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Love is the Biggest Gamble of All . . .
Cocktail waitress Sophie Dalton doesn't exactly have a life plan. She's perfectly happy being everyone's favorite party girl. But when a Las Vegas bachelorette party goes awry and an uptight businessman mistakes Sophie for a prostitute . . . well, Sophie wonders if it's time to reevaluate her priorities. Swearing off her thigh-high ...more
Cocktail waitress Sophie Dalton doesn't exactly have a life plan. She's perfectly happy being everyone's favorite party girl. But when a Las Vegas bachelorette party goes awry and an uptight businessman mistakes Sophie for a prostitute . . . well, Sophie wonders if it's time to reevaluate her priorities. Swearing off her thigh-high ...more
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FOUR ONLY YOU STARS.
"you are what I want ..."
Lauren Layne is another author that I simply can't ignore, her books have 'Made for Lisa' stamped all over them and nothing makes me happier than when I've got a Lauren Layne new release in my hands and happily on my kindle. True to form for my romance tastes I happily devoured this sweet easy to read novel that has all usual like ability from this author. Gorgeously predictable and insanely romantic I love a romance novel that gets the heart ...more
"you are what I want ..."
Lauren Layne is another author that I simply can't ignore, her books have 'Made for Lisa' stamped all over them and nothing makes me happier than when I've got a Lauren Layne new release in my hands and happily on my kindle. True to form for my romance tastes I happily devoured this sweet easy to read novel that has all usual like ability from this author. Gorgeously predictable and insanely romantic I love a romance novel that gets the heart ...more
Dear Lord no one hates this and I despise being the black sheep but OMG
I have not been this pissed since the unforgettable disaster that was Ugly Love.
The second I started this I knew I wasn't going to like this but I am a effin trooper and refuse to DNF this after buying it. I should have listened to my gut. I should have deleted the shit out of this book.
I might sound judgmental but you know what? For the first time I don't give a monkey's flying ass.
I HATE.SOPHIE MOOOOORE!
I have not been this pissed since the unforgettable disaster that was Ugly Love.
The second I started this I knew I wasn't going to like this but I am a effin trooper and refuse to DNF this after buying it. I should have listened to my gut. I should have deleted the shit out of this book.
I might sound judgmental but you know what? For the first time I don't give a monkey's flying ass.
Skirt the size...more
Sep 24, 2014
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Chelsea ❤Peril Please❤
♬ ♪ Reread 02/24 : After the awful miss that was Hero, I need to reread this. Because Davie the deer. ♪ ♬
▒ Rambling post re-read ▒
☂ The critical me is crying : THIS IS PREDICTABLE! BEEN THERE! DONE THAT! CHEESY SCENES SOMETIMES! NOT WORTH 5 STARS!
♡ And my inner rambling self is saying : Oh Shut up, you annoying. Just enjoy this adorable Gray and, of course, SOPHIE!
Brace yourself, because I'm going to say something I usually hate to read, so you can - kindly - throw me tomatoes : I can ...more
▒ Rambling post re-read ▒
☂ The critical me is crying : THIS IS PREDICTABLE! BEEN THERE! DONE THAT! CHEESY SCENES SOMETIMES! NOT WORTH 5 STARS!
♡ And my inner rambling self is saying : Oh Shut up, you annoying. Just enjoy this adorable Gray and, of course, SOPHIE!
Brace yourself, because I'm going to say something I usually hate to read, so you can - kindly - throw me tomatoes : I can ...more
2.5 stars
At a bachelorette party in a classy Las Vegas hotel, Sophie Dalton dressed as a skank in keeping with the low-class party theme, runs into businessman, Grayson Wyatt who naturally, mistakes her for a prostitute. Some time later, Sophie, in need of a job, ends up as Gray's assistant.
Look at that blurb....a Las Vegas bachelorette party goes awry and an uptight businessman mistakes Sophie for a prostitute....sounds like fun! But this line was about the only excitement and humour this ...more
*****4.5 Blame it on the Hooker Boots Stars*****
(ARC Provided by Netgalley)
"Only With You" , was a completely wonderful surprise to me.
First off, I was instantly approved by Netgalley for this one!
This book was a GEM!!
I was hooked from that very first elevator ride!!!
Sophie Dalton is a 28 year old woman, who has just recently been dumped by her boyfriend of the past eight months, for being flighty.
She can't seem to figure out what she wants to do with the rest of her life, and she has been a ...more
(ARC Provided by Netgalley)
"Only With You" , was a completely wonderful surprise to me.
First off, I was instantly approved by Netgalley for this one!
This book was a GEM!!
I was hooked from that very first elevator ride!!!
Sophie Dalton is a 28 year old woman, who has just recently been dumped by her boyfriend of the past eight months, for being flighty.
She can't seem to figure out what she wants to do with the rest of her life, and she has been a ...more
2.5 it's not you, it's me stars!
I know that this book and I are probably not going to get along the moment I read this.
Sophie stiffened as she realized the physical appreciation was all one-way. Far from being admiring, his gaze was downright icy, and the rest of his face was completely expressionless. She instinctively disliked men who couldn't muster a simple, polite smile for strangers, especially when she was drooling like Cujo. Still, his indifference was nothing a little flash of leg ...more
I know that this book and I are probably not going to get along the moment I read this.
Sophie stiffened as she realized the physical appreciation was all one-way. Far from being admiring, his gaze was downright icy, and the rest of his face was completely expressionless. She instinctively disliked men who couldn't muster a simple, polite smile for strangers, especially when she was drooling like Cujo. Still, his indifference was nothing a little flash of leg ...more
Re-read (04/11 - 04/13): I love this book! And when I'm tired or emotionally exhausted from other books, I always like to re-read favorite, light stories. This one is so funny, but while the first time I read it I kept focused on the banter between Gray and Sophie, this time I focused more on the secondary characters. I also gave more attention to the unique characteristics of Sophie's mom, Gray's brother and sister, and Gray's relationship with his friends. All in all, it's always great to
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3,5 Beautifully Mistaken Stars.
In a weekend in Vegas and stuck in an elevator, Gray mistaken Sophie for a hooker. And what should be a simple incident turns into a life-changer for Sophie as she decides its time to change her life.
But what happen in Vegas doesnt always stay in Vegas and soon they will meet again and Gray will not be easily forgiven for his mistake.
Well, long story short he ends up hiring her for his secretary and they are now bound to spent long hours together. And things ...more
In a weekend in Vegas and stuck in an elevator, Gray mistaken Sophie for a hooker. And what should be a simple incident turns into a life-changer for Sophie as she decides its time to change her life.
But what happen in Vegas doesnt always stay in Vegas and soon they will meet again and Gray will not be easily forgiven for his mistake.
Well, long story short he ends up hiring her for his secretary and they are now bound to spent long hours together. And things ...more
**3 Enemies to Lovers stars**
A cute story where the hero and heroine have an unfortunate first meeting in a Vegas elevator. From that regrettable event their relationship becomes an all out war.
For the reader looking for a quick, easy read about enemies to lovers type of story this will hit the spot. After the epilogue the reader is given a quick glance at the couple from book two with chapter one. It looks very promising.
SERIES:
To find out when book two will be released click here.
Release ...more
A cute story where the hero and heroine have an unfortunate first meeting in a Vegas elevator. From that regrettable event their relationship becomes an all out war.
For the reader looking for a quick, easy read about enemies to lovers type of story this will hit the spot. After the epilogue the reader is given a quick glance at the couple from book two with chapter one. It looks very promising.
SERIES:
To find out when book two will be released click here.
Release ...more
5 Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner Stars * * * * *
Smart, sassy and the best type of RomCom... had pathos... issues all of us have experienced one way or another. Perfect Character development and made you feel all of it... the bickering, the desire, the pain and want. Also did the perfect set up for the next book, Made for You... because I want it NOW.
Smart, sassy and the best type of RomCom... had pathos... issues all of us have experienced one way or another. Perfect Character development and made you feel all of it... the bickering, the desire, the pain and want. Also did the perfect set up for the next book, Made for You... because I want it NOW.
3.5 Stars
Who knew a pair of boots could change your life forever.
Sophie was floundering through life, she dropped out of law school, she works as a waitress and her loser boyfriend just dumped her because she is floundering through life but she didnt hit rock bottom until she met Gray in an elevator. When Gray mistakes Sophie for a common hooker, well that is when she decided that everything in her life needed to change.
Sophies sister Brynn on the other hand is perfect and everything that ...more
Who knew a pair of boots could change your life forever.
Sophie was floundering through life, she dropped out of law school, she works as a waitress and her loser boyfriend just dumped her because she is floundering through life but she didnt hit rock bottom until she met Gray in an elevator. When Gray mistakes Sophie for a common hooker, well that is when she decided that everything in her life needed to change.
Sophies sister Brynn on the other hand is perfect and everything that ...more
They hugged, and Brynn tucked a wayward curl behind Sophie's ear. "Soph, you know all that stuff you were saying about just wanting to be happy?"
Sophie nodded.
"Well...are you happy?"
Sophie looked out at the pouring rain and considered. "No. Not yet. But I'm learning how to be."
Once again I am amazed to say that no matter how skeptical I am at the start of one of this woman's books, I came out at the end with a huge smile on my face and in the giddiest of moods. It's no secret that if a story ...more
Sophie nodded.
"Well...are you happy?"
Sophie looked out at the pouring rain and considered. "No. Not yet. But I'm learning how to be."
Once again I am amazed to say that no matter how skeptical I am at the start of one of this woman's books, I came out at the end with a huge smile on my face and in the giddiest of moods. It's no secret that if a story ...more
4 Stars!
Once again Lauren Layne had me swooning over her books. Like I really don't know what is happening around me when I am reading her books. Maybe because
So anyway I just loved the way the plot unfolded and how each and every character has something to do for the story to move forward.
MY THOUGHTS ON A FEW MAIN CHARACTERS :
1. Sophie :
I think she is the most kick ass protagonist in a contemporary romance EVER. She is always put through shit by her mum, dad, sister, stranger in the ...more
Once again Lauren Layne had me swooning over her books. Like I really don't know what is happening around me when I am reading her books. Maybe because
So anyway I just loved the way the plot unfolded and how each and every character has something to do for the story to move forward.
MY THOUGHTS ON A FEW MAIN CHARACTERS :
1. Sophie :
I think she is the most kick ass protagonist in a contemporary romance EVER. She is always put through shit by her mum, dad, sister, stranger in the ...more
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DNF at 55%
After a misunderstanding at Vegas between Sophie and Gray, Sophie finds herself working as his personal assistance.
Hmm... the hero was passable, maybe a bit dull. The heroine was a bit too in your face. The storyline had potential but I didnt expect it to be a love triangle of sorts for a portion of the book.
I love this authors other books so it may be just this book, or it could be because Im still recovering from a 5 star read, I duno. I just didnt feel that pull to make me wanna ...more
After a misunderstanding at Vegas between Sophie and Gray, Sophie finds herself working as his personal assistance.
Hmm... the hero was passable, maybe a bit dull. The heroine was a bit too in your face. The storyline had potential but I didnt expect it to be a love triangle of sorts for a portion of the book.
I love this authors other books so it may be just this book, or it could be because Im still recovering from a 5 star read, I duno. I just didnt feel that pull to make me wanna ...more
3.5 stars
This was an early Layne, so I tried to keep my expectations low. Fortunately, Sophie is well worth the read, though Gray is a bit hard to take.
While reading, I admit I was mainly into Sophie. She's kind and struggling to figure out what she wants out of life and what will make her happy. She's obviously smart, but has dropped out of any kind of achievement race years ago and finds herself coasting along. So it's a hard hit when she meets a suited stranger in a Vegas elevator and finds his ...more
While reading, I admit I was mainly into Sophie. She's kind and struggling to figure out what she wants out of life and what will make her happy. She's obviously smart, but has dropped out of any kind of achievement race years ago and finds herself coasting along. So it's a hard hit when she meets a suited stranger in a Vegas elevator and finds his ...more
Im a big fan of Lauren Layne. She excels at writing fun, flirty romances with clever banter, humor, and plenty of steam! Only With You was an antagonistic romance with plenty of sexual tension and build up, a romance between two complete opposites.
Sophie and Gray meet in Las Vegas when shes on her way dressed up in costume for a bachelorette party. Shes dressed very trashy and provocative, and Gray mistakes her for a hooker, treating her with condescension and judgment. There is a reason for ...more
Sophie and Gray meet in Las Vegas when shes on her way dressed up in costume for a bachelorette party. Shes dressed very trashy and provocative, and Gray mistakes her for a hooker, treating her with condescension and judgment. There is a reason for ...more
4 fluffy stars
ARC provided via NetGalley in exchange of a review
Sophie Dalton is anything but perfect. A Harvard law dropout, she spends her life working as a waitress without any particular plan or goal in sight. Until the day a stranger in Vegas mistakes her for a hooker and she realises that there isn't any lower to go. She quits her job and tries to make something more "respectable" out of her life hoping to never come across the judgemental ass who put her down without a thought. You can ...more
ARC provided via NetGalley in exchange of a review
Sophie Dalton is anything but perfect. A Harvard law dropout, she spends her life working as a waitress without any particular plan or goal in sight. Until the day a stranger in Vegas mistakes her for a hooker and she realises that there isn't any lower to go. She quits her job and tries to make something more "respectable" out of her life hoping to never come across the judgemental ass who put her down without a thought. You can ...more
3.5 stars
I cant believe what a huge Lauren Layne fan I become lately. I discovered her "Sex and the Stiletto" series and I have been hooked every since! Just like the previous Lauren Layne books I've read, Only with You is a funny, sexy, sweet, laugh out loud, romance. It grabs you from the first page, and leaves you feeling giddy. Sophie and Gray are two very likable very different characters, but in this story, they just seemed to fit.
Not in this story anyway.
The story starts with Gray ...more
I cant believe what a huge Lauren Layne fan I become lately. I discovered her "Sex and the Stiletto" series and I have been hooked every since! Just like the previous Lauren Layne books I've read, Only with You is a funny, sexy, sweet, laugh out loud, romance. It grabs you from the first page, and leaves you feeling giddy. Sophie and Gray are two very likable very different characters, but in this story, they just seemed to fit.
Not in this story anyway.
The story starts with Gray ...more
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This was such a fun read. If you love the "can't stand you" to "I love you" type of stories then you will probably enjoy this book. This starts off with Gray and Sophie accidentally meeting or rather getting stuck in an elevator together in Las Vegas. After a misunderstanding due to Sophie's "prostitute" looking boots, Sophie goes home and takes a look at her life. She decides she doesn't want to make a career out of bar tending so she quits her job.
Coincidentally her sister brings a date to ...more
I'm going with 3.5 - 4 STARS.
I know there are mixed reviews about this one, but I think it was Ok. A quick, drama-free read to be exact.
Gray is a little awkward in social situations, and in one-on-one situations too. But, I found it adorable for some reason. I like when a guy shows when he is vulnerable instead of being a total jerk. Sophie is a little in your face, but I think it was exactly what Gray needed.
It definitely took them a long time to finally get together, like until the end of the ...more
I know there are mixed reviews about this one, but I think it was Ok. A quick, drama-free read to be exact.
Gray is a little awkward in social situations, and in one-on-one situations too. But, I found it adorable for some reason. I like when a guy shows when he is vulnerable instead of being a total jerk. Sophie is a little in your face, but I think it was exactly what Gray needed.
It definitely took them a long time to finally get together, like until the end of the ...more
2.5 - "I'm not really the type to pay for sexual, um... attention." Stars.
I can honestly say, I never thought I would be writing a less than stellar review for a book by Lauren Layne. Everything I have read by this author in the past has been an absolute blast; unfortunately I personally felt that Only with You didnt meet my expectations on this occasion.
The bones of the story are there, and there are some really enjoyable moments in the book between Sophie and Gray, but I personally felt that ...more
I can honestly say, I never thought I would be writing a less than stellar review for a book by Lauren Layne. Everything I have read by this author in the past has been an absolute blast; unfortunately I personally felt that Only with You didnt meet my expectations on this occasion.
The bones of the story are there, and there are some really enjoyable moments in the book between Sophie and Gray, but I personally felt that ...more
Only With You is a classic hate-to-love romance, complete with a couple whose initial meeting gives them the wrong impression of one another and their subsequent interactions chip away at that image until the reality is revealed. Gray is a modern Mr. Darcy, if you will, and though Sophie is nowhere near as clear-minded as Elizabeth Bennett is (or would be in today's world), I still fell for her charming persona. I definitely wanted the resolution to be a tiiny bit more hard-won, particularly
...more
3 Stars
A cute, romantic read.
I found the beginning of this book a nice, lighthearted romp. But as the book progressed the emotional angst began to build, and build, and build ...
I found it hard to see the deeper emotions of our main characters because the surface tension was just too thick. The pace is very slow for most of the book.
I did enjoy most of the banter. There was a slight feeling of enemies turned lovers, which is one of my favs. A bit more of this angle might have been nice, ...more
A cute, romantic read.
I found the beginning of this book a nice, lighthearted romp. But as the book progressed the emotional angst began to build, and build, and build ...
I found it hard to see the deeper emotions of our main characters because the surface tension was just too thick. The pace is very slow for most of the book.
I did enjoy most of the banter. There was a slight feeling of enemies turned lovers, which is one of my favs. A bit more of this angle might have been nice, ...more
2/5; 2 stars; C
Hmm, what to say here. Some aspects of this story were good. I liked the underlying character of most of the various personalities in this story and I liked the authors style and the flow of words. However, I wasn't impressed with the length of time the characters persisted in their immature and nasty behaviour. I don't know if there would have been a book if any of the characters just acted like adults. I skimmed through the second one in the series but won't bother rating it. A ...more
Hmm, what to say here. Some aspects of this story were good. I liked the underlying character of most of the various personalities in this story and I liked the authors style and the flow of words. However, I wasn't impressed with the length of time the characters persisted in their immature and nasty behaviour. I don't know if there would have been a book if any of the characters just acted like adults. I skimmed through the second one in the series but won't bother rating it. A ...more
Jul 06, 2014
Eliza
marked it as to-read
~ARC kindly provided by publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you.~
5 I think youre mine Stars
Lauren Layne is one of my favorite feel good authors. She never denies you the happily ever after and she makes you feel so happy and giddy. I love how she created Sophie to be so relatable. She is strong, she is vulnerable, she is sassy and she is honest. Gray was written in a Christian Grey coldness and stilted conversations. They started the book hated eachother and the chemistry was insane then they started to not hate eachother and the chemistry was on fire.
This ...more
Lauren Layne is one of my favorite feel good authors. She never denies you the happily ever after and she makes you feel so happy and giddy. I love how she created Sophie to be so relatable. She is strong, she is vulnerable, she is sassy and she is honest. Gray was written in a Christian Grey coldness and stilted conversations. They started the book hated eachother and the chemistry was insane then they started to not hate eachother and the chemistry was on fire.
This ...more
***This book was provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.***
Only with You is the story of Sophie and Graytwo people who really have no idea who they are or where theyre going. When their paths cross in Vegas, both of their lives take an unexpected turn.
This book that really took me by surprise. If youve read any of my previous reviews, you know Im not a fan of the ridiculously wealthy hero and the heroine with no direction that he is insanely drawn to. But throw any element of ...more
Only with You is the story of Sophie and Graytwo people who really have no idea who they are or where theyre going. When their paths cross in Vegas, both of their lives take an unexpected turn.
This book that really took me by surprise. If youve read any of my previous reviews, you know Im not a fan of the ridiculously wealthy hero and the heroine with no direction that he is insanely drawn to. But throw any element of ...more
Im such a big fan of Lauren Layne and her books. As of right now Ive read all her books that are out and have loved them all, Only with You was no different.
In Only with You we meet Sophie Dalton, she is a feisty girl who doesnt hesitate to speak her mind. An awkward encounter with a very sexy but extremely rude man in a Vegas elevator has Sophie questioning her life choices. Back home in Seattle, Sophie is making herself a new life plan but that plan didnt include running into the sexy and rude ...more
In Only with You we meet Sophie Dalton, she is a feisty girl who doesnt hesitate to speak her mind. An awkward encounter with a very sexy but extremely rude man in a Vegas elevator has Sophie questioning her life choices. Back home in Seattle, Sophie is making herself a new life plan but that plan didnt include running into the sexy and rude ...more
DNF @11%
I enjoy Lauren Layne and she is one of my favorite romance authors but the main guy is rude and annoying. I couldn't stand reading about him.
Also it really feels that it was one of the first Lauren's books. The writing style is different and the heroes are lame.
But I still recommend all of her latest books for those who love a good entartaining romance story!
I enjoy Lauren Layne and she is one of my favorite romance authors but the main guy is rude and annoying. I couldn't stand reading about him.
Also it really feels that it was one of the first Lauren's books. The writing style is different and the heroes are lame.
But I still recommend all of her latest books for those who love a good entartaining romance story!
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“You’d think they were watching gladiators,” he said. “I’d be the gladiator,” Sophie replied. “You’d be whatever weakling they throw in there, who gets mutilated.”
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“You should know I’m not going to save this as a memento,” she said, waving the handkerchief defiantly in his face.
. “What?”
"You know, like in the movies when the gentleman hands the distraught lady a handkerchief and he finds out at the end of the movie that she’s saved it for like decades as a keepsake?”
"What movie is that? It sounds awful.”
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. “What?”
"You know, like in the movies when the gentleman hands the distraught lady a handkerchief and he finds out at the end of the movie that she’s saved it for like decades as a keepsake?”
"What movie is that? It sounds awful.”
