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Ruckus
(Sinners of Saint #2)
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They say that life is a beautiful lie and death a painful truth. They're right. No one has ever made me feel more alive than the guy who serves as a constant reminder that my clock is ticking. He is my forbidden, shiny apple. The striking fallacy to my blunt, raw, truth. He is also my sister's ex-boyfriend. One thing you should know before you judge me; I saw him first. I
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Paperback, 368 pages
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May 23rd 2017
by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
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5 MOTHER EFFING STARS
Confession time: I was equally ready to part with an ovary to get my grabby little hands on this book and dreading it. I know! I know! Quit looking at me like I'm crazy, I'll splain everything. I was excited as hell for this book because I live for LJ's words. LIVE for them. But a part of me was dreading it because Dea ...more
Dean Cole was nothing like people pegged him. He was the worst kind of devil. One that hid behind a polite smile, preppy clothes, and good manners.
Confession time: I was equally ready to part with an ovary to get my grabby little hands on this book and dreading it. I know! I know! Quit looking at me like I'm crazy, I'll splain everything. I was excited as hell for this book because I live for LJ's words. LIVE for them. But a part of me was dreading it because Dea ...more
The second book in the 'Sinners of Saint' series, 'Ruckus' tells the story of Dean Cole and Rosie LeBlanc. I was a little weary going into this book because of Dean's history with Rosie's older sister. I wasn't sure that was something that I was going to be able to get past. Fortunately, I did.
Dean Cole is a hard-partying, manwhore. He is one of the hotholes and is used to getting everything he wants. If he was a spoiled rich kid in high school, he has only gotten worse as a grown man. His life ...more
Dean Cole is a hard-partying, manwhore. He is one of the hotholes and is used to getting everything he wants. If he was a spoiled rich kid in high school, he has only gotten worse as a grown man. His life ...more
May 27, 2017
Sophia Triad
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Okay... So, I joined the rest of the screaming fans as well
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I am really sorry, but I did NOT like the book
When I was reading the story,
...my primary concern was to convince myself that Dean (aka Ruckus) and Rosie fit together. I failed.
...my secondary concern was to convince myself that Rosie has made more sacrifices than Emilia. I failed.
I think that my main issue is that I did not like Rosie. For the majority of the book, I could not stand her bitterness and her jealousy for her older sister ...more
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I am really sorry, but I did NOT like the book
When I was reading the story,
...my primary concern was to convince myself that Dean (aka Ruckus) and Rosie fit together. I failed.
...my secondary concern was to convince myself that Rosie has made more sacrifices than Emilia. I failed.
I think that my main issue is that I did not like Rosie. For the majority of the book, I could not stand her bitterness and her jealousy for her older sister ...more
Jul 28, 2017
Christy
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5 stars!!!
Ruckus is the second book in Shen’s ‘Sinner’s of Saint’ series, the third if you count the novella… and by far my FAVORITE. Dean and Rosie’s story was so much more than I thought it would be and I loved it to pieces! I expected to enjoy it, as I enjoyed the others ...more
“Stars also symbolize the cycle of life, solitude and gravity. They glow in the dark energy that’s the majority of space, and remind us that even in the pitch black, there’s always something that can shine.”
Ruckus is the second book in Shen’s ‘Sinner’s of Saint’ series, the third if you count the novella… and by far my FAVORITE. Dean and Rosie’s story was so much more than I thought it would be and I loved it to pieces! I expected to enjoy it, as I enjoyed the others ...more
DNF @ 38%
I’m bored.
I don’t really like or dislike enough to like any of the characters.
I don’t really see that changing.
I have no interest in investing anymore time.
Bummer. Oh well.
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Didn't particularly love book one, but I'm determined to love an LJ Shen book...and this is available via KU...so why not, right?
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I’m bored.
I don’t really like or dislike enough to like any of the characters.
I don’t really see that changing.
I have no interest in investing anymore time.
Bummer. Oh well.
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Didn't particularly love book one, but I'm determined to love an LJ Shen book...and this is available via KU...so why not, right?
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May 28, 2017
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Judging by the reviews: Highly unpopular opinion and massive, massive spoiler alert!
1.5 stars
Edit 05/26: Actually, thinking about the whole teenage timeline, I've realised that a lot of the first book's part, Vicious, was cheapened to make Dean's decisions make look better and endear him to the reader. Too bad that the characters of the first book had to take a hit for that. This just deepens my dislike of this book.
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1.5 stars
Edit 05/26: Actually, thinking about the whole teenage timeline, I've realised that a lot of the first book's part, Vicious, was cheapened to make Dean's decisions make look better and endear him to the reader. Too bad that the characters of the first book had to take a hit for that. This just deepens my dislike of this book.
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"What makes you feel alive?"
Ruckus is the second book in the Sinners of Saint Series, and Dean Cole and Rosie LeBlanc share an epic love story that will leave you breathless. This contemporary read full of complex characters, fiery passion, friendship, and unforgettable romance can be read as a stand-alone. However, I highly recommend reading Defy and Vicious before digging into all things DEAN!
"I'm about to rewrite the pages of our fucking history, baby."Dean Cole is no stranger to Ros ...more
A steaming HOT romance with a handsome HOT hero, who is one intense HOT mess!!
This is book two of a four book series, “Sinners of Saint,” but can be read as a stand alone.
I was so happy to meet Ruckus and Rosie and enjoyed their bumpy ride to happiness.
I loved their banter and sass. I loved their loyalty. And, I especially loved how Ruckus is a complete force of nature who refused to be denied.
”...I live for you. I breathe for you. I will die for you. It. Has. Always. Been. You.”
A big shout ...more
This is book two of a four book series, “Sinners of Saint,” but can be read as a stand alone.
I was so happy to meet Ruckus and Rosie and enjoyed their bumpy ride to happiness.
I loved their banter and sass. I loved their loyalty. And, I especially loved how Ruckus is a complete force of nature who refused to be denied.
”...I live for you. I breathe for you. I will die for you. It. Has. Always. Been. You.”
A big shout ...more
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L. J Shen knows certainly knows how to make you fall in love with a hothole and let me tell you, if Vicious was your everything in book 1, then Dean “Ruckus” Cole is going to obliterate you and you’re going to love every minute of it! Your mind will no longer be your own because it’s going to be filled with nothing but thoughts about him, and your body is going to Crave him like the perfect drug that he is. But that’s noth ...more
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L. J Shen knows certainly knows how to make you fall in love with a hothole and let me tell you, if Vicious was your everything in book 1, then Dean “Ruckus” Cole is going to obliterate you and you’re going to love every minute of it! Your mind will no longer be your own because it’s going to be filled with nothing but thoughts about him, and your body is going to Crave him like the perfect drug that he is. But that’s noth ...more
Please check how honestly, clearly and beautifully my friend MissDemanour explained what is disturbing in Dean & Rosie's book RUCKUS. Hers is the best review I have read on this book.
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My revised review on RUCKUS: (3 out of 2,5)
I needed to reread certain parts of this book and revise my initial review because Ms Shen messed with my mind in this book and so many things were bugging me!
I must confess that I was n ...more
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My revised review on RUCKUS: (3 out of 2,5)
I needed to reread certain parts of this book and revise my initial review because Ms Shen messed with my mind in this book and so many things were bugging me!
I must confess that I was n ...more
Feb 13, 2017
Maria✦❋Steamy Reads Blog❋✦
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➦I went in blind into this one. By now I've read enough from Leigh Shen to know that this lady can write. Every book might not be my cuppa but the writing is always impeccable and I never have any trouble plowing through her books in a matter of a day or two. Well, Ruckus here was no exception.
➦L.J. Shen's ability to create unique characters is outstanding. This couple here, I loved. They had great chemistry on the pages and there was some kind of magic happening for sure. It's some sort of tric ...more
May 21, 2017
Sabrina
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I've read a few books by L.J Shen and yet I'm still in awe over how captivating her stories are. From the second I picked up Ruckus I was in full on reading-beast mode and yelling at everyone that tried to interrupt me. L.J's writing is just that good for me and I don't think I'll ever get enough.
Dean 'Ruckus' Cole has now become one of my most loved Alpha Heroes and I'm pretty sure he ...more
"I'm about to rewrite the pages of our fucking history, baby."
I've read a few books by L.J Shen and yet I'm still in awe over how captivating her stories are. From the second I picked up Ruckus I was in full on reading-beast mode and yelling at everyone that tried to interrupt me. L.J's writing is just that good for me and I don't think I'll ever get enough.
Dean 'Ruckus' Cole has now become one of my most loved Alpha Heroes and I'm pretty sure he ...more
4 STARS
”…there is something you should know before you judge me. I saw him first. I craved him first. I loved him first.”
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L.J. Shen doesn’t disappoint with the second book of this series that can be read as a standalone however the characters are introduced in the first book of this series. She gifts a high on chemistry and banter couple with a hero is that is not as brutal as Vicious but just as sexy. The heroine, Rosie is the little sister of the heroine from the prior book in ...more
”…there is something you should know before you judge me. I saw him first. I craved him first. I loved him first.”
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L.J. Shen doesn’t disappoint with the second book of this series that can be read as a standalone however the characters are introduced in the first book of this series. She gifts a high on chemistry and banter couple with a hero is that is not as brutal as Vicious but just as sexy. The heroine, Rosie is the little sister of the heroine from the prior book in ...more
“I was fucking chaos, brewing anarchy everywhere I went. Everyone knew that.”
RUCKUS! Oh how I have wanted to get my hands on you! And then to top off my severe impatience for this book (I didn’t think it was possible to want it even more), when I saw the cover I was bursting out of my skin to read this one. I mean seriously, who doesn’t love a wet and soapy Dean aka Ruckus? L.J. Shen has become one of those go to authors for me because of her compelling plot lines and the characters ...more
Jun 01, 2017
Jessica ❥Chatterbooks Book Blog❥
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4.5 stars
Ruckus was one of my most highly anticipated books of this year. I wanted this book bad, people! Ever since I finished Vicious, I have been dreaming about this book. I was never worried if I would like it or not. So far, everything that I have read by L. J. Shen has been a five star read for me. She is one of the most talented writers that I have ever had the pleasure of reading, and she sits firmly at the top of my favorite authors of all time. This story just showed me even more why s ...more
Ruckus was one of my most highly anticipated books of this year. I wanted this book bad, people! Ever since I finished Vicious, I have been dreaming about this book. I was never worried if I would like it or not. So far, everything that I have read by L. J. Shen has been a five star read for me. She is one of the most talented writers that I have ever had the pleasure of reading, and she sits firmly at the top of my favorite authors of all time. This story just showed me even more why s ...more
May 18, 2017
❥ KAT ❥ Kitty Kats Crazy About Books
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I'm going to try and make this as spoiler free as I possibly can because there are a few wee twists and turns thrown in for good measure that will have you falling in love with Dean even more than you were beforehand.
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RUCKUS: Is the second instalment in the (Sinners 0f Saint#2) series by L.J. Shen, and needs to be read ...more
Try not to read it further if you love Rosie I went a Little brutal and don't wanna hurt anyone's feelings
From Vicious -
“If I stay, I’ll hit on your sister, and that’d be really messed up, now wouldn’t it, Millie?” he whispered into my ear.
Before reading Ruckus my optimistic a$$ thought this will be their first proper introduction!!
Matter of fact I know it's not just me!
WHY THE CHANGE OF PLAN L.J SHEN? WHY
This is no secret I have mentioned it 20000 times I hate Rosie! as a heroine!! But ...more
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Nope nope nope...def not reading about the guy who took one sisters virginity hooking up and getting an HEA with the other sister. Props to this who will read it but it's not for me...
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Ruckus was an odd experience for me. I knew before I started the book how, in the end, this story ended. Like, in the whole series, not in this particular book so I while I was reading, I was waiting for that shit to happen.
It did not, let me tell you that. And so there I was, bracing myself for the heartbreak and it came but it kinda didn’t.
I liked Dean and Rosie A LOT. Really. I like their dynamic and I liked their love but there were two things I didn’t enjoy:
•Dean & Rosie’s recklessness. I ...more
It did not, let me tell you that. And so there I was, bracing myself for the heartbreak and it came but it kinda didn’t.
I liked Dean and Rosie A LOT. Really. I like their dynamic and I liked their love but there were two things I didn’t enjoy:
•Dean & Rosie’s recklessness. I ...more
Re-read 8/21/19 I will always be team "Dean & Rosie"!!!
It has been a while since I've read "Vicious", book 1 in this series, which I really enjoyed. Now, with book 3 releasing, I figured it was time to catch up and read book 2. What I didn't expect, was how this book was gonna blow me away...it was awesome !!
This is Dean "Ruckus" Cole and Rose "baby" LeBlanc's story. They both play I huge part in book 1, so I would suggest reading that one, before starting this second installment.
Dean is the bi ...more
It has been a while since I've read "Vicious", book 1 in this series, which I really enjoyed. Now, with book 3 releasing, I figured it was time to catch up and read book 2. What I didn't expect, was how this book was gonna blow me away...it was awesome !!
This is Dean "Ruckus" Cole and Rose "baby" LeBlanc's story. They both play I huge part in book 1, so I would suggest reading that one, before starting this second installment.
Dean is the bi ...more
LJ Shen slays!! I knew I'd love it, but not this much. I'm in book hangover hell. I want more Hotholes!!
Okay...Let’s dive into the deliciousness that is Ruckus.
Here’s the Breakdown: Dean Ruckus Cole is a manwhore of epic proportions. Seemingly, upset by his former girlfriend moving on with one of his best friends, he approaches life like it’s a never-ending buffet of women and booze. Rosie has always been the doted-on daughter. Her illness overshadows everything in her family’s eyes. What no on ...more
Okay...Let’s dive into the deliciousness that is Ruckus.
Here’s the Breakdown: Dean Ruckus Cole is a manwhore of epic proportions. Seemingly, upset by his former girlfriend moving on with one of his best friends, he approaches life like it’s a never-ending buffet of women and booze. Rosie has always been the doted-on daughter. Her illness overshadows everything in her family’s eyes. What no on ...more
RUCKUS was INTENSE, EMOTIONAL, TUMULTUOUS, and HEART-ACHINGLY beautiful.
The very first moment Dean laid eyes on Rosie he was enamored.
It. Has. Always. Been. You. Ever since I saw your sorry ass for the first time on that threshold and you fucking poked me in the chest like I was a toy. We’ve been apart for ten years, Rose LeBlanc, and not even one day has passed without me thinking of you. And not just in passing. You know, the occasional she-could-have-been-a-great-fuck. I mean really taking my ...more
The very first moment Dean laid eyes on Rosie he was enamored.
It. Has. Always. Been. You. Ever since I saw your sorry ass for the first time on that threshold and you fucking poked me in the chest like I was a toy. We’ve been apart for ten years, Rose LeBlanc, and not even one day has passed without me thinking of you. And not just in passing. You know, the occasional she-could-have-been-a-great-fuck. I mean really taking my ...more
OH LA LA ... it's Ruckus's book and he doesn't disappoint.
You know when you read a book and you know it’s going to be 5 stars even though you haven’t even finished it?! That was me reading RUCKUS! I loved Vicious, book 1 in the series, but now that I finished Ruckus’s book I’m starting to think I didn’t understand what love was because I want to wrap this book up and stick it under my pillow so I can dream about it always. I LOVED IT!
Okay, I was taken aback, in a good way, by the underlying ...more
You know when you read a book and you know it’s going to be 5 stars even though you haven’t even finished it?! That was me reading RUCKUS! I loved Vicious, book 1 in the series, but now that I finished Ruckus’s book I’m starting to think I didn’t understand what love was because I want to wrap this book up and stick it under my pillow so I can dream about it always. I LOVED IT!
Okay, I was taken aback, in a good way, by the underlying ...more
May 25, 2017
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I loved Dean and Rosie, and the amazing cast of characters!
My heart is happy.
Ruckus is a STANDALONE romance within the, 'Sinners of Saints,' series, comprising a selection of standalones with interlinking characters that are written in such a way that each story can be experienced as a pure STANDALONE, no questions asked. However, before I embarked on RUCKUS my reading besties advised me to read Vicious, scratch that, they absolutely insisted that I did! And I'm so glad that I listened to their ...more
"I don’t want to make you forget. I want to make you remember. And I’m about to, Rosie.” He breathed hard against my skin. “I’m about to rewrite the pages of our fucking history, baby."
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4 Ruckus Stars (Dean is the best *sigh*)
"I never stopped loving Dean Cole. Not even for one damn moment. i just convinced myself that I stopped caring."
I loved this story,and I can easily say that this one is by far one of the best books I have read from L.J Shen.Ruckus was a beautiful,intense,passionate and sexy story.
"I don't want to make you forget.I want to make you remember."
Dean is my new crush!Seriously I'm in love with him,he is the perfect mix of a jerk and sweet hero.He make me swoon a ...more
"I never stopped loving Dean Cole. Not even for one damn moment. i just convinced myself that I stopped caring."
I loved this story,and I can easily say that this one is by far one of the best books I have read from L.J Shen.Ruckus was a beautiful,intense,passionate and sexy story.
"I don't want to make you forget.I want to make you remember."
Dean is my new crush!Seriously I'm in love with him,he is the perfect mix of a jerk and sweet hero.He make me swoon a ...more
★★★★★ 5 Stars ★★★★★
I was dying to read this one, DYING! Ruckus is the second book in the Sinners of Saint series, and follows Dean, the fun and charismatic stoner who makes up one of the four 'Hotholes' - a group of friends who have been tight since their wild days in High School, and are now successful business partners living in different cities, but with an unbreakable bond ...more
"If it’s corrupted and dirty and fun— I’m all over it.
And this girl? She looked like a whole lotta fun to corrupt."
I was dying to read this one, DYING! Ruckus is the second book in the Sinners of Saint series, and follows Dean, the fun and charismatic stoner who makes up one of the four 'Hotholes' - a group of friends who have been tight since their wild days in High School, and are now successful business partners living in different cities, but with an unbreakable bond ...more
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L.J. Shen is USA Today and Washington Post bestselling author of contemporary romance books. She lives in California with her husband, son and lazy cat.
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