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Love & Hate #2
To Hate Adam Connor
So you may ask, who is Adam Connor? He is the recently divorced, Academy Award-winning actor who just moved in next door with his kid. He also happens to be an exquisite male specimen and the most infuriating sly bastard I’ve ever come across.
Let’s be honest here, wouldn’t you wanna take a peek over the wall to catch a glimpse of him, hopefully when he is naked? Wouldn’t you melt away after watching him work out as his five-year-old kid cheered him on? Do I even have to mention those abs, the big bulge in his pants, or that arm porn? Oh, wait, you would never spy on him? Sure�
While I was being thoughtful by not breaking and entering and was actually considering going over to offer him a shoulder—or maybe a boob or two—to cry on (y’know, because of his divorce), instead he had me thrown in jail after a small incident. Jail, people! He was supposed to grant me countless orgasms as a thank you, not a jail cell.
After that day, I was mentally plotting ways to strangle him instead of jumping his bones to make sweet love. So what if my body did more than just shiver when he whispered dirty little things in my ear? I can’t be held responsible for that. And when was the last time he’d kissed anyone anyway? Who’d enjoy a kiss with a side of heart attack?
Even if he and his son were the best things since sliced bread—and I’m not saying he was—I couldn’t fall for him. No matter what promises he whispered on my skin, my curse wouldn’t let us be. I wasn’t a damsel in distress—I could save myself, thank you very much—but deep inside, I still hoped Adam Connor would be the hero of my story.
*Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18*
Let’s be honest here, wouldn’t you wanna take a peek over the wall to catch a glimpse of him, hopefully when he is naked? Wouldn’t you melt away after watching him work out as his five-year-old kid cheered him on? Do I even have to mention those abs, the big bulge in his pants, or that arm porn? Oh, wait, you would never spy on him? Sure�
While I was being thoughtful by not breaking and entering and was actually considering going over to offer him a shoulder—or maybe a boob or two—to cry on (y’know, because of his divorce), instead he had me thrown in jail after a small incident. Jail, people! He was supposed to grant me countless orgasms as a thank you, not a jail cell.
After that day, I was mentally plotting ways to strangle him instead of jumping his bones to make sweet love. So what if my body did more than just shiver when he whispered dirty little things in my ear? I can’t be held responsible for that. And when was the last time he’d kissed anyone anyway? Who’d enjoy a kiss with a side of heart attack?
Even if he and his son were the best things since sliced bread—and I’m not saying he was—I couldn’t fall for him. No matter what promises he whispered on my skin, my curse wouldn’t let us be. I wasn’t a damsel in distress—I could save myself, thank you very much—but deep inside, I still hoped Adam Connor would be the hero of my story.
*Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18*
448 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 8, 2016
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April 21, 2022
4.75 ⭐️ excuse me WHY is Jason Thorn more talked about than Adam Connor? A CRIME upon society I tell you. listen, I liked the first book a lot but the second puts it to shame. it’s superior, I said what I said. Lucy was my favorite ever. She was independent and hilarious, she spoke her mind and didn’t let anyone walk all over her. & Mr. Adam Connor� sir? sir will you adopt me so I can also call you daddy? because DAMN, this man. I smiled throughout the entire book, the banter was A1 and the fact that they didn’t lose that even after they no longer hated each other? yes, just yes. & ugh aiden was precious!!! fictional kids really do be cute.. real ones on the other hand, debatable. i’m kidding. sort of. anyway, this book was amazing. the perfect romcom when you just need a feel-good escape <3
“I deserve to have someone dance with me to no music.�
“I deserve to have someone dance with me to no music.�
September 13, 2021
4.5 Cursed STARS
Breaking News: To Hate Adam Connor is a WINNER!
Fans of To Love Jason Thorn may remember Olive’s best friend Lucy if not have no fear this story can be read as a standalone. Lucy Meyers feels that the women of her family are cursed. Though she loves to watch her best friend bask in the love she has found she has no disillusions that she will experience the same especially when her boyfriend moves out of town and doesn’t ask her to join him.
”I’m never saying I love you to any other guy again. Mark my words. The moment you spill the words, they screw you over. So I’m done with that. I don’t even care if he is a God in bed, or if he has a foot-long in his pants. No more I love yous.�
Lucy moves in with Olive and Jason Thorn till she gets her life back on track. While on one of her stalking expeditions of Hollywood’s heartthrob and recently divorced Adam Connor she jumps over the wall into his back yard to save his young son. From Adam and Lucy’s first scene things don’t go so well between the two of them and well that’s where the title is born.
"With every passing day, I hated Adam Connor even more; how that was even possible…don’t ask me. It had somehow started to become a passion of mine.�
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Little Aiden Connor instantly likes Lucy, Olive, and Jason and so in a bind, Adam finds himself having Lucy helping out with his son while he works on a film, battles his ex-wife, and slowly starts to fall for this infuriating woman.
The banter and humor are fantastic while the sexual tension is off the charts between Adam and Lucy.
”Our eyes stayed locked. This time, I took a step toward her, raising the stakes. I wanted to see where she was going with the act. “Does it feel good?� She frowned at my question and her had halted on my abs. “Does it feel exactly like you imagined it or better? Too soft?� I flexed my muscles and leaned closer to her. “Too hard?�
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Overall, this story was not only funny with one hell of a sexy DILF/book hero but the author also threw in a few twists that I never saw coming! Adam’s son adds a cuteness level while his ex-wife’s antics weren’t too overpowering to the story and the attraction and fall was always the main focus. The sex scenes are scorching hot while Lucy tries to resist Adam with every fiber of her being. Adam wins her heart and this reader and Elle Maise surpassed my expectations with book two of this series.
"I’ll hold you up, Lucy. You can trust me. I see who you are. I see who are, and I want you to choose me. I want you to open your eyes and look at me so you can see that I have what it takes, that I can take care of heart for you.�
*ARC generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*
Breaking News: To Hate Adam Connor is a WINNER!
Fans of To Love Jason Thorn may remember Olive’s best friend Lucy if not have no fear this story can be read as a standalone. Lucy Meyers feels that the women of her family are cursed. Though she loves to watch her best friend bask in the love she has found she has no disillusions that she will experience the same especially when her boyfriend moves out of town and doesn’t ask her to join him.
”I’m never saying I love you to any other guy again. Mark my words. The moment you spill the words, they screw you over. So I’m done with that. I don’t even care if he is a God in bed, or if he has a foot-long in his pants. No more I love yous.�
Lucy moves in with Olive and Jason Thorn till she gets her life back on track. While on one of her stalking expeditions of Hollywood’s heartthrob and recently divorced Adam Connor she jumps over the wall into his back yard to save his young son. From Adam and Lucy’s first scene things don’t go so well between the two of them and well that’s where the title is born.
"With every passing day, I hated Adam Connor even more; how that was even possible…don’t ask me. It had somehow started to become a passion of mine.�
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Little Aiden Connor instantly likes Lucy, Olive, and Jason and so in a bind, Adam finds himself having Lucy helping out with his son while he works on a film, battles his ex-wife, and slowly starts to fall for this infuriating woman.
The banter and humor are fantastic while the sexual tension is off the charts between Adam and Lucy.
”Our eyes stayed locked. This time, I took a step toward her, raising the stakes. I wanted to see where she was going with the act. “Does it feel good?� She frowned at my question and her had halted on my abs. “Does it feel exactly like you imagined it or better? Too soft?� I flexed my muscles and leaned closer to her. “Too hard?�
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Overall, this story was not only funny with one hell of a sexy DILF/book hero but the author also threw in a few twists that I never saw coming! Adam’s son adds a cuteness level while his ex-wife’s antics weren’t too overpowering to the story and the attraction and fall was always the main focus. The sex scenes are scorching hot while Lucy tries to resist Adam with every fiber of her being. Adam wins her heart and this reader and Elle Maise surpassed my expectations with book two of this series.
"I’ll hold you up, Lucy. You can trust me. I see who you are. I see who are, and I want you to choose me. I want you to open your eyes and look at me so you can see that I have what it takes, that I can take care of heart for you.�
*ARC generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*
September 18, 2016
This is my absolute favorite book of 2016! When I tell you I LOVED it, I mean if I was rich, I'd totally buy all of ŷ their own copy :) Lucy is my kind of heroine. She is sarcastic, hilarious, sweet, sassy and so much more. Adam is a great single father and Lucy's perfect match... even if he's the one that causes her to go to jail LOL Lucy's friendship with her bestie Olive is amazing. The rapport they have feels so genuine and easy that there's no doubt as to the depth of their love for one another. The plot has some laugh out loud moments and I pretty much maintained the cheesiest and biggest smile while listening to/reading this. My coworkers and family were giving me that "what in the world is going on with her smiling like a weirdo?" look. The sexy times are incredibly hot, though they don't happen until the latter part of the book. I was so into the characters I hadn't even noticed we were well beyond 50% with no real nookie. lol I was SO happy that Adam didn't play any games and didn't mess up when the plot made it easy for him to do so. Oh and if you like kids in romance stories... you will absolutely fall in LOVE with Aidan. The little bugger was so flipping cute. I pretty much devoured this book and became an instant devoted fan. So if this book has hit your radar... treat yourself! Safety: No OW/OM/Sharing. A little ex drama for both our MCs. No rape or abuse.
June 14, 2016
I think I could've enjoyed this book more if the heroine wasn't such an annoying, immature, kooky character. I really could not connect with her. I hated the way she continued to play her silly "I hate you but I want you" games almost to the end. I wanted her to own up to her feelings and stop being so...weird. I skimmed from 66% on. Definitely not my cuppa.
February 3, 2022
Gosh the h annoyed me so much.
Such an immature, wishy-washy character who kept talking about her ex-boyfriend monster dick.
Even in the last 30% where she thinks she is pregnant with her ex's baby but throws herself at the H and he fucks her brains out.🙄
“Your ex?� he asked, his disbelieving eyes on me. “I thought you said you loved him.�
I thought I did. I mean, I did. But he had a giant thing in between his legs and as I already told you, I have a thing for those, as in I like my fucks to be good and hard.�
Such an immature, wishy-washy character who kept talking about her ex-boyfriend monster dick.
Even in the last 30% where she thinks she is pregnant with her ex's baby but throws herself at the H and he fucks her brains out.🙄
“Your ex?� he asked, his disbelieving eyes on me. “I thought you said you loved him.�
I thought I did. I mean, I did. But he had a giant thing in between his legs and as I already told you, I have a thing for those, as in I like my fucks to be good and hard.�
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March 15, 2025
4 stars
This book was absolutly adorable. I enjoyed every second of it. It was light-hearted, heartwarming, sweet, and wholesome. The banter and humour were fantastic. Some parts were really funny, and some were heavy, but it was balanced so well throughout the whole story.
I loved Olive and Lucy’s friendship. They’re both so funny and always ready to help and comfort each other. It was everything. We even got so many scenes of Jason and Olive. Their sweet little moments were everything for me. They are still my favourite, and I was giggling every time they appeared in this book. I literally fell in love with Jason in his book—he is the sweetest person. I miss them so much already.
Lucy Meyer is independent, hilarious, strong, and her character is so comforting and relatable. I loved reading her chaotic thoughts—she’s the funniest but also so relatable. She’s sceptical about love and romance, but I’m so happy that she found Adam. She always knows what she wants and never lets anyone walk over her. I liked how she made Aiden feel loved and comforted—it was so beautiful. I felt so connected with her character.
“I never wished for a prince to save me, because I can save myself, thank you very much... but I’m wishing for it now... I hope and I can hope really hard- that your kiss will break the curse. I hope it’s you, Adam. I hope you’re the hero of my story, because I deserve to be loved, goddamnit. I deserve to have you to myself. I deserve to love you.�
Adam Connor is perfect and absolutely delicious. Ask Lucy if you have any doubts. He’s grumpy but also so freaking sweet with Aiden and Lucy. The things he did for Aiden were so heartwarming. He slowly crept his way into Lucy’s heart, and it was beautiful watching them fall in love. He never let her doubt his feelings for her—he treated her in the best, most perfect way. He is so special and lovable.
“My nights and days and everything in between would be filled with this woman. That I wouldn’t let her go. I’d be her home. I’d give her a family. I’d be her family. Her heart.�
Adam and Lucy are made for each other. The Enemies to Lovers trope is one of my favourites, and Ella wrote it so well, with the perfect amount of sexual tension, hate, spice, and explosive chemistry. There wasn’t a single moment in this book where I didn’t feel connected to the characters, where I didn’t feel their pain, their hopes, and their love. I also liked that there was a small twist at the end, which I never saw coming.
The start was a bit slow for me, but when Adam finally met Lucy, things just kept on getting more interesting, and it was captivating till the end. I loved the family dynamics of Lucy, Adam, and Aiden. They were just so adorable. And Adam—freaking hottest Hollywood Daddy Connor. I was swooning over this man the whole time.
Ella Maise has become one of my favourite authors for writing swoon-worthy, endearing, and wholesome romance books, and I’m gonna read everything she writes. I love how she kept things simple and sweet in this book, with a pinch of reality about how some people feel about love. It was just perfect. And yes, she writes the hottest and sweetest gentlemen.
The ending was exactly what I needed, and Lucy was never cursed—she just needed to believe in love a little, and Adam gave her everything she deserved. They had a wedding, and now Lucy has her own family—a beautiful one with Adam and her two little boys. I love them with all my heart.
It’s the best feeling in the world. I definitely fell in love with Lucy and Adam and their beautiful love-hate story.
“I will be the one who speaks to your heart, Lucy Meyer, just like you seem to speak to mine.�
This book was absolutly adorable. I enjoyed every second of it. It was light-hearted, heartwarming, sweet, and wholesome. The banter and humour were fantastic. Some parts were really funny, and some were heavy, but it was balanced so well throughout the whole story.
“Go ahead, tell me you hate me. I don’t care. I’d rather have you lie and say you hate me than have someone else who lies by saying I love you.�
I loved Olive and Lucy’s friendship. They’re both so funny and always ready to help and comfort each other. It was everything. We even got so many scenes of Jason and Olive. Their sweet little moments were everything for me. They are still my favourite, and I was giggling every time they appeared in this book. I literally fell in love with Jason in his book—he is the sweetest person. I miss them so much already.
Lucy Meyer is independent, hilarious, strong, and her character is so comforting and relatable. I loved reading her chaotic thoughts—she’s the funniest but also so relatable. She’s sceptical about love and romance, but I’m so happy that she found Adam. She always knows what she wants and never lets anyone walk over her. I liked how she made Aiden feel loved and comforted—it was so beautiful. I felt so connected with her character.
“I never wished for a prince to save me, because I can save myself, thank you very much... but I’m wishing for it now... I hope and I can hope really hard- that your kiss will break the curse. I hope it’s you, Adam. I hope you’re the hero of my story, because I deserve to be loved, goddamnit. I deserve to have you to myself. I deserve to love you.�
Adam Connor is perfect and absolutely delicious. Ask Lucy if you have any doubts. He’s grumpy but also so freaking sweet with Aiden and Lucy. The things he did for Aiden were so heartwarming. He slowly crept his way into Lucy’s heart, and it was beautiful watching them fall in love. He never let her doubt his feelings for her—he treated her in the best, most perfect way. He is so special and lovable.
“My nights and days and everything in between would be filled with this woman. That I wouldn’t let her go. I’d be her home. I’d give her a family. I’d be her family. Her heart.�
Adam and Lucy are made for each other. The Enemies to Lovers trope is one of my favourites, and Ella wrote it so well, with the perfect amount of sexual tension, hate, spice, and explosive chemistry. There wasn’t a single moment in this book where I didn’t feel connected to the characters, where I didn’t feel their pain, their hopes, and their love. I also liked that there was a small twist at the end, which I never saw coming.
“I’ll hold you up, Lucy. You can trust me. I see who you are and I want you to choose me. I want you to open your eyes and look at me so you can see that I have what it takes, that I can take care of heart for you.�
The start was a bit slow for me, but when Adam finally met Lucy, things just kept on getting more interesting, and it was captivating till the end. I loved the family dynamics of Lucy, Adam, and Aiden. They were just so adorable. And Adam—freaking hottest Hollywood Daddy Connor. I was swooning over this man the whole time.
“You have to be willing to let love into your life, open that heavy door that leads the poor guy into the maze that is your heart, so to speak. That’s the tricky part, isn’t it? You have to let love in. You have to open yourself up, share your least lovable parts, the deepest, darkest corners of your soul. That’s the only way to experience real love.�
Ella Maise has become one of my favourite authors for writing swoon-worthy, endearing, and wholesome romance books, and I’m gonna read everything she writes. I love how she kept things simple and sweet in this book, with a pinch of reality about how some people feel about love. It was just perfect. And yes, she writes the hottest and sweetest gentlemen.
The ending was exactly what I needed, and Lucy was never cursed—she just needed to believe in love a little, and Adam gave her everything she deserved. They had a wedding, and now Lucy has her own family—a beautiful one with Adam and her two little boys. I love them with all my heart.
“There was something special about falling in love with fictional characters through words.�
It’s the best feeling in the world. I definitely fell in love with Lucy and Adam and their beautiful love-hate story.
August 3, 2023
Why did Lucy feel the need to talk about other man’s junk constantly? Could you imagine if Adam had been the one to talk about what size vag he desires with her? There’s quirky, and then there is just downright ridiculous. Lucy annoyed me for the vast majority of this story.
The ott drama and twist at the end was so stupid. Even Sebastian York’s voice wasn’t enough to save this one.
The ott drama and twist at the end was so stupid. Even Sebastian York’s voice wasn’t enough to save this one.
November 11, 2021
This book takes a really weird pro-life, anti-adoption, slut-shamey turn in the latter half for no reason. It’s very uncomfortable.
Not to mention that the “meet cute� is this woman spying on a man with his child in the privacy of their own home, PHOTOGRAPHING THEM by climbing the wall of their backyard with a ladder. I’m sorry, how was that ever suppose to become cute? There is an actual violent stalker included later in the book and honestly the only reason I can see for that to happen is to make her look better by comparison. Like “look, see, she was never actually a dangerous stalker, she just invaded his privacy�
Not to mention that the “meet cute� is this woman spying on a man with his child in the privacy of their own home, PHOTOGRAPHING THEM by climbing the wall of their backyard with a ladder. I’m sorry, how was that ever suppose to become cute? There is an actual violent stalker included later in the book and honestly the only reason I can see for that to happen is to make her look better by comparison. Like “look, see, she was never actually a dangerous stalker, she just invaded his privacy�
October 2, 2016
This is one of those hard to rate books.
At times I adored the MC. She's sarcastic and funny and interesting.
But... Yes, there is always a "but". There were moments when I felt like the author was trying too much and the MC's attitude was exaggerated. She was annoying and she acted like a 5 year old.
Now you see why this book is hard to rate?!
Except the MC, nothing else was remarkable about it. Sorry to say that, since everyone seemed to love this one, but well, it wasn't as special as I expected. Yes, Lucy was interesting, she might be a good enough reason to try this out, but unfortunately, one good-ish character doesn't make a great book.
At times I adored the MC. She's sarcastic and funny and interesting.
But... Yes, there is always a "but". There were moments when I felt like the author was trying too much and the MC's attitude was exaggerated. She was annoying and she acted like a 5 year old.
Now you see why this book is hard to rate?!
Except the MC, nothing else was remarkable about it. Sorry to say that, since everyone seemed to love this one, but well, it wasn't as special as I expected. Yes, Lucy was interesting, she might be a good enough reason to try this out, but unfortunately, one good-ish character doesn't make a great book.
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September 5, 2016
LMAO! Sounds like hero had heroine thrown in jail for stalking!
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Blurb:
So you may ask, who is Adam Connor? He is the recently divorced, Academy Award-winning actor who just moved in next door with his kid. He also happens to be an exquisite male specimen and the most infuriating sly bastard I’ve ever come across.
Let’s be honest here, wouldn’t you wanna take a peek over the wall to catch a glimpse of him, hopefully when he is naked? Wouldn’t you melt away after watching him work out as his five-year-old kid cheered him on? Do I even have to mention those abs, the big bulge in his pants, or that arm porn? Oh, wait, you would never spy on him? Sure�
While I was being thoughtful by not breaking and entering and was actually considering going over to offer him a shoulder—or maybe a boob or two—to cry on (y’know, because of his divorce), instead he had me thrown in jail after a small incident. Jail, people! He was supposed to grant me countless orgasms as a thank you, not a jail cell.
After that day, I was mentally plotting ways to strangle him instead of jumping his bones to make sweet love. So what if my body did more than just shiver when he whispered dirty little things in my ear? I can’t be held responsible for that. And when was the last time he’d kissed anyone anyway? Who’d enjoy a kiss with a side of heart attack?
Even if he and his son were the best things since sliced bread—and I’m not saying he was—I couldn’t fall for him. No matter what promises he whispered on my skin, my curse wouldn’t let us be. I wasn’t a damsel in distress—I could save myself, thank you very much—but deep inside, I still hoped Adam Connor would be the hero of my story.
February 20, 2022
� “Just you and me from now on, Lucy,� I whispered into her skin. “Just you and me� �
I don't think my heart can handle these two anymore 😭. Lucy and Adam’s story is just pure perfection, I repeat, pure perfection I swear omg. I was already so excited for Lucy’s story and I expected it to be really good, BUT NOT THIS GOOD.
“You make me lose track of myself when you look into my eyes with such intensity, Adam Connor. You make me feel like I’m the only one.�
After reading To Love Jason Thorne, I already had a feeling that Lucy and Adam’s story was going to be really special. The story between them two was so sweet but it definitely had those emotional parts in it where I really felt for Lucy and Adam. AND GOD omg Lucy and Aiden were truly the best duo in the world. Reading about Lucy and Adam’s son , Aiden, was just amazing and I loved both their characters so much. AND THE BANTER, I can’t not talk about this. The banter between Lucy and Adam was just so good, it had me smiling and laughing literally the whole time.
“You’re going to tell me you love me. Tell me and give me your heart, and I promise you, Lucy…I promise you I’ll take care of it.�
I just loved reading how Adam slowly crept his way into Lucy’s heart, it was so sweet, happy and emotional at the same time. Lucy definitely had trouble with loving someone after what happened with her ex, but Adam always made sure to take care of Lucy and show her that she could really love again. Adam is actually so special and loving. My heart broke when he told Lucy that she could love again and especially the ending because it was just perfect!
I don't think my heart can handle these two anymore 😭. Lucy and Adam’s story is just pure perfection, I repeat, pure perfection I swear omg. I was already so excited for Lucy’s story and I expected it to be really good, BUT NOT THIS GOOD.
“You make me lose track of myself when you look into my eyes with such intensity, Adam Connor. You make me feel like I’m the only one.�
After reading To Love Jason Thorne, I already had a feeling that Lucy and Adam’s story was going to be really special. The story between them two was so sweet but it definitely had those emotional parts in it where I really felt for Lucy and Adam. AND GOD omg Lucy and Aiden were truly the best duo in the world. Reading about Lucy and Adam’s son , Aiden, was just amazing and I loved both their characters so much. AND THE BANTER, I can’t not talk about this. The banter between Lucy and Adam was just so good, it had me smiling and laughing literally the whole time.
“You’re going to tell me you love me. Tell me and give me your heart, and I promise you, Lucy…I promise you I’ll take care of it.�
I just loved reading how Adam slowly crept his way into Lucy’s heart, it was so sweet, happy and emotional at the same time. Lucy definitely had trouble with loving someone after what happened with her ex, but Adam always made sure to take care of Lucy and show her that she could really love again. Adam is actually so special and loving. My heart broke when he told Lucy that she could love again and especially the ending because it was just perfect!
August 17, 2016
"4,5 Firecracker stars"
This book was AMAZING!!!!
"Let's not play games, Lucy.
I want your heart and I will have it."
I loved everything about it and I wasn't expecting to like it so much!It was a nice surprise! I enjoyed Adam and Lucy and their little human Aiden! Of course Olive and Jason were very present in this book and had some funny moments!
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This book was pretty funny especially Lucy with Olive were hilarious! They were like sisters from another mister so they did a lot of crazy things together...I really enjoyed their bond and their conversations. I loved Olive so I'm pretty sure I'm going to read the first book too.
"Promise?"
"Promise. Hell, you know what? I'll even let you cuddle me."
"And while I'm cuddling you, will you be cuddling your pretty husband?
Olive Thorn, are you granting me a cuddling threesome because I'm a victim of love?
If so, I'll totally take that."
The reason I gave this book a shot except from the alluring blurb was the fact that I love cute kids in books! Adam's son Aiden was really sweet and adorable! Everyone loved him I mean who wouldn't...?I liked his bond with Adam and later his bond with Lucy! The three of them created a lovely family. Lucy loved the little human so much and was there to help him with everything!
She was our Lucy, Aiden's and mine.
Now we're getting to the good stuff!ADAM AND LUCY!
Adam Connor was amazing, handsome, hot, sweet with Lucy and a great dad with Aiden! At the beginning he was an asshole with Lucy but you know I love them, and Adam was a HOT asshole who became the sweetest guy when he found his ONE! The best thing between them were their fights. They were fighting for everything and anything and that was the best foreplay ever. Their chemistry was off the charts HOT! And I REALLY mean H.O.T!!!
"Just a small taste. Just to hold you over. Maybe I'll put my c*ck right in here and let you have a taste before I do anything else. Or maybe I won't. Maybe I won't be able to stop myself from going deep inside you before I make a mess in your mouth and watch you swallow it all."
Their kissing sessions alone were a turn on! The author described their scenes together so beautifully that I had a clear picture on my mind about the dirty things they were doing...After that you can imagine how sexy and hot their sex scenes must be.HOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!!!
"I'm going to un-break your heart, Lucy."
And he did, not only with his love for her and the sweet talks, but with his WHOLE package. His masculine body, gorgeous face, amazing arms and a very impressive body part in the low area!!! That caused some damage...But I think Lucy handled it like a champ!!!
That my nights and days and everything in between would be filled with this woman. That I wouldn't let her go. I'd be her home. I'd give her a family. I'd be her family. Her heart.
Yeahhhh, I know! Adam Connor was that kind of sweet. Not so much at first but when he started acknowledging his feelings and the way his heart fluttered every time Lucy was near him...that was his answer! And he made his move...It took some time to convince her but in the end he did it!
Overall this book was great and a funny. If you look something like that, then give it a try you may love it as much as I did!!!
Enjoy! xxx
This book was AMAZING!!!!
"Let's not play games, Lucy.
I want your heart and I will have it."
I loved everything about it and I wasn't expecting to like it so much!It was a nice surprise! I enjoyed Adam and Lucy and their little human Aiden! Of course Olive and Jason were very present in this book and had some funny moments!
Let's start with this review and the great things I have to share with you.
This book was pretty funny especially Lucy with Olive were hilarious! They were like sisters from another mister so they did a lot of crazy things together...I really enjoyed their bond and their conversations. I loved Olive so I'm pretty sure I'm going to read the first book too.
"Promise?"
"Promise. Hell, you know what? I'll even let you cuddle me."
"And while I'm cuddling you, will you be cuddling your pretty husband?
Olive Thorn, are you granting me a cuddling threesome because I'm a victim of love?
If so, I'll totally take that."
The reason I gave this book a shot except from the alluring blurb was the fact that I love cute kids in books! Adam's son Aiden was really sweet and adorable! Everyone loved him I mean who wouldn't...?I liked his bond with Adam and later his bond with Lucy! The three of them created a lovely family. Lucy loved the little human so much and was there to help him with everything!
She was our Lucy, Aiden's and mine.
Now we're getting to the good stuff!ADAM AND LUCY!
Adam Connor was amazing, handsome, hot, sweet with Lucy and a great dad with Aiden! At the beginning he was an asshole with Lucy but you know I love them, and Adam was a HOT asshole who became the sweetest guy when he found his ONE! The best thing between them were their fights. They were fighting for everything and anything and that was the best foreplay ever. Their chemistry was off the charts HOT! And I REALLY mean H.O.T!!!
"Just a small taste. Just to hold you over. Maybe I'll put my c*ck right in here and let you have a taste before I do anything else. Or maybe I won't. Maybe I won't be able to stop myself from going deep inside you before I make a mess in your mouth and watch you swallow it all."
Their kissing sessions alone were a turn on! The author described their scenes together so beautifully that I had a clear picture on my mind about the dirty things they were doing...After that you can imagine how sexy and hot their sex scenes must be.HOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!!!
"I'm going to un-break your heart, Lucy."
And he did, not only with his love for her and the sweet talks, but with his WHOLE package. His masculine body, gorgeous face, amazing arms and a very impressive body part in the low area!!! That caused some damage...But I think Lucy handled it like a champ!!!
That my nights and days and everything in between would be filled with this woman. That I wouldn't let her go. I'd be her home. I'd give her a family. I'd be her family. Her heart.
Yeahhhh, I know! Adam Connor was that kind of sweet. Not so much at first but when he started acknowledging his feelings and the way his heart fluttered every time Lucy was near him...that was his answer! And he made his move...It took some time to convince her but in the end he did it!
Overall this book was great and a funny. If you look something like that, then give it a try you may love it as much as I did!!!
Enjoy! xxx
Shelved as 'did-not-finish'
December 5, 2020Book: To Hate Adam Connor
Author: Ella Maise
Type: Standalone; Book 2 in Love & Hate
POV: First Person - Dual
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Rating: DNF
Age: Lucy - 22/23; Adam - 28.
DNF'd at around 30%.
I love single parent romance and to say I was really looking forward to this one...
Lucy annoyed me from the get-go. She spent quite a long time talking about her ex-boyfriend and her love for his monster dick. And how she wouldn't mind loving another big-dick. Frankly, her talking about these dicks started to annoy me. This quote from her was literally at 2%.
By this point in the book, I was already done.
But then she saw Adam and the dance started. You know the one. The I-hate-you-but-my-body-wants-you. Classic body-betrayal syndrome. Sure she has a good heart on her and is scared of commitment but that doesn't change the fact that I wanted to strangle her. And while reading other reviews, I found out about this little tidbit:
Just not sure it's for me. And when in doubt, I tend to leave.
Author: Ella Maise
Type: Standalone; Book 2 in Love & Hate
POV: First Person - Dual
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Rating: DNF
Age: Lucy - 22/23; Adam - 28.
DNF'd at around 30%.
I love single parent romance and to say I was really looking forward to this one...
Lucy annoyed me from the get-go. She spent quite a long time talking about her ex-boyfriend and her love for his monster dick. And how she wouldn't mind loving another big-dick. Frankly, her talking about these dicks started to annoy me. This quote from her was literally at 2%.
I’ve already mentioned how good those monster cocks feel, haven’t I? I wouldn’t have minded if he were a tad bit thicker, but, oh well…I guess you can’t have it all in life.
I’m never saying I love you to any other guy again. Mark my words. The moment you spill the words, they screw you over. So I’m done with that. I don’t even care if he is a God in bed, or if he has a foot-long in his pants. No more I love you's.
By this point in the book, I was already done.
But then she saw Adam and the dance started. You know the one. The I-hate-you-but-my-body-wants-you. Classic body-betrayal syndrome. Sure she has a good heart on her and is scared of commitment but that doesn't change the fact that I wanted to strangle her. And while reading other reviews, I found out about this little tidbit:
Just not sure it's for me. And when in doubt, I tend to leave.
August 31, 2016
DNF @70%
Just couldn't do it. If I had to read the word "cock" one more time I may have screamed.
Just couldn't do it. If I had to read the word "cock" one more time I may have screamed.
June 7, 2016
The story is full of over the top humor, which I enjoyed. It’s funny, sweet and sexy. I laughed out loud so many times and I fell in love with Adam and Lucy.
Lucy is a very likeable heroine that pretty much says whatever she's thinking at the moment. Adam is protective, romantic, sweet and all kinds of wonderful. They are extremely compatible in many aspects and soon they find out they may really like each other and things get more serious.
Two people you know are going to fall in love but the story takes its time in the telling. Adam and Lucy certainly make flirting the most awesome and funniest thing in the world! Together, the two are like a dynamite! The author certainly has a way with making a story entertaining and intertwined with just the right amount of humor.
But the plot itself isn’t the best. It’s sweet and simple, but that’s it. The characters are entertaining but I couldn’t feel the connection to them. There is humor, passion and anger, heartbreak and falling in love. The romance is sweet but a little angsty. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone who loves humorous romance novels.
*ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.*
Lucy is a very likeable heroine that pretty much says whatever she's thinking at the moment. Adam is protective, romantic, sweet and all kinds of wonderful. They are extremely compatible in many aspects and soon they find out they may really like each other and things get more serious.
Two people you know are going to fall in love but the story takes its time in the telling. Adam and Lucy certainly make flirting the most awesome and funniest thing in the world! Together, the two are like a dynamite! The author certainly has a way with making a story entertaining and intertwined with just the right amount of humor.
But the plot itself isn’t the best. It’s sweet and simple, but that’s it. The characters are entertaining but I couldn’t feel the connection to them. There is humor, passion and anger, heartbreak and falling in love. The romance is sweet but a little angsty. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone who loves humorous romance novels.
*ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.*
June 3, 2023
I had already tried to read all of the author's books
my problem with book 1 and 2 of this series (and her books) is the writing style, it's really not for me.
my problem with book 1 and 2 of this series (and her books) is the writing style, it's really not for me.
April 12, 2017
I'm going to unbreak your heart, Lucy.�
This story is a case of a terrible first impression. Lucy Meyer, having just broken up with her boyfriend and being left practically homeless, moves in with her best friend and her best friend’s husband, Olive and Jason Thorne. Right next door, Hollywood celebrity and recently divorced father of one Adam Connor moves in with his son, Aiden.
Curious about the man next door, Olive and Lucy climb up a ladder to get a peak at their next door neighbor. Soon enough, the spying/ ladder-climbing became a habit for Lucy, especially when Olive and Jason had to leave town for a work commitment, leaving Lucy alone. There was just something fascinating (and hot) about watching a hot man play with his son.
After stalking/spying on the man next door, the two meet after an unfortunate incident involving Adam's son, Aiden. Instead of receiving a thank you for saving Aiden, Lucy ends up getting handcuffed. No, it wasn't kinky. And yes, Lucy hated it.
From then on, Lucy swore she will hate this man, no matter how hot he is and no matter how adorable his son is. She'd sleep with him—she wasn't blind, and she definitely noticed that Adam was "hung"—but her heart is officially off-limits.
Adam Connor is a package—and not just because of the package inside his pants *wink wink*. He’s handsome, talented, and an amazing father to Aiden. I would’ve done what he did to Lucy if I were in their position. His main priority is his son, and his career and everything else.
And Aiden! Dear Aiden. He is a sweet, adorable child who loves Lucy and Olive, and looks up to his dad. I always go "aww" every time he's in a scene.
Bah. There’s something about men and children that makes a woman melt. Forget hot sex and multiple orgasms (okay, don’t forget it haha); a hot single dad with his kid is the ultimate wet dream.
Lucy is such a firecracker! She’s feisty, and she won’t whimper in moments of distress. She can readily defend herself if she needs to. Her past has led her to be independent, and, thus, she’s reluctant to accept help from anyone, even from Olive and Jason.
Lucy and Olive must be the two luckiest women in Hollywood. Olive marries her childhood friend and Hollywood hunk Jason Thorne, and Lucy ends up with their next door neighbor, Hollywood DILF Adam Connor.
I enjoyed the story very much, especially Lucy and Adam’s banter. Hate to love relationship? Swoon!
I only have one complaint. For me, one of the subplots lacked establishment. Adam mentioned his sister Vicky and parents every once in a while, but the revelation near the end felt like it came out of nowhere. By that time, we’re 90% into the book� It felt like that certain conflict was put aside, forgotten, and when it was time to close the story, it was shoved back in.
Other than that, this book was quite an enjoyable read.
April 19, 2020
I don't think I ever gave one star to a book I've wholly read, usually, I just drop it and move to another one. But this time I kept waiting for something interesting to come up because I didn't want to be a quitter again. So, here it is.
July 8, 2024
“Do you like dancing?� I asked, ignoring common sense.
“N.�
“Oh,� I said, surprised. “Okay.�
“Ask me anyway,� he countered.
I hesitated.
“Will you dance with me?�
Ԩ.�
Nothing just Adam Connor raising standards.
This book was so fine and beautiful. One of the best enemies to lovers I've read in recent times.
Lucy thinking she's cursed in the love department and Adam proving otherwise was everything. 😩
Lucy is a fierce one.
She's the bestest best friend to Olive and moved to her and Jason's home.
Adam Connor, a Hollywood heartthrob plus single dad also moves there with his cutest son, Aiden.
Both have a beautiful relationship.
ಹ?�
“Shhh,� I murmured, combing his hair back with my fingers.
His eyes barely open, he asked, “You won’t die yet, will you?�
The effects of Lion King�
“I won’t, little man. It’s time to go to sleep now.�
“Love you, Lucy,� Aiden murmured, his eyes already closed.
“I love you, too, little human,� I murmured back and brushed a light kiss on
his cheek.
Aiden was so adorable. I can't- plus his relationship with Lucy was so beautiful as well.
________
Adam's and Lucy's banters were funny, and cute.
“I’m going to un-break your heart, Lucy,� he promised in a low voice.
Okay, Adam, you made your point you're a a swoony romantic and the perfect Hollywood heartthrob.😩💜
Also, sneak peeks into Jason and Olive's life was one of the best things in this book. After finishing to love Jason Thorn I wanted to read more of them and Ella made my wish come true.
The ending is perfect, adorable and precious. Lucy and her two boys are so close to my heart.
One of the perfect hate-love stories.💜
“N.�
“Oh,� I said, surprised. “Okay.�
“Ask me anyway,� he countered.
I hesitated.
“Will you dance with me?�
Ԩ.�
Nothing just Adam Connor raising standards.
This book was so fine and beautiful. One of the best enemies to lovers I've read in recent times.
Lucy thinking she's cursed in the love department and Adam proving otherwise was everything. 😩
Lucy is a fierce one.
She's the bestest best friend to Olive and moved to her and Jason's home.
Adam Connor, a Hollywood heartthrob plus single dad also moves there with his cutest son, Aiden.
Both have a beautiful relationship.
ಹ?�
“Shhh,� I murmured, combing his hair back with my fingers.
His eyes barely open, he asked, “You won’t die yet, will you?�
The effects of Lion King�
“I won’t, little man. It’s time to go to sleep now.�
“Love you, Lucy,� Aiden murmured, his eyes already closed.
“I love you, too, little human,� I murmured back and brushed a light kiss on
his cheek.
Aiden was so adorable. I can't- plus his relationship with Lucy was so beautiful as well.
________
Adam's and Lucy's banters were funny, and cute.
“I’m going to un-break your heart, Lucy,� he promised in a low voice.
Okay, Adam, you made your point you're a a swoony romantic and the perfect Hollywood heartthrob.😩💜
Also, sneak peeks into Jason and Olive's life was one of the best things in this book. After finishing to love Jason Thorn I wanted to read more of them and Ella made my wish come true.
The ending is perfect, adorable and precious. Lucy and her two boys are so close to my heart.
One of the perfect hate-love stories.💜
December 29, 2020
I am in dilemma giving this book rating.
Lets start with what I do not like:
1. Lucy. She is very very difficult to understand. I do not think I understand her character until the end. She is selfish, wild, confusing, head strong and childish. Due to her character, I feel reading this book with one my eye shut.
2. The pace and the plot. The push and pull is confusing. I do not understand why Lucy hold her grudges/ hate against Adam for that long. I just do not get it. Maybe deeper motive is needed here.
What I like:
1. Aiden. He deserves his own book when he grows up. I can not wait to see how he grows.
2. Dan the Bodyguard. I wish he has his own love interest. He is so soft cuddling teddy bear.
Despite I do not like Lucy, I managed to finish this book.
3 stars
Lets start with what I do not like:
1. Lucy. She is very very difficult to understand. I do not think I understand her character until the end. She is selfish, wild, confusing, head strong and childish. Due to her character, I feel reading this book with one my eye shut.
2. The pace and the plot. The push and pull is confusing. I do not understand why Lucy hold her grudges/ hate against Adam for that long. I just do not get it. Maybe deeper motive is needed here.
What I like:
1. Aiden. He deserves his own book when he grows up. I can not wait to see how he grows.
2. Dan the Bodyguard. I wish he has his own love interest. He is so soft cuddling teddy bear.
Despite I do not like Lucy, I managed to finish this book.
3 stars
March 14, 2024
⭐️ 3.5/5
🩷 18+
🔥 2/5
Ta książka miała lepsze i gorsze momenty i gdyby nie główna bohaterka to myślę, że byłabym zakochana.
Lucy po ciężkim rozstaniu z chłopakiem, nie ma gdzie się podziać, więc jej najlepsza przyjaciółka postanawia zaproponować jej zamieszkanie razem z nią i jej mężem, Jasonem Thorn’em - sławnym aktorem Hollywood. Lucy jednak nie wie, że dwójka najbliższych jej osób mieszka dom obok nieziemsko przystojnego aktora, Adam’a Connor’a. Dziewczyna jest zachwycona nowym sąsiadem, do momentu gdy ten� przyczynia się do jej aresztu za stalking�
Zakochałam się w Adamie Connorze! Jakby ten facet i jego relacja z synem 😭😭😭 no po prostu miód na moje serduszko 🫶🏼. Cały czas szczerzyłam się na wszystko co ten mężczyzna mówił i robił� I AM IN LOVE WITH HIM. Jego relacja z Lucy też zdobyła moje serce - ich żarty i przekomarzanki były genialne, a jeszcze lepsze to, że nie zniknęły po tym jak przestali siebie nienawidzić 😭. I LOVE IT!
Jednak książka ma też swoje minusy, a największym z nich jest jej bohaterka. Nie czytałam wcześniejszych tytułów autorki, więc nie za bardzo wiedziałam na co się piszę jeśli chodzi o jej styl pisowni, ale po pierwszych stronach byłam już sceptycznie nastawiona. Co prawda Lucy miała swoje badass momenty, podobało mi się, że została przedstawiona jako silna i niezależna kobieta, ale kiedykolwiek zostawaliśmy sam na sam z jej myślami to okazywało się, że jej głowa jest przepełniona głupotami 🤡 (głównie jej obsesja na punkcie 🍆� jakby girl chill out). Denerwowało mnie też jej podejście (przez pierwsze 150 stron książki) do mężczyzn jako do przedmiotów z tylko jednym przydatnym narzędziem 🤡 - jakby cmon nikt nie powinien być opisywany w ten sposób.
Tak czy inaczej, muszę powiedzieć, że dobrze spędziłam czas z tą książką i naprawdę fajnie się bawiłam. Czy jest to jakiś genialny genialny romans? Nie. Czy jest to mila rozrywka na nudne wieczory? YES.
🩷 18+
🔥 2/5
Ta książka miała lepsze i gorsze momenty i gdyby nie główna bohaterka to myślę, że byłabym zakochana.
Lucy po ciężkim rozstaniu z chłopakiem, nie ma gdzie się podziać, więc jej najlepsza przyjaciółka postanawia zaproponować jej zamieszkanie razem z nią i jej mężem, Jasonem Thorn’em - sławnym aktorem Hollywood. Lucy jednak nie wie, że dwójka najbliższych jej osób mieszka dom obok nieziemsko przystojnego aktora, Adam’a Connor’a. Dziewczyna jest zachwycona nowym sąsiadem, do momentu gdy ten� przyczynia się do jej aresztu za stalking�
Zakochałam się w Adamie Connorze! Jakby ten facet i jego relacja z synem 😭😭😭 no po prostu miód na moje serduszko 🫶🏼. Cały czas szczerzyłam się na wszystko co ten mężczyzna mówił i robił� I AM IN LOVE WITH HIM. Jego relacja z Lucy też zdobyła moje serce - ich żarty i przekomarzanki były genialne, a jeszcze lepsze to, że nie zniknęły po tym jak przestali siebie nienawidzić 😭. I LOVE IT!
Jednak książka ma też swoje minusy, a największym z nich jest jej bohaterka. Nie czytałam wcześniejszych tytułów autorki, więc nie za bardzo wiedziałam na co się piszę jeśli chodzi o jej styl pisowni, ale po pierwszych stronach byłam już sceptycznie nastawiona. Co prawda Lucy miała swoje badass momenty, podobało mi się, że została przedstawiona jako silna i niezależna kobieta, ale kiedykolwiek zostawaliśmy sam na sam z jej myślami to okazywało się, że jej głowa jest przepełniona głupotami 🤡 (głównie jej obsesja na punkcie 🍆� jakby girl chill out). Denerwowało mnie też jej podejście (przez pierwsze 150 stron książki) do mężczyzn jako do przedmiotów z tylko jednym przydatnym narzędziem 🤡 - jakby cmon nikt nie powinien być opisywany w ten sposób.
Tak czy inaczej, muszę powiedzieć, że dobrze spędziłam czas z tą książką i naprawdę fajnie się bawiłam. Czy jest to jakiś genialny genialny romans? Nie. Czy jest to mila rozrywka na nudne wieczory? YES.
August 4, 2016
4.5 stars
He may be a lot of things - a father, an ex-husband, an Academy Award wining actor, but Adam Connor isn't someone who'll just give up when shit gets real. He's a loyal, persistent and "exquisite male specimen" as our female protagonist Lucy would say. The chemistry between them was da bomb, my friends. That sexual tension was palpable. Even though Lucy thinks the women from her family are cursed when it comes to their love life & keeps pushing Adam away, he's always there to catch her when she falls. I really respect that & that was one of the factors why I loved this book so much. Aiden is also the star of this book and such a wonderful addition to the story. There's a bit of drama involved, but you can trust Adam to do the best thing in these kinds of situations. I found his relationship with his ex-wife very realistic and raw. But there are also many beautiful heart-melting scenes and that one final plot twist which will just put things into a different and more logical perspective. My deepest and loveliest recommendation!
He may be a lot of things - a father, an ex-husband, an Academy Award wining actor, but Adam Connor isn't someone who'll just give up when shit gets real. He's a loyal, persistent and "exquisite male specimen" as our female protagonist Lucy would say. The chemistry between them was da bomb, my friends. That sexual tension was palpable. Even though Lucy thinks the women from her family are cursed when it comes to their love life & keeps pushing Adam away, he's always there to catch her when she falls. I really respect that & that was one of the factors why I loved this book so much. Aiden is also the star of this book and such a wonderful addition to the story. There's a bit of drama involved, but you can trust Adam to do the best thing in these kinds of situations. I found his relationship with his ex-wife very realistic and raw. But there are also many beautiful heart-melting scenes and that one final plot twist which will just put things into a different and more logical perspective. My deepest and loveliest recommendation!
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September 5, 2021
4.5 stars!!!
ADAM AND LUCYYY YUP! i’m sorry but i ate this book up! ella maise is such fun author to read! i truly adore the story, and the writing was everything to me. the story was full of twist and turns and i never knew what to expect but i loved it
ADAM AND LUCYYY YUP! i’m sorry but i ate this book up! ella maise is such fun author to read! i truly adore the story, and the writing was everything to me. the story was full of twist and turns and i never knew what to expect but i loved it
October 24, 2019
Adam is a hot movie star who lives next to another hot movie star, Jason from the first book in this series.
Lucy is the bff of the new wife of Jason. She's down on her luck and has no loving family so she ends up staying with Jason and whats-her-face. From there she can ogle Adam as he works out... until she gets caught... saving his son's life and he tosses her in jail. (which he never really apologises for btw!)
Anyhow, now they hate each other... until he doesn't hate her.
I was mostly enjoying it to this point, yet still skimming a fair bit.
Then the conversations that had used to be witty, got repetitive and redundant and I started to skim A LOT.
I hate him, I'm cursed, Let me change your mind with my big dick, I hate him, I'm cursed, big dick... etc.
Then, just as it starts to get interesting it jumps the shark a couple times.
It went from a typical mildly entertaining contemporary romance to more of a harlequin style OTT ending.
For me, the most interesting parts of the story were the media blurbs at the beginning of each chapter.
I guess this author just isn't my cup of tea. Oh well.
safety is pretty good
Lucy is the bff of the new wife of Jason. She's down on her luck and has no loving family so she ends up staying with Jason and whats-her-face. From there she can ogle Adam as he works out... until she gets caught... saving his son's life and he tosses her in jail. (which he never really apologises for btw!)
Anyhow, now they hate each other... until he doesn't hate her.
I was mostly enjoying it to this point, yet still skimming a fair bit.
Then the conversations that had used to be witty, got repetitive and redundant and I started to skim A LOT.
I hate him, I'm cursed, Let me change your mind with my big dick, I hate him, I'm cursed, big dick... etc.
Then, just as it starts to get interesting it jumps the shark a couple times.
It went from a typical mildly entertaining contemporary romance to more of a harlequin style OTT ending.
For me, the most interesting parts of the story were the media blurbs at the beginning of each chapter.
I guess this author just isn't my cup of tea. Oh well.
safety is pretty good
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 2, 2021
“No te cierres; Sé tan libre como una gota de agua.
Lo más importante de todo: vive.
4,3/5☆]
Lucy ha terminado con su exnovio, esto porque él consiguió un trabajo en otra ciudad y se fue, sin tenerla en cuenta a ella. Desde ese momento ella se propone no volver a enamorarse, obviamente si va a salir con chicos y todo lo que eso conlleva, pero los sentimientos no van a tener lugar ahí. Ella siempre ha creído que está maldecida en cuanto a las relaciones, porque todas las mujeres de su familia han terminado mal y solas, por lo tanto, ella no quiere complicarse. Entonces cuando este chico la deja, no tiene a donde ir, por eso es que su amiga Olive le da cobijo en su casa, la cual comparte con su esposo.
Adam Connor es un actor de Hollywood, bastante reconocido, ahora está recién divorciado y con un hijo de cinco años a cargo, que se mudó a la casa de al lado de los Thorn. Entonces cuando Lucy se entera que vive al lado de ni más ni menos que el magnífico y sexy Adam Connor, no duda en espiarlo, a pesar de lo que separa las casas es una pared, ella es bastante audaz para observarlo con la escalera. Llega un momento en que el pequeño hijo de Adam, se mete a la piscina sin supervisión y se está ahogando, y ¿quién está observando? Pues, Lucy, entonces ella no duda en rescatarlo, pero vaya sorpresa se lleva cuando este hombre en vez de darle las gracias, llama a los policías y hacen que se la lleven a la comisaria, esto porque piensa que es una acosadora y entró a su casa sin permiso, Lucy queda indignada luego de esta situación y le declara la guerra, pero obviamente de esos enfrentamientos puede surgir algo más.
¡Ay! Este libro me ha encantado completamente, lo que me he divertido y reído a carcajadas con esta historia, es que me lo he devorado, no podía parar de leer, quería seguir y seguir, dejando atrás mis obligaciones.
“La mano extendida en mi espalda era tan cómoda como la que sostenía la mía. Me ataba al mundo. O tal vez solo a él. Era tan fácil para mi corazón. Y todo era tan aterrador�
Lucy, la protagonista, ella tiene veintitrés años y no está pasando por su mejor etapa en cuanto a su vida, en lo amoroso está muy mal, la carrera que estudió no es lo que quiere hacer, está prácticamente sin casa, cobijada por sus amigos. Y cuando llega a su vida Adam Connor se le añade otro desastre, él todo sexy es una tentación para ella en la que no quiere caer, ya que ella ahora es #AntiAdamConnor porque la envió a la cárcel, pero ella tiene ojos, y ese cuerpo de él tan candente no la pensar en nada más. Yo si me he divertido con Lucy, desde que salió en Amar a Jason Thorn (libro totalmente independiente de este, aunque pues, evidentemente guarda relación), como personaje secundario, tiene una personalidad tan única, espontánea, no le interesa lo que piensen los demás de ella, una chica ruda, es que la AMO, se ha robado mi corazón completamente, es que es muy graciosa, con los comentarios que dice me salían carcajadas, la adoro con todo mi corazón.
Adam Connor, el protagonista, tiene veintiocho años, recién divorciado y con una vida bastante caótica, los paparazzi no le dejan ni un respiro, aunque él es bastante tranquilo y su mundo, además de la actuación, es su pequeño hijo Aiden, el que ama con todo su corazón, la cosa es que no pasa tanto tiempo con él como lo desea, porque se tiene que turnar con la madre del niño para tenerlo. Este hombre es lo que está bien en la vida, es que me ha enamorado completamente, yo creía que Jason Thorn me encantaba, pero llegó Adam Connor y arrasó, es que andaba suspirando cada vez que este hombre aparecía, y no solo eso, sino que Aiden también robó mi corazón, ese niño es un amor, demasiado adorable.
“Ella era tan única como podría ser, y con cada día que pasaba, con cada sonrisa y risa descarada, cada sonrisa de autosuficiencia y cada ceño en mi dirección, estaba empezando a gustarme cada día más�
La relación de Lucy y Adam es un completo enemies to lovers, es que o sea cada vez que se veían se lanzaban pullas, y eso comentarios tan sarcásticos, es que lo que me reía con este par, es ahora que estoy escribiendo y tengo una sonrisa en mi rostro de solo recordarlos. He amado completamente su relación, es que todo se fue dando de una forma tan lenta y es algo que me gusta mucho, aunque sin excederse, o sea, también necesito que pasen muchas más cosas antes de los sentimientos y este libro lo tuvo. Desde el principio que se declararon la guerra había una tensión latente entre ellos dos, y luego van teniendo esos acercamientos y AMOO, aunque Lucy siempre ponía barrera entre ellos, ya sea por la maldición que dice tener y por no enamorarse, eso hacia que las cosas fueran a mejor, porque estaba expectante a que sucedería entre ellos y cuando llegó el momento, oh madre de dios! Casi me muero, felicidad extrema. Ah y otra cosa, la interacción entre Aiden y Lucy es demasiado linda, ese niño la ama y viceversa, esa relación que ellos también crearon es adorable.
Que mas puedo decir, que disfruté a más no poder esta historia, muy entretenida y los personajes enamoran completamente, a Lucy la amo demasiado, Adam me enamoró a más no poder y Aiden es un pequeñín tan precioso. Además de que aquí también salían Jason y Olive, y amé leerlos nuevamente, aunque esta vez fueran personajes secundarios. Estos personajes se adentraron en mi corazoncito con sus historias, completamente cautivada por ellos.
Oh, y la amistad de Lucy y Olive es todo lo que está bien, siempre están apoyándose la una en la otra, es que se complementan, mientras que Lucy es más impulsiva, Olive es un poquitín más cuerda, tienen tantos momentos tan graciosos, es que las amo a las dos completamente, lo que me reí con sus ocurrencias, se nota un lazo de amistad fuertísimo entre ellas, las adoro. Y esa referencia a Grey´s Anatomy me fascinó.
�-Sabes que estoy contigo, eres mi persona, ¿verdad?
- ¿Grey´s Anatomy? ¿Cómo Cristina y Meredith?
-í
-Si, tú también eres mi persona, mi Olive Green�
Recomiendo muchísimo la historia si quieres pasar un buen rato y reír, la verdad es que entretiene bastante, además de que la pluma de autora es un plus, escribe muy bien. Quizás no le di las estrellas completas porque otra vez el final lo sentí precipitado, o sea, me gustó muchísimo, pero siento que faltó algo más.
“Era tan jodidamente hermosa, incluso más en la suave luz de la luna. Desafortunadamente, también era una lunática, hermosa, seguro, pero aun así una lunática�
Lo más importante de todo: vive.
4,3/5☆]
Lucy ha terminado con su exnovio, esto porque él consiguió un trabajo en otra ciudad y se fue, sin tenerla en cuenta a ella. Desde ese momento ella se propone no volver a enamorarse, obviamente si va a salir con chicos y todo lo que eso conlleva, pero los sentimientos no van a tener lugar ahí. Ella siempre ha creído que está maldecida en cuanto a las relaciones, porque todas las mujeres de su familia han terminado mal y solas, por lo tanto, ella no quiere complicarse. Entonces cuando este chico la deja, no tiene a donde ir, por eso es que su amiga Olive le da cobijo en su casa, la cual comparte con su esposo.
Adam Connor es un actor de Hollywood, bastante reconocido, ahora está recién divorciado y con un hijo de cinco años a cargo, que se mudó a la casa de al lado de los Thorn. Entonces cuando Lucy se entera que vive al lado de ni más ni menos que el magnífico y sexy Adam Connor, no duda en espiarlo, a pesar de lo que separa las casas es una pared, ella es bastante audaz para observarlo con la escalera. Llega un momento en que el pequeño hijo de Adam, se mete a la piscina sin supervisión y se está ahogando, y ¿quién está observando? Pues, Lucy, entonces ella no duda en rescatarlo, pero vaya sorpresa se lleva cuando este hombre en vez de darle las gracias, llama a los policías y hacen que se la lleven a la comisaria, esto porque piensa que es una acosadora y entró a su casa sin permiso, Lucy queda indignada luego de esta situación y le declara la guerra, pero obviamente de esos enfrentamientos puede surgir algo más.
¡Ay! Este libro me ha encantado completamente, lo que me he divertido y reído a carcajadas con esta historia, es que me lo he devorado, no podía parar de leer, quería seguir y seguir, dejando atrás mis obligaciones.
“La mano extendida en mi espalda era tan cómoda como la que sostenía la mía. Me ataba al mundo. O tal vez solo a él. Era tan fácil para mi corazón. Y todo era tan aterrador�
Lucy, la protagonista, ella tiene veintitrés años y no está pasando por su mejor etapa en cuanto a su vida, en lo amoroso está muy mal, la carrera que estudió no es lo que quiere hacer, está prácticamente sin casa, cobijada por sus amigos. Y cuando llega a su vida Adam Connor se le añade otro desastre, él todo sexy es una tentación para ella en la que no quiere caer, ya que ella ahora es #AntiAdamConnor porque la envió a la cárcel, pero ella tiene ojos, y ese cuerpo de él tan candente no la pensar en nada más. Yo si me he divertido con Lucy, desde que salió en Amar a Jason Thorn (libro totalmente independiente de este, aunque pues, evidentemente guarda relación), como personaje secundario, tiene una personalidad tan única, espontánea, no le interesa lo que piensen los demás de ella, una chica ruda, es que la AMO, se ha robado mi corazón completamente, es que es muy graciosa, con los comentarios que dice me salían carcajadas, la adoro con todo mi corazón.
Adam Connor, el protagonista, tiene veintiocho años, recién divorciado y con una vida bastante caótica, los paparazzi no le dejan ni un respiro, aunque él es bastante tranquilo y su mundo, además de la actuación, es su pequeño hijo Aiden, el que ama con todo su corazón, la cosa es que no pasa tanto tiempo con él como lo desea, porque se tiene que turnar con la madre del niño para tenerlo. Este hombre es lo que está bien en la vida, es que me ha enamorado completamente, yo creía que Jason Thorn me encantaba, pero llegó Adam Connor y arrasó, es que andaba suspirando cada vez que este hombre aparecía, y no solo eso, sino que Aiden también robó mi corazón, ese niño es un amor, demasiado adorable.
“Ella era tan única como podría ser, y con cada día que pasaba, con cada sonrisa y risa descarada, cada sonrisa de autosuficiencia y cada ceño en mi dirección, estaba empezando a gustarme cada día más�
La relación de Lucy y Adam es un completo enemies to lovers, es que o sea cada vez que se veían se lanzaban pullas, y eso comentarios tan sarcásticos, es que lo que me reía con este par, es ahora que estoy escribiendo y tengo una sonrisa en mi rostro de solo recordarlos. He amado completamente su relación, es que todo se fue dando de una forma tan lenta y es algo que me gusta mucho, aunque sin excederse, o sea, también necesito que pasen muchas más cosas antes de los sentimientos y este libro lo tuvo. Desde el principio que se declararon la guerra había una tensión latente entre ellos dos, y luego van teniendo esos acercamientos y AMOO, aunque Lucy siempre ponía barrera entre ellos, ya sea por la maldición que dice tener y por no enamorarse, eso hacia que las cosas fueran a mejor, porque estaba expectante a que sucedería entre ellos y cuando llegó el momento, oh madre de dios! Casi me muero, felicidad extrema. Ah y otra cosa, la interacción entre Aiden y Lucy es demasiado linda, ese niño la ama y viceversa, esa relación que ellos también crearon es adorable.
Que mas puedo decir, que disfruté a más no poder esta historia, muy entretenida y los personajes enamoran completamente, a Lucy la amo demasiado, Adam me enamoró a más no poder y Aiden es un pequeñín tan precioso. Además de que aquí también salían Jason y Olive, y amé leerlos nuevamente, aunque esta vez fueran personajes secundarios. Estos personajes se adentraron en mi corazoncito con sus historias, completamente cautivada por ellos.
Oh, y la amistad de Lucy y Olive es todo lo que está bien, siempre están apoyándose la una en la otra, es que se complementan, mientras que Lucy es más impulsiva, Olive es un poquitín más cuerda, tienen tantos momentos tan graciosos, es que las amo a las dos completamente, lo que me reí con sus ocurrencias, se nota un lazo de amistad fuertísimo entre ellas, las adoro. Y esa referencia a Grey´s Anatomy me fascinó.
�-Sabes que estoy contigo, eres mi persona, ¿verdad?
- ¿Grey´s Anatomy? ¿Cómo Cristina y Meredith?
-í
-Si, tú también eres mi persona, mi Olive Green�
Recomiendo muchísimo la historia si quieres pasar un buen rato y reír, la verdad es que entretiene bastante, además de que la pluma de autora es un plus, escribe muy bien. Quizás no le di las estrellas completas porque otra vez el final lo sentí precipitado, o sea, me gustó muchísimo, pero siento que faltó algo más.
“Era tan jodidamente hermosa, incluso más en la suave luz de la luna. Desafortunadamente, también era una lunática, hermosa, seguro, pero aun así una lunática�
August 13, 2016
★★�4.5 You're everything to me Stars ★★★★
Get ready ladies ! There’s a new hottie that just hit town! Seriously no kidding if you ever had a thing for Jason Throne from book 1 and thought no other could ever reach his level of swoon-worthiness. Think again daring! Connor with his green eyes and sexy smile(Among other things ).Just might tempt you to the dark side ;) Or in this case tempt you to climb over his boundary wall..
I’ve been reading novels for quite some time now..Mystery,Romance,Erotica,Supernatural..there's almost no genre I Haven't sampled so far.Its a rare occasion for me to come across a plot-line I've never read before.So No,this book didn't really have anything new to offer plot-wise.But nevertheless Adam and Lucy's story was a thoroughly enjoyable one,solely based on how awesome each character was and how effortlessly the story flowed and shifted P.O.Vs.
“I’m rooting for you,� I whispered. “I never wished for a prince to save me, because I can save myself, thank you very much…but I’m “wishing for it now, Adam Connor. I hope—and I can hope really really hard—that your kiss will break the curse. I hope it’s you, Adam. I hope you’re the hero of my story, because I deserve to be loved, goddammit. I deserve to have someone dance with me to no music.�
Our two leads shared an amazing chemistry.Their back story was well-constructed,their dialogues witty and the characters themselves were both amazing as individuals,which earned a huge plus point for me.It wasn't hard to root for their HEA at all ! In fact it was just almost too easy to see how well these two just fit together,as if they were really just waiting for kismet to do its job.
“There was something about her that was solid. Real. For all her crazy, she was also normal, and I envied her for that freedom."
And Adam's little boy ! Aiden ! He honestly deserves a paragraph of his own ! I loved watching Aiden and Lucy's relationship build.But I adored his relationship with his father more ! His love for his son was just touching and a beautiful thing.Damn if it didn't make me love our hero more. <3
Is this book a standalone ?
Basically yes.But I would recommend Reading Book 1 before you get down to this.The time-line follows the end of book 1 and I personally feel reading To love Jason Thron gives you a better understanding of the characters.But not reading it won't effect this read either.
So really it's your choice.*shrug*
Would I recommend it ?
Defiantly ! It has a lot of things going for it ! Entertaining and fluffy it would probably make a perfect Rom-come.To sum it up in a sentence,A perfect light read.
If your still on the fence about picking this series up, you can always check out my Review for book 1 here :) => /review/show...
Happy Reading !
September 8, 2021
this was cute and i enjoyed it, but i didn't fully connect with the characters and their relationship.
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