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Custom Culture #1-4

Custom Culture Complete Series

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This set contains 4 full-length novels.
Freefall
Clutch
Dray
Rett


FREEFALL

New York Times & USA Today Bestseller

After leaving high school, with a hard won diploma and the title of most likely to break hearts, Alexander “Nix” Pierce has left his wild, out of control years mostly behind him. A small inheritance from his grandfather has given him the funds to open up his tattoo shop, Freefall, and he has started to pull his life together. Aside from trying to keep his best friend, Dray, from killing himself in the fight ring, and his slight obsession with a pin-up model he’s never met, Nix’s life is going smoothly . . . until Scotlyn James, the object of his obsession, walks into his shop.

Ever since a tragic accident killed her family and left her alone in the world, Scotlyn James hasn’t spoken one word. Up until now she didn’t care that she had no way of talking to people. Her awful aunt would never have listened, and Lincoln Hammond the arrogant, selfish man who pulled her from the streets of Los Angeles wouldn’t hear her words if she could speak. But when Lincoln insists she get a tattoo to cover up a scar on her side, Scotlyn meets the artist, Nix Pierce. And now she longs for her voice. Now she has found someone who will hear her.


CLUTCH

When Taylor Flinn’s parents shipped her off to an aunt for her last year of high school, James “Clutch” Mason had convinced himself it was for the best. Taylor, the wild, impulsive and far-too-appealing seventeen-year-old had been driving him nuts. Her school girl crush on him had been the last thing he needed. Now he had time to concentrate on his booming classic car part business, his new found love—drag racing, and keeping his twenty-year-old brother Barrett out of trouble.

But when Taylor returns from her aunt’s more grown up, utterly seductive, and attached to another guy, Clutch realizes that the only thing he ever needed or wanted was Taylor Flinn.


DRAY

When Cassie, the woman he loves, leaves him for a job in New York, Dray Warner finds his life falling apart. With nothing else to lose he takes up his friend, Barrett Mason’s, offer to head down to Mexico for some surfing and good times. But Dray’s conscience, hot temper and extreme fighting skills hurl him into a world of danger . . . a danger that could cost him his life.

Cassie Carlton was sure she was making the right decision accepting her dream job in New York. She and Dray had parted ways and while she remains heartbroken by the break up, she needs to move on with her life. But when Cassie learns that Dray is in trouble, she realizes she will sacrifice anything to save him.


RETT

Barrett "Rett" Mason has never found the one girl who can tame his wild heart. And sometimes life is just easier and less complicated without love. While working for Kingston Construction, Barrett becomes fast friends with the owner's son, Cole. They have one major thing in common-- their insatiable appetite for women. But when Barrett meets Cole's sister Finley, the easy, care-free, no commitment lifestyle he's grown used to suddenly loses its appeal. Now Barrett has met his match and the one girl who is just too damn impossible to walk out on.

For several years, Finley King has been a slave to the anxiety disorder that gripped her and kept her from enjoying life. Now with the support of her family, friends, and medication she is on the mend. But the one thing she lacks in her otherwise lush existence as a rock star's daughter is passion. Barrett Mason is about to change that...

735 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 25, 2014

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Tess Oliver

124 books2,445 followers
Tess Oliver is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Custom Culture series and a large collection of other romances. She is well known for her relatable characters who "become your friends" as you journey with them and for intriguing stories that will have you "devouring her books in just one day". Tess has been featured on USA Today's 'Happy Ever After' site, and in publications including Glamour UK and Elle UK magazines.

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April 22, 2020
🎁 FREE on Amazon today (4/22/2020)! 🎁
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3,183 reviews26 followers
April 22, 2020
Great series!

Tess writes great stories which capture your interest and have you turning more pages then you selected to in one night.
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9,520 reviews162 followers
November 27, 2017
FREEFALL:
Nix he's a protective guy, "I'm glad you're clumsy. I was ready to tear the guy to pieces." He has morals, "if I kiss you, I won't be able to stop, Scotlyn. I won't be able to stop myself." Lincoln is just an a**hole, "what this? Yeah, that's right. I've got to sleep with other women because you are such a frigid b**** lately." Nix is determined and I loved that about him, "I think about you every effing minute of the day, and I will not let you slip out of my life. I will take you from him." Scotlyn may not be able to talk but how she writes is still a turn on to Nix, "the second you touched me at the shop, I started fantasizing about you effing me on that damn table."

CLUTCH:
Clutch you naughty, naughty, little boy you, "she gasped as I dragged her around the back of the building. I pressed her up against the bricks and stared down at her." And he finally grows some balls and says how he feels, "I'm not high. I want you, Taylor, here, next to me. Eff what everyone else thinks. I need you." Taylor she knows how to make up for lack of inexperience let me tell you what, "her hand found my fly again, and she teased me with her curious fingers." I'm hoping Barrett's story is next, if it wasn't Clutch I was interested in it was definitely him. I wish the story had gone on a little bit more, I thought it ended with some unfinished business between Taylor and her family.

DRAY:
Took awhile to start the book because I'll I could do was stare at the hunk on the cover. So Dray he's a little hot headed and his bedside manner to Cassie isn't really nice, "he lifted his hand in question. "What do you want me to say, Cass? I mean if you couldn't tell how much I missed you by what just happened here, then I'm not sure what I can add to prove it." But the boy still has feelings for his girl, and when he's drunk he's incredibly horny, and millions of miles away from his Cass but he has a way of working things out with all hit hotness, "you're killing the moment, woman." Then a picture came over. We'd made a rule of never sending our faces over just in care we lost a phone. He was shirtless and his jeans were unbuttoned. His thumb was dragging down his underwear so that the long dark line of hair was exposed." And when he and his girl are together nothing matters, "I lowered my mouth to her ear and her head rested back against me. "There's only one thing I want right now." I'm really looking forward to Rett's book.

RETT:
I really loved how Tess combined two gangs from different books in this story, you know Finley, Jude's little sis from 'Strangely Normal' who I fell in love with well that's the leading lady, and I couldn't be more happier that she tamed the wild beast! Rett he's an honest boy, "I smiled up at her. "You don't have to try so hard. Just watching you walk across the lawn with your herd of animals produced the desired effect." Finley I loved her so much in 'Strangely Normal' but we only got to see her for a little bit, but this being her story I fell in love with her so much more, she's so pure, and innocent almost, "she licked some sour cream off her finger and then pointed at me. "You're good. And you don't have to try so hard either. I've been thinking of nothing but wall slamming, headboard banging sex since I saw you emerge from behind the tractor." I mean sometimes a girl needs reassurance about her man wanting her, and Rett boy does he give it to her, "I placed my palm on the side of his face and kissed him as I pushed his jeans down. The moist tip of his erection brushed my abdomen, startling me out of my kiss. I looked down. It was even bigger and more impressive than I'd imagined, and I'd imagined a lot. "Just in case you were thinking that I didn't want you," he said quietly." I loved the intimate moments between Rett and Finley but I have to say my favorite part of the book is when Finley meets Rett's big bro Clutch, "jeez, did you all come from the same beautiful people planet? Looks like you were all formed in perfect human molds." I'm hoping Cole gets a story next.
1,441 reviews2 followers
December 1, 2020
THE GUYS AND THEIR WOMEN

Excellent series. Each story was about four guys who grew up together. Nix a talented tattoo artist with his own shop, falls for his pin up girl, Scotlyn. Her life before Nix was tragically sad. Dray was a street and octagon fighter who finally wakes up and lets Cassie into his life. Clutch (Jimmy) made money with car restoration and racing. He was a giant with a pesky girl, Taylor, who is always aggravating him, until she grows up and ends up with Clutch, like she always knew would happen. And then Rett, the beautiful younger brother of Clutch. He had a knack for getting into trouble and womanizing. Then he meets Finley, the boss's sister and daughter of a Rock God. She has an airplane full of baggage but easy going Rett loves her anyway. I would have liked more details of each of their plans for the future. Especially Clutch and Taylor; and Rett and Finley since they don't have a wedding story
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819 reviews1 follower
February 1, 2020
Four book box set in the Custom Culture series. All full length stand-alone told in dual POV. Four best friends sense high school finding their HEA. Each book is about one friend with the secondary characters the same throughout. Each story has good plot with thorough back stories on all the main characters. No two stories are the same and I enjoyed reading them all in this box set one right after the other. I really liked the friend group and how close they remained! The stories were sweet with a little steam!
288 reviews
August 4, 2017
Emotional roller coaster

This series made me feel all the emotions. I'm usually not one to cry while reading but some portions of these books definitely called for it. I really enjoyed reading about people who weren't perfect, although they were written as exceptionally beautiful every one of them in different ways. They had flaws and weaknesses but they were working hard towards their happily ever after. It was a refreshing change.
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1,273 reviews6 followers
May 2, 2020
Good

Only read the first book in this four book series and I'd like to say that I like it although it is a bit slow there's not much to it who is good enough to eat sometimes you get one of those books I just think yet this isn't going anywhere but this one did and it does follow for friends so the four books to follow on from each other but I've only read the first one like I said
171 reviews2 followers
April 28, 2020
Loved this book! This was an Amazing series that kept me In my room this weekend. I feel in love with all the characters in this story that I needed to get both Nix and Clutch's wedding books. In order to really appreciate this series I highly recommend you get Eden and Jude's book Strangely Normal. Read this series you will not regret it!😍
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Author 14 books19 followers
May 4, 2020
A series you won’t want to put down!

These characters become your friends and you won’t want the series to end. They’ll take you through the gamut of happiness, anger and sadness but in the end, you’ll be glad you took the time to know them.
198 reviews1 follower
October 26, 2020
Loved it

I read all for books. Love these guys. Love these ladies. Their lives are so different. When in need each helps the others. Would give anything to have a guy want me that much.
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41 reviews13 followers
June 24, 2017
Read long ago!

Still remember the characters from beginning to end.
Am looking forward to reading again. 💗

I give 5 stars for this great read! 😄
123 reviews
April 19, 2018
Loved these books. They kept me on my toes with all that was going one. I would recommend reading them
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18 reviews
April 27, 2020
I read the first book in this box set and I couldn't stand to read any more... The cussing was way too much!
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3,399 reviews35 followers
May 31, 2016
Freefall--
Scotlyn is a mute throughout this story until the end-ish, so her p.o.v. chapters are mostly inter dialog with her conversation are written down. She had a great childhood until the car accident killed her whole family and was on her death bed to until she was rescued only to loose her voice and forced to live with a very strict aunt, but she ran an sliced on the streets until a rich man, Lincoln, took her in and she been his property since.
Nix was a wild child son of a race car driver until his dad crashed and died and soon after he lost his mom when she ran off to live in France and left him and his older sister behind to love with their grandmother, Nana. His best friends, and have their own books, Dray and Clutch have been living life to what they always wanted to do.
Now Nix has had a photo of a girl in his wallet for a year and he has been secretly fell for her but has never met the girl until she was forced to get a tattoo by her 'boyfriend' or warden however you want to call Lincoln, now all of Nix fantasies is right there in his tattoo parlor to be tattooed. Can he accept that Scotlyn can never be his since she is with a real challenge shady man or will he do anything in his power to rescue the girl of his dreams.

Great book of any age since there is only kissing parts nothing that goes past that, not a whole lot of cursing and you will see the beginnings for Clutch and Drey's upcoming stories and the women that stolen their hearts.

Clutch--
For two years Taylor has been chasing after Jimmy 'Clutch' Mason, you read about them in Freefall now she us 18 and Clutch is hard wall is falling when it's about the girl he wanted but couldn't have. She's back from Florida and he never knew but after seeing her for the first time in month's he knows he can't live with out her. Add to the problems of life is baby brother Barrett 'Rett' is there and was going through withdrawals. What more could happened with his brother and trying to do what he thinks is right with Taylor. Updates with Nix and Scotlyn and what Dray and Cassie are at before their story is to come up, hint it's not a nice place where these two love birds are at


Dray--
I want to point out that 90% is Drays point of view. This is happening after Cassie's 6 months world trip she is back but has a job in NY and with her and Dray still broken up she has been putting the move off waiting for her love to show that he wants her to stay but is to hard shalled and chasing the girls with Rett then to worry about her, but on the inside he has alway been wanting Cassie as his and he was to stupid to take charge and let.the girl he loves leave. Bad luck aplenty that's all Dray has to look forward to. But his and Rett's trip to Mexico has really made Dray in the darkest mood ever, and his friends have to find ways to get him out of this shady jail but it's Cassie that has the pictures to get him out. Dray is so down throughout this story and Cassie is even mor depressed then any other times and Drag is always always on her mind and heart.

Rett--
Can this man-wh@re finally be tamed by one woman or will he continues to be the wild party boy....
27 reviews
February 28, 2017
Four of a different kind

I chose this box set hoping for a good read. They were excellent reads. Four different male leads with four unlikely parings proving that opposites attract. Loved them all - damaged, dangerous and destined for good old heartache.
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148 reviews5 followers
July 7, 2014
There is no doubt that this is a must bundle. I have read each one and guarantee a five star rating on each. Freefall does an excellent job as the beginning of the series. Clutch is absolutely amazing. Dray is magnificent . Rett will take your breathe away. I will include some of the statements from my individual reviews.. The truth is each statement describes each book.****** I describe myself as speechless when trying to explain my feelings towards this book. A 5 star rating is definitely not high enough. Superb writing and storytelling. The continuation of characters from the previous books was amazing. It was such a smooth transition into this storyline. I fell even more in love with every character. Emotions run high and low in this one. I was cheering for love one minute then sad/disappointed the next. It isnt just a simple love story. There's alot of action that keeps you on the edge of your seat.I just couldnt put it down. I read it in a short amount of time and was so disappointed when it ended. Writing at its best. The Custom Culture world is full of love, excitement, friendships, action, really HOT SPECIAL guys, heartbreak,strong females that love their men relentlessly,etc. I will place a 5 but guaranteed it is not a high enough rating. Amazingly written with superb elements. What a magnificent twist- take the continuation of one series and combine with the storyline/characters from a standalone. Total book success is the end result :) A storyline that is so much fun and entertaining. Definitely a can't put down read. Twist/turns- ups/downs- suspense/romance- humor/on the edge of seat moments :it's all in this one. The intertwining and joining of characters is so smooth. Each one provides such a vital and pleasurable support for this joined adventure. A wonderful conclusion to a series that is beyond words. A great finale for the love and relationships developed for each couple. A HAPPY EVER AFTER FOR EVERYONE!!!!
I highly recommend . Writing at its best!!!!!!!!! AndreaAH
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597 reviews11 followers
December 18, 2014
I received a complimentary copy of this box set for my honest review (Sweet N Sassy Book a Holics).

By far the best box set I have read! I loved each of the four books and if I could give each book more than five stars I would! I am definitely a Tess Oliver fan after this series!

Each book is about a different male character their all friends and all single until they meet the right woman to sort them out, and fall in love! No two characters are the same. You'll want the male to romance you and the female to be your friend!

Each story is linked and can be read straight after the next, they flow beautifully! There's romance, humour, violence, racing, tattoos and tears what more could you want! I think out of all four books my favourite is Freefall because I fell in love with Nix and Scotlyns' story first! I'm looking forward to reading the wedding!

Five stars highly recommended!!!!
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5,392 reviews119 followers
December 18, 2014
~~~~~~~Kim's Review!~~~~~~

I received a complimentary copy of this box set for my honest review.

By far the best box set I have read! I loved each of the four books and if I could give each book more than five stars I would! I am definitely a Tess Oliver fan after this series!

Each book is about a different male character their all friends and all single until they meet the right woman to sort them out and fall in love! No two characters are the same. You'll want the male to romance you and the female to be your friend!

Each story is linked and can be read straight after the next they flow beautifully! There's romance, humour, violence, racing and tears what more could you want! I think out of all four books my favourite is Freefall because I fell in love with Nix and Scotlyns' story first! I'm looking forward to reading the wedding!

Five stars highly recommended!!!!
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2,658 reviews58 followers
January 25, 2016
This set includes 4 fabulous bad boys who are players not looking to settledown. However, when the right woman comes around they soon are changing their playboy ways and working hard to become worthy of a good woman. I found I enjoyed Nix the most. My second favorite was Barrett. Third was Clutch and finishing last was Dray. Every story included all guys mentioned and while each story was written and read and new girl was added to it. A family of friends was built.
I'd recommend if looking for a fun and quick read about manly men.
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176 reviews15 followers
July 26, 2016
Average 3-4 per book

Nix and Scottie adorable. Probably the guest waiting with a 4.5 it was just a great story with romance and action. Clutch and Taylor. 3 Stars we got some of their story from the first book and it was inevitable that they were going to end up together. Loved getting to meet Rett. Dray and Cassie lots of action. Love the Mexico fight scene but kind of boring 2.5. Rett and Finly 3.5 so from the second book I was really looking forward to get inside Retts head and boy was that interesting. I felt kind of bad for him but it worked out in the end.
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163 reviews4 followers
August 29, 2014
I have read this box set and couldn't believe how they are all so similar but different at the same time. It's great seeing how everyone's story just continues throughout each other's. Nix, clutch, dray and Rett all show us how to be a family and how to care for each other no matter what situation comes up. The ladies in these books show strength and fight for what they want, great job writing all these stories Tess. Thanks for great reads
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737 reviews17 followers
February 22, 2015
This box set was a great price so I thought I would give it a try. I started it, but stopped for some reason. I liked some stories better than others which is pretty typical in a series like this. The set is a good deal if you are looking for the big, alpha male, heroes that are not perfect. You follow them on their ups and downs as they find their HEA.

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659 reviews
April 9, 2016
Loved it

Each book in the series got better and better. I knew reading Rett's book would be HOT, and it did not disappoint. The author seemed more comfortable writing the "love" scenes as the series went on. In the first book it was just mentioned with no details. By the 3rd and 4th book, I was fanning myself.
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235 reviews1 follower
April 17, 2016
I can't do it if tried to decide which one I choose for my boyfriend

OMG I have being trying to put off buying the series my only regret it not getting it sooner all different stories but I could not stop til I finished only having to cook for kids and work interrupted me and my men and women were great to read about so reading the other books
2,966 reviews10 followers
November 26, 2014
Guys

Here are 4 guys that think being single is great. That is until some amazing women walk in their lives and they realize they were never really happy til their ladies open their eyes. Loved every one of the stories.
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11 reviews1 follower
May 10, 2017
That Man

The first three books of the series were mild with problems and wild with sex. Now we get to book 4 and we have a hidden secret that no one wants to talk about but could destroy everything. Now I have to read book 5. It is no longer an option.
38 reviews
March 20, 2016
Thoroughly enjoyed these books. Quickly read everything I could by this author. I love it when I find a new series to read and all of the books are available & I don't have to wait for them to be released.
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449 reviews2 followers
November 12, 2016
Amazing hot emotional read. Loved each and every one of these guys although Clutch really did it for me! Each story was different and held its own excitement and total hotness. Had this read on my shelf for some time, don't know why I delayed in reading and now sorry it's finished X

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