Falling in Love is crazy. Falling in love is wild. Falling in love is forever, at least in all these stories it is!
This Is The Complete Series, containing every title in the bestselling series. This box set includes four bestselling novels: This is Crazy, This Is Wild, This Is Love and This Is Forever.
When Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Selling Author's nose isn't buried in a book, or her fingers flying across a keyboard writing, she's in the kitchen creating gourmet meals. You can find her, in four inch heels no less, in the car chauffeuring kids, or possibly with her husband scheduling his business trips. It's a good thing her characters do what she says, because even her Labrador doesn't listen to her...
This is such a sweet and swoony series- brimming with that Natasha Madisom charm. Some are a bit heavier than others, but each has the emotive sincerity and captivating character chemistry. Not to mention, we have just the right balance of heart, heat and drama.
This is Crazy has the most delicious book boyfriend in Evan, This is Wild is brimming with feels, a weight story that hugs at the heartstrings but features such a heartfelt and meaningful romance. This is Love is a delight, and Mark is the swooniest dreamboat. Sweet, sexy, and a bit of fun. And This is Forever rounds out the batch with it’s irresistible charm as Justin gets his HEA.
And four books at this cost- what a steal. So happy to have found this author- she always delivers feel-good romances that make me swoon.
This is series is a continuation of the “next gen” from the something so series and it’s the stone children (and Vivi) finding their forevers!
We get to see family shenanigans and hilarious moments that will melt your heart! Be ready for tears because you will shed some but your heart in the end will be filled with joy!
If you love your sports romance than you have to read these books. Watching these guys call fall in love is at times comedy gold. The ups and downs, the tears is worth the binge read.
So I really loved the overall stories, but the author really struggles with timelines and continuity. In the last book of the Something So series, Zach is living in the brownstone, and shortly after the start of that book, the tweet at the beginning of This Is Crazy is mentioned. Zach is living in the brownstone that entire book. Yet, Zara is living in the Brownstone during This is Crazy. Unless they were living together, then the timeline is wrong.
I liked the stories enough to read all of the other books/series in this universe. And aside from the timeline issues they’re good stories. Many other reviewers have mentioned that the author should reconsider her editor/editing process, they should probably have someone help them edit for content and timeline as well. Just so you don’t have two books taking place in the same house at the same time. 🤷♀️
THIS IS CRAZY: What can I say... Evan is something else. He's an NHL star but not like what you'd except. He isn't cocky. He may have had his share of women, but he's not what I would call a playboy. He is sweet and chivalrous, though very much a protector and is not afraid to hurt anyone who hurts those he loves. Zara is a wild one. Her and her twin have gotten into a lot of mischief in their lifetime. Not in a wild an crazy party girl kind of way, but more so in a prankster way. After a bitter break-up, she sends a tweet out into the wild, never expecting anything to come of it, but what happened changed both their lives. This is a pretty straight forward love story. It all happens quickly. There isn't much up and down in their relationship. That might be what some consider lacking. No big break up scene before the grand gesture, but I didn't feel like it was needed. There were a couple instances that could have meant disaster for them, but they easily solved those problems in a rational way. This is a sorta spin-off of the Something So series, and you may recognize some of the supporting characters, but you do not need to have read them to follow this. It is a complete stand alone. The story is pretty fun and light-hearted. Nothing to heavy. It's well written and reads easily and smoothly, alternating POVs.
THIS IS WILD: Such an emotional journey. He was in the NHL but got traded and had to move to a new city after just completing rehab for a drug addiction. She is the sister of the GM for his new team and was recruited to be his real estate agent. He struggles with the temptation and no matter how attracted he is to her, he knows he can't get involved. She is attracted to him, but has been burned in the past and doesn't date hockey players. Should be a win win for both... but you know about the best laid plans and all that. There is some humor, so it's not a total cry fest, but this is an emotional story. A story about survival. A story of finding yourself and the people who support you and help you become that person. Both of these characters are good people and deserve the best. He, while yes, has a not so great past, is a good man at heart and isn't arrogant or jerkish. He knows his weakness and strives to remain strong. He is humble. She is strong and loyal, witty and a straight shooter. Due to to subject matter, this is a heavier read. Heavier on the heart. (But there is that humor I mentioned to break it up some.) There is some sexual contact but it is limited. Due to the topic at hand (drug use/abuse,) and the minimal sexual content, I would suggest this for mature readers. It's a beautifully written story and you will fall in love with these characters. If you are familiar with this series and/or the Something So series, you will recognize many of the characters, but it can be read as a stand alone with no issues, so no worries. It alternates POVs.
THIS IS LOVE: Oh, get ready to swoon! Mark is something else. This book has a lot more sexual content than the previous books in the series, but if you've read them, you know Vivienne and won't be surprised. ;) She's against relationships but he doesn't do casual, and both think this thing between them is just what they were looking for. But sparks fly (and not in a good way) once they realize how wrong they've been. This book is filled with humor. The characters are just perfect. Mark is the ideal book boyfriend, and Vivienne is a riot and is that girl you'd love to be best friends with. He is a rock solid type of man. Private, smart, doesn't play games. She rarely gets embarrassed and speaks her mind, and is aware of her sexuality (and not afraid to share it.) As I mentioned, this is part of a series, but can be read as a stand alone. The timeline takes place at the same time as the previous book (This is Wild) so if you have read that book, you will notice some of the same events, but from another POV. The side characters bring in some additional laughs. It's a well written story. Hard to put down. Easy to read. Alternates between POVs. There is an over abundance of sexual content, suitable for mature readers. (It's not overly graphic, but it's there.)
THIS IS FOREVER: Get ready to swoon! Justin isn't what I would call an alpha, but if you mess with his woman, you better watch out! She is a single mom struggling to make ends meet and he is an NHL star. Opening day at a youth hockey camp and the two crossed paths and little did they know their lives would never be the same again. This doesn't have all the angst, but there are walls built that need to be knocked down. The fact that he was a bit of a playboy does cause her to proceed with caution, but she also has an unsavory past that she fears will make him run for the hills. There is so much sweetness in this book. There are a few sour moments as well, so no worries about getting a tooth ache. ;) There is also plenty of humor included. The characters are wonderfully written as is the book as a whole. Oh and did I mention she was a single mom? Yeah, just wait til you see Justin with her child. It reads easily and rather quickly... of course that may be because you won't want to put it down. There is some sexual content, though only a small amount. This book isn't about their sexual relations. While this is part of a series, each book can be read as a stand alone and features a different family.
My only complaint while reading this series….it’s not “in” Long Island, it’s “on” Long Island. We don’t live in Long Island!! Haha 😂 seriously though, it drove me crazy. Guess it happens when you were born, raised and still live on Long Island!!! See, ON!!!
Natasha Madison writes sexy, sweet, swoony, sports romance books. This Is Crazy is book #1 of the This Is series. Strong family connections and lots of cameos from other interconnected series flow through the story.
Zara's dad is part of a family that makes up a hockey dynasty. Zara and her twin sister, Zoe are famous for their twin antics and stunts. Both have sworn to never be involved with a professional hockey player.
All my life, I’ve said I will never date a hockey player. I know better because I’ve seen and lived it all. My father is a hockey god, my brother is the captain of the most successful NHL team in the world, and my brother-in-law also plays in the league. Their lives are complicated, so I went in the opposite direction. I fell in love with a scholar. But instead of proposing marriage, he broke up with me.
In an act of rebellion, she "tweets" out to Evan Richards, an NHL superstar and all-time favorite player to her engaged scholar, an invitation to "crash" his wedding and congratulate him. He accepts her invitation. What neither one expects is the chemistry and feelings that they develop for each other. I love how their relationship progresses gradually from friendship to more. Of course, there is drama and lots of buildup.
I enjoyed This Is Crazy and look forward to the next installment This Is Wild featuring Zoe's story!
This Is Wild is book #2 of the This Is series featuring Zoe, twin sister of Zara.
Zoe When you grow up surrounded by hockey players you know one thing for sure, I was never going to settle down with one.
Heck, I didn’t even know what icing was. I was too busy climbing the corporate ladder, becoming one of the most successful realtors in New York City.
I wasn’t interested in dating or anything that got in my way.
First, he was my client and then he became my friend.
I loved reading Zoe and Viktor's story! It was a beautiful emotional ride. Viktor is fighting for his sobriety, and nothing is quick or easy. As with most of the story's, family is first. And I am not talking about just blood relatives. If they pull you into their fold, then you are protected with an army of loving people. Natasha Madison really takes the time to bring you through Viktor's journey.
Natasha Madison writes sexy, sweet, swoony, sports romance books. This Is Wild was a great read. I enjoyed the strong family connections and lots of cameos from other interconnected series. There are also lots of fun times as well.
I enjoyed This Is Wild and can't wait to read Vivienne's story next: This Is Love!
Oh my!!! This Is Love was everything! I wasn't sure how Vivienne was going to find her love, but I was not disappointed! Vivienne has been a part of most of the interconnected series. Best friends with Karrie, French and so so naughty! She is fun and funny! Sexy and so caring. But, underneath all of her sex appeal is a woman who was once hurt and refuses to let her heart open up again.
And then there is Mark:
Mark They call me Private Mark for a reason—my whole life is a secret. For two years, we danced around each other until I got her right where I wanted her ... under me. Now that I had her, I wasn't letting her go. I thought we were on the same page. I thought we were building something great.
Boy, was I ever wrong.
I had no idea that while I was falling in love, she was trying to convince herself we were temporary. She thought I’d walk away.
She was wrong.
Now it's time to convince her she wants us too and to show her that the crazy, wild thing we have... This Is Love.
Such a great, romantic, heartfelt read. I really enjoyed This Is Love. I especially LOVED the epilogues! Now, onto This Is Forever!
This Is Forever is the last of the This Is series featuring Justin Stone - baby of the Stone family. He lives and plays for Edmonton. He is a young, hot hockey player and man ho. Living his best life. He wants to give back to his community and starts a summer hockey camp for underprivileged youth. He grew up in a famous hockey family that gave back often through foundations, charities and serving others.
He meets 8-year-old Dylan and his mom, Caroline. I must say that Dylan was everything! I love how his youth and naivety would "dime out" his mom, Caroline all of the time! Justin falls hard. Caroline is a proud woman and does not want to take handouts. Dylan is the force that ensures that they are pulled together. I LOVED the epilogue. Such a full circle moment. I loved how the family show up and takes over! Loving on Caroline and Dylan so hard!
I really enjoyed the This Is series! Thank you, Natasha, for bring us so many wonderful characters to fall in love with!!!!
I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, secrets, pain, and heartbreak.
This is Zara and Evan’s story. Zara is surrounded by hockey players in her family, so she knows she does not want one for herself. She went completely opposite in her pursuit of a forever but even that turned out bad. Now she has something to prove. She needs help and that help is going to come in the form of Evan. What starts out as fun and games turns into more then either of them ever thought. Can they have a future, or will she turn and run at the first sign of a forever?
I loved these characters and the side characters. I felt I could connect with the characters and the story was a great read.
I highly recommend this book.
This Is Wild (This is, #2) 5 star
I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, secrets, pain, and heartbreak.
If you have not read the below I would recommend reading those books(s) first This Is Crazy (This is #1)
This is Zoe and Viktor’s story. Zoe has been building her career as a realtor. Growing up she was surrounded by hockey players and she made a promise that she would never settle down with one. Year later she has one special one as a client which turns into a friendship. What happens when feelings get involved and friendship turns into more. What happens when you crave the one you never thought you would want? Can you change your promise to yourself? Or will you fight against the love you feel and break something that could have been beautiful?
I loved these characters and the side characters. I felt I could connect with the characters and the story was a great read.
I highly recommend this book.
This Is Love (This is, #3) 5 star
I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, secrets, pain, and heartbreak.
If you have not read the below I would recommend reading those books(s) first This Is Crazy (This is #1) This Is Wild (This is #2)
This is Vivienne and Mark’s story. He wanted her and it took a while, but he finally has her. She wanted one night that turned into many more nights. But while she is trying not to fall, she does. He was falling the entire time. Can these two who thought they were building something completely different then what they were get on the same page? Can he convince her he has her and wants her forever?
I loved these characters and the side characters. I felt I could connect with the characters and the story was a great read.
I highly recommend this book.
This Is Forever (This is, #4) 5 star
I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, secrets, pain, and heartbreak.
If you have not read the below I would recommend reading those books(s) first This Is Crazy (This is #1) This Is Wild (This is #2) This Is Love (This is #3)
This is Caroline and Justin’s story. She was a teen mother who raised her son as a single parent. Now her son has gotten into a summer program for hockey which is what he loves. She has worked hard to get him where he is. His coach might be a problem to her. He is a player and not something she needs to deal with right now. Justin wants Caroline and is not afraid to show it. He knows its not just her as she comes with her son. He also knows in order to get her he might have to not only fight but to prove he is in it for the long term. Can he break down her walls and prove he is her forever?
I loved these characters and the side characters. I felt I could connect with the characters and the story was a great read.
Natasha Madison has written one of the most perfect book boyfriends this time around. Evan Richards is going to make the readers SWOON! Every one will be calling dibs No one is going to share him. But all that doesn’t matter because he is and will always be Zara Stones.
We follow as two people fall hard for each other. We follow as these two make their lives fit for one another and all this craziness started with just one tweet.
Back to the rink with This is Crazy!
Natasha Madison has a way of writing characters that dig deep under your skin. They get into your head and into your heart. And Viktor did just that with this story. Viktor’s book isn’t all rainbows and sunshine, no Viktor’s book is dark and it’s deep and it’s absolutely heartbreakingly beautiful! Natasha has outdone herself and she has ripped open our hearts with this book.
Viktor Petrov is getting his second chance. His second chance at staying clean and having a great hockey career. He tries to leave all the demons behind but sometimes they don’t stay away. But through the healing Viktor finds that he has a whole new family that cares about him.
Zoe Stone is one of the top real estate agents in NY. Daughter of the famous Cooper Stone hockey legend. Brother of Matthew Grant another hockey legend and General Manager of the NY Stingers. One meeting with Viktor and Zoe knows that this might be trouble. But she becomes one of his biggest supporters.
Viktor knows he needs to stay away from Zoe but as she helps and supports him, feelings start taking over and there is nothing anyone can do to stop it. We follow as Zoe helps Viktor through his healing and recovery and watch as two people fall in love and get their happily ever after.
I’ve been done with this book for sometime now. And I still haven’t found the words to do it justice. I mean This is Love is the 3rd installment of The This Is series by Natasha Madison and it’s also Vivienne’s book. I knew that Natasha would bring it, but she totally outdid herself. She brought us a story to top all the others. Vivienne and Mark story will have you needing a fan and it will leave your heart so full.
Superb writing Addictive Characters Off the charts sexy times
So so soooooo good!
That’s all I’m going to say till Release Day, when I extend my review! So put this phenomenal book on your TBR!
Natasha Madison does NOT disappoint.
Natasha Madison has done it again. She has written a story that is all-consuming. One that you can’t put down. One that will make your heart so FULL!
Justin Stone is EVERYTHING! He’s going to make your knees weak and he will turn your heart to mush! I think he’s my favorite Natasha Madison character yet!
Natasha’s words will wrap around your mind and your heart. She carries us on one emotional ride!
These are the first books I've read by Natasha and I loved them all! I can't wait to read more of her books! This boxset was brilliant, each story had me hooked and invested in the characters and their lives. I loved the humour in all of them, they had me laughing out loud several times and I found myself smiling at parts as I read. There were some serious subjects covered in these too, like drug addiction and some very HOT scenes! All the books were steamy and they all had very alpha men who love their women to the end and aren't afraid to show it. The conversations between the characters had me laughing so much and I'm so glad that they all appeared in each book. The Stone family are one great family, the love and support they have for one another shines through each book so much. The women are great and although the men are very ALPhA around them, the women definitely have the power over them! Haha. I'd highly recommend this set, it will have you engrossed, laughing and swooning all at the same time!
There were so many things wrong for me that I couldn’t make myself go beyond book one - felt like the story would lack key details or build up. Thing would just happen and happen too quickly - main characters lacked any consistency in personality and no banter. Felt like the MMC couldn’t decide if he was going to be cocky or sweet and the FMC went from being described as a wild firecracker to a damp squid. - biggest issue for me was the promotion of massive red flag in relationship dynamic. Im all for a ‘touch her and die’ trope but I hate it when the macho over protectiveness leads to controlling or changing behaviors. The MMC controlling what the FMC wears was it for me. This is not healthy in a relationship! A healthy relationship would have a MMC building up his woman and being proud of her in anything she wears. Not forcing her to change from wearing a shear top - especially for a character who works in fashion! Felt like the first book was a cute story done bad.
Really enjoyed this series. I came upon this author via a free book and have found her stories to be engaging, cultivating and entertaining. Full of suspense and drama. Believable and full of laughter. I like the inclusion of secondary character interspersed throughout the story. I went through a whole range of emotions in reading this series. Will go on the read the stories before these. My favourite couple was Zara and Evans. An excellent read.
Words cannot describe how perfectly beautiful every book in this series is. I laughed, swooned, cried for the characters, and cried tears of joy at the happy ever afters each couple got. This is a sports romance family that I can wholeheartedly say has no skips. Every book is amazing, while also bringing something new in this crazy hockey royalty family. Binge them if you can!
WOW, This series has brought happy, tears, joy and most of all LOVE. My FAVORITE is "THIS IS FOREVER" Justin has never been mention a lot in other books but reading his book was something else. I love how his book from beginning to end. I highly recommend this book to be read.
This is by far the BEST hockey family series I have ever read, and goodness knows I’ve read a lot. Everytime I think I can’t love another story any better than the last one I am wrong. This story made me laugh, ugly cry, and cheer all in a matter of a few chapters. I feel like we finally got to know and see Justin Stone, and how his life was turning out.
I don’t care what book, what generation…..these Stone’s have my heart. Natasha Madison has quickly become one of my go-to hockey romance authors. Love the characters, love her writing!
I saw a tuition about this book the author posted and I just had to read it. I fell in love with all the characters. I can't wait to go find more books by her!! I'm not a hockey girl but I might become one now!!
Loved the characters. Lots of emotions, happiness, sadness, anger, you name it. Love that it's a series so you can find out what happens to everyone and you're not left hanging.
I think these stories were like spicy fairytales in the best sense. Really much swoon and happy tears. Two books had some serious life problems integrated but were easy enough to read, not many sad tears. REALLY bossy alpha heroes, no argument there 😂
I hadn't read any of Natasha Madison's books before this 4 book set. She is a great story teller and I have no problems recommending her books. The Stone family is a family everyone should have. Well done, Natasha, I will be adding your name to my TBR list.
Wow, I loved each story in this boxed set. I felt all the emotions and a few of them had me crying so hard. Each story had a very happy ever after with bonus epilogues. I read non stop until I finished, it’s so good! I highly recommend this book.
As always, Natasha Madison makes you smile, laugh, cry and most of all fall in love with each character of her stories. This is series just proves how amazing her skills are as an author. All the characters coming together and bringing it full circle.
I do love when an author puts together a series into a set. Makes it easier to follow the individual but connecting stories and timelines. Loved all the stories and didn’t have a favourite just enjoyed them all.
I really enjoyed this book and especially the series. The characters are so very likable and the drama emotional; the humor hilarious. The family dynamics are beautiful. They are so loyal and loving with each other. It is for mature audiences though. Read it!
I read this as a four book series and every book was amazing, a hockey family dynasty and alpha men who find their women with one look. The women are strong characters in their own right and need convincing that they need to be these mens woman.
I knew when I was reading late one night, holding my breath saying no don't do it Viktor that I was going to end up buying the other series that go with this