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Rebel Heir

(Rush Duet #1)

Vi Keeland (Goodreads Author),

Penelope Ward (Goodreads Author)

4.06 · Rating details · 21,503 ratings · 2,256 reviews

From New York Times Bestselling authors Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward, comes the first book in a new, sexy duet.

How to kick off a great summer in the Hamptons:

Snag a gorgeous rental on the beach. Check.

Get a job at a trendy summer haunt. Check.

How to screw up a great summer in the Hamptons:

Fall for the one guy with a dark leather jacket, scruff on his face, and in ...more

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Jul 08, 2018 Alex ✰ Comets and Comments ✰ rated it liked it

Shelves: contemporary-romance, cute-and-cuddly, double-pov, dirty-talk, cliffhanger-syndrome, new-adult, sexual-tension, slow-burn, alex-rolled-her-eyes-way-too-often, forbidden-fruit

“You ever just look at someone and know that if you let them, they could turn your life upside down…completely ruin you?”

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Ever got yourself a massive pizza with stuffed crust and extra carbs on the side to go. Placed it on the kitchen counter top, stared at it and thought, "You are no good to me whatsoever, I have experienced your effects multiple times and have seen what you do to me." Then, just when you're about to close the box and outsmart that fucking pizza, you say damn it all to hell. ...more

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Mar 20, 2018 Vi Keeland rated it it was amazing · (Review from the author)

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Apr 11, 2018 Hulya Kara Yuksel rated it it was amazing

Ladies attention please!:) I have a new book boyfriend for you. 😍 You must meet with Rush ASAP! Ahhhhh he is amazing. 😋

This book just made my day. I loved it so much and I can't wait to read 2nd book soon. 🤗

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Mar 26, 2018 Penelope Ward rated it it was amazing · (Review from the author)

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Apr 07, 2018 Patty ~ Wrapped Up In Reading Book Blog rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: hot-alpha-male, panty-melting-read, arcs, favorite-authors, adult-contemporary

*****FOUR STARS*****
{ARC Generously Provided by Authors}

”You’ve always really had it.” “You’re loyalty?” He shook his head. ”You said, sometimes you have to let go of the things you never really had. You’ve had my love since day one. You’ve had me since day one. I was just too chicken-shit to admit it.”

REBEL HEIR is the first installment of a duet series written by the incomparable writing due of Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward. I have loved just about every book they’ve created together as w ...more

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Jun 06, 2018 Dana Ilie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: my-guilty-pleasure

One thing is for certain is that I love when Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland team up to write a book.
I love the fact that when I began this book, I quickly became caught up in their story. Vi and Penelope write seamlessly into every page, every word has you hooked. Their books they have written together are all binge-worthy. It’s hard to put them down.
There it is, I love this book and am so damn impatient for the conclusion of Gia and Rush’s story especially with that LITTLE cliffhanger ending. Suc ...more

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Apr 15, 2018 Sophia Triad rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2contemporary-lovestories

I didn't even know what this story was about.
I just liked the book cover model.
Me...blushing...

...And apparently the story is good too...

First of all you need to know that this the first book out of a two book story. There is a cliffhanger in the end, but nothing I was not really expecting.

Rush is the lucky heir of a very important fortune. The bastard child of a very rich guy, he also has another brother of a similar age who is the legitimate child of his father.
Being denied by his father, Rus ...more

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Feb 16, 2018 Mysza rated it it was ok

The slut shaming pissed me the hell of. Basically, everyone who previously slept with hero was a slut or a whore. So yeah girls, it's 21st century but you can't have no strings attached sex cause you're a slut or a whore automatically. And also, you can't wear heels, short skirts and low cut blouses cause you look like sluts too.

And this coming from female authors.

Well... that was disappointing. I like both authors' previous work but this one didn't click. I didn't feel the love or chemistry be ...more

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Feb 22, 2018 Snow rated it really liked it

God damn...Vi has another book with Micah Truitt on the cover!!!!

Fuck me...*bites her fist*

damn, I finally picked this one up and I liked it very much!

Classical plot by the master of craft Keeland with a twisty twist in the end that is not your usual game changer...LOL

oh and duh, the broody hulk of a badass man with a heart of gold...damn, just damn *wink* ...more

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Apr 28, 2018 Maria✦❋Steamy Reads Blog❋✦ rated it really liked it

Shelves: contemporary-romance

I went in blind and I have no clue why but I was expecting a royal romance lol That, it was not. But it was still good :) If you like an asshole hero who's a bit misunderstood, then you will probably enjoy this one! I have to admit if it wasn't for that twist of a cliffhanger at the end, I would have thought this novel to be rather predictable. Wasn't expecting it!

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Apr 09, 2018 Corinne Michaels rated it it was amazing

I LOVED THIS BOOK!

I sat at the pool on vacation and devoured this book. Rush ... is ... mine. More than the fantastic writing, wonderful plot, and lovable characters was so much emotion. There were times I was sitting with my hand over my heart as Rush stole it, other times I was fanning myself, and then cursing them the next.

Gia is my people. I swear, it was like hanging out with my best friend.

This is a true five star read. Keeland and Ward knocked it out of the park!

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Apr 10, 2018 Dilek VT marked it as not-appealing

Do not read the spoiler if you intend to read the book because my spoiler is the revelation that is made towards the end of the book, which would totally spoil the book for you.

(view spoiler) I guess Book 2 will clarify it all.

Although the cover is awesome (yummy), this issue is one of my pet peeves so I do not want to read this book.

P.S. Thank you to my friend TheresaD ...more

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Apr 08, 2018 Leo (Queen of the Rants and Spoilers) marked it as wont-read

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Feb 21, 2018 CristiinaReads❀ rated it really liked it

➳Did Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward just do that... Did they seriously just break my heart...

➳I actually loved this story so much, but that ending... HOLY SMOKES! I am NOT ready for book two!

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Apr 17, 2018 Beatrice Masaluñga rated it it was amazing

Shelves: new-adult, favorite-books

OH. MY. GOD. You can't leave me hanging like this. That cliffhanger makes me badly want to read Rebel Heart ASAP. I am curious how it's going to play out. With Gia and Rush's complicated situation in the last chapter, the sequel will be full of drama.

Romance author Gia Mirabelli spends the summer in Hamptons as she works on her debut novel. While finding her writing groove, she needs to find a regular job for her daily expenses and necessities. Timely her best friend asks her a favor to fill in OH. MY. GOD. You can't leave me hanging like this. That cliffhanger makes me badly want to read Rebel Heart ASAP. I am curious how it's going to play out. With Gia and Rush's complicated situation in the last chapter, the sequel will be full of drama.

Romance author Gia Mirabelli spends the summer in Hamptons as she works on her debut novel. While finding her writing groove, she needs to find a regular job for her daily expenses and necessities. Timely her best friend asks her a favor to fill in her shift at The Heights (local bar) and she couldn't refuse the opportunity. Gia is an inexperienced bartender and she constantly messed up with the orders. That almost got her in trouble when she meets the bar owner, Rush. He has a bad boy reputation. He's sexily intimidating and quite an asshole to his employees. However, Gia wasn't fazed by him and pushes back. Rush was undeniably attracted to her but he knows she's into a long-term relationship, not a summer fling. Also, he doesn't date his employees. How long he's going to resist his feelings for her?

Gia and Rush are likable characters. Gia is sassy, humble and industrious. She has a pleasing personality and it's impossible to hate her. How she remains bubbly and optimistic in handling tough situations was admirable. Despite of Rush giving her a rough time, she was patient to him and has brought out his good side. Rush was more than just a bad boy. He's incredibly thoughtful, chivalrous and sweet. He's very private and only lets in a few people that's why others failed to see that side of him. Aside from that, he was a good son. He's protective on his mom and loves her dearly. They have a wonderful mother and son relationship. By the way his mom was cool, carefree and philosophical. She's nothing but supportive to him and as well as on Gia.

I love Gia and Rush's chemistry and the angst made their romance build up nicely. So sexy, cute and intimate. It took these two a while before they started dating. I just freaking LOVE all their sweet moments! I haven't gotten over with the ending. I want more and the waiting game begins. Gah. So excited for it. Hands down to Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward for writing this book.

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Apr 11, 2018 ~Kristin~ rated it it was ok

2.5 Stars
I was really digging this at first but by around 67% it started to go down hill...and then it crashed and burned. I had a few thoughts about who Harlan could be when Gia first spoke about him, and I’m so disappointed to say I was right. I wish I would have searched it out because I would have stopped right then. Anyway, this is not my jam, quite honestly the whole second half of the book just didn’t feel right, it went from over the top in one direction to the complete other side of the ...more

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Apr 25, 2018 Sharon ∞❥ is an emotional book junkie ❥∞ rated it really liked it

Shelves: read-in-2018

4 ★'s

Rush is the bad boy, illegitimate child of a man who's from a wealthy family and who inherits quite a large share after his grandfather passes away. He doesn't see eye to eye with his biological father and he has the wealth and common sense to do something about it.

That's his approach to almost everything until Gia comes along. Gia ends up working at his restaurant and he's really drawn to her. They start spending more and more time together and really getting to know each other. The probl ...more

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Jun 18, 2018 Alba and Her Secrets..♥ rated it really liked it

Shelves: best-dirty-talk, cliffhanger, draaaaama, tattooed-pierced, humorous, sweet, dirty-talker, made-me-cry, plus-half-star, erotic-romance

4.5 'The girl' Stars!

Holy Mother, that was a roller coaster of a journey! Loooove Rush and Gia. This duo of authors never fail and well.. I am starting Rebel Heart right freaking now because that cliffhanger killed me! I am not ready to see what is next, but I am also excited because I know Vi and Penelope will not disappoint us. It never ceases to amaze me how much I love these two women writing together. They gave us the sexiest, swooniest heroes and the best heroines. And, of course, let's no ...more

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Mar 31, 2018 Angie - Angie's Dreamy Reads rated it really liked it

4.5 "OMG. LOVE" Stars!

Oh, feels feels feels and more feels. My heart is racing right now, my palms are sweaty, and my chest is heavy! What in the whatty what what is happening!?! GAH. That ending is absolutely HEART POUNDING!! And actually, MY JAW IS ON THE FLOOR! Holy shit! Penelope and Vi are such a dynamic duo! Every time I read one of their books, I’m blown away by the twists! Rebel Heir is another winner in this marvelous twosomes catalog of unputdownable reads. Sexy and intense feels, alon 4.5 "OMG. LOVE" Stars!

Oh, feels feels feels and more feels. My heart is racing right now, my palms are sweaty, and my chest is heavy! What in the whatty what what is happening!?! GAH. That ending is absolutely HEART POUNDING!! And actually, MY JAW IS ON THE FLOOR! Holy shit! Penelope and Vi are such a dynamic duo! Every time I read one of their books, I’m blown away by the twists! Rebel Heir is another winner in this marvelous twosomes catalog of unputdownable reads. Sexy and intense feels, along with the hardy dose of swoon and angst, form an all-consuming story that I could not get enough of. I swear, I’m dying for the next installment. It was just so darn good!

Gia is in the Hamptons for the summer, working on a romance novel she’s inked a publishing deal for. One night she’s asked by her roommate Riley to fill in as a bartender at The Heights—a local restaurant and bar. Riley’s had a family emergency and can’t make her shift. While doing her bestie a favor, Gia makes a rather strong impression on the owner and finds herself with not only a new job but a budding friendship that leads to a even more yummy romance. Rush, the owner of The Heights, is a complete jerk at first. You don’t know whether to smack him or love him. LOL! That said, my love affair with this couple was instant, and my draw to the hero within the first chapter. I don’t know what it is about a guy who’s an asshole, but Rush is decadent.

Vi and Penelope write so seamlessly, stitching their characters together in the most perfect way. You truly fall into the storyline, losing yourself in the setting, while being wholly engaged in the characters fiery dialogue, and lured in by the easy writing and the twists and turns. Gia and Rush are endearing characters—Gia with her spunky personality, and Rush who’s a little more complex. There’s no questioning that chemistry sizzles between them, building slowly over time and eventually flaming into one heck of a romance with a jaw dropping ending.

Overall, I don’t know what more I can say! You need to read this! I couldn’t get enough and I am absolutely thirsting for the next installment. These characters stole my heart, and Penelope and Vi once again hit it out of the park with a phenomenal first part of what promises to be an unforgettable duet.

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Mar 09, 2018 Sentranced Jem rated it really liked it

I am not ashamed to say that this was basically me the entire time I was reading this book⬇️
A cross between this ⬇️

giphy (5)

And this ⬇️

giphy (2)

I am in love! Absolutely in love with this book: the characters, their chemistry, their story! I am obsessed with Rebel Heir ❤️
I have found a new book boyfriend: ladies, meet Rush. He'll make you swoon, scoff, laugh, giggle (yup! He'll make you giggle like a school girl 🙄😏), make your heart beat faster- he is a true bad boy and I love him! ...more

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May 08, 2018 Kay's Blushing Book Reviews rated it really liked it

Shelves: contemporary-romance

Rebel Heir By VI Keeland & Penelope Ward

This is the first book in the rush duet fantastically co-written by VI Keeland and Penelope Ward.
Gia is spending her summer in the Hampton's to finish a novel that she has just been given a publishing deal on. She reluctantly agrees to cover a shift for one of her friends who works at the Heights, a local bar.

Rush is the owner of The Heights, he has that rough sexy exterior that makes woman go week at the knees but he also happens to be an arrogant je ...more

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Apr 03, 2018 Dali rated it it was amazing

Shelves: tortured-hero, cliffhanger, published-2018, contemporary-romance, arc-read, office-romance

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Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward pair up once again to produce a fun, witty and sexy novel that will leave you hungry for more.

While failing miserably to help her friend, aspiring author Gia Mirabelli is still fast on her feet and ends up employed at The Heights, an upscale restaurant/bar in the Hamptons. She only intended to supplement her income during the summer. She needs to write her novel without distractions, especially not lying ones like the previous g ...more

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Apr 02, 2018 Sarah/DragonflyReads rated it it was amazing

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Ward and Keeland once again killed it with their signature writing style. With lots of comedy and a ton of angst thrown in, Rebel Heir will leave you breathless!

Rebel Heir follows Gia and Rush. It’s summer in The Hamptons. Gia finds herself behind the bar covering for her friend when she meets Rush, owner of the bar, resident jerk, and al around bad boy. Rush doesn’t get involved with employees and Gia has to focus on her day job. Their connection is like nothing they’ve experienced before a ...more

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Apr 02, 2018 Romance Readers Retreat rated it it was amazing

5 'Damn you Vi & Penelope' Stars

Consistently I am blown away by Vi and Penelopes collaborations. So much so that I am shocked that I continue to be surprised by this, mainly due to the fact that I love both authors work equally, but for some reason when they work together, the outcome seems to be even more incredible.

This is the first by this duo that is not a stand alone, I repeat not a stand alone and boy was I left wanting the next book more than anything.

This is the story of Gia and Rush. Gi ...more

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Apr 11, 2018 1-Click Addict Support Group rated it really liked it

Snarkily delicious…

Ahh… Laughter. I love the cheekiness and humour that these authors bring to their characters and Rush and Gia seemed to have an extra dose. Love, drama, laughter – yup, it’s an instant click for me when I see these two names pop up under ‘coming soon’…

I am fluent in sarcasm so recognize and appreciate those who have mastered the art. The saucy one-liners, and extra zing to their banter, meant Rush and Gia were experts. They were fun. As they played cat and mouse with their att ...more

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Mar 31, 2018 Luna Sol rated it it was amazing

5+++++++++ I'm soooo in love with this book. A M A Z I N G!!!!!

Unputdownable........ Check!

Favorite cowrite........Check!

Favorite VK and PW hero.....Triple Check!!

Favorite VK and PW heroine.....Check!!

Super sexy.....All the checks!

Funny.....Check!

Emotional....Check Check Check!!

This was everything I needed and what I love to read in a book. Vi and Penelope never cease to amaze me, i crave their books the minute they start writing the first word. But I have to say this is a top favorite for me. ...more

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Apr 07, 2018 Bookgasms Book Blog rated it really liked it

Shelves: missy, shelly

First course of business: I call dibs on Rush. Seriously. He’s mine. All mine. Because, damn that alpha male intensity just works for me. Mm hmmm....

And it works for Gia too. She’s the perfect balance to all that intense protective nature that radiates off Rush. Gia is quite unexpected—she’s trying to find her way and Rush is most definitely there to help her.

But at what cost? Freedom? Money? Friendship? Or their hearts? Will they both breakdown their barriers to let love in? Or is there to much First course of business: I call dibs on Rush. Seriously. He’s mine. All mine. Because, damn that alpha male intensity just works for me. Mm hmmm....

And it works for Gia too. She’s the perfect balance to all that intense protective nature that radiates off Rush. Gia is quite unexpected—she’s trying to find her way and Rush is most definitely there to help her.

But at what cost? Freedom? Money? Friendship? Or their hearts? Will they both breakdown their barriers to let love in? Or is there to much happening around them to keep them apart?

Gia and Rush were a lot of fun. Their banter was witty and smart. Their sexy times hot and steamy. But there was something a little off for the story for me—a bit of predictability that was unexpected. But, I will say that my enjoyment of Rush and needing to know what was happening inside his head was what kept me reading, and wanting to know what happens when Rebel Heart releases next month. I know I will be waiting with bated breath. ~ Missy, 4 stars

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If there is one true thing in this book world, it is that Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward weave stories that are impossible to put down. The storytelling is so compelling that you’re hooked immediately, and maybe even if you figure out what happens halfway through, you still can’t put the book down because you have to know more. In this case, it also doesn’t hurt that the hero is scrumptious and the storyline takes an angsty turn that tugged at my heart and caused an ache that still isn’t resolved because, as you may have heard by now…yeah, that cliffy is a doozy.

This book sucked me in, shook me up, and spit me out a little dazed and yearning for more. I was addicted to the story, even if I didn’t always connect with it. It moves very quickly and the connection between Rush and Gia took off before my heart was able to attach to it. The “bad boy” in Rush didn’t always ring true to me – that soft underbelly was on display immediately for nearly everyone to see. And the story, despite being unable to put it down (for real), felt a little bit predictable to me. I did know how it was going to play out early on – but it is a credit to these authors that knowing that didn’t make me want to stop reading. And when the hammer inevitably dropped on Rush and Gia, I still felt it like a shock to my heart, and I still am dying to know what happens next.

In all, Rebel Heir is a compelling, satisfying read. It almost felt “guilty pleasure”-ish to me. It was dead sexy, highly entertaining, unputdownable, and - while maybe not my favorite offering from this dynamic duo - still 100% worth the read. ~ Shelly, 3.5 Stars
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Feb 21, 2018 Sabrina marked it as tbr-after-last-book-is-out

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May 02, 2020 Pearl Angeli rated it liked it

Shelves: bad-boys, boss-employee-romance, jealous-sweet-guys, rich-guys, 2020-reads, hot-male-characters, annoying-heroines

2.5 Stars

“Because when you finally accept that you found the one, it's terrifying that you might lose them and then there'd never be another.”

I wish I could say "I love this book!" like what the majority of the reviews says. But sad to say, that's not the case.

The book tells us the story of Heathcliff Rushmore a.k.a Rush and Gia Mirabelli, two characters who are so opposite with each other in a lot of ways. Gia is a struggling romance author who went to the Hamptons to work on finish ...more

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Apr 13, 2018 TheCynicalRomantic rated it did not like it

Shelves: written-reviews, dnf, one-star

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This may be one of the few books I’ve dnf’d this year. I was so excited to read it too, because I love some of Vi Keeland’s books. Though, I have noticed that I don’t like her books nearly as much when she collabs with Penelope Ward. I thought this book would be like Dear, Bridget, but it’s reaallly not.

From the first few pages, I already didn’t like Rush very much, he was an asshole and the only thing on his mind was sex. Also, as a side note, I HATE it when a character describes someone else This may be one of the few books I’ve dnf’d this year. I was so excited to read it too, because I love some of Vi Keeland’s books. Though, I have noticed that I don’t like her books nearly as much when she collabs with Penelope Ward. I thought this book would be like Dear, Bridget, but it’s reaallly not.

From the first few pages, I already didn’t like Rush very much, he was an asshole and the only thing on his mind was sex. Also, as a side note, I HATE it when a character describes someone else as being a certain way. Show me, don’t tell. Gia says Rush is a badass, but I saw no such things. Yeah, he had tattoos and smokes, but where’s the badassery? And apparent Gia is eccentric, when the only thing she does is sass him at times and collect ugly dolls. Those are her only “eccentric” qualities.

Anyways, Rush is Gia’s boss at a restaurant and can’t date her because of his moral code, which I totally get, but he takes the incentive to fix her car without permission, then not tell her about it, only to make a bet so he can have a reason to have fixed it. What?

He also is her landlord, which he knows from her hiring form, but doesn’t disclose the fact at least halfway through the book, where I quit reading it. Okay, fine, those things aren’t that bad. Why’d I dnf the book? Well, let’s go through a few highlights:

-Gia slut-shames any girl that would have casual sex, because she’s definitely NOT like that. Her doing the same thing makes sense because it’d been months.

-Any girl that Rush talks to is automatically a “skank” or “whore”.

-Rush makes it clear that he won’t date Gia, but when she shows the slightest interest in a guy she works with (making Rush the boss), Rush is a major dick and seething with jealousy. He’s also a complete asshole to both of them.

-When Gia’s has had enough and yells at him, he has the audacity to ask her if she’s ever had anal sex... THAT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH ANYTHING! I’m not for violence, but I was glad to see her slap him for that.

We obviously can’t stop here because I was still okay to keep reading. What made me quit? Well, it’s Rush’s mom’s birthday, so she comes into the restaurant to paint, because she’s an artist and likes to do that, I guess? Anyways, minutes after the anal sex incident in the parking lot, Gia sees Rush with his mom, not knowing who she is.

The authors made it very clear that his mom looked much younger than she was, because god forbid a woman looks her age, and a younger man would want to date her. Gia sees Rush with a “whore” and is pissed because HOW DARE HE? Anger is understandable, but she creates a scene, declaring he was an asshole for inquiring about whether she’d ever had anal sex when he had a hookup ready. Girl, he’s your boss, you’re working, and creating a scene is just stupid when you need the job. If the scenes had been spaced out more than a page, I may have been able to continue, but I’m not doing that to myself.

I’m sure I could continue this rant for a while, but I don’t want to spend another minute on this fucking book. Excuse any mistakes, I wrote this in ten minutes without any editing. Look at me, such an eccentric badass.

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Vi Keeland is a #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author. With millions of books sold, her titles have appeared in over one hundred Bestseller lists and are currently translated in twenty-six languages. She resides in New York with her husband and their three children where she is living out her own happily ever after with the boy she met at age six.

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“Why are we so scared of each other right now, Rush?”
“Because when you finally accept that you found the one, it’s terrifying that you might lose them and then there’d never be another.” — 12 likes

“don’t apologize for your truths, only your lies’.” — 10 likes

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