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Hooked on Trouble
Reality bites. Hard.
The last time Raven did “real� was sixteen months ago, when she spent one unforgettable night with the tattooed, impossibly sexy Nico, and then he disappeared the next day. Since then, she’s kept her guard up and her feelings to herself. She doesn’t have time for relationship drama when she’s busy searching for her long lost sister.Nico hasn’t stopped thinking about Raven—her sultry curves, inked skin, and the fact that he ditched her after their night together. Now that they’re living in the same city, he knows this is his chance to make things right. What better way to prove to Raven he’s for real than helping her find her sister? But when the lines between right and wrong start to blur, putting his job on the line, Nico has to decide if the risk is worth the ultimate reward.
336 pages, Paperback
First published January 10, 2017
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February 7, 2017
You know how everyone these days seems to want that bad boy with an attitude, the alpha male with a quick tongue and even bigger muscles, the star athlete or rockstar? I love how Kelly writes real characters with real issues. I don't know about you, but I can't say I often come across a bad boy who needs to be reformed or a rockstar who's home on tour. But you know what is a possibility? Stumbling upon a cop with the biggest heart imaginable. I love how real it all felt.
So, long story short, Nico is kind of everyone I want. Sure, he's tall, sure, he has muscles, sure, he has piercing blue eyes, but you know what else? He would do or give anything possible for the people he loves. He would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need and he always goes above and beyond. I'm not even just talking about Raven, but with his family, or Kolton and Sawyer. Even the kids that he helps out at the rec centre where he volunteers. Everything Nico does has a purpose and that's to help others. Sure, because of this he holds those close to him at higher standards, but it's because he doesn't want to see anyone fail. I also felt so bad for all of the pressure that he keeps on his own shoulders, how he internalizes any issue instead of opening up. When Nico could accept that he isn't responsible for everyone's actions and Raven could let down her guard, these two are magic.
Quick recap on Nico: he's a cop, he's hot AF and he's a giant, mushy teddy bear with a lot of feelings. Um, sign me up for one of those please and thank you! Maybe I should try my chances with a speeding ticket? Decisions, decisions... ;)
*blushes*
I loved how strong and independent Raven is. She holds her pride high and will only ask for help when it's truly needed. One thing would've loved to see of from her is her vulnerable side! In those moments when she showed her vulnerability, especially with Nico, amazing things happened. Those were some of my favourite moments of the entire book. She may have been a bit hard to connect to, and damn don't even get me started on her stubbornness, but Raven was without a doubt the perfect heroine to bring Nico to his knees. I've been curious about her since My Perfect Mistake, so I'm so happy to now have her story!
For all of my non-Canadian friends, true story. We don't have pennies.
I'm a sucker for romance. Can you tell? And you don't have to sell me on a fancy candlelit dinner, I want the real stuff. Quiet whispers on the couch, stolen glances or touches, family dinners with crazy siblings. All of that stuff means more to me and therefore builds a stronger report with the characters and their relationship. To be romantic, sometimes you just need a Hawaiian shirt and crazy nickname. From now on, please call me Petal.
The last (I want to say) 30% or so really just knocked me off my feet. In that short span alone there was not only plenty of plot development and character growth, but these two learning so much about each other and their relationship all at the same time. The rising action and subsequent conflict was so simple, but the reactions and outcome were so complex, I was really excited to see how Nico and Raven would work their way back to each other. And the feels! Ahhh, there were just so many feels it makes my little heart happy. Coming out of this though, my favourite part of the entire book was the resolution. Usually, when one character does something wrong, I want to see them in their knees grovelling. Who doesn't like a little well deserved grovelling? But here, there were issues on both sides. Sure, one character screwed up more than the other but you know what made that perfect? It was the fact that they then BOTH had to work TOGETHER to find their way back to each other. There was grovelling, there were heartfelt speeches, there was a ton of romance and all of it was perfect. I've said it before and I'll say it again: Kelly writes my favourite endings ever.
Oh, and then we get to this little thing called an epilogue, and here's were I'm going to contradict myself; where I love endings, I usually hate epilogues. I hate how forced they are and it seems that in every epilogue ever, the couple either 1. Gets engaged. 2. Has their wedding. Or 3. The heroine announces that she's pregnant. Let's all start a slow clap for originality, okay? Yeah, I'm not a fan. But Kelly, my girl, she writes the most beautiful epilogues that have my heart soaring in the clouds and the biggest smile on my face. They're perfect, every time. The epilogue in Hooked on Trouble though wasn't just to end off Raven and Nico's story, but it was also a send off for Shay and Kolton, and Lily and Sawyer as well. That's right, we got one last hoorah with the whole gang together and it was magnificent. Especially with that bomb dropping, and THANK THE LORD! because I've been waiting for this moment to come up for THREE BOOKS!!! Hahaha I'm so happy, I love it. #bratoss
Yeah, sure, Hooked on Trouble can be read as a standalone, as with the others books in the series, but why would you bother when they're all this good? Trust me, start with My Perfect Mistake, fall in love with everyone, and then keep going. You won't be disappointed! <3
Kelly seriously impresses me more and more with every book she writes. With her debut, Chasing Crazy, coming out only a year ago, it's astounding the level of precision and perfection that she uses in her stories. You'll never know that she's a newer author, she writes like a seasoned professional. She creates characters that you want to know and love while creating dynamic stories that are real enough to seem obtainable. In the romance industry, what more can you want? The sassy or strong heroines, the alpha, brooding or loveable heroes? Yeah, don't worry, they're all there too. <3 It feels like she's been doing this for years, so I'm shocked to now see that it's literally been one year. But damn, what a year it has been.
I feel like I've come full circle with these characters and honestly don't want to let them go. Ask ANY of the other Sisters here at The Sisterhood of the Traveling Book Boyfriends, I don't ever finish a series. I could pick up a story that's book 5 in a series, or book 3. I'll read one, sometimes two, and move on. I never, EVER, finish a series (and it drives Quinn nuts!). I'm usually just too busy or there's too many other books releasing around the same time and I move on. But with the Over The Top series by Kelly Siskind? No way, Jose. I'm hooked, 4.5 stars.
This quote just speaks to me. ;)
*An ARC was received in exchange for an honest review.
So, long story short, Nico is kind of everyone I want. Sure, he's tall, sure, he has muscles, sure, he has piercing blue eyes, but you know what else? He would do or give anything possible for the people he loves. He would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need and he always goes above and beyond. I'm not even just talking about Raven, but with his family, or Kolton and Sawyer. Even the kids that he helps out at the rec centre where he volunteers. Everything Nico does has a purpose and that's to help others. Sure, because of this he holds those close to him at higher standards, but it's because he doesn't want to see anyone fail. I also felt so bad for all of the pressure that he keeps on his own shoulders, how he internalizes any issue instead of opening up. When Nico could accept that he isn't responsible for everyone's actions and Raven could let down her guard, these two are magic.
“There is darkness in all of us, but there is light, too. Yours still shines, Raven. How brightly is up to you."
Quick recap on Nico: he's a cop, he's hot AF and he's a giant, mushy teddy bear with a lot of feelings. Um, sign me up for one of those please and thank you! Maybe I should try my chances with a speeding ticket? Decisions, decisions... ;)
“Is this the part where you tell me not to worry? That objects appear larger from this angle?� My attempt at levity falters under my shaky voice. I’m no virgin, but my body has never accommodated something that size.
Gripping the base of his shaft, he kneels on the bed and nudges my knees apart. His eyes flick up to mine, that usual liquid ocean now blue flame. “This is the part where I show you how good a man can make a woman feel.�
*blushes*
I loved how strong and independent Raven is. She holds her pride high and will only ask for help when it's truly needed. One thing would've loved to see of from her is her vulnerable side! In those moments when she showed her vulnerability, especially with Nico, amazing things happened. Those were some of my favourite moments of the entire book. She may have been a bit hard to connect to, and damn don't even get me started on her stubbornness, but Raven was without a doubt the perfect heroine to bring Nico to his knees. I've been curious about her since My Perfect Mistake, so I'm so happy to now have her story!
“Penny for your thoughts.� Kolton nudges my elbow, his brown eyes soft with compassion.
“Seems cheap, and we don’t have pennies anymore.� My heavy thoughts weigh more than the crown jewels.
For all of my non-Canadian friends, true story. We don't have pennies.
I'm a sucker for romance. Can you tell? And you don't have to sell me on a fancy candlelit dinner, I want the real stuff. Quiet whispers on the couch, stolen glances or touches, family dinners with crazy siblings. All of that stuff means more to me and therefore builds a stronger report with the characters and their relationship. To be romantic, sometimes you just need a Hawaiian shirt and crazy nickname. From now on, please call me Petal.
The last (I want to say) 30% or so really just knocked me off my feet. In that short span alone there was not only plenty of plot development and character growth, but these two learning so much about each other and their relationship all at the same time. The rising action and subsequent conflict was so simple, but the reactions and outcome were so complex, I was really excited to see how Nico and Raven would work their way back to each other. And the feels! Ahhh, there were just so many feels it makes my little heart happy. Coming out of this though, my favourite part of the entire book was the resolution. Usually, when one character does something wrong, I want to see them in their knees grovelling. Who doesn't like a little well deserved grovelling? But here, there were issues on both sides. Sure, one character screwed up more than the other but you know what made that perfect? It was the fact that they then BOTH had to work TOGETHER to find their way back to each other. There was grovelling, there were heartfelt speeches, there was a ton of romance and all of it was perfect. I've said it before and I'll say it again: Kelly writes my favourite endings ever.
"Poker players don’t lead with their hands open. They bluff once or twice, ensuring unpredictability, then they attack. This is my chance to go all in, all chips on the table, win big or fold. For Nico, I’ll risk everything."
Oh, and then we get to this little thing called an epilogue, and here's were I'm going to contradict myself; where I love endings, I usually hate epilogues. I hate how forced they are and it seems that in every epilogue ever, the couple either 1. Gets engaged. 2. Has their wedding. Or 3. The heroine announces that she's pregnant. Let's all start a slow clap for originality, okay? Yeah, I'm not a fan. But Kelly, my girl, she writes the most beautiful epilogues that have my heart soaring in the clouds and the biggest smile on my face. They're perfect, every time. The epilogue in Hooked on Trouble though wasn't just to end off Raven and Nico's story, but it was also a send off for Shay and Kolton, and Lily and Sawyer as well. That's right, we got one last hoorah with the whole gang together and it was magnificent. Especially with that bomb dropping, and THANK THE LORD! because I've been waiting for this moment to come up for THREE BOOKS!!! Hahaha I'm so happy, I love it. #bratoss
"We’re not the same, Nico and me. We won’t always agree, and we might test each other’s limits, but if he kisses me like this and opens his heart, I’ll be his and his and his. And he’ll always be mine."
Yeah, sure, Hooked on Trouble can be read as a standalone, as with the others books in the series, but why would you bother when they're all this good? Trust me, start with My Perfect Mistake, fall in love with everyone, and then keep going. You won't be disappointed! <3
Kelly seriously impresses me more and more with every book she writes. With her debut, Chasing Crazy, coming out only a year ago, it's astounding the level of precision and perfection that she uses in her stories. You'll never know that she's a newer author, she writes like a seasoned professional. She creates characters that you want to know and love while creating dynamic stories that are real enough to seem obtainable. In the romance industry, what more can you want? The sassy or strong heroines, the alpha, brooding or loveable heroes? Yeah, don't worry, they're all there too. <3 It feels like she's been doing this for years, so I'm shocked to now see that it's literally been one year. But damn, what a year it has been.
"Standing here, so close [to him], I can easily forget the nights I spent staring at my cell phone, plotting his demise. Dismemberment by captive killer whale was high on my list, a close second to pitching machine shots to the balls."
I feel like I've come full circle with these characters and honestly don't want to let them go. Ask ANY of the other Sisters here at The Sisterhood of the Traveling Book Boyfriends, I don't ever finish a series. I could pick up a story that's book 5 in a series, or book 3. I'll read one, sometimes two, and move on. I never, EVER, finish a series (and it drives Quinn nuts!). I'm usually just too busy or there's too many other books releasing around the same time and I move on. But with the Over The Top series by Kelly Siskind? No way, Jose. I'm hooked, 4.5 stars.
"I’m nothing but a moody troll."
This quote just speaks to me. ;)
*An ARC was received in exchange for an honest review.
January 11, 2017
4.0 "SEXY BEAST" STARS!!!
Wowza! Hooked On Trouble is just the ending of this series I never thought it would be! It's a blend of angst, roller coaster of events, issues and romance so passionate and real. The title of this book has never been more true because I was Hooked On Trouble!
I have been a fan of Kelly Siskind and this series has become my addiction. She does not disappoint, instead she will give you a story worth your sleepless night. In fact, she had me with her words and lines with every book she releases and I simply adore her writing skills.
Now in this case, Nico and Raven has caught my interest right from the first time I met them. There's just something with this two that is intriguing, magical and powerful that I have been anticipating for this book to come out. You cannot blame me because Kelly portrayed these characters so perfectly imperfect. Beautiful but flawed yet beyond the imperfections lies uniqueness that will make you hooked with the story and made you fall in love with them.Where one don't do real" , the other "don't do casual".Insecurities here and there, issues lying around but beneath it lies a strong personality that made these two explosive. Damn! The scenes, hot!!! So HOT! Like fanning yourself hot! Ahhh.. they were just so perfect. Not because of the sexual chemistry but they just fit perfectly together.
But you know what I love more about this book? It's the fact that everything was written so real. It wasn't rushed but articulately written that when you started to read you have no other choice but to concentrate with the words and lines with every turn of the pages. I may have issues at first with Raven's attitude towards Nico but was long forgotten the moment I started reading the book. As usual, Kelly did not just deliver romance with heat and sexiness, she did not just gave us love at second chance but she gave us a an awe inspiring story packed with humor, heat, passion and love. I was engrossed on how their lives turned out to be and how they are put together. And to be honest, I couldn't ask for more better ending than this for Nico and Raven. When you read what they went through, I'm sure you'll definitely understand where my adoration for them came from. I just love these characters so much and to read their growth in this story is just something really worth looking forward.
And that ending? Just perfect!
To Kelly Siskind, Great job! I will definitely miss the craziness and passion of your characters!!!
Wowza! Hooked On Trouble is just the ending of this series I never thought it would be! It's a blend of angst, roller coaster of events, issues and romance so passionate and real. The title of this book has never been more true because I was Hooked On Trouble!
I have been a fan of Kelly Siskind and this series has become my addiction. She does not disappoint, instead she will give you a story worth your sleepless night. In fact, she had me with her words and lines with every book she releases and I simply adore her writing skills.
Now in this case, Nico and Raven has caught my interest right from the first time I met them. There's just something with this two that is intriguing, magical and powerful that I have been anticipating for this book to come out. You cannot blame me because Kelly portrayed these characters so perfectly imperfect. Beautiful but flawed yet beyond the imperfections lies uniqueness that will make you hooked with the story and made you fall in love with them.Where one don't do real" , the other "don't do casual".Insecurities here and there, issues lying around but beneath it lies a strong personality that made these two explosive. Damn! The scenes, hot!!! So HOT! Like fanning yourself hot! Ahhh.. they were just so perfect. Not because of the sexual chemistry but they just fit perfectly together.
But you know what I love more about this book? It's the fact that everything was written so real. It wasn't rushed but articulately written that when you started to read you have no other choice but to concentrate with the words and lines with every turn of the pages. I may have issues at first with Raven's attitude towards Nico but was long forgotten the moment I started reading the book. As usual, Kelly did not just deliver romance with heat and sexiness, she did not just gave us love at second chance but she gave us a an awe inspiring story packed with humor, heat, passion and love. I was engrossed on how their lives turned out to be and how they are put together. And to be honest, I couldn't ask for more better ending than this for Nico and Raven. When you read what they went through, I'm sure you'll definitely understand where my adoration for them came from. I just love these characters so much and to read their growth in this story is just something really worth looking forward.
And that ending? Just perfect!
To Kelly Siskind, Great job! I will definitely miss the craziness and passion of your characters!!!
June 21, 2019
This is third in the series and the friend group and much of the main couple's backstory are laid out in prior books. You should probably read the first, at a minimum, if you want to ensure you have all the right emotional details.
I was looking forward to this one because I just love the big, caring guy who works hard to help those he loves. And Raven just drips with cool and that she teaches art at a middle school just slew me. And then I started reading. And it turns out that Raven hated her job and dropped it to be a photographer. And Nico is a judgmental jerk with a side of self-righteousness that has him sighing about all the hard things he has to do for his poor family because they're all so messed up.
And my disappointment starts early because the moment I found out what happened in the first book that has left them so angry at each other I lost all sympathy for the giant jerk of Jerkytown. I mean, yeah he fights crime and all (legally, because he's a cop). But the combination of his hardline attitude towards his brother and cowardice in sharing his (lack of) progress on his case left me with nothing to really care about.
And it was bad enough to find that Raven actually hated teaching kids but then she decides that her calling is to photograph homeless people and their hard lives and I almost sprained an eyeball it was rolling so hard. Honey, that's been done. By, like, every photography student in the history of photography. Everybody that wants to know already knows. And everybody who doesn't know isn't going to be reached by your earnest retread. At this point, that impulse is just so much virtue-signaling exploitation with a side order of performance empathy. Yeah, yeah, Raven cares oh so very much. Only not enough to get her hands dirty and dig into the weeds and actually make a difference in someone's actual life.
So I was limping already but then I realized I was nearly halfway through the story and still had no idea what she'd done that had her feeling guilty for her sister leaving. Because nine year-olds so often do things that result in their nineteen year-old sisters' everlasting hatred and abandonment. I mean, I can think of a couple theoretical possibilities. But they're pretty far-fetched. So most likely it's just some stupid assumed guilt thing that authors like to give their characters so they can brood and be all tortured and crap. But I don't know because Siskind is playing silly-buggers with the details.
So I'm done, is what I'm saying. And maybe it was my expectations being so cruelly disappointed. Or maybe it really is the boring pile of cliché I perceive it to be. I dunno. I just know that there are other books on my shelf ready for me to read and dropping this one fills me with a sense of relief.
I was looking forward to this one because I just love the big, caring guy who works hard to help those he loves. And Raven just drips with cool and that she teaches art at a middle school just slew me. And then I started reading. And it turns out that Raven hated her job and dropped it to be a photographer. And Nico is a judgmental jerk with a side of self-righteousness that has him sighing about all the hard things he has to do for his poor family because they're all so messed up.
And my disappointment starts early because the moment I found out what happened in the first book that has left them so angry at each other I lost all sympathy for the giant jerk of Jerkytown. I mean, yeah he fights crime and all (legally, because he's a cop). But the combination of his hardline attitude towards his brother and cowardice in sharing his (lack of) progress on his case left me with nothing to really care about.
And it was bad enough to find that Raven actually hated teaching kids but then she decides that her calling is to photograph homeless people and their hard lives and I almost sprained an eyeball it was rolling so hard. Honey, that's been done. By, like, every photography student in the history of photography. Everybody that wants to know already knows. And everybody who doesn't know isn't going to be reached by your earnest retread. At this point, that impulse is just so much virtue-signaling exploitation with a side order of performance empathy. Yeah, yeah, Raven cares oh so very much. Only not enough to get her hands dirty and dig into the weeds and actually make a difference in someone's actual life.
So I was limping already but then I realized I was nearly halfway through the story and still had no idea what she'd done that had her feeling guilty for her sister leaving. Because nine year-olds so often do things that result in their nineteen year-old sisters' everlasting hatred and abandonment. I mean, I can think of a couple theoretical possibilities. But they're pretty far-fetched. So most likely it's just some stupid assumed guilt thing that authors like to give their characters so they can brood and be all tortured and crap. But I don't know because Siskind is playing silly-buggers with the details.
So I'm done, is what I'm saying. And maybe it was my expectations being so cruelly disappointed. Or maybe it really is the boring pile of cliché I perceive it to be. I dunno. I just know that there are other books on my shelf ready for me to read and dropping this one fills me with a sense of relief.
June 14, 2019
Dopo aver trascorso una notte fantastica e durante la quale ha fatto a Raven, una dark lady tutta tatuata, importanti confessioni personali, Nico scompare, senza alcuna spiegazione. Lei parte alla ricerca della sorella verso la quale nutre un profondo senso di colpa. La trova ma non è più la ragazza devota e sincera che lei ricordava, infatti la tradisce, in un modo peggiore di come hanno fatto i loro genitori. Il suo è un tradimento dell' anima grazie al quale però, Raven capisce quanto siano importanti le sue amiche, Lily e Shay, ossia le sue "sorelle", a prescindere dal sangue. Loro non hanno mai giudicato i suoi gusti musicali o gli innumerevoli tatuaggi, sopportando i suoi malumori e il sarcasmo. C’� voluta una sorella opportunista e un mucchio di droga per capire che Nico è tutto ciò che desidera ed è finalmente pronta a metterlo al primo posto. Lui è indubbiamente un uomo orgoglioso, di sani princìpi, che mette anima e cuore nel suo lavoro, nel quale crede molto. Ma anche per la famiglia spende tante energie, per ristabilire sua sorella e per togliere il fratello dai guai. È un personaggio che ho ammirato molto proprio per questa ragione.
June 17, 2019
3,5 stelle
Raven e Nico, li abbiamo conosciuti quella famosa notte ad Aspen, la notte in cui si sono conosciuti e sono stati travolti dalla passione, ma anche quella in cui, complice un’affinità immediata, si sono aperti tra loro confidandosi le rispettive paure e soprattutto le loro storie traumatiche...una sola promessa era stata fatta, quella di non ferirsi e non è stata mantenuta. Li ritroviamo sedici mesi dopo, vivere nella stessa città, frequentare gli stessi amici...il silenzio è impossibile da mantenere perché nonostante la rabbia e la delusione quel fuoco che si era acceso tra loro brucia ancora. Mi sono piaciuti molto Nico e Raven, entrambi completamente dediti a ricostruire quel rapporto sbocciato, ma anche super presenti e costantemente preoccupati per le rispettive famiglie e proprio questo loro attaccamento alle radici a mio parere ha dato quel che qualcosa in più alla loro storia approfondendo i caratteri e le esperienze vissute. La continua tensione sessuale tra loro ha tenuto egregiamente il passo con la storia di fondo smorzando a volte anche un po� la pesantezza degli argomenti di fondo trattati. Questo libro è la degna conclusione della trilogia, scorrevolissimo ed assolutamente piacevole.
Raven e Nico, li abbiamo conosciuti quella famosa notte ad Aspen, la notte in cui si sono conosciuti e sono stati travolti dalla passione, ma anche quella in cui, complice un’affinità immediata, si sono aperti tra loro confidandosi le rispettive paure e soprattutto le loro storie traumatiche...una sola promessa era stata fatta, quella di non ferirsi e non è stata mantenuta. Li ritroviamo sedici mesi dopo, vivere nella stessa città, frequentare gli stessi amici...il silenzio è impossibile da mantenere perché nonostante la rabbia e la delusione quel fuoco che si era acceso tra loro brucia ancora. Mi sono piaciuti molto Nico e Raven, entrambi completamente dediti a ricostruire quel rapporto sbocciato, ma anche super presenti e costantemente preoccupati per le rispettive famiglie e proprio questo loro attaccamento alle radici a mio parere ha dato quel che qualcosa in più alla loro storia approfondendo i caratteri e le esperienze vissute. La continua tensione sessuale tra loro ha tenuto egregiamente il passo con la storia di fondo smorzando a volte anche un po� la pesantezza degli argomenti di fondo trattati. Questo libro è la degna conclusione della trilogia, scorrevolissimo ed assolutamente piacevole.
April 2, 2018
3.5 Stars
This book definitely lived up to the title! Nico and Raven both have similar family issues. Nico's brother Josh has gotten himself in some hot water and Nico will stop at nothing to clear his name. Raven is on the hunt for her missing sister Rose. She finally finds her and everything should be good but it's not. Rose isn't what she appears to be and Raven feels guilty and wants to help her because that's her sister. Now, I understand where Nico is coming from but him of all people should understand how it is to want to help a troubled family member. Nico stopped at almost nothing when it came to his brother Josh and almost risked his job but Raven is wrong to help her sister? Hypocrite much?? Nico has some very high standards when it comes to certain things but it's ok for him to break the rules. This was a major turn off for me. I loved the heart that Raven had but she should have proceeded with caution when it came to her sister Rose. You haven't seen her in a long time and people change big time. As much as I wanted to like Raven and Nico as a couple I had a hard time connecting to them. Maybe there was too much family drama? Nico's dismissal of Raven so easily?? I loved Lily and Sawyer and so was happy to get more of them in this book!
*an arc was given by publisher through NetGalley*
This book definitely lived up to the title! Nico and Raven both have similar family issues. Nico's brother Josh has gotten himself in some hot water and Nico will stop at nothing to clear his name. Raven is on the hunt for her missing sister Rose. She finally finds her and everything should be good but it's not. Rose isn't what she appears to be and Raven feels guilty and wants to help her because that's her sister. Now, I understand where Nico is coming from but him of all people should understand how it is to want to help a troubled family member. Nico stopped at almost nothing when it came to his brother Josh and almost risked his job but Raven is wrong to help her sister? Hypocrite much?? Nico has some very high standards when it comes to certain things but it's ok for him to break the rules. This was a major turn off for me. I loved the heart that Raven had but she should have proceeded with caution when it came to her sister Rose. You haven't seen her in a long time and people change big time. As much as I wanted to like Raven and Nico as a couple I had a hard time connecting to them. Maybe there was too much family drama? Nico's dismissal of Raven so easily?? I loved Lily and Sawyer and so was happy to get more of them in this book!
*an arc was given by publisher through NetGalley*
June 25, 2019
Bello! dei tre è quello che mi è piaciuto di più, adoro la coppia Raven/Nico
June 15, 2019
3.5... molto carino!!
January 3, 2017
I have thoroughly enjoyed the Over the Top series and I'm sad to see it come to an end with Hooked on Trouble. But what an ending it is! Raven and Nico's story is the perfect conclusion to this trilogy, it's everything you could want in a contemporary romance.
Nico is my favorite type of hero- strong, protective, compassionate, caring, and best of all vulnerable. He really is a big softy! His loyalty and love for his family is so admirable, they mean everything to him- it's driven him to become the man he is, it's led him to the career he's chosen, it drives every aspect of his life.
Raven is a badass. I want to be her when I grow up! (or grow younger as it were) Her love for her friends is unparalled and she takes shizz from no one, Nico included. She had a tough upbringing and that's left her flawed and has led her to make a few questionable choices. But like Nico, a lot of what she does is family-driven.
The connection Nico and Raven have is honestly something special. There's a spark between them that hasn't dimmed, even through the months they were apart. Sometimes you meet a person and just know that they are meant to be a in your life, even with obstacles and issues and secrets conspiring to keep you separated. Beyond the emotional bond, the chemistry between them is seriously hot, hot, hot. These are 2 such combustible characters, get them in the same room and there's a chance things could start catching fire!
I've been hooked on since I read early last year- it was one of my top reads of 2016, and she's kept my enthralled with each book since. While I'm sad to say good-bye to these 3 couples, I can't wait to see what else she has in store for us...I'm thinking Stella is going to need her own book!
October 21, 2016
There are some authors who can write, and then there are some authors who can create magic with their words. Kelly Siskind is that magical type, who paints visuals, stirs emotions, and angst and sexiness with a single line or word. Hooked on Trouble was a novel filled with pages and pages of magic that I absolutely adored.
Nico and Raven spent a sensual night in Aspen together a few months back and their paths have crossed again, proving that their chemistry wasn't sparked from the drinks they'd indulged in. And now that they're living in the same city, things can only go up for them, right? No, not really. There's a lot they work through, a lot of heart break at the same time. Not to mention a looooot more kissing too.
Out of the three books in this series, HOT is the one that pulled at my heartstrings the most. It was beautiful, truly the type of story that will stick with you long after you're finished reading it. And though I'm sad to part from these characters and their stories, I am smiling, knowing that I've witnessed their journey.
Nico and Raven spent a sensual night in Aspen together a few months back and their paths have crossed again, proving that their chemistry wasn't sparked from the drinks they'd indulged in. And now that they're living in the same city, things can only go up for them, right? No, not really. There's a lot they work through, a lot of heart break at the same time. Not to mention a looooot more kissing too.
Out of the three books in this series, HOT is the one that pulled at my heartstrings the most. It was beautiful, truly the type of story that will stick with you long after you're finished reading it. And though I'm sad to part from these characters and their stories, I am smiling, knowing that I've witnessed their journey.
June 12, 2019
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January 1, 2017
***4.5 “These two I swear…� Stars***
It feels like I’ve been waiting for FOREVER to get my hands on Raven and Nico’s book. The chemistry between them was intense and I needed to see how they’d work through their issues, and though I knew it would be an angsty read, I did because there was no way it couldn’t be, but holy hell, these two took the cake. Thankfully there was a good dose of sweet, smexy and humor to help balance it out and make Hooked on Trouble a great read.
I’ve had a bit of a girl crush on Raven from the start due to her sassy, snarky but sweet nature and how comfortable she is in her own skin. There were moments when I did think she was a bit over the top, but nothing too crazy. But after finding out about her past and what she’s lived through, my love for her has increased. She’s lived through hell, has made some sketchy decisions, but learned from them. But she’s also built a lot of kevlar tough walls around her which keep her from getting to close to many people.
Nico. Holy. Yummyness! Talk about tall, dark, handsome and smexy as sin but then you add in a compassionate and generous heart and not only does the man melt panties, but hearts as well.
His childhood has let him to live a live where things are either black or white, right or wrong there are no gray areas in his world. He’ll go to the ends of the earth for those he calls his own, but since he sets his standards impossibly high, when anyone slips from what he deems the right path he is absolutely devastated.
As I said in the beginning, I knew Nico and Raven’s road to their HEA would be an angsty one, but dear lord these two really put me through the ringer. The chemistry between them was explosive from the beginning and I loved their bantering and witty comebacks as much as their smexy dialogue. The similarities in their upbringings helps to deepen their connection, but their trust issues and tunnel vision keeps them from taking that final step that could lead to a love of a lifetime. The ups and downs that these two went through had me wanting to reach out and smack some sense into them, but they were necessary. They both had so many issues to work through in order to truly be ready for what the other could give them that I found it hard to put down and I loved how they finally got their shit together in the end.
This series was a lot of fun to read, even when I wanted to reach out and smack some sense into them all. The characters were all well developed and I loved seeing how they grew, not only in their own books, but as the series progressed, and seeing how much stronger and settled they all were in the end. That family feel, whether by choice or blood, that I love so much was done perfectly with how involved they all were in each others lives. I’m sad that this is the last book of the series, but I’m thrilled that I got to experience the ride and see where they all ended up!
~ Copy received from the publisher via NetGalley & voluntarily reviewed ~
It feels like I’ve been waiting for FOREVER to get my hands on Raven and Nico’s book. The chemistry between them was intense and I needed to see how they’d work through their issues, and though I knew it would be an angsty read, I did because there was no way it couldn’t be, but holy hell, these two took the cake. Thankfully there was a good dose of sweet, smexy and humor to help balance it out and make Hooked on Trouble a great read.
I’ve had a bit of a girl crush on Raven from the start due to her sassy, snarky but sweet nature and how comfortable she is in her own skin. There were moments when I did think she was a bit over the top, but nothing too crazy. But after finding out about her past and what she’s lived through, my love for her has increased. She’s lived through hell, has made some sketchy decisions, but learned from them. But she’s also built a lot of kevlar tough walls around her which keep her from getting to close to many people.
Nico. Holy. Yummyness! Talk about tall, dark, handsome and smexy as sin but then you add in a compassionate and generous heart and not only does the man melt panties, but hearts as well.
His childhood has let him to live a live where things are either black or white, right or wrong there are no gray areas in his world. He’ll go to the ends of the earth for those he calls his own, but since he sets his standards impossibly high, when anyone slips from what he deems the right path he is absolutely devastated.
As I said in the beginning, I knew Nico and Raven’s road to their HEA would be an angsty one, but dear lord these two really put me through the ringer. The chemistry between them was explosive from the beginning and I loved their bantering and witty comebacks as much as their smexy dialogue. The similarities in their upbringings helps to deepen their connection, but their trust issues and tunnel vision keeps them from taking that final step that could lead to a love of a lifetime. The ups and downs that these two went through had me wanting to reach out and smack some sense into them, but they were necessary. They both had so many issues to work through in order to truly be ready for what the other could give them that I found it hard to put down and I loved how they finally got their shit together in the end.
This series was a lot of fun to read, even when I wanted to reach out and smack some sense into them all. The characters were all well developed and I loved seeing how they grew, not only in their own books, but as the series progressed, and seeing how much stronger and settled they all were in the end. That family feel, whether by choice or blood, that I love so much was done perfectly with how involved they all were in each others lives. I’m sad that this is the last book of the series, but I’m thrilled that I got to experience the ride and see where they all ended up!
~ Copy received from the publisher via NetGalley & voluntarily reviewed ~
February 7, 2017
Wow. This story is completely responsible for my grogginess at work today! Stayed up WAY too late to finish it, because once I got to THAT moment (you'll know it when you get there!) it became impossible to put down the book. Nico and Raven are fabulous characters who leap off the page straight into your heart. A fabulous read!
March 27, 2017
I grew up reading romance, but it wasn't until recently that my love of the genre was fully rekindled—and I absolutely credit Kelly Siskind for it.
The Over the Top series is sexy as hell, but even more than that, these books capture the emotional vulnerability of falling in love, and all the complications that come with two strong personalities entering into a relationship. They're raw, honest, smart, and fun; basically everything you could possibly ask for from a great romance novel!
Additionally, it is a rare author who not only keeps me hungry for their next book, but who also improves as a series goes on. Raven and Nico's story is easily my favorite of the series, due in large part to how realistically both characters are portrayed over the course of the book. They make mistakes, but they don't make excuses for them. And damn, if they don't have chemistry! (But I would expect nothing less from this series.) ((Also, Nico. Mmm, yes. *fans self*))
I also have to say, I really enjoyed the cameos by couples from the previous books. None of the characters I grew to love in the other books have disappeared; their happily-ever-afters are still unfolding, and that was nice to see. Siskind has really created a family out of these friends, and I couldn't be happier to see that in fiction.
In short, if you enjoy romance, you must pick up these books. Any one will do! Though I have to warn you: once you read one, you'll be compelled to read the others.
The Over the Top series is sexy as hell, but even more than that, these books capture the emotional vulnerability of falling in love, and all the complications that come with two strong personalities entering into a relationship. They're raw, honest, smart, and fun; basically everything you could possibly ask for from a great romance novel!
Additionally, it is a rare author who not only keeps me hungry for their next book, but who also improves as a series goes on. Raven and Nico's story is easily my favorite of the series, due in large part to how realistically both characters are portrayed over the course of the book. They make mistakes, but they don't make excuses for them. And damn, if they don't have chemistry! (But I would expect nothing less from this series.) ((Also, Nico. Mmm, yes. *fans self*))
I also have to say, I really enjoyed the cameos by couples from the previous books. None of the characters I grew to love in the other books have disappeared; their happily-ever-afters are still unfolding, and that was nice to see. Siskind has really created a family out of these friends, and I couldn't be happier to see that in fiction.
In short, if you enjoy romance, you must pick up these books. Any one will do! Though I have to warn you: once you read one, you'll be compelled to read the others.
June 19, 2019
4,5 amore, amicizia e famiglia: i tre pilastri di questa storia. La caratterizzazione di Nico e Raven mi è piaciuta molto, i loro dubbi, le incertezze sulle scelte da fare, A D O R O.
July 3, 2019
La vacanza ad Aspen di anni prima ha congiunto due coppie con un'iniziale conoscenza scoppiettante e passionale tranne che per Nico e Raven, tra i quali passione c'è stata ma con un finale amaro e senza speranza. Quella notte ha cambiato entrambi perché c'è stato altro oltre all'attrazione fisica, anche se è durato poco. Una connessione, magnetismo, sguardi che si sono toccati fino a scavare nei segreti più remoti che rimandano ad un passato ancora sanguinante, che ferisce, che brucia.
Raven e Nico sono due duri che nella vita hanno dovuto lottare e ancora oggi continuano a farlo. Quella notte si sono sfiorati a vicenda la pelle disegnata e si sono sbattuti in faccia alcune parti della loro realtà mostruosa, con sincerità e delicatezzache a nessuno dei due appartiene ma che in quel momento era necessaria ma dopo quella notte, per sedici mesi, c'è stato il silenzio.
Per quanto lui sia uno schianto, per quanto intenso sia stato il tempo passato insieme, non devo imboccare di nuovo quella strada. La mia famiglia mi ha dato una vita di delusioni, non mi occorre far soffrire oltre il mio cuore.
Ora Raven vive a Vancouver dove con le sue migliori amiche, Lily e Shay che abbiamo già conosciuto, condivide la quotidianità noiosa e dura a cui è costretta. Impossibile non notarla con la sua frangetta drittissima e scurissima, i suoi vestiti attillati sempre neri e la sua pelle contornata da tantissimi tatuaggi. Raven è lì per un solo obiettivo: trovare sua sorella Rose, la quale è fuggita di casa anni prima. I suoi occhi espressivi e grandi sono continuamente all'erta e pronta a identificare qualche tratto visivo che potrebbe ricordargliela.
Raven dovrà fare i conti però anche con Nico, che ricompare nella sua vita improvvisamente, con i suoi muscoli e la sua stazza enorme, così grande e massiccio, così serio e determinato, come quelle guardie del corpo che non hanno paura di niente, nemmeno dei peggiori criminali.
Nico lì svolge il lavoro di poliziotto con lealtà, prontezza e necessità. La sua famiglia continua a dargli problemi, soprattutto suo fratello Josh, al quale cerca sempre di dare una mano per evitare che finisca nei casini. Nico non ha mai dimenticato Raven dopo quella notte e per tutto questo tempo non ha toccato nessuna ragazza per colpa di quei tatuaggi incancellabili, quegli occhi profondi e la sua ironia, che farebbe venire i capelli bianchi a chiunque ma a lui fa solo impazzire.
«Amnesia selettiva. Il sarcasmo è il mio tratto distintivo». Il suo sguardo scivola sui miei stivali. «Io ne ricordo altri». Per quanto non prolisso, al Bestione Sexy piacciono i motteggi. «Ah, sì?»
Raven e Nico impareranno finalmente a conoscersi dopo quella notte finita male e cercheranno di andare con calma. Entrambi sono l'uno lo specchio dell'altra e noterete quanto possano essere simili.
Tenaci, duri con sé stessi, arrabbiati con il mondo, determinati a voler proteggere le persone che amano. Tutta quella pelle colorata e tutti gli sguardi inespressivi nascondono un cuore ed un'anima spezzata che, al solo tocco, sono roventi come le fiamme dell'inferno. Entrambi hanno bisogno di amare e di essere amati, ma come possono amare se prima non imparano ad amare loro stessi?
Come potrebbero mai prendersi cura dell'altro, se prima non trovano un modo per aggiustare quello che è stato rotto ?
Il passato dei protagonisti ostacolerà il loro rapporto ma nello stesso tempo li unirà ancor di più perché, quando c'è l'amore, c'è anche comprensione, complicità, passione e soprattutto fedeltà.
Non sarà facile per Nico e Raven costruire i mattoni del loro percorso tortuoso e, proprio quando sembrerà tutto andar bene, ecco che tutto sprofonderà sotto i piedi e calerà il gelo.
«Piccola, ho bisogno di baciarti». Un lieve sospiro le sfugge dalle labbra. «Limoni con tutte le potenziali clienti da detective privato?». Sempre impudente. «Solo con quelle con cui voglio uscire». «In tal caso, vediamo cosa sai fare».
Aspettavo questa storia dall'inizio perché erano i due personaggi che più mi attiravano ed è stato così. Nico e Raven sono entrambi spezzati ed entrambi nascondono la loro vera natura.
Ho amato Raven, la sua forza di volontà e la sua determinazione e il suo cuore grande e fragile che ha bisogno di una coperta calda che lo protegga dalla paura e dalla disperazione. Quello scudo sarà Nico e il suo personaggio è stata una vera e propria rivelazione. Le sue poche parole, i suoi piccoli sorrisi, sembravano incorniciare un uomo freddo e irremovibile invece si è mostrato così caloroso, iperprotettivo e sempre presente.
A questo punto mi guarda, mi guarda sul serio, e i suoi occhi non sono mai stati così azzurri, accesi da una tale emozione che sono costretta a distogliere i miei. «Raven», mi dice, riportando la mia attenzione su di sé. Mi cinge il mento, sfiorandomi la guancia con il pollice. Un graffio o un callo mi gratta la pelle. «Ci sono appieno. Non vorrei essere da nessun’altra parte».
La scrittura della Siskind è stata semplice, con una sintassi lineare, leggera accompagnata da un ritmo audace. Non sono mancate le scene bollenti che hanno dimostrato la passione che Nico e Raven cercavano di nascondere ma che con gli sguardi si trasmettevano costantemente.
Mi è piaciuto infine anche poter leggere delle altre coppie onnipresenti, con i loro screzi e sentimentalismi. Non vi preoccupate, anche per loro la storia andrà avanti e ne vedrete delle belle!
La serie si è chiusa in bellezza e si spera che la Siskind rilasci altre storie fresche e romantiche come queste!
February 5, 2017
Let’s lay the cards on the table.
Nico and Raven were worth the wait.
Yep. Even though I kept looking over my shoulder at them as I read through My Perfect Mistake and A Fine Mess, I’m glad that they waited to tell their story, for a variety of reasons.
1. Kolton and Shay had to go first. There’s a kid involved and unrequited love for them over 2 years wouldn’t have been fair to Jackson. Plus, they are the foundation of the series.
2. Sawyer and Lily had to be next because these two needed each other desperately. Waiting much longer would have been catastrophic for both.
3. Nico and Raven had to go last because of all their baggage. Some might say they got together too soon, but I won’t because a little pain never hurt anyone.
I was introduced to Kelly Siskind’s books on Twitter, confirming that good things can come from social media. I had my twitter phase just as My Perfect Mistake was hitting e-books everywhere. I’m so glad. My Perfect Mistake was one of my favorite books of 2016 (and Kolton? One of my favorite book boyfriends!). A Fine Mess was next and touched my heart with Siskind’s take on love between two souls that were shouldering so much alone. And, now 2017 starts off with Hooked on Trouble, a story of two people who place family above everything despite the questionable ones they grew up in.
Nico and Raven are such beautiful characters. Readers sort of knew this about Nico because his friends can’t say enough good things about him, but Raven is such a wonderful surprise. Tattooed, always dressed in black, sarcastic and sharp-tongued, Raven is outwardly the tough girl in the group. We know that she didn’t have a good start in life and found trouble wherever she could early on. But she kept her huge heart buried until Nico dug it up in Aspen and then broke it. Nico could have handled things better, but even his huge shoulders aren’t big enough to handle everything he puts on them.
Family drives Hooked on Trouble. Neither Nico nor Raven had a good upbringing. Nico has barely managed to keep his family together, while Raven wants nothing more than to find the one person in her’s that ever felt like home. When Raven’s quest to find her sister brings her and Nico back together, Siskind treats her readers to a book that is filled with the gentleness of spirit against the backdrop of homelessness, recovery, betrayal, and, most importantly, love.
And, there is so much to love about Hooked on Trouble: friendship, family, soul mates finding each other and making each other better. That moment when you realize that you’ve found the one person who you can be you with, despite all the trouble that’s come before and will come after. With her Over the Top series, Siskind gave her readers three very different couples, all struggling with different, yet every day, things that we can relate to: gentle souls wrapped up in strong packages that reach into your heart and slowly grab hold of it.
5 Stars for Hooked on Trouble. Heat level: 4
*I received this book from the author in exchange for honest feedback*
Nico and Raven were worth the wait.
Yep. Even though I kept looking over my shoulder at them as I read through My Perfect Mistake and A Fine Mess, I’m glad that they waited to tell their story, for a variety of reasons.
1. Kolton and Shay had to go first. There’s a kid involved and unrequited love for them over 2 years wouldn’t have been fair to Jackson. Plus, they are the foundation of the series.
2. Sawyer and Lily had to be next because these two needed each other desperately. Waiting much longer would have been catastrophic for both.
3. Nico and Raven had to go last because of all their baggage. Some might say they got together too soon, but I won’t because a little pain never hurt anyone.
I was introduced to Kelly Siskind’s books on Twitter, confirming that good things can come from social media. I had my twitter phase just as My Perfect Mistake was hitting e-books everywhere. I’m so glad. My Perfect Mistake was one of my favorite books of 2016 (and Kolton? One of my favorite book boyfriends!). A Fine Mess was next and touched my heart with Siskind’s take on love between two souls that were shouldering so much alone. And, now 2017 starts off with Hooked on Trouble, a story of two people who place family above everything despite the questionable ones they grew up in.
Nico and Raven are such beautiful characters. Readers sort of knew this about Nico because his friends can’t say enough good things about him, but Raven is such a wonderful surprise. Tattooed, always dressed in black, sarcastic and sharp-tongued, Raven is outwardly the tough girl in the group. We know that she didn’t have a good start in life and found trouble wherever she could early on. But she kept her huge heart buried until Nico dug it up in Aspen and then broke it. Nico could have handled things better, but even his huge shoulders aren’t big enough to handle everything he puts on them.
Family drives Hooked on Trouble. Neither Nico nor Raven had a good upbringing. Nico has barely managed to keep his family together, while Raven wants nothing more than to find the one person in her’s that ever felt like home. When Raven’s quest to find her sister brings her and Nico back together, Siskind treats her readers to a book that is filled with the gentleness of spirit against the backdrop of homelessness, recovery, betrayal, and, most importantly, love.
And, there is so much to love about Hooked on Trouble: friendship, family, soul mates finding each other and making each other better. That moment when you realize that you’ve found the one person who you can be you with, despite all the trouble that’s come before and will come after. With her Over the Top series, Siskind gave her readers three very different couples, all struggling with different, yet every day, things that we can relate to: gentle souls wrapped up in strong packages that reach into your heart and slowly grab hold of it.
5 Stars for Hooked on Trouble. Heat level: 4
*I received this book from the author in exchange for honest feedback*
October 25, 2017
4 sexy beast stars!
September 14, 2019
Ti odierò per sempre di Kelly Siskind terzo capitolo della Over the top Series, un Contemporary Romance uscito il 13 Giugno grazie alla Newton Compton.
Dopo “Quante volte di ho odiato� e “Ti odierò sempre più� torna, sempre grazie alla Newton Compton, Kelly Siskind con il terzo ed ultimo capitolo della serie “Over the top� dal titolo “Ti odierò per sempre�.
Sono passati sedici mesi da quella famosa vacanza ad Aspen, sedici mesi da quando le vite di Raven e Nico sono cambiate.
Pronte a scoprire cos’� successo dopo quella vacanza?
“Ma lei ce l’ha con me per la stessa ragione per cui io non riesco a lasciar perdere: quella notte ad Aspen abbiamo condiviso più di un letto. È successo qualcosa tra noi, qualcosa di più profondo di quanto non senta con qualcuno da parecchio.�
Raven è una ragazza forte ed indipendente, amante della fotografia, dell’arte e dei tatuaggi.
Tatuaggi che raccontano chi è realmente e chi era: una ragazza fragile che ha sofferto molto.
L’abbandono ad Aspen da parte di Nico l’ha ferita molto, a parte la nonna, lui è stato l’unico capace di ascoltarla e capirla, l’unico con cui si sia mai aperta veramente mostrando le proprie debolezze e fragilità.
Quando si trasferisce a Vancouver cerca di evitare in tutti i modi il Bestione Sexy, il suo unico obiettivo è ritrovare la sorella Rose, scomparsa quando lei era solo una bambina.
La cerca tra i volti dei passanti, ogni ragazza mora potrebbe essere lei. Durante una spedizione di ricerca, in una spiaggia nudista, viene derubata dei suoi effetti personali ed è proprio alla stazione di polizia che incontra Nico.
Nico è un poliziotto, tutto muscoli e tatuaggi, cresciuto in una famiglia difficile.
Con un padre in carcere, una sorella tossicodipendente, un fratello accusato di spaccio e traffico di sostanze stupefacenti ed una madre, che svolge due lavori per poterli mantenere, e che ripone tutte le proprie speranze in lui.
Le responsabilità e il senso del dovere sono nella sua indole, proteggere la sua missione.
L’incontro con Raven risveglia in lui sentimenti mai provati prima, si è innamorato in passato o almeno lo ha creduto fino a quando non si è pentito facendo un passo indietro con la ragazza di turno.
“Sempre alla ricerca di inserirmi, di appartenere, di essere amato, posso essermi buttato troppo presto, soltanto per atterrare maldestramente. Ma non sono mai stato così in sintonia con una donna. Non mi sono mai sentito così del tutto me stesso.�
La chimica tra loro è lampante sin dal primo sguardo, sfiorarsi, cercarsi, desiderarsi è naturale, necessario, come l’aria che permette di rimanere in vita.
Le famiglie sono il punto cardine del romanzo e Nico non ci penserà due secondi pur di ritrovare la sorella scomparsa della ragazza.
Raven è disposta a tutto pur di riabbracciare l’unica famiglia che le è rimasta ma, le sue scelte saranno sempre quelle giuste?
“Le nostre scelte passate ci plasmano, ma sono quelle future a definirci.�
E Nico sarà disposto ad accettarle?
Cari Smeraldi era da tempo che aspettavo questo capitolo finale, nei precedenti, la Siskind ci ha dato modo di conoscere questi due protagonisti ci ha portate ad amarli in maniera incondizionata.
Raven ci era apparsa così determinata e forte, con questo capitolo a lei dedicato abbiamo scoperto anche il suo lato fragile e spaventato.
Nico invece era un enigma, con la sua stazza mastodontica e la sua ironia nel mettersi in gioco è stata l’ennesima scoperta, dolce, sensibile e protettivo all’estremo, disposto a tutto pur di dare una nuova possibilità di redenzione al fratello John.
Due anime spezzate, ricche di rimorsi e rimpianti.
“Due metà di un tutto.�
Un romanzo che affronta numerose tematiche: la famiglia, le seconde possibilità, la tossicodipendenza, il rispetto, l’amore ed il perdono.
Ovviamente non mancherà la passione che farà da contorno ad una storia pregna di sentimenti.
Ho adorato lo stile dell’autrice sempre così curato, divertente e sensuale.
Ho amato anche il modo in cui ha affrontato le varie tematiche, posso dire che “Ti odierò per sempre� è la degna conclusione di una serie che sin dal primo capitolo ci ha appassionate e coinvolte.
Ritroveremo Shay e Colton, Lily e Sawyer con la loro ironia e impertinenza.
L’epilogo è OVER THE TOP.
Quindi non vi resta che leggerlo� ve lo consiglio vivamente.
Buona Lettura.
February 7, 2017
Title: Hooked On Trouble
Author: Kelly Siskind
4 unexpected stars
For my first taste of what Kelly Siskind has to offer, I couldn't have asked for a better introduction than Hooked On Trouble. It was the kind of read that gave me butterflies in my stomach and had me laughing at some of their antics. The suspense in having Raven search for her lost sister was something that had me at the edge of my seat and I couldn't wait to see what would happen next.
4 breath taking dreams
Raven and Nico's relationship is one that started off right, but the night's ending was one that cut deep, making Raven distrustful of Nico's action. Watching them attempt to strengthen their trust in one another, deal with their issues and even overcome the obstacles they face was something that kept me entranced and wanting to keep going. I enjoyed my first taste of Kelly Siskind... now I just have to get my hands on the rest of this series and fall in love with those characters as well.
*ARC provided by Author in exchange for an honest review.
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Author: Kelly Siskind
4 unexpected stars
For my first taste of what Kelly Siskind has to offer, I couldn't have asked for a better introduction than Hooked On Trouble. It was the kind of read that gave me butterflies in my stomach and had me laughing at some of their antics. The suspense in having Raven search for her lost sister was something that had me at the edge of my seat and I couldn't wait to see what would happen next.
4 breath taking dreams
Raven and Nico's relationship is one that started off right, but the night's ending was one that cut deep, making Raven distrustful of Nico's action. Watching them attempt to strengthen their trust in one another, deal with their issues and even overcome the obstacles they face was something that kept me entranced and wanting to keep going. I enjoyed my first taste of Kelly Siskind... now I just have to get my hands on the rest of this series and fall in love with those characters as well.
*ARC provided by Author in exchange for an honest review.
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February 22, 2017
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Kelly Siskind is one of my favorite "new-to-me" authors from 2016. My love affair with her books started when I began reading Chasing Crazy on a plane. (Which, if you've read this book, you understand why I feel the need to mention the plane...) I laughed so hard I cried and then I swooned and melted all over the place as the book went on. It only took that one book for me to be totally hooked on Kelly's writing. Since then, I've promptly devoured each book she's released and I've loved each of them in their own way. Her Over the Top series is a wonderful, fresh NA series with characters its easy to fall for and romance and friendships that are so real it almost hurts. (But in a good way.) Because of the way the story built throughout the Over the Top series, I was DYING to get my hands on Nico and Raven's story. I had to know what went down between them and why she was so against all things Nico, when he seemed pretty damn swoony from where I sat. I wasn't wrong.
Everything about Hooked on Trouble was perfect to me. I loved learning more about these characters I'd seen in two previous books. It was wonderful to get to spend time in both of their heads, as this book is told from both POV. (One of my favorite things in books, especially when it's done well like it was here.) Raven and Nico's story was more than I could've hoped for � not only was it sexy as hell because oh my gods the chemistry, but it also gave me a fair few feels along the way. Also feel-inducing? Getting to catch up with Shay, Sawyer, Kolton and Lily. I just love them all so darn much! This was a brilliant ending to a series I loved from the very start and figure I'll reread a few times in the future, too.
I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
FAVORITE QUOTES
Kelly Siskind is one of my favorite "new-to-me" authors from 2016. My love affair with her books started when I began reading Chasing Crazy on a plane. (Which, if you've read this book, you understand why I feel the need to mention the plane...) I laughed so hard I cried and then I swooned and melted all over the place as the book went on. It only took that one book for me to be totally hooked on Kelly's writing. Since then, I've promptly devoured each book she's released and I've loved each of them in their own way. Her Over the Top series is a wonderful, fresh NA series with characters its easy to fall for and romance and friendships that are so real it almost hurts. (But in a good way.) Because of the way the story built throughout the Over the Top series, I was DYING to get my hands on Nico and Raven's story. I had to know what went down between them and why she was so against all things Nico, when he seemed pretty damn swoony from where I sat. I wasn't wrong.
Everything about Hooked on Trouble was perfect to me. I loved learning more about these characters I'd seen in two previous books. It was wonderful to get to spend time in both of their heads, as this book is told from both POV. (One of my favorite things in books, especially when it's done well like it was here.) Raven and Nico's story was more than I could've hoped for � not only was it sexy as hell because oh my gods the chemistry, but it also gave me a fair few feels along the way. Also feel-inducing? Getting to catch up with Shay, Sawyer, Kolton and Lily. I just love them all so darn much! This was a brilliant ending to a series I loved from the very start and figure I'll reread a few times in the future, too.
I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
FAVORITE QUOTES
My "just right" isn't average. It's thick and long and hard. It's Thor's hammer big. It's attached to a tower of tattooed muscle, one I vowed never to acknowledge again.
"If you want me, tell me something real."
"There is darkness in all of us, but there is light, too. Yours still shines, Raven. How brightly is up to you."
I'm hungry for her. Starving. Like nothing I've ever felt.
My lips are nowhere near his, but his touch is like the first snowfall and running through puddles and falling into leaves.
February 2, 2017
4.5 Stars
Hooked on Trouble is the third and final book in Kelly’s series, Over the Top. And it’s one I have been dying to read.
“To show someone rise, you have to show them fall.�
This is Nico and Raven’s story. And let me tell you, it’s one hell of an emotional ride. Raven has always kept her heart locked up. She doesn’t do feelings and has always been one to put her feelings in little compartments and lock them away forever. Until Nico. Until that one night she gives him a glimpse of who she is. And he destroys her.
Nico sees himself as the only solid foundation for his family. He’s been trying to help his brother from ending up in prison like their father and keeping his sister on the straight and narrow and away from drugs. It’s a lot for one person to handle, but he does it because he feels it’s his duty. But only a few know of his family’s issues � he doesn’t open up about that part of his life much. And when he meets Raven, he keeps that part under lock and key. A heartbreaking mistake.
Nico and Raven realize they need to handle their problems or risk causing friction and possibly losing friends over their issues. But what they can’t deny is their attraction to one another � something that has not diminished since their last and only night together.
Nico is a huge mushy marshmallow. He may a very strong cop on the outside, but inside, he’s all feelings and mush. And he’ll do anything and everything to protect those he loves. Raven is the complete opposite. Even though they’ve had very similar upbringings, they made different decisions and that’s cause Raven is be more hard and rigid. But something in Nico brings out the soft side of her.
“Our past choices shape us, but our future ones define us.�
I love Nico and Raven’s story. It’s not all butterflies and rainbows. There are some dark tales that work their way into their lives. And it causes them both to re-evaluate things and their relationship.
Kelly has written another amazing story and I am so glad that we finally got Nico and Raven’s story. I knew it wasn’t going to be a fluffy romance but I loved how she mixed the hard edges with some soft edges � made the story even better. And I love reading about Shay and Kolton along with Lily and Sawyer. I hate to see them end but all their stories were beautiful and I loved each journey.
I look forward to reading more from Kelly in the future.
Hooked on Trouble is the third and final book in Kelly’s series, Over the Top. And it’s one I have been dying to read.
“To show someone rise, you have to show them fall.�
This is Nico and Raven’s story. And let me tell you, it’s one hell of an emotional ride. Raven has always kept her heart locked up. She doesn’t do feelings and has always been one to put her feelings in little compartments and lock them away forever. Until Nico. Until that one night she gives him a glimpse of who she is. And he destroys her.
Nico sees himself as the only solid foundation for his family. He’s been trying to help his brother from ending up in prison like their father and keeping his sister on the straight and narrow and away from drugs. It’s a lot for one person to handle, but he does it because he feels it’s his duty. But only a few know of his family’s issues � he doesn’t open up about that part of his life much. And when he meets Raven, he keeps that part under lock and key. A heartbreaking mistake.
Nico and Raven realize they need to handle their problems or risk causing friction and possibly losing friends over their issues. But what they can’t deny is their attraction to one another � something that has not diminished since their last and only night together.
Nico is a huge mushy marshmallow. He may a very strong cop on the outside, but inside, he’s all feelings and mush. And he’ll do anything and everything to protect those he loves. Raven is the complete opposite. Even though they’ve had very similar upbringings, they made different decisions and that’s cause Raven is be more hard and rigid. But something in Nico brings out the soft side of her.
“Our past choices shape us, but our future ones define us.�
I love Nico and Raven’s story. It’s not all butterflies and rainbows. There are some dark tales that work their way into their lives. And it causes them both to re-evaluate things and their relationship.
Kelly has written another amazing story and I am so glad that we finally got Nico and Raven’s story. I knew it wasn’t going to be a fluffy romance but I loved how she mixed the hard edges with some soft edges � made the story even better. And I love reading about Shay and Kolton along with Lily and Sawyer. I hate to see them end but all their stories were beautiful and I loved each journey.
I look forward to reading more from Kelly in the future.
December 8, 2016
Release Date: January 10, 2017
Genre: New Adult Romance
Oh lala! Kelly Siskind has written yet another amazing novel with downright sexy and honest characters that will charm your pants off!!! I don't know how she does it but she makes her stories come to life and her characters so endearing that you will think they are your own best friends. I absolutely adore her novels and I think many would agree that she is an author that everyone should have on their TBR. With that being said, I swooned while reading this book. Nico has taken away my heart and thrown away the key. He is truly so much different than I first anticipated and am pleasantly surprised (and frankly, excited) that he turned into a man that every woman dreams about. Our heroine here is equally as loveable and I am so glad we finally got to hear her story. Sure, it's a bit more emotional than I anticipated but this adds to the quality of the story. I just loved it to pieces!!!
If you have read the series than you will know that is follows three best friends (each book can standalone though) as they find their happily ever after. Sure there is a lot of angst and some hurdles that each have to go through but it HOW they get their that makes all the difference in the world. In this one, we get an in depth look at Raven and the smooth talking and swoony Nico. These two had a hot hookup back in Aspen (do you remember?!?!) and have somehow come back to each other -- I call it FATE --. But bumps in the road will make it hard for these two especially when it comes to beginning a real relationship. But if they can sucessfully navigate them, it will be all sunshine and rainbows... Right?
Overall, this is a LOVELY book and I highly recommend it. I love Kelly Siskind's books (I have read them all) and will continue to do so. Although I wish this series didn't have to end (this is the final book) I can't wait to see where Kelly goes with her future books. I will definitely be reading them no matter what!!
Genre: New Adult Romance
Oh lala! Kelly Siskind has written yet another amazing novel with downright sexy and honest characters that will charm your pants off!!! I don't know how she does it but she makes her stories come to life and her characters so endearing that you will think they are your own best friends. I absolutely adore her novels and I think many would agree that she is an author that everyone should have on their TBR. With that being said, I swooned while reading this book. Nico has taken away my heart and thrown away the key. He is truly so much different than I first anticipated and am pleasantly surprised (and frankly, excited) that he turned into a man that every woman dreams about. Our heroine here is equally as loveable and I am so glad we finally got to hear her story. Sure, it's a bit more emotional than I anticipated but this adds to the quality of the story. I just loved it to pieces!!!
If you have read the series than you will know that is follows three best friends (each book can standalone though) as they find their happily ever after. Sure there is a lot of angst and some hurdles that each have to go through but it HOW they get their that makes all the difference in the world. In this one, we get an in depth look at Raven and the smooth talking and swoony Nico. These two had a hot hookup back in Aspen (do you remember?!?!) and have somehow come back to each other -- I call it FATE --. But bumps in the road will make it hard for these two especially when it comes to beginning a real relationship. But if they can sucessfully navigate them, it will be all sunshine and rainbows... Right?
Overall, this is a LOVELY book and I highly recommend it. I love Kelly Siskind's books (I have read them all) and will continue to do so. Although I wish this series didn't have to end (this is the final book) I can't wait to see where Kelly goes with her future books. I will definitely be reading them no matter what!!
February 8, 2017
From the very beginning I was wondering what happened between Raven and Nico that night is Aspen and finally now I know. Sixteen months ago they spent the night together sharing many personal things but then Nico had to leave and she has been avoiding him ever since. Now that she is has moved and is living in the same city she knows she will be seeing a lot more of him.
Nico knows he hurt Raven and she has every right but he will stop at nothing to win her forgiveness in the hopes she will give them another shot. The problem is getting her alone to explain his family issues since she is really is avoiding him at all costs.
When I first started this seriesit was funny original and kept me wanting more.Unfortunately I didn't love Hooked on Trouble as much as I thought I would. Nico and Raven had a connection but I didn't feel as if they were like the other couples in the previous books.
One thing I loved about Hooked on Trouble was that their relationship was more emotional then physical. From the beginning they both knew they had a special connection and it scares them a little both. Nico might not have started out as the favorite of the guys in this series but I loved how Ms. Siskind showed what a good man he was and yet also showed his insecurities.
I really missed the funny partsand sarcasm from the previous books, while Hooked on Trouble did have a few of those moments they were far and few in between. I found this story to be on the darker side for the simple fact that Raven and Nico both have a dark pasts that they are still dealing with in the present.
Overall, I did end up enjoying this story and am looking forward to see what Siskind will come up with next.
Nico knows he hurt Raven and she has every right but he will stop at nothing to win her forgiveness in the hopes she will give them another shot. The problem is getting her alone to explain his family issues since she is really is avoiding him at all costs.
When I first started this seriesit was funny original and kept me wanting more.Unfortunately I didn't love Hooked on Trouble as much as I thought I would. Nico and Raven had a connection but I didn't feel as if they were like the other couples in the previous books.
One thing I loved about Hooked on Trouble was that their relationship was more emotional then physical. From the beginning they both knew they had a special connection and it scares them a little both. Nico might not have started out as the favorite of the guys in this series but I loved how Ms. Siskind showed what a good man he was and yet also showed his insecurities.
I really missed the funny partsand sarcasm from the previous books, while Hooked on Trouble did have a few of those moments they were far and few in between. I found this story to be on the darker side for the simple fact that Raven and Nico both have a dark pasts that they are still dealing with in the present.
Overall, I did end up enjoying this story and am looking forward to see what Siskind will come up with next.
November 27, 2016
*I was provided an ARC in exchange for an honest review*
Sweet baby Moses in a river basket...
First, off this was the final book in the Over the Top series. Based on couplings between two groups of friends. The characters originally meet in book 1, but book 1 or 2 do not need to be read in order to read book 3. Characters from early books are reintroduced flawlessly and easily (though there are a one or two spoilers, so be prepared if you do skip books 1 & 2).
When book 1 happened we knew SOMETHING happened between Nico and Raven. Then book 2 happened and Raven was still giving a big middle finger to Nico. I kept wondering, "WHAT DID HE DO!?!"
I will be honest. I was worried that the build up of Nico's jerkface moves wouldn't be enough. It had been teased and built up for so long I didn't want to be disappointed and think, "That's it?!"
Kelly hit that ball out of the park.
The reason was prefect.
The set up and working through their moments was excellent.
The way their flaws wove around one another was perfectly done.
And it doesn't happen often, but I even shed a tear or two.
I also fist pumped the air a bit when things work out (come on...it's romance, which means happily ever after...of course it's going to work out!).
I've been a fan of Kelly's since Chasing Crazy and I will continue to recommend her books to anyone who likes romance.
Sweet baby Moses in a river basket...
First, off this was the final book in the Over the Top series. Based on couplings between two groups of friends. The characters originally meet in book 1, but book 1 or 2 do not need to be read in order to read book 3. Characters from early books are reintroduced flawlessly and easily (though there are a one or two spoilers, so be prepared if you do skip books 1 & 2).
When book 1 happened we knew SOMETHING happened between Nico and Raven. Then book 2 happened and Raven was still giving a big middle finger to Nico. I kept wondering, "WHAT DID HE DO!?!"
I will be honest. I was worried that the build up of Nico's jerkface moves wouldn't be enough. It had been teased and built up for so long I didn't want to be disappointed and think, "That's it?!"
Kelly hit that ball out of the park.
The reason was prefect.
The set up and working through their moments was excellent.
The way their flaws wove around one another was perfectly done.
And it doesn't happen often, but I even shed a tear or two.
I also fist pumped the air a bit when things work out (come on...it's romance, which means happily ever after...of course it's going to work out!).
I've been a fan of Kelly's since Chasing Crazy and I will continue to recommend her books to anyone who likes romance.
June 18, 2019
RECENSIONE DI ROMINA
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Finalmente è arrivato il momento di conoscere la storia di Nico e Raven, che per tutta la serie ci hanno lasciato con dei dubbi, non sapendo bene cosa fosse successo, quella famosa sera ad Aspen.
Sono passati mesi da quella notte, e gli eventi sono stati tanti; Raven ha abbandonato Toronto e il suo lavoro per trasferirsi insieme alle sue amiche a Vancouver, ma questa scelta è stata dettata anche dal cuore e dal rimorso. Raven è riuscita a sapere che sua sorella Rose, che non vede da anni, vive proprio lì; assillata dal senso di colpa e dalla consapevolezza di avere un legame famigliare, decide di trasferirsi senza pensare alle conseguenze. Per lei si tratta di un nuovo inizio: città nuova, lavoro nuovo, e la macchina fotografica a proteggerla dal mondo.
Incontrare dopo così tanto tempo Nico, l'unico uomo di cui si sia mai fidata, ma che l'ha ferita, non è facile, e, un po� per orgoglio, un po� per paura, cerca in tutti i modi di tenerlo a distanza.
Il suo unico obiettivo al momento è ritrovare sua sorella, cercare un lavoro e avviare l'azienda con le sue amiche.
Durante una passeggiata in spiaggia, Raven subisce il furto del portafoglio con tutti i documenti; insieme alla sua amica Shay, si reca al distretto di polizia per sporgere denuncia, e sarà lì che, dopo mesi, incontrerà di nuovo il sexy bestione: Nico.
La vita negli ultimi tempi non è stata per nulla facile per Nico: il fratello è in attesa di un processo per un reato che non ha commesso, la sorella esce da una storia di dipendenza da droghe e sua madre punta tutto su di lui.
Da sempre ligio alla legge, è un poliziotto con il vero senso della giustizia: non esistono sfumature, o bianco o nero, ma queste certezze iniziano a vacillare per l’esigenza di salvare il fratello.
Incontrare Raven a distanza di tutti quei mesi è un vero colpo al cuore. Lui, il più dolce e tenero dei tre amici, non è riuscito ancora a chiedere scusa per quella notte a quella bellezza tutte curve e tatuaggi, ma sa che è ora di metterla alle strette.
Non sarà semplice quel perdono, non basteranno le parole " mi dispiace", Nico deve aprire il suo cuore e confidare a Raven il perché di quell'abbandono. Sarà difficile resistere a quegli occhi oceano, ma Raven sa cosa c’� stato tra loro quella notte e non può di certo negarlo a se stessa.
Sarà proprio il sexy poliziotto ad aiutarla a ritrovare la sorella, mentre cerca una soluzione al problema del proprio fratello; tutto sembra così facile e bello, finché accade qualcosa che sconvolge entrambi...
Raven è disposta a tutto per la sorella, ma Nico sarà in grado di comprendere le sue scelte?
Quanto si è disposti a rischiare per la famiglia?
Mie care ragazze, non so se essere felice per aver letto questa storia, o essere triste per la fine della serie; ancora una volta Kelly mi ha travolto.
Aspettavo da tempo questo libro: sin dal primo capitolo della serie, Nico e Raven sono stati i miei personaggi preferiti. Sarà che avevano qualcosa di misterioso, sarà che volevo saperne di più su di loro, ma mi hanno sempre affascinato in modo totale.
Il legame tra i due è potente, l'alchimia e la passione disarmanti, ma è il loro passato e la forza di entrambi che mi hanno scombussolato il cuore.
Entrambi con problemi familiari, per un motivo o per un altro, sanno cosa vuol dire crescere da soli e alla svelta, chi con scelte giuste, chi no.
Di Raven, che nei precedenti libri è apparsa come una donna forte e determinata, in questo capitolo l'autrice ci mostra la fragilità, le paure, i sogni e lo fa in modo magistrale; così anche con il personaggio di Nico, che ha una possibilità per salvare il fratello, ma ciò significherebbe andare contro tutto ciò in cui ha sempre creduto fortemente.Sono due anime ferite, piene di rimorsi e rimpianti, con la voglia di salvare i rispettivi fratelli ma mettendo a rischio la loro storia.
Sono sicura che tutto quello che scriverò non renderà minimamente giustizia a ciò che ho provato leggendo questo libro. A distanza di giorni, li ho ancora davanti gli occhi; la loro storia d'amore è qualcosa di tumultuoso, una vicenda che va da 0 a 100 e da 100 a 0 in poco tempo, nelle classiche montagne russe che ti fanno mancare l'aria e battere il cuore, ma non ne puoi fare a meno.
Ci saranno delle scelte che entrambi i protagonisti dovranno fare, che cambieranno il loro futuro, che sembreranno "logiche", ma che forse non saranno " giuste"; scelte che dimostreranno quanto è facile sbagliarsi sulle apparenze. Gli eventi all’interno del libro sono tanti, ma tutti con uno scopo preciso; le scene di sesso sono eccitanti ma anche cariche di tenerezza, il loro donarsi completamente dopo tanto tempo sarà come un incendio.
Delusione, speranza, amore, famiglia, riscatto, ecco cos'è questo libro, è una spinta a non mollare mai, un rialzarsi dopo una caduta, un monito sul " giusto o sbagliato".
Ho amato il modo in cui, ancora una volta, l'autrice tratta temi sociali forti, il modo in cui ne parla è reale, approfondito e diretto. A differenza degli altri capitoli, c'è un po� più di dramma, ma lo stile è sempre lo stesso: semplice, curato, ironico e sexy.
Ti odierò per sempre è la degna conclusione di questa fantastica serie, è la conclusione del percorso di tutti i personaggi ma soprattutto è la conclusione di un'unica grande famiglia, composta da amici che nonostante tutto ci sono e ci saranno per sempre.
Il capitolo finale è a dir poco stupendo, racchiude l’essenza di tutta la serie, come tutto ha inizio e si conclude.
Mi auguro di leggere altri libri di Kelly e non vedo l'ora di conoscerla al Rare a Roma, sto contando i giorni.
Il mio consiglio è di non farvi scappare assolutamente questo libro, non ve ne pentirete; e poi, non siete curiose di conoscere “a fondo� Nico?
Buona lettura
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Finalmente è arrivato il momento di conoscere la storia di Nico e Raven, che per tutta la serie ci hanno lasciato con dei dubbi, non sapendo bene cosa fosse successo, quella famosa sera ad Aspen.
Sono passati mesi da quella notte, e gli eventi sono stati tanti; Raven ha abbandonato Toronto e il suo lavoro per trasferirsi insieme alle sue amiche a Vancouver, ma questa scelta è stata dettata anche dal cuore e dal rimorso. Raven è riuscita a sapere che sua sorella Rose, che non vede da anni, vive proprio lì; assillata dal senso di colpa e dalla consapevolezza di avere un legame famigliare, decide di trasferirsi senza pensare alle conseguenze. Per lei si tratta di un nuovo inizio: città nuova, lavoro nuovo, e la macchina fotografica a proteggerla dal mondo.
Incontrare dopo così tanto tempo Nico, l'unico uomo di cui si sia mai fidata, ma che l'ha ferita, non è facile, e, un po� per orgoglio, un po� per paura, cerca in tutti i modi di tenerlo a distanza.
Il suo unico obiettivo al momento è ritrovare sua sorella, cercare un lavoro e avviare l'azienda con le sue amiche.
Durante una passeggiata in spiaggia, Raven subisce il furto del portafoglio con tutti i documenti; insieme alla sua amica Shay, si reca al distretto di polizia per sporgere denuncia, e sarà lì che, dopo mesi, incontrerà di nuovo il sexy bestione: Nico.
La vita negli ultimi tempi non è stata per nulla facile per Nico: il fratello è in attesa di un processo per un reato che non ha commesso, la sorella esce da una storia di dipendenza da droghe e sua madre punta tutto su di lui.
Da sempre ligio alla legge, è un poliziotto con il vero senso della giustizia: non esistono sfumature, o bianco o nero, ma queste certezze iniziano a vacillare per l’esigenza di salvare il fratello.
Incontrare Raven a distanza di tutti quei mesi è un vero colpo al cuore. Lui, il più dolce e tenero dei tre amici, non è riuscito ancora a chiedere scusa per quella notte a quella bellezza tutte curve e tatuaggi, ma sa che è ora di metterla alle strette.
Non sarà semplice quel perdono, non basteranno le parole " mi dispiace", Nico deve aprire il suo cuore e confidare a Raven il perché di quell'abbandono. Sarà difficile resistere a quegli occhi oceano, ma Raven sa cosa c’� stato tra loro quella notte e non può di certo negarlo a se stessa.
Sarà proprio il sexy poliziotto ad aiutarla a ritrovare la sorella, mentre cerca una soluzione al problema del proprio fratello; tutto sembra così facile e bello, finché accade qualcosa che sconvolge entrambi...
Raven è disposta a tutto per la sorella, ma Nico sarà in grado di comprendere le sue scelte?
Quanto si è disposti a rischiare per la famiglia?
Mie care ragazze, non so se essere felice per aver letto questa storia, o essere triste per la fine della serie; ancora una volta Kelly mi ha travolto.
Aspettavo da tempo questo libro: sin dal primo capitolo della serie, Nico e Raven sono stati i miei personaggi preferiti. Sarà che avevano qualcosa di misterioso, sarà che volevo saperne di più su di loro, ma mi hanno sempre affascinato in modo totale.
Il legame tra i due è potente, l'alchimia e la passione disarmanti, ma è il loro passato e la forza di entrambi che mi hanno scombussolato il cuore.
Entrambi con problemi familiari, per un motivo o per un altro, sanno cosa vuol dire crescere da soli e alla svelta, chi con scelte giuste, chi no.
Di Raven, che nei precedenti libri è apparsa come una donna forte e determinata, in questo capitolo l'autrice ci mostra la fragilità, le paure, i sogni e lo fa in modo magistrale; così anche con il personaggio di Nico, che ha una possibilità per salvare il fratello, ma ciò significherebbe andare contro tutto ciò in cui ha sempre creduto fortemente.Sono due anime ferite, piene di rimorsi e rimpianti, con la voglia di salvare i rispettivi fratelli ma mettendo a rischio la loro storia.
Sono sicura che tutto quello che scriverò non renderà minimamente giustizia a ciò che ho provato leggendo questo libro. A distanza di giorni, li ho ancora davanti gli occhi; la loro storia d'amore è qualcosa di tumultuoso, una vicenda che va da 0 a 100 e da 100 a 0 in poco tempo, nelle classiche montagne russe che ti fanno mancare l'aria e battere il cuore, ma non ne puoi fare a meno.
Ci saranno delle scelte che entrambi i protagonisti dovranno fare, che cambieranno il loro futuro, che sembreranno "logiche", ma che forse non saranno " giuste"; scelte che dimostreranno quanto è facile sbagliarsi sulle apparenze. Gli eventi all’interno del libro sono tanti, ma tutti con uno scopo preciso; le scene di sesso sono eccitanti ma anche cariche di tenerezza, il loro donarsi completamente dopo tanto tempo sarà come un incendio.
Delusione, speranza, amore, famiglia, riscatto, ecco cos'è questo libro, è una spinta a non mollare mai, un rialzarsi dopo una caduta, un monito sul " giusto o sbagliato".
Ho amato il modo in cui, ancora una volta, l'autrice tratta temi sociali forti, il modo in cui ne parla è reale, approfondito e diretto. A differenza degli altri capitoli, c'è un po� più di dramma, ma lo stile è sempre lo stesso: semplice, curato, ironico e sexy.
Ti odierò per sempre è la degna conclusione di questa fantastica serie, è la conclusione del percorso di tutti i personaggi ma soprattutto è la conclusione di un'unica grande famiglia, composta da amici che nonostante tutto ci sono e ci saranno per sempre.
Il capitolo finale è a dir poco stupendo, racchiude l’essenza di tutta la serie, come tutto ha inizio e si conclude.
Mi auguro di leggere altri libri di Kelly e non vedo l'ora di conoscerla al Rare a Roma, sto contando i giorni.
Il mio consiglio è di non farvi scappare assolutamente questo libro, non ve ne pentirete; e poi, non siete curiose di conoscere “a fondo� Nico?
Buona lettura
February 6, 2017
This is the third book in Kelly Siskind's Over the Top series, and it's a totally satisfying finale. I've been wanting to read Raven and Nico's story since A Perfect Mistake, and Hooked on Trouble certainly delivered. Nico is a giant of a sweetheart, while Raven's compact, but tough. Yet, they fit together perfectly, and their chemistry and heat lights up the page. Loved the cameos from Kolton and Shay, Sawyer and Lily, like seeing old friends again. Kelly has such a way with scorching hot scenes and hilarious banter. This is no exception.
July 17, 2019
Salve Confine,
grazie alla Newton Compton editori, ho potuto leggere il terzo e ultimo volume della serie "Over the top" di Kelly Siskind,
"Ti odierò per sempre", che vede protagonisti Raven e Nico.
Dai precedenti romanzi della serie, sappiamo che Raven è amica di Shay e Lily, mentre Nico è amico dei loro ragazzi, Kolton e Sawyer, tutti protagonisti che abbiamo imparato ad amare coi loro pregi e i loro difetti.
Sappiamo anche che durante la vacanza galeotta ad Aspen, Raven e Nico avevano avuto un incontro ravvicinato e bollente, ma anche di profondo scambio personale.
Dopo quella volta i due si perdono di vista per colpa di Nico, che scompare dai radar per un po'.
Raven è arrabbiata e contrariata da questa ritirata, perché mai come con lui era riuscita ad aprirsi con un'altra persona, però chiude il capitolo e va avanti con la sua missione, che è quella di ritrovare sua sorella maggiore, Rose, scappata di casa per colpa sua quasi vent’anni prima.
Si trasferisce così anche lei a Vancouver come le sue amiche, perché è da quella città che arrivano gli ultimi avvistamenti della sorella.
A Vancouver però c'è anche Nico e per Raven diventerà difficile ignorarlo sapendo quello che potrebbe essere se solo si lasciassero andare ai sentimenti.
Nico, come sappiamo, è un poliziotto onesto e ligio al dovere e scopriremo che uno dei motivi per cui ha messo una notevole distanza tra lui e Raven, dopo quella notte ad Aspen, è quello che riguarda la sua famiglia.
Nico ha un passato familiare davvero pesante: costretto a prendersi cura dei due fratelli più piccoli col padre in prigione e una madre assente, ma solo perché si spaccava la schiena per dar da mangiare ai figli.
Ora Nico, oltre a fare i conti con le grane del suo lavoro, deve occuparsi del fratello arrestato per droga anche se innocente e una sorella tossico dipendente in ripresa.
Non vuole che Raven assista ai suoi drammi familiari e, nonostante i suoi sentimenti, cerca di tenerla a distanza.
Ma quanto può durare questo fingere che tra loro non continui a divampare la fiamma della passione?
Quanto tempo potranno resistere al richiamo dei sentimenti?
Il passato di entrambi è pesante e continua a bussare alla loro porta, ma lasceranno che questo possa precludere la felicità che meritano?
“Questo è amore, questo è quello che mi è mancato per tutta la vita. Questa è casa. Se lui non prova lo stesso, mi distruggerà.�
Sappiamo tutti che anche la storia tra Raven e Nico guadagnerà il suo lieto fine, perché, soprattutto per loro, già avevamo cominciato a tifare sin dal primo romanzo.
La Siskind, infatti, ha cominciato a tessere la trama per questi due ragazzi già da un po' ed è stata brava a tenere alta la nostra attenzione sui due, introducendo brevi scorci che li riguardavano anche nei romanzi precendenti.
La storia tra Nico e Raven, quindi, almeno per me, era quella più attesa.
Le aspettative non sono state deluse, devo dire, perché a parte le caratteristiche tecniche che rendono la lettura scorrevole e travolgente, come negli altri romanzi e come da copione nello stile della Siskind, qui abbiamo avuto anche un forte coinvolgimento emozionale dovuto all'attesa e al passato triste e turbolento di entrambi.
Giovane e bella Dark Lady lei, amante della fotografia e dei tatuaggi. Giusto e affidabile lui, poliziotto senza macchia e senza paura.
Se avete già letto i primi due, non potete lasciarvi sfuggire anche quest'ultimo.
Buona lettura.
voto 4
grazie alla Newton Compton editori, ho potuto leggere il terzo e ultimo volume della serie "Over the top" di Kelly Siskind,
"Ti odierò per sempre", che vede protagonisti Raven e Nico.
Dai precedenti romanzi della serie, sappiamo che Raven è amica di Shay e Lily, mentre Nico è amico dei loro ragazzi, Kolton e Sawyer, tutti protagonisti che abbiamo imparato ad amare coi loro pregi e i loro difetti.
Sappiamo anche che durante la vacanza galeotta ad Aspen, Raven e Nico avevano avuto un incontro ravvicinato e bollente, ma anche di profondo scambio personale.
Dopo quella volta i due si perdono di vista per colpa di Nico, che scompare dai radar per un po'.
Raven è arrabbiata e contrariata da questa ritirata, perché mai come con lui era riuscita ad aprirsi con un'altra persona, però chiude il capitolo e va avanti con la sua missione, che è quella di ritrovare sua sorella maggiore, Rose, scappata di casa per colpa sua quasi vent’anni prima.
Si trasferisce così anche lei a Vancouver come le sue amiche, perché è da quella città che arrivano gli ultimi avvistamenti della sorella.
A Vancouver però c'è anche Nico e per Raven diventerà difficile ignorarlo sapendo quello che potrebbe essere se solo si lasciassero andare ai sentimenti.
Nico, come sappiamo, è un poliziotto onesto e ligio al dovere e scopriremo che uno dei motivi per cui ha messo una notevole distanza tra lui e Raven, dopo quella notte ad Aspen, è quello che riguarda la sua famiglia.
Nico ha un passato familiare davvero pesante: costretto a prendersi cura dei due fratelli più piccoli col padre in prigione e una madre assente, ma solo perché si spaccava la schiena per dar da mangiare ai figli.
Ora Nico, oltre a fare i conti con le grane del suo lavoro, deve occuparsi del fratello arrestato per droga anche se innocente e una sorella tossico dipendente in ripresa.
Non vuole che Raven assista ai suoi drammi familiari e, nonostante i suoi sentimenti, cerca di tenerla a distanza.
Ma quanto può durare questo fingere che tra loro non continui a divampare la fiamma della passione?
Quanto tempo potranno resistere al richiamo dei sentimenti?
Il passato di entrambi è pesante e continua a bussare alla loro porta, ma lasceranno che questo possa precludere la felicità che meritano?
“Questo è amore, questo è quello che mi è mancato per tutta la vita. Questa è casa. Se lui non prova lo stesso, mi distruggerà.�
Sappiamo tutti che anche la storia tra Raven e Nico guadagnerà il suo lieto fine, perché, soprattutto per loro, già avevamo cominciato a tifare sin dal primo romanzo.
La Siskind, infatti, ha cominciato a tessere la trama per questi due ragazzi già da un po' ed è stata brava a tenere alta la nostra attenzione sui due, introducendo brevi scorci che li riguardavano anche nei romanzi precendenti.
La storia tra Nico e Raven, quindi, almeno per me, era quella più attesa.
Le aspettative non sono state deluse, devo dire, perché a parte le caratteristiche tecniche che rendono la lettura scorrevole e travolgente, come negli altri romanzi e come da copione nello stile della Siskind, qui abbiamo avuto anche un forte coinvolgimento emozionale dovuto all'attesa e al passato triste e turbolento di entrambi.
Giovane e bella Dark Lady lei, amante della fotografia e dei tatuaggi. Giusto e affidabile lui, poliziotto senza macchia e senza paura.
Se avete già letto i primi due, non potete lasciarvi sfuggire anche quest'ultimo.
Buona lettura.
voto 4
June 12, 2019
La mia recensione sul blog:
Ti odierò per sempre è il terzo ed ultimo romanzo della serie contemporary romance Over the Top di Kelly Siskind.
Ogni volume ci ha raccontato una storia completamente diversa dall'altra, ma è stato bello ritrovare tutte le volte la complicità e il bellissimo legame di amicizia che unisce le tre protagoniste femminili ed i tre protagonisti maschili.
Raven e Nico, i protagonisti di questo libro, avevano condiviso momenti intimi ed intensi ad Aspen quando tutto è iniziato nel primo volume della serie, all'epoca lei si era sentita talmente a suo agio e in sintonia con lui tanto da confidarsi ed aprirsi come non le era mai capitato prima.
Dopo Aspen però Nico è sparito, nessun addio, nessuna chiamata, silenzio totale. Per questo motivo abbiamo visto spesso Raven scontrosa nel corso dei libri quando veniva nominato il suo nome. Sono passati ormai sedici mesi da allora, ma, grazie alla narrazione in prima persona da parte di entrambi, è chiaro che nessuno dei due ha mai dimenticato l'altro.
Se prima c'erano migliaia di chilometri di distanza tra loro, adesso che Raven si è trasferita a Vancouver per stare vicina alle amiche e lavorare insieme per la loro start-up, incontrarlo è praticamente inevitabile.
Raven è una ragazza tosta ma allo stesso tempo vulnerabile. Una dark lady sexy e tatuata, con brutti trascorsi alle spalle ed il senso di colpa per la fuga di sua sorella quando era solo una bambina.
Ed è proprio ritrovare la sorella che non vede più da sedici anni una delle sue priorità.
Nico è un agente di polizia molto corretto e ligio al proprio dovere, anche il solo pensiero di scegliere la via più facile, ma scorretta, per aiutare il fratello lo fa sentire in colpa. Per lui la famiglia è molto importante, ha aiutato i suo fratelli minori più volte e cerca di tenerli lontani da qualsiasi tentazione e ricaduta. A volte in maniera troppo esagerata e questo creerà diverse tensioni al rapporto con Raven.
Lui è bel personaggio, ma in certe situazioni l'ho trovato un tantino eccessivo, anche Raven però in certi casi poteva ragionare un po' di più... Nessuno dei due è perfetto, ma alla fine sono una coppia ben costruita ed affiatata.
Il loro peggior nemico è il passato che bussa alla loro porta, portando timori, sensi di colpa e sofferenza.
Raven e Nico sono i protagonisti di una storia d'amore sexy, romantica ma anche molto sofferta. Più di una volta si feriscono a vicenda per colpa degli eventi e del passato che li rende entrambi vulnerabili e non pienamente lucidi. Insomma, vi faranno penare un sacco prima di vederli felici e contenti. Tra loro due la chimica è molto intensa, i sentimenti che provano non sono mai in discussione, ma è la vita a metterci il suo zampino e creare dei momenti di tensione.
La Siskind ha concluso questa sua serie romance con una storia che ci parla di seconde possibilità, legami familiari e amicizia.
Se amate il genere romance non posso che consigliarvi la lettura di tutti e tre i volumi, Kelly Sinskind si è rivelata un'autrice molto brava e spero di leggere in futuro altri suoi romanzi!
Punto di vista: prima persona alternato
Sensualità: scene hot presenti
Caratteristiche: romantico, sofferto, seconde possibilità
Stile narrativo: scorrevole
Tipo di finale: auto-conclusivo / fine serie
Ti odierò per sempre è il terzo ed ultimo romanzo della serie contemporary romance Over the Top di Kelly Siskind.
Ogni volume ci ha raccontato una storia completamente diversa dall'altra, ma è stato bello ritrovare tutte le volte la complicità e il bellissimo legame di amicizia che unisce le tre protagoniste femminili ed i tre protagonisti maschili.
Raven e Nico, i protagonisti di questo libro, avevano condiviso momenti intimi ed intensi ad Aspen quando tutto è iniziato nel primo volume della serie, all'epoca lei si era sentita talmente a suo agio e in sintonia con lui tanto da confidarsi ed aprirsi come non le era mai capitato prima.
Dopo Aspen però Nico è sparito, nessun addio, nessuna chiamata, silenzio totale. Per questo motivo abbiamo visto spesso Raven scontrosa nel corso dei libri quando veniva nominato il suo nome. Sono passati ormai sedici mesi da allora, ma, grazie alla narrazione in prima persona da parte di entrambi, è chiaro che nessuno dei due ha mai dimenticato l'altro.
Se prima c'erano migliaia di chilometri di distanza tra loro, adesso che Raven si è trasferita a Vancouver per stare vicina alle amiche e lavorare insieme per la loro start-up, incontrarlo è praticamente inevitabile.
Raven è una ragazza tosta ma allo stesso tempo vulnerabile. Una dark lady sexy e tatuata, con brutti trascorsi alle spalle ed il senso di colpa per la fuga di sua sorella quando era solo una bambina.
Ed è proprio ritrovare la sorella che non vede più da sedici anni una delle sue priorità.
Nico è un agente di polizia molto corretto e ligio al proprio dovere, anche il solo pensiero di scegliere la via più facile, ma scorretta, per aiutare il fratello lo fa sentire in colpa. Per lui la famiglia è molto importante, ha aiutato i suo fratelli minori più volte e cerca di tenerli lontani da qualsiasi tentazione e ricaduta. A volte in maniera troppo esagerata e questo creerà diverse tensioni al rapporto con Raven.
Lui è bel personaggio, ma in certe situazioni l'ho trovato un tantino eccessivo, anche Raven però in certi casi poteva ragionare un po' di più... Nessuno dei due è perfetto, ma alla fine sono una coppia ben costruita ed affiatata.
Il loro peggior nemico è il passato che bussa alla loro porta, portando timori, sensi di colpa e sofferenza.
Raven e Nico sono i protagonisti di una storia d'amore sexy, romantica ma anche molto sofferta. Più di una volta si feriscono a vicenda per colpa degli eventi e del passato che li rende entrambi vulnerabili e non pienamente lucidi. Insomma, vi faranno penare un sacco prima di vederli felici e contenti. Tra loro due la chimica è molto intensa, i sentimenti che provano non sono mai in discussione, ma è la vita a metterci il suo zampino e creare dei momenti di tensione.
La Siskind ha concluso questa sua serie romance con una storia che ci parla di seconde possibilità, legami familiari e amicizia.
Se amate il genere romance non posso che consigliarvi la lettura di tutti e tre i volumi, Kelly Sinskind si è rivelata un'autrice molto brava e spero di leggere in futuro altri suoi romanzi!
Punto di vista: prima persona alternato
Sensualità: scene hot presenti
Caratteristiche: romantico, sofferto, seconde possibilità
Stile narrativo: scorrevole
Tipo di finale: auto-conclusivo / fine serie
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