was an easy read with sweetness, romance, steam and a little drama and when the drama happened it was resolved fairly quickly. The bonus epilogue provided by subscribing via the link at the end of the book was also lovely. I loved that!
Looking forward to the possibility of Joanna and Lincoln's story. Fingers crossed!
Side note: Josh and Allie's niece, Emily was said to be six years old in this book while in the first book with Allie she was told to be eight years old. I thought that was rather odd and confusing. And her nickname in the first book as "Emmy-bean" was changed to "Emy-bean" in the second. Random editor issues but nothing I couldn't overlook.
March 4, 2017
I was charmed by this story! I wasn't 100% sure about it at first as it was a bit slow out of the gate but once I pushed through I found myself smiling at the cute banter, fun characters and the authors descriptions of it all.
Josh is in a definite 'funk' having lost his baseball career to injury and been screwed over by his best friend/agent. His sister thinks the answer to his Eeyore-like mope fest is to have him spend time with her friend Reagan, who despite her own personal devastation has the sunniest outlook on life. Who can resist someone who is happy all the time and see's the best in everything??
Josh resists but is soon drawn to her happiness and joy but then starts to develop feelings for his sisters friend... Reagan is definitely attracted to Josh but is firmly convinced that a former pro athlete will not be interested in a theatre nerd like her. She has him in her 'friend zone' because - well, where else would he go?? So friends they will be - until Josh finally decides to make his move!
So thoroughly charmed - this is the best word I can use for the feelings this book gave me!
Also intrigued to find out what the story is between Lincoln and Joanna...
Safe read!
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Josh is in a definite 'funk' having lost his baseball career to injury and been screwed over by his best friend/agent. His sister thinks the answer to his Eeyore-like mope fest is to have him spend time with her friend Reagan, who despite her own personal devastation has the sunniest outlook on life. Who can resist someone who is happy all the time and see's the best in everything??
Josh resists but is soon drawn to her happiness and joy but then starts to develop feelings for his sisters friend... Reagan is definitely attracted to Josh but is firmly convinced that a former pro athlete will not be interested in a theatre nerd like her. She has him in her 'friend zone' because - well, where else would he go?? So friends they will be - until Josh finally decides to make his move!
So thoroughly charmed - this is the best word I can use for the feelings this book gave me!
Also intrigued to find out what the story is between Lincoln and Joanna...
Safe read!
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
March 4, 2017
Reckless Romance is the follow up to Roommate Romance, but a standalone story focusing on Josh, Allie's brother from Roommate, and her good friend, Reagan. We met bothe characters in Roommate, and Josh's funk over the end of his baseball career continues here into Reckless. While Allie is on her honeymoon with Shane, she asks Reagan to keep an eye on her brother and show him around NYC, hoping that some of Reagan's positivity will run off on him.
Josh is smitten with the quirky theater nerd, but doesn't think that someone as grouchy and miserable as he is deserves someone as light and sunny as Reagan. Meanwhile, she's got her own issues and insecurities that she's working through, and her past keeps crossing paths with her present. Those worlds finally collide, leading to the couple's split as feelings get hurt, and the opportunity for explanations are not given.
I enjoyed Reckless as much as I enjoyed Roommate. Maggie Riley has a strong grasp on these characters, makes them relatable and best of all, flawed! I hope we get to see Joanna and Lincoln's reunion next!
Josh is smitten with the quirky theater nerd, but doesn't think that someone as grouchy and miserable as he is deserves someone as light and sunny as Reagan. Meanwhile, she's got her own issues and insecurities that she's working through, and her past keeps crossing paths with her present. Those worlds finally collide, leading to the couple's split as feelings get hurt, and the opportunity for explanations are not given.
I enjoyed Reckless as much as I enjoyed Roommate. Maggie Riley has a strong grasp on these characters, makes them relatable and best of all, flawed! I hope we get to see Joanna and Lincoln's reunion next!
March 12, 2017
I love Reagan and Josh!
When we first met Reagan in Roommate Romance, I was hoping she'd get her own story, and here it is! I really liked the emotional pull of her character. She's quirky and fun, and an accomplished theater nerd, but lacks any sort of confidence. Josh is an injured baseball player struggling to accept the abrupt end to his dream of playing professionally. Neither thinks they're what the other would want, but budding friendship and a growing attraction makes it hard to stay apart.
I really liked the buildup of their relationship, and hearing their inner thoughts. I love getting to know what makes someone react the way they do, and Maggie does a great job with the development of these characters and their backstories. 4.5 Stars!
When we first met Reagan in Roommate Romance, I was hoping she'd get her own story, and here it is! I really liked the emotional pull of her character. She's quirky and fun, and an accomplished theater nerd, but lacks any sort of confidence. Josh is an injured baseball player struggling to accept the abrupt end to his dream of playing professionally. Neither thinks they're what the other would want, but budding friendship and a growing attraction makes it hard to stay apart.
I really liked the buildup of their relationship, and hearing their inner thoughts. I love getting to know what makes someone react the way they do, and Maggie does a great job with the development of these characters and their backstories. 4.5 Stars!
March 7, 2017
How can you not stop and want to find out about this book, just by the sexy cover alone? Reckless Romance by Maggie Riley is more than the first impression we get from the cover, don't get me wrong the character Josh Lawson exudes sexiness. I found this story to be more than a sex on a stick read, it has all those feels of a silly girl having her first kiss or a even the feeling of falling in love for the first time. It was hard not to smile throughout the read, I did get frustrated at times because of how stubborn the male character could be. I have to just say that I found this story to be perfectly written to the point that I felt all the emotions from these two characters falling in love and finding a way to let go of the negativity from their past.
Reagan Bennet, is very easy to fall in love with. She is your typical theatre nerd, she's creative, happy and a very positive person. Reagan has a secret that creeps up at times and has her questioning her self worth and beauty. Luckily, she's smart and having two best friends helps that keep her grounded. One of Reagan's friends hopes that maybe if she would spend time with her friend's brother Josh, maybe her happiness and positive attitude would rub off on him. That may be hard to do when she can't help the attraction that's between them.
Josh Lawson sends a smile to my face just thinking about him, he's gorgeousness makes it easy to overlook his grumpy and serious attitude. Josh suffered an injury that ended his career as a minor league baseball player, he moved back home to be closer to his sister. He just didn't expect and quickly realized that his sister concocted a plan to add some happiness to his life by having him spend time with her best friend Reagan. Falling in love was a surprise to everyone, but hopefully secrets and attitudes don't come between these two.
I loved everything about Reckless Romance! It has the perfect amount of sexiness, comedy and heartfelt moments that I enjoy in a great read. Maggie Riley gave me the perfect contemporary romance of falling in love, having great friends, letting go of your past and believing you deserve better. I finished this story with a smile on my face and a very happy heart. 5 Giddy Star of a read!
Reagan Bennet, is very easy to fall in love with. She is your typical theatre nerd, she's creative, happy and a very positive person. Reagan has a secret that creeps up at times and has her questioning her self worth and beauty. Luckily, she's smart and having two best friends helps that keep her grounded. One of Reagan's friends hopes that maybe if she would spend time with her friend's brother Josh, maybe her happiness and positive attitude would rub off on him. That may be hard to do when she can't help the attraction that's between them.
Josh Lawson sends a smile to my face just thinking about him, he's gorgeousness makes it easy to overlook his grumpy and serious attitude. Josh suffered an injury that ended his career as a minor league baseball player, he moved back home to be closer to his sister. He just didn't expect and quickly realized that his sister concocted a plan to add some happiness to his life by having him spend time with her best friend Reagan. Falling in love was a surprise to everyone, but hopefully secrets and attitudes don't come between these two.
I loved everything about Reckless Romance! It has the perfect amount of sexiness, comedy and heartfelt moments that I enjoy in a great read. Maggie Riley gave me the perfect contemporary romance of falling in love, having great friends, letting go of your past and believing you deserve better. I finished this story with a smile on my face and a very happy heart. 5 Giddy Star of a read!
February 26, 2017
This story made me happy and I love being happy. Reagan loves the theater and everything about it. Josh is just a little grumpy as he is no longer able to play baseball as a result of a career ending injury. Their unlikely romance blossoms and things progress, but Reagan's withholding some information from Josh. Can he forgive her when he finds out she may not be who she says she is?
March 5, 2017
I volentery signed up for reading and review this book and got a copy for free,thank you for that :0) Loved the story behind the caracters and the cemestry between them so mutch ♡♡♡♡♡ Loved that this book have a little of everything like drama,fun,love ,anger, pitty and hot :0) A most read if you like romance as i do ♡♡♡♡♡Sport Joky Vs Theater girl let the reading start ;0)
March 6, 2017
A sweet and cute romance story.
We meet Josh, a former baseball player who had to retire after he's been injured and played by his so called best friend and manager. Now he feels lost and is always sad, grumpy. He moves to New York where his sister, Allie, lives with her new husband, Shane. We've met them all already in Maggie's previous book, Room Mate Romance. I liked Josh. The guy was in a place full of rain and clouds. Nothing and no one could make him smile. And that's where Allie gets in, and ask Reagen, her close friend, to be around Josh to help him be himself again.
Aaaand...I suddenly remembered why I didn't like Allie in the first book. She puts these two together, pushes Josh around until he gives in and spends time with Reagen and when these two give in finally, she goes mad and tells Josh to back off, that this isn't alright and that Reagen would be better alone, that they would never work out anyways. I wanted to slap the shit out of her even more than I did in the first book. But at least she apologizes and helps Josh when he fucks up. And oh boy, did he fuck up! He did something that disappointed me. The Josh I liked was gone and someone else was in his place.
Reagen is a girl I connected with right away. She was a ray of sunshine, although she always wore black and her past wasn't as pink. She was a strong woman, once who's been called "weird" her whole life. I really felt so sorry for her when she was humiliated and Josh did not stand up for her. And yet she blamed herself. I seriously loved this girl. I just wanted to hug the shit out of her.
All in all, it was a nice story. About people finding their right way, finding each other again. Likable characters too, maybe not Allie as well, but...yeah. I really liked Joanna and her "fuck off" vibe. Now that's a woman! And I'm sure we'll get hers and Lincoln's story soon. Same for Liz!
We meet Josh, a former baseball player who had to retire after he's been injured and played by his so called best friend and manager. Now he feels lost and is always sad, grumpy. He moves to New York where his sister, Allie, lives with her new husband, Shane. We've met them all already in Maggie's previous book, Room Mate Romance. I liked Josh. The guy was in a place full of rain and clouds. Nothing and no one could make him smile. And that's where Allie gets in, and ask Reagen, her close friend, to be around Josh to help him be himself again.
Aaaand...I suddenly remembered why I didn't like Allie in the first book. She puts these two together, pushes Josh around until he gives in and spends time with Reagen and when these two give in finally, she goes mad and tells Josh to back off, that this isn't alright and that Reagen would be better alone, that they would never work out anyways. I wanted to slap the shit out of her even more than I did in the first book. But at least she apologizes and helps Josh when he fucks up. And oh boy, did he fuck up! He did something that disappointed me. The Josh I liked was gone and someone else was in his place.
Reagen is a girl I connected with right away. She was a ray of sunshine, although she always wore black and her past wasn't as pink. She was a strong woman, once who's been called "weird" her whole life. I really felt so sorry for her when she was humiliated and Josh did not stand up for her. And yet she blamed herself. I seriously loved this girl. I just wanted to hug the shit out of her.
All in all, it was a nice story. About people finding their right way, finding each other again. Likable characters too, maybe not Allie as well, but...yeah. I really liked Joanna and her "fuck off" vibe. Now that's a woman! And I'm sure we'll get hers and Lincoln's story soon. Same for Liz!
May 10, 2017
Likeable and engaging
The characters were fun, simple and easy to relate to. The storyline was straightforward and engaging but it was the likeability of the characters that made this one 5 stars
The characters were fun, simple and easy to relate to. The storyline was straightforward and engaging but it was the likeability of the characters that made this one 5 stars
March 20, 2017
This is the first book I've read by this author and it was really enjoyable. Would definitely recommend it.
March 9, 2017
This was my first Maggie Riley read and oh my goodness do I want more!
Reckless Romance is a fun, heartfelt, sweet, sexy romance featuring a brooding ex-baseball player and a quirky theatre director. Reagan and Josh will have you smiling, laughing, crying and swooning in this opposites attract romance.
Maggie Riley's characters are wonderful! They are unique, fun, quirky, sexy, relatable, flawed and REAL. They are so easy to relate to - you feel for them and you fall for them.
The romance is real and Reagan and Josh build up their connection rather than insta-love so prevelant in many romances.
If you're looking for a rom-com with fantastic dialogue and characters that's fun and quirky, without angst and drama, Reckless Romance is perfect! Maggie Riley will definitely deliver on the HEA and a swoon worthy bonus epilogue too.
Maggie Riley is going to the top of my must read list!
Reckless Romance is a fun, heartfelt, sweet, sexy romance featuring a brooding ex-baseball player and a quirky theatre director. Reagan and Josh will have you smiling, laughing, crying and swooning in this opposites attract romance.
Maggie Riley's characters are wonderful! They are unique, fun, quirky, sexy, relatable, flawed and REAL. They are so easy to relate to - you feel for them and you fall for them.
The romance is real and Reagan and Josh build up their connection rather than insta-love so prevelant in many romances.
If you're looking for a rom-com with fantastic dialogue and characters that's fun and quirky, without angst and drama, Reckless Romance is perfect! Maggie Riley will definitely deliver on the HEA and a swoon worthy bonus epilogue too.
Maggie Riley is going to the top of my must read list!
March 10, 2017
Hero(s) rating: 4 stars
Heroine rating: 4 stars
Sexual tension rating: 3 stars
Sex scenes rating: 3 stars
Sex scenes frequency: 3 stars
Plot rating: 3.5 stars
Dialogue rating: 4 stars
Storytelling rating: 3.5 stars
Story ending rating: 4 stars
Other woman/men drama:
Cheating:
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Overall rating: 3 stars
Heroine rating: 4 stars
Sexual tension rating: 3 stars
Sex scenes rating: 3 stars
Sex scenes frequency: 3 stars
Plot rating: 3.5 stars
Dialogue rating: 4 stars
Storytelling rating: 3.5 stars
Story ending rating: 4 stars
Other woman/men drama:
Cheating:
Cliffhanger:
HEA:
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Overall rating: 3 stars
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