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Searching for Always
New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Jennifer Probst sparks a blissful mind-body connection as her “sexy, satisfying” (Kirkus Reviews) new series continues!She’s an expert in helping others de-stress, but Arilyn Meadows is running on fumes. Along with her job counseling singles seeking soul mates at the Kinnections agency in Verily, New York, she’s a yoga teacher, animal shelter volunteer, anger management therapist, and helping hand to her beloved grandfather. No time to find Mr. Right—but after discovering her yogi boyfriend in a compromising asana, Arilyn would rather dog-sit for her honeymooning friend Kate than risk her heart on another downward dog. And when police officer Stone Petty—radiating masculinity and bad-boy attitude—is sent to her for mandatory lessons in cooling off when the job gets too hot, Arilyn vows to ignore his seductive glances and sexy grin. But there’s no halting their sizzling flirtation—a red-hot, high-speed chase that’s breaking all the limits.
401 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 30, 2015
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Jennifer Probst
120 books10.2k followersJennifer Probst wrote her first book at twelve years old. She bound it in a folder, read it to her classmates, and hasn’t stopped writing since. She holds a masters in English Literature and lives in the beautiful Hudson Valley in upstate New York. Her family keeps her active, stressed, joyous, and sad her house will never be truly clean. Her passions include horse racing, Scrabble, rescue dogs, Italian food, and wine—not necessarily in that order.
She is the NYT, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of sexy and erotic contemporary romance. She was thrilled her book, The Marriage Bargain, spent 26 weeks on the NY Times. Her work has been translated in over a dozen countries, sold over a million copies, and was dubbed a "romance phenom" by Kirkus Reviews. She loves hearing from readers. Visit her website for updates on new releases at www.jenniferprobst.com. Sign up of her newsletter at www.jenniferprobst.com/newsletter for a free book.
She is the NYT, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of sexy and erotic contemporary romance. She was thrilled her book, The Marriage Bargain, spent 26 weeks on the NY Times. Her work has been translated in over a dozen countries, sold over a million copies, and was dubbed a "romance phenom" by Kirkus Reviews. She loves hearing from readers. Visit her website for updates on new releases at www.jenniferprobst.com. Sign up of her newsletter at www.jenniferprobst.com/newsletter for a free book.
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June 24, 2015
4 "Little One" STARS
This was my first book by this author and I must say, I thoroughly enjoyed it! I will definitely be reading more by her.
This was a highly entertaining, feel good read and while it's part of a series, it can be read as a standalone. Officer Stone Petty finds himself attending mandatory anger management classes (or else he will lose his job) that are led by Arilyn Meadows.
Arilyn believes in clean and calm living. She is about focusing the mind and the body and seeking a life of zen. Whereas, Stone is all about his job, he used to smoke and feels life is for fun and shouldn't be bogged down by feelings and relationships.
Stone and Arilyn could not be more opposite than night and day yet, they both feel an undeniable chemistry that attracts and repulses each of them! These two can bicker like the best of them and their banter and antics were funny.
And what I found hilarious was how Stone liked to rile up Arilyn...after all, she's supposed to be calm and collected by Stone just knew how to push her buttons.
While Stone and Arilyn give into their physical attraction, all the while denying there is more, Ms. Probst takes us on a journey that is endearing, memorable and entertaining. And I must say, her secondary characters are also engaging...Poppy, stole my heart!
I'd recommend this book and think it's a great summer read. If you're looking for a little humour, lovable characters, sexual chemistry and tension and eventually a HEA, this is for you.
**An ARC was provided by author in exchange for an honest review.**
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This was my first book by this author and I must say, I thoroughly enjoyed it! I will definitely be reading more by her.
This was a highly entertaining, feel good read and while it's part of a series, it can be read as a standalone. Officer Stone Petty finds himself attending mandatory anger management classes (or else he will lose his job) that are led by Arilyn Meadows.
Arilyn believes in clean and calm living. She is about focusing the mind and the body and seeking a life of zen. Whereas, Stone is all about his job, he used to smoke and feels life is for fun and shouldn't be bogged down by feelings and relationships.
Stone and Arilyn could not be more opposite than night and day yet, they both feel an undeniable chemistry that attracts and repulses each of them! These two can bicker like the best of them and their banter and antics were funny.
And what I found hilarious was how Stone liked to rile up Arilyn...after all, she's supposed to be calm and collected by Stone just knew how to push her buttons.
While Stone and Arilyn give into their physical attraction, all the while denying there is more, Ms. Probst takes us on a journey that is endearing, memorable and entertaining. And I must say, her secondary characters are also engaging...Poppy, stole my heart!
I'd recommend this book and think it's a great summer read. If you're looking for a little humour, lovable characters, sexual chemistry and tension and eventually a HEA, this is for you.
**An ARC was provided by author in exchange for an honest review.**
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December 3, 2015
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Ahhh.. I don't think readers can comprehend my obsession with The Searching Series by Jennifer Probst. I will drop any other books on my long list of TBR to read any of her books and that's how much I adore and love Jennifer Probst. And when I finally got my hands on Searching For Always, I may have squealed and devoured this book in one sitting.
Searching For Always is the fourth book of the Searching Series and this time Arilyn Meadows, the third founder of the Kinnection Agency is finally going to get her shot at getting "kinnected" to her true love. In the previous book, Searching For Beautiful, we learned that Arilyn is currently in a relationship with a yoga instructor and had not a great first meeting with Officer Stone Petty when he was called in to assist in case regarding her friend, Genevie MacKenzie. The first time, Officer Petty and Arilyn met, they instantly butted heads and didn't get along. But instantly readers knew it was a matter of time for these two independent and feisty people were meant to be "kinnected."
When Arilyn discovers her boyfriend, a yoga instructor, tangled up in a downward dog position with one of his students, she knew it was time to kick that man to the curb. There was no Namaste about it, she knew she had to start anew and keep herself busy so she wouldn't have to think about her ex. for five years, she wasted her life with a man, who didn't treasure her fully and so she kept herself preoccupied with work, yoga, fostering dogs, and running an anger management class.
Officer Stone Petty is your badass alpha male New York cop. So when he was called onto a domestic violence disturbance, anger and rage took over when he saw the husband beating his wife and child and as result, he was put on suspension and had to take a an anger management classes. And luckily for him, his instructor was none other than Arilyn Meadows.
Day one of anger management classes, Arilyn and Stone instantly disliked each other. Their personalities were complete opposites. She's a vegan and he loved his meat. She was about yoga and meditation and he was all about taking matters in his own hands. She loves dogs and he hates them. She was about peace, calm and serenity and he was a dirty talking alpha cop. But one thing that they had in common was their strong attraction to one another. When they finally stopped butting heads and disagreeing, Arilyn and Stone had a strong sexual chemistry that couldn't be extinguished. Their physical connection allowed them to break down walls in getting to know each other on a deeper and personal level. So will this hot headed alpha dominant cop show Arilyn to let loose and live a little? And will Arilyn show Stone Petty that she might be the one to give him the inner peace he needed and desired?
They say opposites attract and in Searching For Always by Jennifer Probst, this book really emphasized this theme. Searching For Always is the perfect summer read. This book had every element that I loved from friendships, family, playful banter, a feisty heroine and of course a hot alpha male cop. Ladies, Officer Stone Petty will be heating up those e-readers!! As always, the writing and story-telling was beautifully done and the characters are so lively that you wished to be part of the Kinnections staff. Though Searching For Beautiful will be my favorite of the series, I have to say Searching For Always was another great addition to the series. So if you are ready to get spellbinded and kinnected, then I highly recommend Searching For Always.
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Ahhh.. I don't think readers can comprehend my obsession with The Searching Series by Jennifer Probst. I will drop any other books on my long list of TBR to read any of her books and that's how much I adore and love Jennifer Probst. And when I finally got my hands on Searching For Always, I may have squealed and devoured this book in one sitting.
Searching For Always is the fourth book of the Searching Series and this time Arilyn Meadows, the third founder of the Kinnection Agency is finally going to get her shot at getting "kinnected" to her true love. In the previous book, Searching For Beautiful, we learned that Arilyn is currently in a relationship with a yoga instructor and had not a great first meeting with Officer Stone Petty when he was called in to assist in case regarding her friend, Genevie MacKenzie. The first time, Officer Petty and Arilyn met, they instantly butted heads and didn't get along. But instantly readers knew it was a matter of time for these two independent and feisty people were meant to be "kinnected."
When Arilyn discovers her boyfriend, a yoga instructor, tangled up in a downward dog position with one of his students, she knew it was time to kick that man to the curb. There was no Namaste about it, she knew she had to start anew and keep herself busy so she wouldn't have to think about her ex. for five years, she wasted her life with a man, who didn't treasure her fully and so she kept herself preoccupied with work, yoga, fostering dogs, and running an anger management class.
Officer Stone Petty is your badass alpha male New York cop. So when he was called onto a domestic violence disturbance, anger and rage took over when he saw the husband beating his wife and child and as result, he was put on suspension and had to take a an anger management classes. And luckily for him, his instructor was none other than Arilyn Meadows.
Day one of anger management classes, Arilyn and Stone instantly disliked each other. Their personalities were complete opposites. She's a vegan and he loved his meat. She was about yoga and meditation and he was all about taking matters in his own hands. She loves dogs and he hates them. She was about peace, calm and serenity and he was a dirty talking alpha cop. But one thing that they had in common was their strong attraction to one another. When they finally stopped butting heads and disagreeing, Arilyn and Stone had a strong sexual chemistry that couldn't be extinguished. Their physical connection allowed them to break down walls in getting to know each other on a deeper and personal level. So will this hot headed alpha dominant cop show Arilyn to let loose and live a little? And will Arilyn show Stone Petty that she might be the one to give him the inner peace he needed and desired?
They say opposites attract and in Searching For Always by Jennifer Probst, this book really emphasized this theme. Searching For Always is the perfect summer read. This book had every element that I loved from friendships, family, playful banter, a feisty heroine and of course a hot alpha male cop. Ladies, Officer Stone Petty will be heating up those e-readers!! As always, the writing and story-telling was beautifully done and the characters are so lively that you wished to be part of the Kinnections staff. Though Searching For Beautiful will be my favorite of the series, I have to say Searching For Always was another great addition to the series. So if you are ready to get spellbinded and kinnected, then I highly recommend Searching For Always.
Review can also be found on Four Chicks Flipping Pages: http://fourchicksflippingpages.weebly...Jennifer Probst
October 20, 2017
Super adorable hate/love relationship and laugh out loud funny shenanigans. I really enjoy this series and this author!
January 20, 2022
Searching for Always is a sweet, fun and opposite attract romance. Miss Probst done a great job injecting the comedy into the story, especially about the dog. I am not a dog lover myself, but hey, I still enjoyed the story.
Arilyn is a heroine that I need time to digest. She is smart and confident but her lifestyle is hard to connect. Stone on the other hand, I can relate. I understand his anger, his do not care attitude and a tough cop. I like him very much. He is the reason I give this book 4 stars.
The story is long one. But I can tell, it is not boring. The banter is fun and sweet.
Overall a very entertaining book.
4 stars
Arilyn is a heroine that I need time to digest. She is smart and confident but her lifestyle is hard to connect. Stone on the other hand, I can relate. I understand his anger, his do not care attitude and a tough cop. I like him very much. He is the reason I give this book 4 stars.
The story is long one. But I can tell, it is not boring. The banter is fun and sweet.
Overall a very entertaining book.
4 stars
July 12, 2015
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This fourth book in Jennifer Probst's "Searching for Series" started off as a bit of a slow burner for me, however things definitely picked up once I had hit the halfway mark and by the time I had reached the final pages, I had a huge smile on my face and a warm fuzzy feeling in my heart. "Searching for Always" turned out to be a book that I loved. In this visit to the town of Verily, it was Arilyn's turn to find love with officer Stone Petty. I had previously met both characters before in earlier instalment of the series, so I had an idea of what I was in for with this story. Prepare yourself for a crazy and sometimes frustrating ride, but the outcome was well worth the read.
Poor Arilyn Meadows had no luck whatsoever with men and she just couldn't understand why. Arilyn was someone who was warm and loving, spending her spare time caring for animals, the environment and her grandfather. She did all this alongside her work at Kinnections, teaching yoga and helping to council people with anger issues. Arilyn was such a busy woman but she never once complained. I really liked her character. She was so compassionate and selfless, doing all that she did from the goodness of her heart. Arilyn truly deserved a man who would understand her passion and beliefs and support her every step of the way.
Officer Stone Petty could not have been further away from being Arilyn's ideal man. He was the complete opposite of her. He was bad tempered and had a bad attitude. Nothing he did appealed to Arrilyn and vice versa for Stone. He just couldn't understand or respect any of Arilyn's lifestyle choices. I loved the journey that Stone's character travelled in this book. At the beginning of the story, Stone was so grumpy and hot-headed but by the end of it he had changed so much. I never thought I would say this about him, but that man truly melted my heart. It wasn't just about his relationship with Arilyn, either. I also loved the bond that he formed with Pinky the dog. They were just adorable together and at times they made me chuckle. I loved the way that Pinky had found his way into Stone's heart. Their scenes together were a joy to read.
Even though Arilyn and Stone were so very different the pair shared an instant sexual attraction that only increased each time they were together. I could feel their electrical chemistry flying from my kindle, but they both refused to give in to their desires, both remaining as stubborn as each other. Arilyn and Stone thought that there was no way in hell that their relationship could work. This was where I became frustrated with the pair, I just knew that Arilyn and Stone would be smokin hot together so I was excited to watch this story play out. I was desperate to see their relationship develop and at the same time hoping hoping that they had found a happy ending that they both deserved.
"Searching for Always" gets ❤️❤️❤️❤️ from me.
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This fourth book in Jennifer Probst's "Searching for Series" started off as a bit of a slow burner for me, however things definitely picked up once I had hit the halfway mark and by the time I had reached the final pages, I had a huge smile on my face and a warm fuzzy feeling in my heart. "Searching for Always" turned out to be a book that I loved. In this visit to the town of Verily, it was Arilyn's turn to find love with officer Stone Petty. I had previously met both characters before in earlier instalment of the series, so I had an idea of what I was in for with this story. Prepare yourself for a crazy and sometimes frustrating ride, but the outcome was well worth the read.
Stone realised she was even more trouble than he realized. Because she was beginning to touch not only his body but his heart.
Poor Arilyn Meadows had no luck whatsoever with men and she just couldn't understand why. Arilyn was someone who was warm and loving, spending her spare time caring for animals, the environment and her grandfather. She did all this alongside her work at Kinnections, teaching yoga and helping to council people with anger issues. Arilyn was such a busy woman but she never once complained. I really liked her character. She was so compassionate and selfless, doing all that she did from the goodness of her heart. Arilyn truly deserved a man who would understand her passion and beliefs and support her every step of the way.
She was done chasing a man who didn't want her one hundred percent. Stone had been right. She wasn't cut out for a one night stand or short affair. She craved....everything.
Officer Stone Petty could not have been further away from being Arilyn's ideal man. He was the complete opposite of her. He was bad tempered and had a bad attitude. Nothing he did appealed to Arrilyn and vice versa for Stone. He just couldn't understand or respect any of Arilyn's lifestyle choices. I loved the journey that Stone's character travelled in this book. At the beginning of the story, Stone was so grumpy and hot-headed but by the end of it he had changed so much. I never thought I would say this about him, but that man truly melted my heart. It wasn't just about his relationship with Arilyn, either. I also loved the bond that he formed with Pinky the dog. They were just adorable together and at times they made me chuckle. I loved the way that Pinky had found his way into Stone's heart. Their scenes together were a joy to read.
Had he ever met a another woman who stopped his heart cold and filled him up with emotion?
Even though Arilyn and Stone were so very different the pair shared an instant sexual attraction that only increased each time they were together. I could feel their electrical chemistry flying from my kindle, but they both refused to give in to their desires, both remaining as stubborn as each other. Arilyn and Stone thought that there was no way in hell that their relationship could work. This was where I became frustrated with the pair, I just knew that Arilyn and Stone would be smokin hot together so I was excited to watch this story play out. I was desperate to see their relationship develop and at the same time hoping hoping that they had found a happy ending that they both deserved.
"He fucked her, possessed her, and fell in love with her in that moment."
"Searching for Always" gets ❤️❤️❤️❤️ from me.
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August 27, 2015 DNF
Normally this author's book are a fun guilty pleasure read for me, but the banter between the 2 MC's was super annoying to me. I made it about 80 pages in before quitting.
I may just be in the wrong mood for this book, nothing wrong with it I'm just not feeling it at this time.
Normally this author's book are a fun guilty pleasure read for me, but the banter between the 2 MC's was super annoying to me. I made it about 80 pages in before quitting.
I may just be in the wrong mood for this book, nothing wrong with it I'm just not feeling it at this time.
June 24, 2015
Hot on the heels of her last release comes the highly anticipated 4th novel from the Searching Series by Jennifer Probst. One of my favorite books from Jennifer was Searching for Beautiful, which just published last month.
When it comes to hot cops, I am all over that type of storyline and this ones does not disappoint. We met Officer Stone Petty briefly in the last book and I just knew that he was going to star in this book. Thankfully, I was not wrong.
The author has a knack of creating amazing stories that suck you in hook, line and sinker and this one certainly does that. From friendly people and characters that you end up loving, to strong, deliciously hot men you really wish you knew, her sizzling and steamy stories have never disappointed.
Being the fourth book in a series can be intimidating as you think you are missing something should you miss a book or read out of order. But fear not! These books are written as a stand alone for the most part with plenty of references to other characters that come in from the other stories.
I just loved this book! The development of the characters and ability to meld together when you think there is no way in heck it is going to work is beautiful. Ms. Probst has a gift when it comes to humanizing her people, wrapping up a story and developing new storylines. I am anxious to see who comes out of this book for future developments.
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When it comes to hot cops, I am all over that type of storyline and this ones does not disappoint. We met Officer Stone Petty briefly in the last book and I just knew that he was going to star in this book. Thankfully, I was not wrong.
The author has a knack of creating amazing stories that suck you in hook, line and sinker and this one certainly does that. From friendly people and characters that you end up loving, to strong, deliciously hot men you really wish you knew, her sizzling and steamy stories have never disappointed.
Being the fourth book in a series can be intimidating as you think you are missing something should you miss a book or read out of order. But fear not! These books are written as a stand alone for the most part with plenty of references to other characters that come in from the other stories.
I just loved this book! The development of the characters and ability to meld together when you think there is no way in heck it is going to work is beautiful. Ms. Probst has a gift when it comes to humanizing her people, wrapping up a story and developing new storylines. I am anxious to see who comes out of this book for future developments.
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June 21, 2015
I stalked my mailman for this book. Like, watched out the window for him to arrive and bring my precious fourth book in the Searching For series, because I. Had. To. Have. It! When I (finally) got it, I read it cover-to-cover almost immediately. And I loved every second.
Arilyn Meadows is in control. She's busy with Kinnections, fostering dogs, running yoga and anger-management classes and helping out her grandfather. Love? She's got no time for it, especially after finding her out about her secret boyfriend's secret affair.
Stone Petty lost his control. And now, he's in Arilyn's class, learning how to rein in his temper. But it's far more fun learning how to best push Arilyn's buttons. He can't deny that there's a strong attraction there but they're complete opposites and that means it'll never work...
Right?
I didn't fully understand how obsessed I'd become with this series until I had to wait to read this one. I was lucky enough to get to read the first three books pretty much back-to-back. I was spoiled. And that worked for me. But the anticipation of this book also worked for me; in fact, I think it made me enjoy it even more.
Jennifer Probst did a great job of setting up for this book in Searching for Beautiful. Though it was just a glimpse of what was to come, the same fire and spark that they had there, Arilyn and Stone had in spades in Searching for Always. Of course, there were moments when Arilyn came across a bit pushy and self-righteous, but that just made me sympathize with Stone all the more. And naturally there were times when Stone made me want to pop him on the back of the head, but that just made my heart thumpity-thump for Arilyn extra fast.
There were some really touching moments in this book; Pinky and Robert, Pat, the always awesome friendships between the Kinnections girls, for example. It was laugh-out-loud funny at times, and sexy, sexy, sexy too. Excuse me while I play out a hot cop, strip show fantasy in my mind... *wipes brow*
While Searching for Beautiful remains my favorite of this series, Searching for Always comes in an extremely close second overall. But the ending...the ending is my favorite of this series. It's emotional and funny, and perfect for Stone and Arilyn. And the added bonus of series-rounding-out epilogue was great too. I don't know (I don't think) that there are going to be more Searching For books, but I can hope. And I can keep stalking my mailman... ~ Beth, 5 stars
Arilyn Meadows is in control. She's busy with Kinnections, fostering dogs, running yoga and anger-management classes and helping out her grandfather. Love? She's got no time for it, especially after finding her out about her secret boyfriend's secret affair.
Stone Petty lost his control. And now, he's in Arilyn's class, learning how to rein in his temper. But it's far more fun learning how to best push Arilyn's buttons. He can't deny that there's a strong attraction there but they're complete opposites and that means it'll never work...
Right?
I didn't fully understand how obsessed I'd become with this series until I had to wait to read this one. I was lucky enough to get to read the first three books pretty much back-to-back. I was spoiled. And that worked for me. But the anticipation of this book also worked for me; in fact, I think it made me enjoy it even more.
Jennifer Probst did a great job of setting up for this book in Searching for Beautiful. Though it was just a glimpse of what was to come, the same fire and spark that they had there, Arilyn and Stone had in spades in Searching for Always. Of course, there were moments when Arilyn came across a bit pushy and self-righteous, but that just made me sympathize with Stone all the more. And naturally there were times when Stone made me want to pop him on the back of the head, but that just made my heart thumpity-thump for Arilyn extra fast.
There were some really touching moments in this book; Pinky and Robert, Pat, the always awesome friendships between the Kinnections girls, for example. It was laugh-out-loud funny at times, and sexy, sexy, sexy too. Excuse me while I play out a hot cop, strip show fantasy in my mind... *wipes brow*
While Searching for Beautiful remains my favorite of this series, Searching for Always comes in an extremely close second overall. But the ending...the ending is my favorite of this series. It's emotional and funny, and perfect for Stone and Arilyn. And the added bonus of series-rounding-out epilogue was great too. I don't know (I don't think) that there are going to be more Searching For books, but I can hope. And I can keep stalking my mailman... ~ Beth, 5 stars
August 5, 2015
LOVED IT!
Soooo adorable!
The sexy, angry-dog-hating-people-hating-commitment-phobic cop and the vegetarian-dog-loving-yoga-teaching-hippie girl ☺
I laughed and cried a LOT! (those dogs are too adorable!)
July 2, 2015
I love Jennifer Probst, I stalk her to watch for new releases but I just just did not get this book at all. I hated it to be honest, pages upon pages of details of her yoga, zen, organic, healthy habits. I wasn't sure in the first 35% of the book if I was reading a romance novel or a guide on how to make my life zen. It was awful but I forged on, I made it to 53% before I finally have up. I couldn't connect with any of the characters. I found Arilyn to be so Damn annoying i wanted to hit her almost every single page and Stone...wtf? The chip on his shoulder did absolutely nothing for me. So terribly let down by this book but I still love Jennifer so I had to give it a 2 star. Hopefully her next book will be way better.
October 13, 2016
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Questa serie mi è proprio piaciuta! Romanzo romantico, emozionante ed ironico come al solito ... Però la protagonista femminile con le sue filosofie zen e soprattutto la sua mania di mangiare solo cibo biologico e salutare mi è sembrata un tantino esagerata XD
Simpatica, altruista, mi ha fatto ridere un sacco ... ma sciogliti un attimo! W il cibo schifezza ahahhahah
Questa serie mi è proprio piaciuta! Romanzo romantico, emozionante ed ironico come al solito ... Però la protagonista femminile con le sue filosofie zen e soprattutto la sua mania di mangiare solo cibo biologico e salutare mi è sembrata un tantino esagerata XD
Simpatica, altruista, mi ha fatto ridere un sacco ... ma sciogliti un attimo! W il cibo schifezza ahahhahah
October 12, 2016
Adesso posso dirlo, bentornata Jennifer. Proprio cosi, signore e signori è tornata la Probst, per chi segue questa autrice sa che la primavera scorsa l'autrice si era cimentata con il new adult non dando però i risultati sperati perché la sua vera forza è il contemporany e in Aspettando te l'ha dimostrato sapientemente.
Siamo tornati a Verily, una cittadina tranquilla sulle rive del fiume Hudson e soprattutto all'agenzia matrimoniale Kinnections e le sue tre proprietarie: Kate, Kennedy e Arylin; le prime due hanno finalmente trovato l'amore mentre sembra proprio che quello di Ary tardi ad arrivare, ma forse una vecchia conoscenza può fare al caso suo e so che anche voi lo ricorderete perché già allora volavano scintille con la protagonista. Stiamo parlando proprio di lui, Stone Petty, il sexy poliziotto che aveva fatto la voce grossa con Arylin durante il brutto periodo che stava affrontando la sua amica Gen, ma è risaputo nei romance, spesso i battibecchi nascondono una chimica sorprendente.
Lei odia la tv, lui non può viverne senza.
Lei legge saggi, lui romanzi horror.
Lui detesta i cani, lei li salva dalla strada.
Lui ama mangiare schifezze, lei è vegetariana e salutista.
Lui è sgarbato e disordinato, lei è cordiale e organizzatissima.
Un vero disastro, ma?
Ma spesso il vecchio detto “gli opposti si attraggono” ha compimento, io direi piuttosto “gli opposti si completano”. Arylin è appena uscita da una lunga e travagliata storia con il suo maestro di yoga che nascondeva al mondo la loro relazione e quindi è delusa dall'universo maschile, ma ancora aperta all'amore, aspetta qualcuno che possa sconvolgerle la vita mentre, intanto, si prende cura di alcuni cuccioli di cane presi in affido dal rifugio, passa ore a rilassarsi con le tecniche acquisite e cucina quelle che lei crede prelibatezze vegetariane.
Il suo mondo prende una piega diversa quando al suo corso di gestione della rabbia viene aggiunto Stone Patty, il poliziotto che aveva incontrato l'estate prima e con cui sono volati grossi paroloni, ma che sembra accenderla dentro. Stone è stato costretto a frequentare il corso dopo che ha picchiato un uomo che aveva osato usare violenza sulla propria figlia, scatenando in lui la rabbia repressa, odia a morte l'idea di frequentare il corso di quella matta salutista amica degli animali, ma il contatto forzato e l'elettricità e l'eccitazione che lo pervade ogni qualvolta che scorge la chioma rossa di Arylin lo mettono ko. E così, tra battibecchi carichi di eros, spogliarelli improvvisati e violazioni di domicilio, i nostri due protagonisti si lasciano travolgere da questa passione dirompente che da subito sembra nascondere qualcosa di più profondo. Nonostante sia sorprendente l'alchimia, i loro passati li frenano e li rendono titubanti nel lasciarsi coinvolgere dall'amore.
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Siamo tornati a Verily, una cittadina tranquilla sulle rive del fiume Hudson e soprattutto all'agenzia matrimoniale Kinnections e le sue tre proprietarie: Kate, Kennedy e Arylin; le prime due hanno finalmente trovato l'amore mentre sembra proprio che quello di Ary tardi ad arrivare, ma forse una vecchia conoscenza può fare al caso suo e so che anche voi lo ricorderete perché già allora volavano scintille con la protagonista. Stiamo parlando proprio di lui, Stone Petty, il sexy poliziotto che aveva fatto la voce grossa con Arylin durante il brutto periodo che stava affrontando la sua amica Gen, ma è risaputo nei romance, spesso i battibecchi nascondono una chimica sorprendente.
Lei odia la tv, lui non può viverne senza.
Lei legge saggi, lui romanzi horror.
Lui detesta i cani, lei li salva dalla strada.
Lui ama mangiare schifezze, lei è vegetariana e salutista.
Lui è sgarbato e disordinato, lei è cordiale e organizzatissima.
Un vero disastro, ma?
Ma spesso il vecchio detto “gli opposti si attraggono” ha compimento, io direi piuttosto “gli opposti si completano”. Arylin è appena uscita da una lunga e travagliata storia con il suo maestro di yoga che nascondeva al mondo la loro relazione e quindi è delusa dall'universo maschile, ma ancora aperta all'amore, aspetta qualcuno che possa sconvolgerle la vita mentre, intanto, si prende cura di alcuni cuccioli di cane presi in affido dal rifugio, passa ore a rilassarsi con le tecniche acquisite e cucina quelle che lei crede prelibatezze vegetariane.
Il suo mondo prende una piega diversa quando al suo corso di gestione della rabbia viene aggiunto Stone Patty, il poliziotto che aveva incontrato l'estate prima e con cui sono volati grossi paroloni, ma che sembra accenderla dentro. Stone è stato costretto a frequentare il corso dopo che ha picchiato un uomo che aveva osato usare violenza sulla propria figlia, scatenando in lui la rabbia repressa, odia a morte l'idea di frequentare il corso di quella matta salutista amica degli animali, ma il contatto forzato e l'elettricità e l'eccitazione che lo pervade ogni qualvolta che scorge la chioma rossa di Arylin lo mettono ko. E così, tra battibecchi carichi di eros, spogliarelli improvvisati e violazioni di domicilio, i nostri due protagonisti si lasciano travolgere da questa passione dirompente che da subito sembra nascondere qualcosa di più profondo. Nonostante sia sorprendente l'alchimia, i loro passati li frenano e li rendono titubanti nel lasciarsi coinvolgere dall'amore.
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July 10, 2015
“The first lesson they teach you is being truly sorry for your sins.”
She arched a brow. “And are you?”
“Sometimes.” He dropped his voice. “Other sins no one should be sorry for. Those are the best kind. Don’t you agree?”
I waited for Arilyn's story but this might be my least favorite out of the series. I didn't feel their chemistry with Stone even with the constant bickering.
September 7, 2020
I feel like this one had more potential than it delivered, but that likely has more to do with me than the authors talent. It's a decent book overall and I'd have probably enjoyed it a lot more a few years back. As is, it's a decent filler if you are looking for something light, and not too deep or heavy.
November 12, 2015
♦ 4 "Breathe" Stars! ♦
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May 12, 2019
DNF at 20%.
This book might have been ok but a couple seemingly minor things made it impossible for me to finish.
1. As a devoted dog foster parent she repeatedly made stupid, bad dog management choices
2. When her grandfather was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes she decided he couldn’t live on his own any more.
3. When she came home from work and her highly competent grandfather had already walked the dogs and made dinner, she gave him shit for having a beer, then pulled a bottle of wine out of the fridge for herself.
4. She was an obnoxious judgemental jerk about everything other people ate.
5. Lastly, she kept calling Stone ‘officer’ when she was always addressing the other members of The class by their first names.
Most of this happened within about a ten minute period and it pushed me over the edge.
This book might have been ok but a couple seemingly minor things made it impossible for me to finish.
1. As a devoted dog foster parent she repeatedly made stupid, bad dog management choices
2. When her grandfather was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes she decided he couldn’t live on his own any more.
3. When she came home from work and her highly competent grandfather had already walked the dogs and made dinner, she gave him shit for having a beer, then pulled a bottle of wine out of the fridge for herself.
4. She was an obnoxious judgemental jerk about everything other people ate.
5. Lastly, she kept calling Stone ‘officer’ when she was always addressing the other members of The class by their first names.
Most of this happened within about a ten minute period and it pushed me over the edge.
October 29, 2020
This is my favorite book in the series. A cute "opposites attracts" story with dogs.
May 18, 2015
If Nora Roberts is the epitome of classic romance, then Jennifer Probst is most definitely the Nora Roberts of modern romance.
Searching for Alwaysis the 4th book of the Searching For series, though none of these books REQUIRE that you read them in order. In reading through this series, I felt a familiarity that I couldn't quite place until nearing the end of Arilyn's book. You see, each book chronicles the pairing of an unlikely couple, with the heroine being the stronger focus. I finally realized that Jennifer writes with all of my favorite qualities of Nora Roberts and adds a cherry on top with the kink and heat you'd expect from contemporary romance.
Arilyn Meadows leads a life of zen. She turns to herbs, stones, and meditation in the face of anger or pain. She treats her body as a temple, and prefers a man who does the same - for both her body and his own. But underneath it all she longs for some wild, unbridled passion. A man that isn't afraid to be rough with her, who shows her that she is the one he wants so badly he can't contain himself. In the beginning, she learns that her on again/off again secret lover of five years is not that man.
This is when Stone Petty is once again thrown into her life. She is already struggling to maintain her calm presence when the Officer that she responds so uncharacteristically to is enlisted in her six week anger management program. She needs to teach the masculine and brutish man how to control his more primal instincts and remain calm when he'd rather beat the living daylights out of someone. The problem is, he is the one person who can push her past her own limits of patience.
To prove the age old adage that there is a thin line between love and hate, both Stone and Arilyn begin to realize there is an undeniable attraction between them. One thing leads to another and they end up in bed together, realizing but never sharing with each other that their connection is more than physical. Of course, like any good book, the relationship and HEA is not earned easily, and the pair struggles to accept their role in one another's lives.
After all of it, though, we are given the HEA we've been hoping for from the beginning. The way the book wraps up is a perfect promise of lifelong happiness if we never hear from these characters again, or an opening for yet another story in the Searching For series, or even the possibility of another series. Once again, Jennifer Probst hits a grand slam with me!
Searching for Alwaysis the 4th book of the Searching For series, though none of these books REQUIRE that you read them in order. In reading through this series, I felt a familiarity that I couldn't quite place until nearing the end of Arilyn's book. You see, each book chronicles the pairing of an unlikely couple, with the heroine being the stronger focus. I finally realized that Jennifer writes with all of my favorite qualities of Nora Roberts and adds a cherry on top with the kink and heat you'd expect from contemporary romance.
Arilyn Meadows leads a life of zen. She turns to herbs, stones, and meditation in the face of anger or pain. She treats her body as a temple, and prefers a man who does the same - for both her body and his own. But underneath it all she longs for some wild, unbridled passion. A man that isn't afraid to be rough with her, who shows her that she is the one he wants so badly he can't contain himself. In the beginning, she learns that her on again/off again secret lover of five years is not that man.
This is when Stone Petty is once again thrown into her life. She is already struggling to maintain her calm presence when the Officer that she responds so uncharacteristically to is enlisted in her six week anger management program. She needs to teach the masculine and brutish man how to control his more primal instincts and remain calm when he'd rather beat the living daylights out of someone. The problem is, he is the one person who can push her past her own limits of patience.
To prove the age old adage that there is a thin line between love and hate, both Stone and Arilyn begin to realize there is an undeniable attraction between them. One thing leads to another and they end up in bed together, realizing but never sharing with each other that their connection is more than physical. Of course, like any good book, the relationship and HEA is not earned easily, and the pair struggles to accept their role in one another's lives.
After all of it, though, we are given the HEA we've been hoping for from the beginning. The way the book wraps up is a perfect promise of lifelong happiness if we never hear from these characters again, or an opening for yet another story in the Searching For series, or even the possibility of another series. Once again, Jennifer Probst hits a grand slam with me!
July 1, 2015
BOOK REVIEW: 5 STARS
I loved, loved, loved Searching for Always. This is my second book by Jennifer and I confirm what I thought of her when I read Searching for You in BICO , she’s an amazing writer. Her writing style, the pace, the characters’ development were awesome. She gives in this book everything what I search for in a story: It’s romantic, it’s sexy, it has DRAMA - the right amount, of course - and has a HEA. And of course, I have a new book boyfriend: STONE.
Arilyn and Stone meet in the wrong/perfect time of their lives. They both are heartbroken, they don't trust in other people, they don't want other people to have a relationship with and they both have a serious anger management problem to solve. But... They are exactly what they needed. The tension between them is amazing. They don’t like each other but at the same time the sexual attraction is so big, they just couldn't deny it anymore.
I sure will read the other books of this series, because yes, this is number four, but thank god they all are standalone, so I didn't mess it this time. My next read by Jennifer will be Searching for Beautiful, and I’m sure I’ll love it too.
100% Recommended
AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: 5 STARS
Madeleine Maby did an amazing job with her performance in this book. I love her voice, the tones and inflexions are perfect for each character. My favorite one is the voice she makes for Arilyn grandpa, it made me love him like crazy. The tension between Arilyn and Stone was perfectly transmitted by her narration. Amazing job.
Note: Can anybody explain me why narrations change their names from one book to another? Madeleine’s voice is Grace Grant’s voice. When I started the audio I was like: Awesome, I love Grace, but then I checked the cover and it had another name. Why do they do that? Anyway, it doesn't really matter, right? Because this narration is PERFECT!
May 30, 2015
I knew the moment that Airlyn Meadows and Office Stone Petty had their encounter in Searching for Beautiful that Jennifer Probst was setting me up for another story based in Verily. I have to say that I couldn’t wait for it!
Searching for Always is the story of Arilyn and Stone. They are two complete opposites, and when Officer Petty’s anger gets in the way of his job, he is stuck with Arilyn. From the moment they meet, they can’t stand each other, and I that reminded myself of my husband and I. (We had a mutual understand that we didn’t get along, but now we are happily married!) Maybe within these pages I saw my own relationship.
Airlyn is earthy, totally about health and finding peace. She does everything in her power to keep things in balance, but when she’s around Stone Petty, she can’t think straight, and fights tooth and nail to keep him at bay.
Stone Petty is a hard ass who believes in playing it safe. In other words, no relationships. This way no one gets hurt, but we all know that when you find the one meant for you rules go out the window.
Jennifer Probst has a way of bringing stories to life. Not only do we get to see glimpses of characters in the Searching For series, but she never fails to make me fall hard for a minor character or two in this case. From Pinky to Poppy, my heart will never be the same. Those small characters wiggle into your heart, warm it, and never leave.
If you are looking for a series that will make you fall in love one story at a time the Searching For series is where it’s at! From book one, I feel in love with the town, unique characters, and each persons chance at love. If asked today who’s story is my favorite, I couldn’t tell you because they are each hold a different piece of my heart!
Searching for Always is the story of Arilyn and Stone. They are two complete opposites, and when Officer Petty’s anger gets in the way of his job, he is stuck with Arilyn. From the moment they meet, they can’t stand each other, and I that reminded myself of my husband and I. (We had a mutual understand that we didn’t get along, but now we are happily married!) Maybe within these pages I saw my own relationship.
Airlyn is earthy, totally about health and finding peace. She does everything in her power to keep things in balance, but when she’s around Stone Petty, she can’t think straight, and fights tooth and nail to keep him at bay.
Stone Petty is a hard ass who believes in playing it safe. In other words, no relationships. This way no one gets hurt, but we all know that when you find the one meant for you rules go out the window.
Jennifer Probst has a way of bringing stories to life. Not only do we get to see glimpses of characters in the Searching For series, but she never fails to make me fall hard for a minor character or two in this case. From Pinky to Poppy, my heart will never be the same. Those small characters wiggle into your heart, warm it, and never leave.
If you are looking for a series that will make you fall in love one story at a time the Searching For series is where it’s at! From book one, I feel in love with the town, unique characters, and each persons chance at love. If asked today who’s story is my favorite, I couldn’t tell you because they are each hold a different piece of my heart!
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July 29, 2015 I'm so so sorry, but I can't do this anymore.
If you've read Searching for Beautiful, you'll meet the hero of this book. That would be Officer Stone Petty and no matter how hot he is or how alpha he is, *hey handsome*
I just can go on reading romance novels anymore.
It's nothing against Jennifer Probst. It's just that I've read enough romance novels for this month and I've grown jaded over those swoony moments that the heroine is having or those "tightening in my gut" feeling from the heroes.
While I was reading this, I can't help but predict as to what will happen because I've been familiar with the way romance novel works.
e.g: Girl and boy has issues and they won't have their happy ever after unless they work it out.
Really. I've had enough. I can't enjoy a story if I know what will happen. So I just have to stop reading this before I get nasty.
Goodbye romance.
If you've read Searching for Beautiful, you'll meet the hero of this book. That would be Officer Stone Petty and no matter how hot he is or how alpha he is, *hey handsome*
I just can go on reading romance novels anymore.
It's nothing against Jennifer Probst. It's just that I've read enough romance novels for this month and I've grown jaded over those swoony moments that the heroine is having or those "tightening in my gut" feeling from the heroes.
While I was reading this, I can't help but predict as to what will happen because I've been familiar with the way romance novel works.
e.g: Girl and boy has issues and they won't have their happy ever after unless they work it out.
Really. I've had enough. I can't enjoy a story if I know what will happen. So I just have to stop reading this before I get nasty.
Goodbye romance.
July 3, 2015
**My thanks to the author and Gallery Threshold Pocket Books for providing me with a free copy for an honest review.**
We met Office Stone Petty in the previous book where he and Arilyn had pretty heated words right from the beginning. Nether like the other, but seem to bait the other letting anger rise.
Officer Petty however ends up in Arilyns anger management course and both want to end up on top, trying to get a rise out of the other and driving them insane. Both win points along the way.
However the baiting leads to other things when they can't stop thinking of each other, and when Arilyn takes matters into her own hands in regards to an abused dog, Stone makes her pay for his silence.
The wit between the two as well as the heat keeps you turning the page, no matter what else you need to do at home, or work. I couldn't put this book down and just felt compelled to complete it.
Loved cranky old Mrs Blackfire and Poppy.
Another must read from Jennifer Probst.
We met Office Stone Petty in the previous book where he and Arilyn had pretty heated words right from the beginning. Nether like the other, but seem to bait the other letting anger rise.
Officer Petty however ends up in Arilyns anger management course and both want to end up on top, trying to get a rise out of the other and driving them insane. Both win points along the way.
However the baiting leads to other things when they can't stop thinking of each other, and when Arilyn takes matters into her own hands in regards to an abused dog, Stone makes her pay for his silence.
The wit between the two as well as the heat keeps you turning the page, no matter what else you need to do at home, or work. I couldn't put this book down and just felt compelled to complete it.
Loved cranky old Mrs Blackfire and Poppy.
Another must read from Jennifer Probst.
April 30, 2015
This book was a lot of fun.
Arilyn and Stone are complete opposites and they bicker over everything. It was pretty amusing to see the UST ramp up in every chapter. There were a lot of sweet moments, especially when the dogs were involved. Somehow, the crotchety old lady next door nearly stole the show.
As always, the HEA was fantastic and the grand gesture was adorable. I definitely need to look into other books in this series.
**Huge thanks to Gallery books for sending me a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review**
Arilyn and Stone are complete opposites and they bicker over everything. It was pretty amusing to see the UST ramp up in every chapter. There were a lot of sweet moments, especially when the dogs were involved. Somehow, the crotchety old lady next door nearly stole the show.
As always, the HEA was fantastic and the grand gesture was adorable. I definitely need to look into other books in this series.
**Huge thanks to Gallery books for sending me a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review**
February 18, 2019
This book was beautiful and tugged on my heart strings! There are so many things about the two main characters that shouldn’t have worked and yet they did perfectly.
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Our hero is a police officer who has to undergo anger management classes after an incident on the job. Our heroine not only runs the anger management class but also runs a matchmaking agency with her best friends. This is a total case of opposites attract and our hero brings out the fire in the normally calm yoga loving heroine.
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The heroine was quite different for me in that she mediated, does yoga, has different beliefs about food and yet I was totally on board with her the whole time.
This book blended the perfect amount of romance and 🔥🔥 (or should I say ❄️, because I’m never looking at ice cubes the same way again 😳). Also JP is killing this series with the addition of furry friends 🐶- seriously giving me all the feels (and making me want a dog of my own right now).
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Our hero is a police officer who has to undergo anger management classes after an incident on the job. Our heroine not only runs the anger management class but also runs a matchmaking agency with her best friends. This is a total case of opposites attract and our hero brings out the fire in the normally calm yoga loving heroine.
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The heroine was quite different for me in that she mediated, does yoga, has different beliefs about food and yet I was totally on board with her the whole time.
This book blended the perfect amount of romance and 🔥🔥 (or should I say ❄️, because I’m never looking at ice cubes the same way again 😳). Also JP is killing this series with the addition of furry friends 🐶- seriously giving me all the feels (and making me want a dog of my own right now).
February 26, 2016
Jennifer Probst has brought her A-game with this latest installment in her Searching For series. Her witty dialogue and emotional depth is realized in her strong, but likeable, heroine and irresistible alpha male. I loved the opposites attract trope. It is done to perfection.
Stone Petty has officially past Nate Dunkle as my favorite hero in this series. Yes, I love an intelligent man, but I also love a strong, protective man who needs a strong-willed woman. Stone thinks he in control, but when confronted by someone authentic and genuine, he cannot respond in the same ordinary way. Instead, he is transformed. Admittedly, I also kind of like the bad-boy persona as well. He’s less refined and more edgy. When he is interested in something, he is all-in. Take his attitude toward quitting smoking: “He could beat this nasty habit, even though he loved it so hard, he’d pick smoking over anything else.” He’s dark and brooding. He’s crude and crass. He wears the perfect mask.
In contrast, Arilyn is sunshine and light. She is peaceful and calm. She works at making herself emotionally available: “She’d worked so hard in all aspects of her life to be a good person, to open herself to love, to become spiritually sound to engage in a relationship that would bring her joy.” She lives her life trying to transcend the darkness, not deny it. I really enjoy her journey in discovering her essential truth - she deserves to be respected and honored in a relationship. She begins by offering Stone stability and a safe place to be himself. He shakes her down to her foundations, connects with her physical spirit as well as her intellectual and emotional self. Once she realizes her love, she wants it all. The question is whether he is willing to risk with her:
She was whole and good and had a ton of love to give to someone. She wanted a man brave enough to leap with her and not blame his limitations on his inability to love, or commit.
Their relationship is like a chemical reaction. Two agents then when combined create something more. It is such a beautiful relationship personified by one of the best “I love you” speeches ever:
I love you, body and mind and soul, and I love this rat fink dog more than I can ever say in just words. So I’ll show you every damn day instead. I want to be in this with you. I know we’re gonna fight, and you’ll piss me off, and I’ll piss you off, but I think we were meant to be together the moment I first laid eyes on you and decided I didn’t like you.
IN A NUTSHELL:
This book is sigh inducing. With lines like, "'I always knew you’d be extraordinary,' he murmured. 'But still the reality has me weeping,'" how can you resist? I went out and bought another copy of the book. Now Stone sits next to Nate on my bookshelf, right where he needs to be.
Stone Petty has officially past Nate Dunkle as my favorite hero in this series. Yes, I love an intelligent man, but I also love a strong, protective man who needs a strong-willed woman. Stone thinks he in control, but when confronted by someone authentic and genuine, he cannot respond in the same ordinary way. Instead, he is transformed. Admittedly, I also kind of like the bad-boy persona as well. He’s less refined and more edgy. When he is interested in something, he is all-in. Take his attitude toward quitting smoking: “He could beat this nasty habit, even though he loved it so hard, he’d pick smoking over anything else.” He’s dark and brooding. He’s crude and crass. He wears the perfect mask.
In contrast, Arilyn is sunshine and light. She is peaceful and calm. She works at making herself emotionally available: “She’d worked so hard in all aspects of her life to be a good person, to open herself to love, to become spiritually sound to engage in a relationship that would bring her joy.” She lives her life trying to transcend the darkness, not deny it. I really enjoy her journey in discovering her essential truth - she deserves to be respected and honored in a relationship. She begins by offering Stone stability and a safe place to be himself. He shakes her down to her foundations, connects with her physical spirit as well as her intellectual and emotional self. Once she realizes her love, she wants it all. The question is whether he is willing to risk with her:
She was whole and good and had a ton of love to give to someone. She wanted a man brave enough to leap with her and not blame his limitations on his inability to love, or commit.
Their relationship is like a chemical reaction. Two agents then when combined create something more. It is such a beautiful relationship personified by one of the best “I love you” speeches ever:
I love you, body and mind and soul, and I love this rat fink dog more than I can ever say in just words. So I’ll show you every damn day instead. I want to be in this with you. I know we’re gonna fight, and you’ll piss me off, and I’ll piss you off, but I think we were meant to be together the moment I first laid eyes on you and decided I didn’t like you.
IN A NUTSHELL:
This book is sigh inducing. With lines like, "'I always knew you’d be extraordinary,' he murmured. 'But still the reality has me weeping,'" how can you resist? I went out and bought another copy of the book. Now Stone sits next to Nate on my bookshelf, right where he needs to be.
July 9, 2015
Searching for Always by Jennifer Probst is a 2015 Gallery Books publication. I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
While the previous book in this series had a more serious tone, “Searching for Always” has a light touch to it with zany characters and adorable puppy dogs.
Arilyn is trying to move on after catching her long term boyfriend in the act of cheating on her. Having a little trouble staying serene herself, having Stone Petty, an officer of the law she had a previous encounter with, join her anger management class will give Arilyn more of a challenge than she bargained for.
Stone is indeed having little trouble keeping his rage in check. This anger management course is required before he can return to work, so he must endure yoga, dogs, and his hot teacher, all while trying to stop smoking.
The truth is these two are like oil and water. They can't agree on anything except the physical attraction and chemistry between them. I couldn't stop a few belly laughs here and there, especially when it came to Stone. He's grumpy, stoic, complains about everything, and is real skeptic when it come to love.
But, Arilyn and an adorable chihuahua named “Pinky” will give Stone the first real incentive in his life to work at a relationship, to see it through the good times and the bad times, something he hasn't been able to commit to previously.
This is such a fun book with great characters, including Arilyn's friends, whom you have all met before, if you have been following the series, ( no worries if you haven't, this one can be read as stand alone) , plus a few other secondary characters that round out the cast, giving the story a great balance and lots of vitality.
It's always great to see two people who experience bad luck in the romance department find their one true love and realize this was the person they were looking for all along. I never would have put Arilyn with a guy like Stone, but as it turns out, he is perfect for her and vice versa.
If you like feel good stories, hot and steamy romance, with lots of depth and heart, you really should try out this whole series. This book ranks right up there with the previous installments in the series and certainly left me in a good mood! True love ROCKS!
4.5 stars
While the previous book in this series had a more serious tone, “Searching for Always” has a light touch to it with zany characters and adorable puppy dogs.
Arilyn is trying to move on after catching her long term boyfriend in the act of cheating on her. Having a little trouble staying serene herself, having Stone Petty, an officer of the law she had a previous encounter with, join her anger management class will give Arilyn more of a challenge than she bargained for.
Stone is indeed having little trouble keeping his rage in check. This anger management course is required before he can return to work, so he must endure yoga, dogs, and his hot teacher, all while trying to stop smoking.
The truth is these two are like oil and water. They can't agree on anything except the physical attraction and chemistry between them. I couldn't stop a few belly laughs here and there, especially when it came to Stone. He's grumpy, stoic, complains about everything, and is real skeptic when it come to love.
But, Arilyn and an adorable chihuahua named “Pinky” will give Stone the first real incentive in his life to work at a relationship, to see it through the good times and the bad times, something he hasn't been able to commit to previously.
This is such a fun book with great characters, including Arilyn's friends, whom you have all met before, if you have been following the series, ( no worries if you haven't, this one can be read as stand alone) , plus a few other secondary characters that round out the cast, giving the story a great balance and lots of vitality.
It's always great to see two people who experience bad luck in the romance department find their one true love and realize this was the person they were looking for all along. I never would have put Arilyn with a guy like Stone, but as it turns out, he is perfect for her and vice versa.
If you like feel good stories, hot and steamy romance, with lots of depth and heart, you really should try out this whole series. This book ranks right up there with the previous installments in the series and certainly left me in a good mood! True love ROCKS!
4.5 stars
July 4, 2015
I was given this review in exchange for an honest review.
Oh, Jennifer Probst, you’ve done it again. How can you not love the ladies of Kinnections…the relationship amongst these women, the men who win their hearts and the women themselves? DY.NO.MITE! They are intelligent women, compassionate, and a boat load of fun. They are so busy helping other find love and love happens to find them.
Arilyn Meadows. She’s a hippie boho chick who finally ditched her philandering “boyfriend” because he couldn’t understand the meaning of monogamy. She keeps running into Officer Stone Petty (SUPER, DUPER hot name!!). He was the officer on scene when Gen’s ex tried to attack her/set up Wolfe (read Searching for Beautiful to get the full story). Sparks flew immediately that day, and each and every time they have run into each other. Including the anger management class Stone must attend.
He is the polar opposite of Arilyn. She likes an organic and vegetarian diet and he loves meat, specifically of the fast food variety. She believes in yoga to where he’d rather go a few rounds with the dead weights in the gyms. She shelters dogs, and Stone doesn’t like dogs. But, fight it as they may, they cannot avoid their draw to each other.
The beauty of these two individuals coming together is the fact they are different (each with their respective blinders), but they find a way to compromise towards each other. There are no flowery words and poetry. What we get with Stone is even better. We get real, raw man. Arilyn gives us unrefined passion. This is where the polar opposites come together and are drawn together like magnets.
Probst always does an amazing job of bringing her characters to life, making them come so fully alive. By the end of the book, you feel as though they are your friends. You’re emotionally invested in their lives, and pull for them to figure out their hearts and heads. I can’t recommend the Searching Series enough! The books can be read as standalone, but you don’t want to miss the intricacies of the relationships are they are weaved throughout each novel.
5 stars!
Oh, Jennifer Probst, you’ve done it again. How can you not love the ladies of Kinnections…the relationship amongst these women, the men who win their hearts and the women themselves? DY.NO.MITE! They are intelligent women, compassionate, and a boat load of fun. They are so busy helping other find love and love happens to find them.
Arilyn Meadows. She’s a hippie boho chick who finally ditched her philandering “boyfriend” because he couldn’t understand the meaning of monogamy. She keeps running into Officer Stone Petty (SUPER, DUPER hot name!!). He was the officer on scene when Gen’s ex tried to attack her/set up Wolfe (read Searching for Beautiful to get the full story). Sparks flew immediately that day, and each and every time they have run into each other. Including the anger management class Stone must attend.
He is the polar opposite of Arilyn. She likes an organic and vegetarian diet and he loves meat, specifically of the fast food variety. She believes in yoga to where he’d rather go a few rounds with the dead weights in the gyms. She shelters dogs, and Stone doesn’t like dogs. But, fight it as they may, they cannot avoid their draw to each other.
The beauty of these two individuals coming together is the fact they are different (each with their respective blinders), but they find a way to compromise towards each other. There are no flowery words and poetry. What we get with Stone is even better. We get real, raw man. Arilyn gives us unrefined passion. This is where the polar opposites come together and are drawn together like magnets.
Probst always does an amazing job of bringing her characters to life, making them come so fully alive. By the end of the book, you feel as though they are your friends. You’re emotionally invested in their lives, and pull for them to figure out their hearts and heads. I can’t recommend the Searching Series enough! The books can be read as standalone, but you don’t want to miss the intricacies of the relationships are they are weaved throughout each novel.
5 stars!
May 21, 2017
Stupendo!
Mi sono piaciuti tutti i personaggi, ogni singolo passaggio, ogni dialogo, ogni momento. Perfino la cagnolina è perfettamente caratterizzata: dolcissima ma risoluta! Una vera femmina!
E Stone.... Stone è il principe azzurro polvere. Il poliziotto d'un pezzo e l'uomo passionale. Ha pregi e difetti, rabbia e grande cuore, principi morali e voglia di evadere, fermezza e leggerezza, attimi di forza incredibile e momenti di paura incontenibile. Un uomo. La perfezione!
E Arylin... testarda e assurda all'inizio, ma si lascia piegare e conquistare. Un'eroina di tutti i giorni anche lei.
Libri così ti lasciano contenta e di buonumore.
E complimenti pure alla traduzione! È raro trovarne di così ben fatte.
Mi sono piaciuti tutti i personaggi, ogni singolo passaggio, ogni dialogo, ogni momento. Perfino la cagnolina è perfettamente caratterizzata: dolcissima ma risoluta! Una vera femmina!
E Stone.... Stone è il principe azzurro polvere. Il poliziotto d'un pezzo e l'uomo passionale. Ha pregi e difetti, rabbia e grande cuore, principi morali e voglia di evadere, fermezza e leggerezza, attimi di forza incredibile e momenti di paura incontenibile. Un uomo. La perfezione!
E Arylin... testarda e assurda all'inizio, ma si lascia piegare e conquistare. Un'eroina di tutti i giorni anche lei.
Libri così ti lasciano contenta e di buonumore.
E complimenti pure alla traduzione! È raro trovarne di così ben fatte.
June 9, 2016
Alle vier delen heb ik met veel plezier gelezen, ik vond zelfs dat ieder deel beter werd en heel leuk bedacht door de schrijfster. Voor recensie's van deze vier delen kun je terecht op Rachelleest. Nl daar staan deze boeken mooi beschreven.
October 24, 2018
Arilyn'in hikayesini hep merak ediyordum, Yoga Man meselesi yüzündne inanılmaz sinirliydim ona çünkü. İlk kitaptan beri Arilyn adını arkadaşlarına bile söylemediği bir adamla birlikte, bu adam onu iki kez aldatmış, özür dilediğinde de Arilyn affetmiş falan filan. Bunlar kitaplarda görmeyi sevmediğimiz hareketler. Neyse işte Arilyn adımı 3. kez onu aldatırken yakalıyor ve bu sefer hepten yeter diyor. Stone Petty ise 3. kitapta Gen'in evindeki olaya bakan polis. Orada birvirlerinden hoşlanmamışlardı ama bu kitapta işler kızışıyor :D Stone Arilyn'in verdiği öfke kontrol kursuna yazılıyor, ortalık karışıyor.
Ya kitap zaten bildiğiniz çizgide ilerliyor, Stone boşanmış, aşka inanmayan adam, Arilyn aşk peşinde, bunlar sadece seks diyerek biraraya geliyor sonra biri aşık oluyor öbürü kaçıyor, daha sonra büyük ilanı aşk ve mutlu son ile kapanış. Zaten kitap farklı bir şey de vaat etmiyor. Yazar kendini okutuyor. Bir de bu kitapta bir Pinky meselesi vardı, ba-yıl-dım! Bu ara hayvan sevgisiyle taşıyorum diye midir nedir Pinky'yi kurtarışları, Stone'un Pinky'i evine, hayatına ve karakola alması derken çok sevdim oralar. Pinky rocks! :)
Ya kitap zaten bildiğiniz çizgide ilerliyor, Stone boşanmış, aşka inanmayan adam, Arilyn aşk peşinde, bunlar sadece seks diyerek biraraya geliyor sonra biri aşık oluyor öbürü kaçıyor, daha sonra büyük ilanı aşk ve mutlu son ile kapanış. Zaten kitap farklı bir şey de vaat etmiyor. Yazar kendini okutuyor. Bir de bu kitapta bir Pinky meselesi vardı, ba-yıl-dım! Bu ara hayvan sevgisiyle taşıyorum diye midir nedir Pinky'yi kurtarışları, Stone'un Pinky'i evine, hayatına ve karakola alması derken çok sevdim oralar. Pinky rocks! :)
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