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Falling in love was the easy part.
Being secretly in love with my brother’s best friend is where it got tricky.
Levi Dent was off-limits. Which was probably for the best, since he barely knew I existed.
Until one night I saw an opportunity I couldn’t resist.
The problem was, I got caught.
She tricked me.
I knew there was something so familiar about her, but I just couldn’t resist.
Hannah Matthews was nothing more than my best friend’s little sister. Except she wasn’t so little anymore.
I need to forget all about her.
If only it were that easy...
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My Review: (ARC provided)
3.5 stars
When I saw the title, author, and cover of this book I knew I wanted to read it. I had no idea what this was about but knew these three components piqued my interest enough to give it a go. Let me start by saying that it was not what I expected. I thought I was going to be reading a RomCom and not that it didn't have funny parts it just wasn't at all what I thought.
The beginning of the book starts with a deceptive act that our heroine Hannah contrives to get our hero Levi. That part got to me a bit because it was neither of their personalities and as you read you realize this just isn't something these two characters would do. I do understand it was a poor judgment call on both of their parts but it doesn't didn't sit well with me.
Hannah was always the little sister, the dorky girl that got picked on by her older brother's friends, and she always had a big crush on her brother's best friend Levi. Another thing that didn't sit well with me was the age difference between the brother and sister, the reason being is when there are eight-plus years difference I don't think a sixteen-year-old boy would bully or even bother with an eight-year girl the way he did, and where was the older brother. He should be defending that poor little girl. ANd the bullying continues until the very end of the book and no one speaks up for her until then. Okay, so those were my cons. Now on to the good stuff.
Levi! He was AMAZING, sweet, sexy, and smart. He was the only one not to pick on Hannah, and as soon as he saw her after college you could feel their spark and chemistry.
"She wasn't just a girl. She was special. She suddenly became this bright color in my dull world. A warmth that fed my soul and made me feel something I'm not sure I've ever felt before."
Hannah was this beautiful soul, snarky, intelligent, and beyond her years. I loved them as a couple. Levi was such a nice guy but he was a dirty talker in bed and hot hot hot!! I loved the suspense and twist at the end and at about 60% of the book I couldn't put it down.
If it weren't for those few things I mentioned It would've been closer to five stars, I just couldn't get past them though.
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ABOUT J.D. HOLLYFIELD
J.D. Hollyfield is a creative designer by day and superhero by night. When she’s not cooking, event planning, or spending time with her family, she’s relaxing with her nose stuck in a book. With her love for romance, and her head full of book boyfriends, she was inspired to test her creative abilities and bring her own stories to life. Living in the Midwest, she’s currently at work on blowing the minds of readers, with the additions of her new books and series, along with her charm, humor and HEA’s.
J.D. Hollyfield dabbles in all genres, from romantic comedy, contemporary romance, historical romance, paranormal romance, fantasy and erotica! Want to know more! Follow her on all platforms!
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