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Blue Valley #1
Blue Love: Blue Valley High — Senior Year
The Blue Valley series is not your typical love story. It is a journey through one’s past … maybe even a story resembling someone close to you.
It’s our story.
He’s the boy you hate to love, and love to hate.
Lucas, the star quarterback, seems to have it all—super star athletic abilities, expensive clothes, cars, and women who will stop at nothing to be his, if only for a night.
Tessa is a young woman who lives her life always doing what is right. She tries desperately to hold herself accountable to the demanding expectations of her family, and everyone around her, while remaining virtuous.
However, when two worlds collide, sparks fly and ignite in a fiery passion that neither Lucas nor especially Tessa are ready for.
A troubled home life is exposed. Past flings fight for attention. Exes wreak havoc. And the odds continue to stack up against them.
Will the fire and passion of first love win, or will it destroy them?
Warning: Highly Emotional!
This book contains volatile characters in real-life situations that may be triggers to some readers.
PLEASE NOTE: this series was previously released as The Love series (MJ's very first works) and has been through a complete rewrite, which consists of a change from narrative to first person/ dual POV and forty thousand words worth of new content.
It’s our story.
He’s the boy you hate to love, and love to hate.
Lucas, the star quarterback, seems to have it all—super star athletic abilities, expensive clothes, cars, and women who will stop at nothing to be his, if only for a night.
Tessa is a young woman who lives her life always doing what is right. She tries desperately to hold herself accountable to the demanding expectations of her family, and everyone around her, while remaining virtuous.
However, when two worlds collide, sparks fly and ignite in a fiery passion that neither Lucas nor especially Tessa are ready for.
A troubled home life is exposed. Past flings fight for attention. Exes wreak havoc. And the odds continue to stack up against them.
Will the fire and passion of first love win, or will it destroy them?
Warning: Highly Emotional!
This book contains volatile characters in real-life situations that may be triggers to some readers.
PLEASE NOTE: this series was previously released as The Love series (MJ's very first works) and has been through a complete rewrite, which consists of a change from narrative to first person/ dual POV and forty thousand words worth of new content.
548 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 28, 2021
525 people are currently reading
502 people want to read
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M.J. Fields
150 books3,963 followersMJ Fields is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance novels. She lives in New York with her daughter Miss A, smoochie faced Newfie, Theo and the newest member to the 'fields crew, rescue diva / holy terror Eleanor.
When she’s not locked away in the cave, she enjoys doing home improvement projects, spending time with her family, attending live music and sporting events, the theatre, singing off key, dancing to her own beat, listening to audio books, and reading of course.
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ashes-of-dnf
November 15, 2021DNF
Seriously, too much toxicity for my brain..
The writing felt choppy with with weird narrative setting though tbh i would have suffered my way through it if it was worth it in any sense but just read a spoiler and found out how different this book is from my taste.
And add that to the mix with an asshole badboy and a so call independent h ..yeah we can see where this is going miles long ahead ...
And I have this nagging feeling that I won't be liking either of the MC. One for being a repetitive asshole while the other for ..well ..*just being herself. The same old goody two shoes = unknowingly a doormat ...we have all heard about
Oky enough said
Ciao
Seriously, too much toxicity for my brain..
The writing felt choppy with with weird narrative setting though tbh i would have suffered my way through it if it was worth it in any sense but just read a spoiler and found out how different this book is from my taste.
And add that to the mix with an asshole badboy and a so call independent h ..yeah we can see where this is going miles long ahead ...
And I have this nagging feeling that I won't be liking either of the MC. One for being a repetitive asshole while the other for ..well ..*just being herself. The same old goody two shoes = unknowingly a doormat ...we have all heard about
Oky enough said
Ciao
September 2, 2025
💔😱 is this asshole back?😱💔
❤️🩹This little shit is gonna wreck havoc on my life again
Sigh
I love him
I love them
💃What a ride it’s gonna be💃
NTS:
👇🏽My review 👇🏽of previous versions EIGHT YEARS AGO:
Blue Love
My thoughts on books 1 to 3
The last time I read a couple this buggered, is the Closer Trilogy.. Except Lucas and Tessa are WORSE. Much worse. They are so wrong for each other. The words: obsessed, possessive, needy, territorial, jealous don't come close to describing how he feels about her. She is exactly the same. I wish I could put into words how intense this read is.
The blurbs of each book explains exactly what stage they are at in their lives, so we sort of know where each book is going. But believe me, nothing prepared me for the love and pain the H and h experience. She's a friggin martyr. He is the worse boyfriend any girl could possibly ask for. I hate him. He is the devil incarnate beautiful bad-boy. And she irritates me. Shes a gorgeous goody goody two shoes with a mean streak and gives as good as she gets. But their connection is such an explosive train wreck, I'm morbidly glued to the devastation that is their relationship. They grow within themselves and their relationship and then backslide into despair so much, its like they never grew in the first place. I'm so SO frustrated!
There is so MUCH happening in each book. Im sure some will think that its OTT but its all very believable to me. Very real. Each one is lengthy and has a bittersweet ending. The other characters are wonderful to read. I love them all. The author isn't afraid to flesh them out. The thing is, you'd expect this kind of read to not have much "together time" for them, but nope, they're together even when they're not together. Weird. Addictive.
I don't like: that its an installment read of 4 books, its expensive, that it seriously needs a good cleanup iro grammar, punctuation, spelling. In fact, the lack of editing is disconcerting, more so because its such a good story and otherwise so well written. But its not enough to deter me from it. I'm enthralled and horrified that I AM enthralled in the first place. But truly, I can't be bothered with all these problems cos I love-hate this story so much. I'm also gonna check out the author's other books. I love her writing style.
Oh, and Lucas is a crying hero. A b@stard crying hero. He messes up. ALL. THE. TIME. But dear goodness I love him. And I love the hold she has over him cos he is just too much of an arrogant @.$$hole and I'm gleefully watching him squirm and flounder around like a lost fool. The pig. If he wasn't so f'd up and so addicted to her, so vulnerable and so misunderstood, I'd have thrown in the towel long ago. I mean, they go around in CIRCLES! Over and over again!
I'm almost done with book 3 and have NO idea if there's even a HEA for them in book 4. You know I must have a solid HEA, right? This is the first time I can honestly say that if it doesn't happen, I'm probably gonna be fine with it. Right now, he is hurting her too much, she's allowing it too often and the one MAIN thing that keeps me reading is that HE hurts JUST as much as her every time
❤️🩹This little shit is gonna wreck havoc on my life again
Sigh
I love him
I love them
💃What a ride it’s gonna be💃
NTS:
👇🏽My review 👇🏽of previous versions EIGHT YEARS AGO:
Blue Love
My thoughts on books 1 to 3
The last time I read a couple this buggered, is the Closer Trilogy.. Except Lucas and Tessa are WORSE. Much worse. They are so wrong for each other. The words: obsessed, possessive, needy, territorial, jealous don't come close to describing how he feels about her. She is exactly the same. I wish I could put into words how intense this read is.
The blurbs of each book explains exactly what stage they are at in their lives, so we sort of know where each book is going. But believe me, nothing prepared me for the love and pain the H and h experience. She's a friggin martyr. He is the worse boyfriend any girl could possibly ask for. I hate him. He is the devil incarnate beautiful bad-boy. And she irritates me. Shes a gorgeous goody goody two shoes with a mean streak and gives as good as she gets. But their connection is such an explosive train wreck, I'm morbidly glued to the devastation that is their relationship. They grow within themselves and their relationship and then backslide into despair so much, its like they never grew in the first place. I'm so SO frustrated!
There is so MUCH happening in each book. Im sure some will think that its OTT but its all very believable to me. Very real. Each one is lengthy and has a bittersweet ending. The other characters are wonderful to read. I love them all. The author isn't afraid to flesh them out. The thing is, you'd expect this kind of read to not have much "together time" for them, but nope, they're together even when they're not together. Weird. Addictive.
I don't like: that its an installment read of 4 books, its expensive, that it seriously needs a good cleanup iro grammar, punctuation, spelling. In fact, the lack of editing is disconcerting, more so because its such a good story and otherwise so well written. But its not enough to deter me from it. I'm enthralled and horrified that I AM enthralled in the first place. But truly, I can't be bothered with all these problems cos I love-hate this story so much. I'm also gonna check out the author's other books. I love her writing style.
Oh, and Lucas is a crying hero. A b@stard crying hero. He messes up. ALL. THE. TIME. But dear goodness I love him. And I love the hold she has over him cos he is just too much of an arrogant @.$$hole and I'm gleefully watching him squirm and flounder around like a lost fool. The pig. If he wasn't so f'd up and so addicted to her, so vulnerable and so misunderstood, I'd have thrown in the towel long ago. I mean, they go around in CIRCLES! Over and over again!
I'm almost done with book 3 and have NO idea if there's even a HEA for them in book 4. You know I must have a solid HEA, right? This is the first time I can honestly say that if it doesn't happen, I'm probably gonna be fine with it. Right now, he is hurting her too much, she's allowing it too often and the one MAIN thing that keeps me reading is that HE hurts JUST as much as her every time
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 17, 2022
3 ⭐⭐⭐ - OK decent reads.
December 8, 2021
Blue Love will get you in all the feels. This is what I love about MJ Fields, she knows how to make you go through all the emotions and she can make each and every story beautiful. This book will make you ugly cry.
Tessa Ross is a senior and field hockey player. She has never had a boyfriend, never been kissed, and a virgin. Her family is going through a rough patch and she decides to date Lucas Links. He’s a senior and the star football player the quarterback, every girl wants him. He’s been with a dirty dozen. He comes from a broken home. A mom who’s a drunk and a dad who’s never been there for him. This is just book one of how their story unfolds.
Tessa Ross is a senior and field hockey player. She has never had a boyfriend, never been kissed, and a virgin. Her family is going through a rough patch and she decides to date Lucas Links. He’s a senior and the star football player the quarterback, every girl wants him. He’s been with a dirty dozen. He comes from a broken home. A mom who’s a drunk and a dad who’s never been there for him. This is just book one of how their story unfolds.
January 13, 2022
5 star Review Blue Love (Love #1) by M.J. Fields
I’m not sure what I was expecting when I opened this book but what I got was a well written, emotional roller coaster of a read that got to me on so many levels. Be prepared there may be triggers for some so please take note.
I’m in two minds about Lucas, he is someone that is easy to hate as well as love. Lucas Links is the star quarterback, he can have anyone he wants and seems to want for nothing, however all is not as it seems and there is more to him than first appears. Tessa Ross is focused on doing the right thing, no matter what but she too is struggl and there is agreat deal bubbling under the surface.
When Lucas and Tessa meet , sparks fly with an intensity that both do not expect . This is a story of young love, it’s hardships, the drama and trauma that can occur. Both have family issues and my heart went out to them at times. The gamut of emotions that I went through had me feeling as though I was on an epic ride that I couldn’t get off.
When Lucas’s past comes back to haunt him what will happen? If you like stories that have heart and soul, angst and drama then Blue Love is for you.
I’m not sure what I was expecting when I opened this book but what I got was a well written, emotional roller coaster of a read that got to me on so many levels. Be prepared there may be triggers for some so please take note.
I’m in two minds about Lucas, he is someone that is easy to hate as well as love. Lucas Links is the star quarterback, he can have anyone he wants and seems to want for nothing, however all is not as it seems and there is more to him than first appears. Tessa Ross is focused on doing the right thing, no matter what but she too is struggl and there is agreat deal bubbling under the surface.
When Lucas and Tessa meet , sparks fly with an intensity that both do not expect . This is a story of young love, it’s hardships, the drama and trauma that can occur. Both have family issues and my heart went out to them at times. The gamut of emotions that I went through had me feeling as though I was on an epic ride that I couldn’t get off.
When Lucas’s past comes back to haunt him what will happen? If you like stories that have heart and soul, angst and drama then Blue Love is for you.
not-for-me
September 1, 2024Not for me
April 15, 2023
Español
Me pareció un poco aburrido por partes, son chicos de prepa con una ex (OW) obsesionada con el H dispuesta a todo, siempre muy grosera con la h. A la h la trata de hacer parecer muy ruda, pero pq se pelea físicamente con otras mujeres y siempre salta a la primer provocación de la OW pero el cuerpo siempre la traiciona. La familia de la h es muy religiosa; el H ha tenido que ser el cuidador de su mamá alcohólica y un papá ausente. Me gustó que el papá hace un giro en esto y busca apoyar más a su hijo. Me aburrió que hay algunas escenas que parecen de relleno y super innecesarias; por momento se pasa de descriptivo. Me gusto como para escuchar el siguiente, lo empecé pq leí primero la historia de los hijos de Lucas y me intrigó la generación anterior.
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English
I found it a bit boring in parts, they're highschool kids. H has an ex (OW) obsessed with him ready to do anything to get him and always very rude to the h. The h seems very tough, because physically fights with other women and always jumps at the first provocation of the OW but with bbs. The h's family is very religious; the H has had to be the caretaker for his alcoholic mom and an absentee dad. I liked that the dad does a twist on this and seeks to be more supportive of his son. I was bored that there are some scenes that feel like filler and super unnecessary; at times it goes overly descriptive. I liked it enough to listen to the next one. I started it because I read the story of Lucas's children first and was intrigued by the previous generation.
Me pareció un poco aburrido por partes, son chicos de prepa con una ex (OW) obsesionada con el H dispuesta a todo, siempre muy grosera con la h. A la h la trata de hacer parecer muy ruda, pero pq se pelea físicamente con otras mujeres y siempre salta a la primer provocación de la OW pero el cuerpo siempre la traiciona. La familia de la h es muy religiosa; el H ha tenido que ser el cuidador de su mamá alcohólica y un papá ausente. Me gustó que el papá hace un giro en esto y busca apoyar más a su hijo. Me aburrió que hay algunas escenas que parecen de relleno y super innecesarias; por momento se pasa de descriptivo. Me gusto como para escuchar el siguiente, lo empecé pq leí primero la historia de los hijos de Lucas y me intrigó la generación anterior.
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English
I found it a bit boring in parts, they're highschool kids. H has an ex (OW) obsessed with him ready to do anything to get him and always very rude to the h. The h seems very tough, because physically fights with other women and always jumps at the first provocation of the OW but with bbs. The h's family is very religious; the H has had to be the caretaker for his alcoholic mom and an absentee dad. I liked that the dad does a twist on this and seeks to be more supportive of his son. I was bored that there are some scenes that feel like filler and super unnecessary; at times it goes overly descriptive. I liked it enough to listen to the next one. I started it because I read the story of Lucas's children first and was intrigued by the previous generation.
September 2, 2024
So I am reading the newly released edition and this book sadly reminds me of my own toxic first relationship.
The two main characters come from troubled homes, one more than the other, but both are unable to truly express themselves honestly until AFTER they hurt each other— which plants the seeds of doubt and causes irreparable harm to the relationship.
Lucas — I don’t even know what to say other than I deeply empathize with him regarding his home life but he has so much self loathing and self hate that he can’t truly love Tessa in the way she deserves and needs. He continues to hurt and break Tessa’s trust, and tbh yes— she becomes a shell of who she once was all because she has this naive perspective of love (I think a lot of young teenage girls experienced that once upon a time)… while I do not like Lucas due to his selfish and at times cruel behavior towards her, I understand his behavior— he does the crappy things to Tessa out of fear of being abandoned so he hurts her before she hurts him to control the relationship, he also engages in self loathing, and self hate.
His fear of abandonment and constant need for reassurance is a prime example of an anxious attachment style in relationships. He needs Tessa to give him constant reassurance and when she doesn’t he flips out and his abandonment issues make him go into immediate destruction mode and does dumb things which chip away at Tessa’s self esteem and mental health.
The biggest take away from Lucas is that he wants Tessa to love him the way his parents SHOULD have loved him— unconditionally— which means to love him even if he makes mistake after mistake because he was worth loving anyways. However, that is NOT Tessa’s responsibility. To be really honest, the fact Tessa kept forgiving him hindered his ability to grow as an adult. (See book 4 of the series to understand this perspective, and my God do I love Collin Abrahams— I pray that we all find a man like that lol).
As for Tessa, she has been conditioned to be the “fixer” in her home life and is adamant she can “fix” Lucas (been there done that, and you can’t fix anyone that doesn’t want to be fixed) but given that this takes place in high school and her first true relationship, I understand her unwillingness to let him go, even with all of his terrible behavior. Additionally, considering she feels like she has to stay strong all the time for her family, she tends to retreat into herself and doesn’t communicate with Lucas when things bother her and she avoids him or she lashes out with rage when she can’t fake being fine anymore (this tends to happen when her guard is down and she drinks a lot). She is a perfect example of an anxious avoidant.
These attachment styles in relationships never work well together and are usually a recipe for disaster, especially at such a young age.
Both have major unrealized triggers and they both trigger one another but they both can’t let go of each other because they honestly trauma bonded over various heartbreaking situations. Both are not good for one another— this is a fact, but they continue to deny the obvious because they cling to one another to fill the void they both have.
This book while fiction is honestly more realistic than some of the romance books I have read recently. And yes— some of the drama is very very over the top but the dynamic between Lucas and Tessa is very real especially given their age, inexperience, and home life in what they used as a blue print to navigate their relationship.
Lucas hurts Tessa over and over and over again and she continues to try to “love him enough, anyways” for the both of them because she sees the “potential” in him.
Needless to say, anyone who has ever been in a toxic relationship can truly relate to her feelings and her behavior. Reading about them has reopened a lot of old wounds and feelings about what I experienced as a young adult, and in an odd way it gave me comfort that I was not alone in being so naive to think loving someone enough could fix them and allow them to love me.
I have read the entire series— and while book 4 may not be how some readers wanted the series to end, I think it was exactly what should and needed to happen for Tessa and Lucas at that stage in their life.
(There is a book called “Love You, Anyways” that gives readers the chance to see Tessa and Lucas finally be together after 25 years have passed— and while I will always be a Collin Abrahams’ fan, you see the change in Lucas and I firmly believe he learned how he should have loved and cherished Tessa from the way Collin loved her during their marriage. I personally had a very hard time accepting their paring especially after seeing the love her and Collin shared, but the author I assume wanted a redemption arc for Lucas, and as someone super critical of Lucas, I can acknowledge that he has matured immensely as he is now a father of 2 and finally understood that he was worthy of love).
That said, this book along with the entire series (book 3 is a doozy) is honestly how many young adults experienced romantic relationships that come from broken homes especially back in the day when social media wasn’t available to provide relationship guidance and when therapy was not as prevalent as it is today.
Not to say that those from broken homes can’t be in healthy relationship— they can, but they require the necessary guidance and support.
Anyways, this series really isn’t for the faint of heart or those who are lucky enough to not come from a troubled background because it would be hard for them to understand why Tessa kept giving Lucas chance after chance…. This series/book is NOT a depiction of what a healthy relationship is suppose to be and should NOT be romanticized (book 4 goes into that), rather this book is a depiction of how two broken people attempt to love one another but they keep bleeding out on each others broken pieces…. Unwilling to let go— out of selfishness and the need to fill the void they both seem to have (Tessa need to fix someone/Lucas need to feel wanted and loved even if he messes up)
Note: I know this review was more of my own armchair psychoanalysis of Tessa and Lucas, but I think it may give potential readers a better understanding of the characters and maybe a little more compassion for the both of them.
Also I LOVE the secondary characters!!! They were amazing to read about.
The two main characters come from troubled homes, one more than the other, but both are unable to truly express themselves honestly until AFTER they hurt each other— which plants the seeds of doubt and causes irreparable harm to the relationship.
Lucas — I don’t even know what to say other than I deeply empathize with him regarding his home life but he has so much self loathing and self hate that he can’t truly love Tessa in the way she deserves and needs. He continues to hurt and break Tessa’s trust, and tbh yes— she becomes a shell of who she once was all because she has this naive perspective of love (I think a lot of young teenage girls experienced that once upon a time)… while I do not like Lucas due to his selfish and at times cruel behavior towards her, I understand his behavior— he does the crappy things to Tessa out of fear of being abandoned so he hurts her before she hurts him to control the relationship, he also engages in self loathing, and self hate.
His fear of abandonment and constant need for reassurance is a prime example of an anxious attachment style in relationships. He needs Tessa to give him constant reassurance and when she doesn’t he flips out and his abandonment issues make him go into immediate destruction mode and does dumb things which chip away at Tessa’s self esteem and mental health.
The biggest take away from Lucas is that he wants Tessa to love him the way his parents SHOULD have loved him— unconditionally— which means to love him even if he makes mistake after mistake because he was worth loving anyways. However, that is NOT Tessa’s responsibility. To be really honest, the fact Tessa kept forgiving him hindered his ability to grow as an adult. (See book 4 of the series to understand this perspective, and my God do I love Collin Abrahams— I pray that we all find a man like that lol).
As for Tessa, she has been conditioned to be the “fixer” in her home life and is adamant she can “fix” Lucas (been there done that, and you can’t fix anyone that doesn’t want to be fixed) but given that this takes place in high school and her first true relationship, I understand her unwillingness to let him go, even with all of his terrible behavior. Additionally, considering she feels like she has to stay strong all the time for her family, she tends to retreat into herself and doesn’t communicate with Lucas when things bother her and she avoids him or she lashes out with rage when she can’t fake being fine anymore (this tends to happen when her guard is down and she drinks a lot). She is a perfect example of an anxious avoidant.
These attachment styles in relationships never work well together and are usually a recipe for disaster, especially at such a young age.
Both have major unrealized triggers and they both trigger one another but they both can’t let go of each other because they honestly trauma bonded over various heartbreaking situations. Both are not good for one another— this is a fact, but they continue to deny the obvious because they cling to one another to fill the void they both have.
This book while fiction is honestly more realistic than some of the romance books I have read recently. And yes— some of the drama is very very over the top but the dynamic between Lucas and Tessa is very real especially given their age, inexperience, and home life in what they used as a blue print to navigate their relationship.
Lucas hurts Tessa over and over and over again and she continues to try to “love him enough, anyways” for the both of them because she sees the “potential” in him.
Needless to say, anyone who has ever been in a toxic relationship can truly relate to her feelings and her behavior. Reading about them has reopened a lot of old wounds and feelings about what I experienced as a young adult, and in an odd way it gave me comfort that I was not alone in being so naive to think loving someone enough could fix them and allow them to love me.
I have read the entire series— and while book 4 may not be how some readers wanted the series to end, I think it was exactly what should and needed to happen for Tessa and Lucas at that stage in their life.
(There is a book called “Love You, Anyways” that gives readers the chance to see Tessa and Lucas finally be together after 25 years have passed— and while I will always be a Collin Abrahams’ fan, you see the change in Lucas and I firmly believe he learned how he should have loved and cherished Tessa from the way Collin loved her during their marriage. I personally had a very hard time accepting their paring especially after seeing the love her and Collin shared, but the author I assume wanted a redemption arc for Lucas, and as someone super critical of Lucas, I can acknowledge that he has matured immensely as he is now a father of 2 and finally understood that he was worthy of love).
That said, this book along with the entire series (book 3 is a doozy) is honestly how many young adults experienced romantic relationships that come from broken homes especially back in the day when social media wasn’t available to provide relationship guidance and when therapy was not as prevalent as it is today.
Not to say that those from broken homes can’t be in healthy relationship— they can, but they require the necessary guidance and support.
Anyways, this series really isn’t for the faint of heart or those who are lucky enough to not come from a troubled background because it would be hard for them to understand why Tessa kept giving Lucas chance after chance…. This series/book is NOT a depiction of what a healthy relationship is suppose to be and should NOT be romanticized (book 4 goes into that), rather this book is a depiction of how two broken people attempt to love one another but they keep bleeding out on each others broken pieces…. Unwilling to let go— out of selfishness and the need to fill the void they both seem to have (Tessa need to fix someone/Lucas need to feel wanted and loved even if he messes up)
Note: I know this review was more of my own armchair psychoanalysis of Tessa and Lucas, but I think it may give potential readers a better understanding of the characters and maybe a little more compassion for the both of them.
Also I LOVE the secondary characters!!! They were amazing to read about.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 29, 2021
This book is so emotional and heartbreaking. Tessa is the glue that holds everyone together in her life until she meets one of the white hat boys Lucas Links. Lucas Links, high school football star, broken boy, new to Blue Valley High has been kissed more than once. His past constantly keeps coming back to haunt them, one nasty girl in particular Sadi. Tessa’s family is having issues and she has a bad habit of lashing out and definitely can’t handle liquor very well. Lucas does try so hard with her but screws up multiple times. After one final blow that he knows will destroy her, he knows he needs to set her free. Vowing that for her he will become a better man. One that is deserving of her. I just cried for Tessa and her heartbreak and everything is crumbling around her at every turn.
November 7, 2021
Blue Love is a heartbreaking, emotional story I have ever read! This is a first love/broken love story, with all the angst, confusions, helplessness and uncontrollable feelings. I love how Tessa and Lucas meet, it’s your typical strong independent girl meets bad boy. What I like is that there is more to the story than that. It’s definitely an emotional roller coaster that will make you sad, happy, laugh and angry. I really enjoyed reading their story and can’t wait to see what happens to them next!
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October 28, 2021
OMG I laughed so hard and cried so hard. This book had me all over the place. 🤣 Loved the references to time period. MJ really outdid herself retelling this story. Lucas really is the boy u love to hate but can't help loving.
November 22, 2021
DNF for me sadly the characters were horrible she appeared ditzy and desperate and he was an apparent sex addict who treated her like crap… too many red flags got past half way and couldn’t push myself through it anymore
October 30, 2021
Still as great as the first one.
Love ...It..... I just love how we get to see more of what they our thinking. Specifically Lucas. Can't wait for the other ones comes out
Love ...It..... I just love how we get to see more of what they our thinking. Specifically Lucas. Can't wait for the other ones comes out
December 3, 2021
Another amazing read and characters that I couldn’t get enough of. Tessa & Luke are amazing characters that no one will ever forget.
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February 27, 2025
Small town, high school romance. There is also cheating. This story follows Tessa and Lucas. They meet at the beginning of their senior year of high school when Lucas transfers to her school. Tessa is pretty innocent, and Lucas is definitely not. That contrast of personality creates its own level of angst. In addition, Lucas has a crazy ex-girlfriend, who creates quite a bit of drama. There’s also some drama with a few of Lucas‘s past hook ups. He definitely pursue the FMC pretty heavily. She finally agrees to begin dating him and they’re taking things very slow again. She’s very innocent. There is a scene where she goes to his house to bring him some thing, and she catches him in the hot tub with his ex-girlfriend, who is doing some things to him under the water. Lots of I’m sorry’s happen and the FMC does forgive him, too easily really. There’s definitely some BBS that I’m not enjoying.
This is book one of four that seems to be following the same couple. I started book two and it picked up immediately were book one left off. And book one didn’t leave off on a cliffhanger or anything like that. This just looks like one long continuous story separated into four books. Right now I’m sticking with it just because I am liking the drama aspect of it. But it is repetitive and it does drag, surprisingly, not a horrible drag just because all of this is happening over a very short timeline so it feels like you’re sort of living in real time with the characters. I don’t know how much more I’m going to be able to invest in the story, but I’m sticking it out for now.
Lucas has a troubled past and he has some internal battles that he is struggling with. And the way it’s shaping up, Tessa is looking like she is heading down a not so good path so I’m guessing that’s gonna be a big part of the storyline.
So it is angsty, there is drama, obviously the character development so far is pretty good because really there’s nothing else that the author can do other than develop these characters because the story is so long.
This is book one of four that seems to be following the same couple. I started book two and it picked up immediately were book one left off. And book one didn’t leave off on a cliffhanger or anything like that. This just looks like one long continuous story separated into four books. Right now I’m sticking with it just because I am liking the drama aspect of it. But it is repetitive and it does drag, surprisingly, not a horrible drag just because all of this is happening over a very short timeline so it feels like you’re sort of living in real time with the characters. I don’t know how much more I’m going to be able to invest in the story, but I’m sticking it out for now.
Lucas has a troubled past and he has some internal battles that he is struggling with. And the way it’s shaping up, Tessa is looking like she is heading down a not so good path so I’m guessing that’s gonna be a big part of the storyline.
So it is angsty, there is drama, obviously the character development so far is pretty good because really there’s nothing else that the author can do other than develop these characters because the story is so long.
October 21, 2022
Tessa Ross is a senior at Blue Valley High. She’s self-conscience about her newly developed body, but still has a lot of sass and spunk. When she catches the eye of Blue Valley’s star quarterback, all bets are off. But when you realize that the boy you love has hurt you yet again, can you really forgive him fully?
Lucas Links is starting his senior year in a new school. When Tessa catches his eye and throws down the challenge of never getting the chance to be with her, it’s a challenge that he’s determined to win. But with Tessa it’s different. He feels things that he’s never felt before. His immaturity and recklessness hurts Tessa many times over. After one final blow that he knows will destroy her, he knows he needs to set her free. Vowing that for her he will become a better man. One that is deserving of her.
4 1/2 heart wrenching stars. This is a story about young love that is faced with a lot of trials. My hurt broke for Lucas and his circumstances. I am still rooting for him and Tessa. Can’t wait for the next book!
Lucas Links is starting his senior year in a new school. When Tessa catches his eye and throws down the challenge of never getting the chance to be with her, it’s a challenge that he’s determined to win. But with Tessa it’s different. He feels things that he’s never felt before. His immaturity and recklessness hurts Tessa many times over. After one final blow that he knows will destroy her, he knows he needs to set her free. Vowing that for her he will become a better man. One that is deserving of her.
4 1/2 heart wrenching stars. This is a story about young love that is faced with a lot of trials. My hurt broke for Lucas and his circumstances. I am still rooting for him and Tessa. Can’t wait for the next book!
March 5, 2022
De ja vu
I don't think I can even put into words how I feel about this book. This book is everything and brought me back to when I was 15 and the guy I was dating off and on until I was 18.
This is how my life was for 3 years. We would be together and then he would break up because he cheated and wanted different. It was so up and down.
My love for this guy will always be there, as I assume I will keep reading about Tessa and her feelings.
Thank you for this book.
I don't think I can even put into words how I feel about this book. This book is everything and brought me back to when I was 15 and the guy I was dating off and on until I was 18.
This is how my life was for 3 years. We would be together and then he would break up because he cheated and wanted different. It was so up and down.
My love for this guy will always be there, as I assume I will keep reading about Tessa and her feelings.
Thank you for this book.
April 5, 2023
What on Earth is this?! Honestly, probably one of the worst books I have ever read. Lucas is an absolute dick. And Tessa is a whiny little b***h. I hate both characters. And maybe they deserve each other for how idiotic they are.
Maybe my hate stems from them being high schoolers. Idk. It was so boring. The same thing over and over. I can't imagine the series getting any better.
Maybe my hate stems from them being high schoolers. Idk. It was so boring. The same thing over and over. I can't imagine the series getting any better.
June 1, 2023
This book was addicting
I loved Tessa and Lucas was okay. Tessa is a badass and puts up with a lot for Lucas. He hasn’t won me over yet but he is getting there. I wish Sadi would get the hell out of the way but you always need a villain in a good story. I love Toby and Ben alot. Hope Tessa gets a happily ever after with someone worth it!
I loved Tessa and Lucas was okay. Tessa is a badass and puts up with a lot for Lucas. He hasn’t won me over yet but he is getting there. I wish Sadi would get the hell out of the way but you always need a villain in a good story. I love Toby and Ben alot. Hope Tessa gets a happily ever after with someone worth it!
July 24, 2024
Did not like at all
First off the mmc is a complete jerk. He is unlikable. He takes a girl that is happy with her life and destroys her. There are three more books in this series and I won't waste my money. It doesn't need to be four books long. Honestly don't bother reading, it's awful
First off the mmc is a complete jerk. He is unlikable. He takes a girl that is happy with her life and destroys her. There are three more books in this series and I won't waste my money. It doesn't need to be four books long. Honestly don't bother reading, it's awful
July 28, 2022
Its a long one
Fullof angst... I don't know if I even like Tessa or Lucas...but this is the teen years. I'm looking forward to getting to the end...right now...its just a lot...lol on to the next one.
Fullof angst... I don't know if I even like Tessa or Lucas...but this is the teen years. I'm looking forward to getting to the end...right now...its just a lot...lol on to the next one.
November 8, 2022
It's been a long time since I read this series and this has been reworked. But I enjoyed it all the same. There so much angst though between Lucas and Tessa. The back and forth took you on a roller coaster of emotions. Can't wait to keep reading.
January 7, 2023
cliffhanger
OMGosh I hate cliffhangers. Usually look to see if they are but for some reason I didn’t in this book. Loved the characters but not enough to to drone on and on In probably 3 more books
OMGosh I hate cliffhangers. Usually look to see if they are but for some reason I didn’t in this book. Loved the characters but not enough to to drone on and on In probably 3 more books
February 15, 2023
Loop
Long and boring. It had potential but the writer want to add drama where they shouldn’t be. Tess and Lucas relationship is like a nonstop loop especially for high schoolers. It could have been a great teen book, beginning have so much potentially to be good. Wasn’t for me.
Long and boring. It had potential but the writer want to add drama where they shouldn’t be. Tess and Lucas relationship is like a nonstop loop especially for high schoolers. It could have been a great teen book, beginning have so much potentially to be good. Wasn’t for me.
February 15, 2024
Cheating isn't romantic
Way too much god, Jesus, and religion in this series. I prefer my romance without cheating or religion.
I guess only *good* thing about the abundance of religion is how perfectly it represents that religion. Hypocritical, judgement, and antiquated
Way too much god, Jesus, and religion in this series. I prefer my romance without cheating or religion.
I guess only *good* thing about the abundance of religion is how perfectly it represents that religion. Hypocritical, judgement, and antiquated
October 31, 2024
This was okay. But it's very difficult to believe that two people could be that much in love with each other after only 6 weeks of knowing each other. And then throw in an unplanned pregnancy with the ex? I'm not here for it. I won't be finishing the series
January 23, 2025
Dnf- 80%
Written in the 80s or 90s. Lots of very old references- ie) recording mixed tapes. Very high school type emotions/behaviours...hard to read. Very long. Finally gave up when the book took a turn I wasnt interested in reading about.
Written in the 80s or 90s. Lots of very old references- ie) recording mixed tapes. Very high school type emotions/behaviours...hard to read. Very long. Finally gave up when the book took a turn I wasnt interested in reading about.
January 30, 2022
Rated
5 Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Better than its previous version.
5 Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐
No longer Kindle Unlimited
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Better than its previous version.
March 27, 2022
beautiful
This book is absolutely amazing. Just perfect. It’s beautifully written, the characters are amazing. I couldn’t put it down. I definitely recommend it.
This book is absolutely amazing. Just perfect. It’s beautifully written, the characters are amazing. I couldn’t put it down. I definitely recommend it.
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