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In Luv Duet #1
Girl in Luv
Langley Vaughn is in desperate need of a date.
But not just any date.
She’s looking for a date to the wedding from hell. It isn’t every day you’re forced to be in the bridal party while your first love marries your arch nemesis… otherwise known as the world’s worst stepsister. The entire situation is a nightmare, and Langley is sick and tired of taking orders and forcing a fake smile. She’s done being the bad guy when she was the one who was wronged.
She needs to find a date who’s not afraid of her family’s money and someone who is willing to shake things up. She needs someone outside of her normal social circle, someone ready to go to war with the well-to-do. She needs someone who won’t back down. Someone willing to play the complicated game of tug of war she’s been engaged in with her family for years.
Never in a million years did she think she was going to stumble across her very own heroic heartthrob when she set her crazy plan in motion.
Not only does Iker show up for her time and time again, he also forced her to finally fight for herself.
He says he’s only there for the money… but his actions speak so much louder than his words.
Iker Alvarez would do anything and everything to get his hands on some quick cash.
Not just any cash, but enough to make sure his younger brother gets into the college of his dreams.
Thank goodness for a desperate, pretty little rich girl with too much money and her heart set on an outrageous scheme. Being in the right place at the right time might just be the answer to both of their prayers — and this smart soldier has never let a golden opportunity slide by.
Iker doesn’t mind coming to Langley’s rescue and being her plus-one… as long as the price is right.
Only, he didn’t plan on liking the blonde socialite as much as he does. He is totally unprepared for the pull he feels toward her, coupled with his growing desire to protect her from the vultures and villains living under the same roof.
He wants to be the guy who keeps her safe and gives her the courage to fight back that she obviously needs… But someone else, someone far more powerful and influential than Langley’s wealthy family, has dibs on Iker’s time and on his future. He knows he isn’t the guy Langley can count on in the long run, but damn if he doesn’t want to do everything in his power to be that man.
But not just any date.
She’s looking for a date to the wedding from hell. It isn’t every day you’re forced to be in the bridal party while your first love marries your arch nemesis… otherwise known as the world’s worst stepsister. The entire situation is a nightmare, and Langley is sick and tired of taking orders and forcing a fake smile. She’s done being the bad guy when she was the one who was wronged.
She needs to find a date who’s not afraid of her family’s money and someone who is willing to shake things up. She needs someone outside of her normal social circle, someone ready to go to war with the well-to-do. She needs someone who won’t back down. Someone willing to play the complicated game of tug of war she’s been engaged in with her family for years.
Never in a million years did she think she was going to stumble across her very own heroic heartthrob when she set her crazy plan in motion.
Not only does Iker show up for her time and time again, he also forced her to finally fight for herself.
He says he’s only there for the money… but his actions speak so much louder than his words.
Iker Alvarez would do anything and everything to get his hands on some quick cash.
Not just any cash, but enough to make sure his younger brother gets into the college of his dreams.
Thank goodness for a desperate, pretty little rich girl with too much money and her heart set on an outrageous scheme. Being in the right place at the right time might just be the answer to both of their prayers — and this smart soldier has never let a golden opportunity slide by.
Iker doesn’t mind coming to Langley’s rescue and being her plus-one… as long as the price is right.
Only, he didn’t plan on liking the blonde socialite as much as he does. He is totally unprepared for the pull he feels toward her, coupled with his growing desire to protect her from the vultures and villains living under the same roof.
He wants to be the guy who keeps her safe and gives her the courage to fight back that she obviously needs… But someone else, someone far more powerful and influential than Langley’s wealthy family, has dibs on Iker’s time and on his future. He knows he isn’t the guy Langley can count on in the long run, but damn if he doesn’t want to do everything in his power to be that man.
203 pages, Paperback
First published October 19, 2019
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Jay Crownover
129 books14.6k followersJay Crownover is the International and multiple New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Marked Men Series, The Saints of Denver Series, The Point and Breaking Point Series, and the Loveless, Texas series. Her books can be found translated in many different languages all around the world. She is a tattooed, crazy haired Colorado native who lives at the base of the Rockies with her awesome dogs. This is where she can frequently be found enjoying a cold beer and Taco Tuesdays. Jay is a self-declared music snob and outspoken book lover who is always looking for her next adventure, between the pages and on the road.
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March 9, 2020
4,5 💞💞💞💞💥💥💥💥✨✨✨✨s❣️❣️❣️❣️
I am in luv too❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
With the story, the characters, the pace, the cover. With everything!!!!’
I am still wondering how I missed this duet’s release!!! 😤
The trope might have been used plenty before, but this story had a plot originality that captivated me entirely, along with its amazing writing.
The cliffhanger at the end made my heart skip a few beats but thankfully Boy In Luv is waiting for me...
I am in luv too❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
With the story, the characters, the pace, the cover. With everything!!!!’
I am still wondering how I missed this duet’s release!!! 😤
The trope might have been used plenty before, but this story had a plot originality that captivated me entirely, along with its amazing writing.
The cliffhanger at the end made my heart skip a few beats but thankfully Boy In Luv is waiting for me...
December 30, 2019
Girl In Luv fue el mejor regalo de Navidad que podia haber pedido, no solo porque fue una lectura excelente sino que ademas esta escrita por dos de mis autoras favoritas, a las cuales no puedo mas que alabar al comprobar lo muy bien compenetradas que estuvieron al crear este libro.
" Llama a esto lo que es. Lo que era. Un eclipse. Un cometa. Algo crudo y raro que solo aparece una vez en la vida, que te cambia y luego se va. "
Sinceramente tenia mucha fe puesta en esta novela, practicamente podia sentir en mi piel que seria una experiencia magnifica cuando la leyera, y aun asi, reconozco que me enamoro aun mas de lo que esperaba en un principio.
Girl In Luv me emociono con cada una de sus paginas, es de ese tipo de libro que sin ser demasiado largo o elaborado consigue hacerte sentir toda clase de sentimientos, realmente no se si es que yo estoy en un momento emocional o si es debido a que no puedo ser imparcial con Jay Crownover y Rebecca Yarros pero esta historia me calo hondo.
" En mis sueños, seguire en esa cama contigo. "
Langley e Iker son una pareja formidable. Su relacion y el como se fue dando me conquisto desde su primera escena juntos, y aunque es cierto que muchos diran que se desarrollo de una manera un poco precipitada, a mi me convencio el como se dio su historia de amor, tal vez porque la pluma de estas dos escritoras es tan buena que es muy sencillo creerte todo lo que escriben.
El unico pequeño fallo que le puedo poner a Girl In Luv es que me hubiera encantado que fuera un poco mas largo, creo que la trama realmente daba para ello, pero ni siquiera ese minimo detalle es capaz de quitarme la sonrisa tonta de la cara cada vez que pienso en esta novela.
" Era desamor .... Porque en algun lugar de los ultimos siete dias, me habia enamorado de el. "
En definitiva, Girl In Luv es un inicio de serie maravilloso. Lo que cuenta la historia es precioso, intenso, muy ameno y que te deja con ganas de mas, y no me refiero solo a la parte romantica, la progresion que experimenta el personaje de Langley es verdaderamente impresionable y dificil de olvidar.
Me muero de ganas de leer Boy In Luv, despues de ese final tan desgarrador necesito que Iker y Langley tengan su merecido final feliz.
4.75 Estrellas!!
July 29, 2025
♡ Fake Dating
♡ Rags to Riches
♡ Soldier MMC
This was a cute part one to a short duet. Full review to come!
♡ Rags to Riches
♡ Soldier MMC
This was a cute part one to a short duet. Full review to come!
June 20, 2025
Well... how can I say how tight my heart is at the end of this first book? What a wonderful, emotional story these authors have written! I had planned to read something else, but how could I not immediately dive into the sequel? I'm going back...
January 10, 2020
random thoughts;
* it is short & easy read
* I can't believe he snapped her heels off, men don't do that
* some things were a bit stretched
* heroine is stinky rich but no worries she is not "like all the other rich spoiled bitches"
* overall enjoyed it just fine
* it is short & easy read
* I can't believe he snapped her heels off, men don't do that
* some things were a bit stretched
* heroine is stinky rich but no worries she is not "like all the other rich spoiled bitches"
* overall enjoyed it just fine
January 8, 2020
Sweet and cute, only!
June 17, 2020
Me ha gustado MUUUCHO!!
Sé que es bien cliché que tiene instalove que es fake romance pero no me importa lo disfruté bastante.
Si es la chica buena y rica y él el chico malo con tatuajes pobre pero hacían una pareja bien bonita y tierna.
A la otra autora no la conozco, pero a Jay sí que la he leído y se nota su estilo.
Por cierto como detesto a la madrastra y la hija , porque sí es muy al estilo cenicienta también.
Sé que es bien cliché que tiene instalove que es fake romance pero no me importa lo disfruté bastante.
Si es la chica buena y rica y él el chico malo con tatuajes pobre pero hacían una pareja bien bonita y tierna.
A la otra autora no la conozco, pero a Jay sí que la he leído y se nota su estilo.
Por cierto como detesto a la madrastra y la hija , porque sí es muy al estilo cenicienta también.
August 26, 2020
YAY! this was very sweet and funny.
Langley Vaughn is in desperate need of a fake date for a wedding.
Iker Alvarez would do anything and everything to get his hands on some quick cash.
with less than 200 pages, I read it very quickly, and then I read the next one to see what would happen especially given the slight cliffhanger of an ending we were left with.
Langley Vaughn is in desperate need of a fake date for a wedding.
Iker Alvarez would do anything and everything to get his hands on some quick cash.
with less than 200 pages, I read it very quickly, and then I read the next one to see what would happen especially given the slight cliffhanger of an ending we were left with.
August 28, 2020
I love this one.
I loved both the Hero and heroine.
The Hero esp was amazing.
I loved the angst and bitchy comments between the heroine and her step sister and step mother.
No intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine.
No sexual history other than her ex is marrying her step sister.
Cliffhanger ending. Duet.
I loved both the Hero and heroine.
The Hero esp was amazing.
I loved the angst and bitchy comments between the heroine and her step sister and step mother.
No intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine.
No sexual history other than her ex is marrying her step sister.
Cliffhanger ending. Duet.
March 11, 2024
3 Stars for Girl in Luv: In Luv Duet, Book 1 (audiobook) by Jay Crownover and Rebecca Yarros read by J. F. Harding and Sofia Willingham.
Langley Vaughn is desperate for a date to her sister’s wedding. Not only is her sister getting married but she’s marrying Langley’s ex boyfriend. This rich girl ends up hiring a soldier who’s on leave and is desperate for money. As Langley chips away at his rough edges they end up create a bond until he has to deploy.
Langley Vaughn is desperate for a date to her sister’s wedding. Not only is her sister getting married but she’s marrying Langley’s ex boyfriend. This rich girl ends up hiring a soldier who’s on leave and is desperate for money. As Langley chips away at his rough edges they end up create a bond until he has to deploy.
October 29, 2019
4 1/2 Stars!
“If you’re the one holding the pen, you’re the one in charge of how the story ends."
Iker and Langley meet by chance when she's looking for the perfect date to shock everyone at her step-sister's wedding. Her step-sister is marrying Langley's first love. She's also a self-centered bridezilla. Langley's stepmother is absolutely horrible as well. It is reminiscent of Cinderella's relationship with her stepmother and step-sisters except I think Langley's may be even worse.
Iker finds himself feeling protective of Langley almost instantly. When her family begins to harass and disrespect her, he is intolerant of it. Langley is so touched by it because she's really never had anyone stand up for her. Her father would but she hides their bad behavior from him since she doesn't want to ruin his happy relationship with his wife.
All is going well with Iker and Langley's "fake relationship" until they truly start to fall for each other. When emotions become involved, everything tends to get a little more out of control. Also, Iker's military commitment is always lurking in the periphery even though they don't discuss it.
I hopped right into book 2, Boy in Luv as soon as I finished this one.
“If you’re the one holding the pen, you’re the one in charge of how the story ends."
Iker and Langley meet by chance when she's looking for the perfect date to shock everyone at her step-sister's wedding. Her step-sister is marrying Langley's first love. She's also a self-centered bridezilla. Langley's stepmother is absolutely horrible as well. It is reminiscent of Cinderella's relationship with her stepmother and step-sisters except I think Langley's may be even worse.
Iker finds himself feeling protective of Langley almost instantly. When her family begins to harass and disrespect her, he is intolerant of it. Langley is so touched by it because she's really never had anyone stand up for her. Her father would but she hides their bad behavior from him since she doesn't want to ruin his happy relationship with his wife.
All is going well with Iker and Langley's "fake relationship" until they truly start to fall for each other. When emotions become involved, everything tends to get a little more out of control. Also, Iker's military commitment is always lurking in the periphery even though they don't discuss it.
I hopped right into book 2, Boy in Luv as soon as I finished this one.
January 25, 2020
The premise of this book was really interesting to me, however, the execution of it failed miserably.
All the characters felt unrealistically one dimensional. The villains of the story had no redeeming quality whatsoever, and every single person in that rich society had the exact same personality except for our main heroine.
Langley is supposedly looking for a "bad boy" that will shake the wedding and ruin it for her stepsister just by being there. Then she does everything she can to make Iker look as if he belonged there.
✔ His tattoos? covered by a $5,000 suit.
✔ His lack of manners? let's have a five-course meal where I teach you how to properly drink soup, and differentiate between a Salad fork and a dinner fork.
So, how in hell will Iker earn his whopping $10,000 payment? by JUST being there standing beside her and looking like the most handsome man to ever exist so that no one will be paying attention to the bride as they are too busy checking out Iker.
Iker puts Langley on the highest pedestal for the absolute bare minimum of human decency. He takes her to a laser tag game and volunteers the info of him not liking dark places and sudden light flashes due to his time in Afganistan, so she asks if he wants to go somewhere else instead. His internal monologue afterward was, and I quote:
Nevermind that he's the one who chose the place and she expressed no interest in it from the start.
And I won't even start on the events of the laser tag game itself, cause I'm still in awe of the ridiculousness of what happened. I'm sorry, but could someone confirm the age of the authors? cause I'm pretty sure it's safe to say that no teenagers were consulted here.
This book ends with a cliffhanger, so I tried to pick up the next book and promptly DNF'ed it at the 29% mark as I don't hate myself enough to go through that torture.
All the characters felt unrealistically one dimensional. The villains of the story had no redeeming quality whatsoever, and every single person in that rich society had the exact same personality except for our main heroine.
Langley is supposedly looking for a "bad boy" that will shake the wedding and ruin it for her stepsister just by being there. Then she does everything she can to make Iker look as if he belonged there.
✔ His tattoos? covered by a $5,000 suit.
✔ His lack of manners? let's have a five-course meal where I teach you how to properly drink soup, and differentiate between a Salad fork and a dinner fork.
So, how in hell will Iker earn his whopping $10,000 payment? by JUST being there standing beside her and looking like the most handsome man to ever exist so that no one will be paying attention to the bride as they are too busy checking out Iker.
Iker puts Langley on the highest pedestal for the absolute bare minimum of human decency. He takes her to a laser tag game and volunteers the info of him not liking dark places and sudden light flashes due to his time in Afganistan, so she asks if he wants to go somewhere else instead. His internal monologue afterward was, and I quote:
“See, she was so damn sweet. And considerate. She barely knew me and she was worried about me. Worried about how I might react to something that might make me uncomfortable. No one, aside from my small family, had cared about my comfort and mental well-being in a long time.”
Nevermind that he's the one who chose the place and she expressed no interest in it from the start.
And I won't even start on the events of the laser tag game itself, cause I'm still in awe of the ridiculousness of what happened. I'm sorry, but could someone confirm the age of the authors? cause I'm pretty sure it's safe to say that no teenagers were consulted here.
This book ends with a cliffhanger, so I tried to pick up the next book and promptly DNF'ed it at the 29% mark as I don't hate myself enough to go through that torture.
June 16, 2020
Pues me dejé ir como gorda en tobogán (es una expresión solamente eh) aquí porque voy a soltar las 5 estrellas que tenía agarradas en un puño desde inicio de año. Después de Chassing Cassandra (como me acaba de recordar Grecia) 😂
"Te lo mereces todo, Langley. No te conformes con menos.
Es mi primer libro 5 estrellas pero fue simplemente maravilloso.
NO HAY NADA QUE NO ME GUSTARA y TODO que amar.
"En mis pesadillas, saldré por la puerta, tal como estoy a punto de hacer. En mis sueños, seguiré en esa cama contigo. "
Sooooo, van las 5 estrellas porque si buscas un instalove cliché dulce, sexy y divertido este libro te lo va a dar.
Amé 😍🙈😍🥰
"Te lo mereces todo, Langley. No te conformes con menos.
Es mi primer libro 5 estrellas pero fue simplemente maravilloso.
NO HAY NADA QUE NO ME GUSTARA y TODO que amar.
"En mis pesadillas, saldré por la puerta, tal como estoy a punto de hacer. En mis sueños, seguiré en esa cama contigo. "
Sooooo, van las 5 estrellas porque si buscas un instalove cliché dulce, sexy y divertido este libro te lo va a dar.
Amé 😍🙈😍🥰
October 21, 2019
Girl in Luv is the first book in the In Luv Duet by Jay Crownover and Rebecca Yarros. I've never really been a fan of the 'fake relationship' trope. However, after reading Girl In Luv, I think I can safely say this novella may have turned my views on this trope.
About Girl In Luv:
All Langley is looking for is a date to her upcoming stepsister's wedding. Her main criteria is basically someone that is outside the norm where her ritzy family is concerned. So when Iker Alvarez comes in with tattoos blazing and practically saves her life there is no ifs, ands, or buts about it. She's found her man.
Iker is home for a mere week. His only goal in mind is too find a way to make a decent amount of money in order to pay his younger brother's college tuition. He'll do anything it takes, even if it means making a deal with an angel and walking into the lion's den full of people wanting to take a bite out of her. Sometimes family is a bitch.
Langley and Iker come to a ten thousand dollar negotiation. Hell partake in all of Langely's evil stepsister's wedding festivities and she'll cough up ten thousand dollars by the end of the week. But Langley has more to lose by the end of the arrangement than money. She has her heart to lose.
My thoughts:
I was completely blindsided by Girl In Luv. I had no idea that this book revolved around a fake relationship. All I knew was I love Jay Crownover's writing and the few books I have read by Rebecca Yarros have been winners. I knew I couldn't pass up the chance to read this novel. Plus the cover art and the title really grabbed my attention. So I had to give it a chance.
I have to say, I was completely consumed by Langley and Iker's story. I loved Iker's protective nature when it came to Langley and her evil stepmother and stepsister. I loved the fact that he threw down all of what Langley's stepsister was offering and even went toe to toe with her stepmother. He's a very admirable character. Always protecting people at every turn. I loved the alpha male vibes that outshone all other moments. He's by far my favorite character in this duet.
I have to say, watching Langley break down her walls and become a stronger version of herself was another admirable trait. Nearly her whole life she spent protecting her father from the shell of the man he had become when her mother passed away. She did everything in her power to make sure he never went back to the depressed man he had become, even if that means being a doormat for her stepsister and stepmother to walk all over. But once Iker stepped into the picture he helped her become a stronger version of herself. I loved watching her give the attitude back for a change.
Overall, this was a great start to what I can imagine is going to be a great duet. I can't wait to see how this all wraps up in the end, especially given the slight cliffhanger of an ending we were left with. All I want is for Iker and Langley both to find their happily ever afters. Here's to hoping they find their way back....
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October 27, 2019
I was so excited to get this book free. I mean seriously what a bonus, a free book just for pre-ordering the book I had literally waited 6 months to get my hands on. And it's written by two of my favourite authors. So obviously as soon as I got it I jumped right on in. I had no idea what it was about, how long it was, nothing except that it was a gift from two amazing authors.
And now that I have I want to scream and rant at both Rebecca and Jay for their cruelty. I was so invested in both characters that when I got to the end and realised there was a whole other book and that I am left not knowing what is going to happen next.
Iker was so freaking beautiful, inside and out. He was sweet and caring and compassionate yet all growly, possessive alpha and I love him so much. I am dying to see what happens next for him and hopefully meet his brother.
And OMG Langley was so beyond anything that I expected. When we first met her I thought she was going to be a Barbie doll, sorority princess. Then as we saw her come out of her shell and let Iker get to know the her under the pretty facade she presented to the world.
As a couple they were just amazing and I couldn't put it down from start to finish but the fact I have to wait for the conclusion is just pure torture. However as a marketing strategy it worked since I dropped my kindle and ran off to pre-order Justified, so now I have two books to hold my breath for. Well played ladies.
And now that I have I want to scream and rant at both Rebecca and Jay for their cruelty. I was so invested in both characters that when I got to the end and realised there was a whole other book and that I am left not knowing what is going to happen next.
Iker was so freaking beautiful, inside and out. He was sweet and caring and compassionate yet all growly, possessive alpha and I love him so much. I am dying to see what happens next for him and hopefully meet his brother.
And OMG Langley was so beyond anything that I expected. When we first met her I thought she was going to be a Barbie doll, sorority princess. Then as we saw her come out of her shell and let Iker get to know the her under the pretty facade she presented to the world.
As a couple they were just amazing and I couldn't put it down from start to finish but the fact I have to wait for the conclusion is just pure torture. However as a marketing strategy it worked since I dropped my kindle and ran off to pre-order Justified, so now I have two books to hold my breath for. Well played ladies.
September 3, 2024
Rant time and not about this book. I loved this book 5 stars I couldn't wait for book two, stalked Amazon and Goodreads waiting for it and then this book and book two disappeared. I got really sad because I could not wait to see what happened with book two. So now I see book two YAY!!! but Goodreads has deleted my review?? Or its disappeared like many of my other reviews??? Who knows but this is irritating, once wouldn't be so bad but I can't tell you how may times this has happened with my reviews in the past. So I loved this book and I am beyond ecstatic that I finally get to read book two just sucks that my review is gone. On another side note, for a person who does the yearly challenge it gets frustrating knowing my read count is not accurate every year because books always disappear on my read list as well as the reviews.
August 18, 2021
Do you have that one troupe that you think you yourself, why the hell do I like this so much? Well, fake dating is that troupe. I have no idea why I enjoy it so much but I do. This was really cute and I'm so invested that I have to dig right into the next.
October 22, 2019
When I started reading Girl In Luv, I was confused. What was this going to be about? Was I reading a RomCom? Was I reading a Romance? Well, it was a little bit of both. As we get to know Langley and Iker, you know that you are going to do nothing but fall in love with both of them.
Langley was privileged, beautiful and a doormat. She knows this. She can’t handle it anymore. It’s time she took her life into her hands and show her family that she’s finally not going to take it . She will do anything for her father, promised to play nice and not make waves … but, it’s not her making waves. Now, it’s time to put her plan in action to ruffle some feathers. She found the perfect man but is not looking forward to the wedding from hell. Iker is honorable, dependable and desperate. He’s taken care of his little brother his whole life and he’s not about to let him down. He has to find a way to get the money he needs to go to college. He never thought that the opportunity of a lifetime would walk into the dive bar he’s trying to drown his worries in. But, she did. Now, it’s time to go from the wrong side of the tracks to the right side and he’s in for one hell of a ride. He expected the week from hell, he didn’t expect the need to protect this beautiful blonde with the perfect smile from bridezilla, her ex-fiancee and her stepmother.
One thing leads to another and the connection Langley and Iker have just grows stronger. But, Iker knows he’s not the one for her. They are from different worlds and his commitment to the Military will keep them apart. No matter how much he wants it to be different. There is only one thing for him to do after the wedding … leave.
Review copy provided for a voluntary review.
Langley was privileged, beautiful and a doormat. She knows this. She can’t handle it anymore. It’s time she took her life into her hands and show her family that she’s finally not going to take it . She will do anything for her father, promised to play nice and not make waves … but, it’s not her making waves. Now, it’s time to put her plan in action to ruffle some feathers. She found the perfect man but is not looking forward to the wedding from hell. Iker is honorable, dependable and desperate. He’s taken care of his little brother his whole life and he’s not about to let him down. He has to find a way to get the money he needs to go to college. He never thought that the opportunity of a lifetime would walk into the dive bar he’s trying to drown his worries in. But, she did. Now, it’s time to go from the wrong side of the tracks to the right side and he’s in for one hell of a ride. He expected the week from hell, he didn’t expect the need to protect this beautiful blonde with the perfect smile from bridezilla, her ex-fiancee and her stepmother.
One thing leads to another and the connection Langley and Iker have just grows stronger. But, Iker knows he’s not the one for her. They are from different worlds and his commitment to the Military will keep them apart. No matter how much he wants it to be different. There is only one thing for him to do after the wedding … leave.
Review copy provided for a voluntary review.
November 4, 2019
I usually don't like the hire a date trope in romance because, well, it almost always disappoints me and my eyes almost fall out of my head with all the rolling they do. But two of my favorite authors, Jay Crownover and Rebecca Yarros, using this trope, well I dove right in. I loved it! Now on to Boy in Luv to find out where they go from here.
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June 13, 2024I really liked Iker, and Langley was definitely sweet, but the way she let everyone walk all over her was frustrating and it just kept going. I know it was an intentional evil stepmother parallel but I just wanted her to tell them to beg off. I liked that Iker immediately clocked it and called it out, too. I did really like the direction her character took towards the end though!
Definitely an enjoyable romance read and I liked all the little Cinderella references. Will check out book two when I can!
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Definitely an enjoyable romance read and I liked all the little Cinderella references. Will check out book two when I can!
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July 17, 2023
Sweet and fun but what an ending I need to read the next one asap, I really liked the characters and the whole fake dating
October 25, 2019
Rich girl meets a guy from the wrong side of tracks - sounds like the same old song and dance? WRONG!! This story was everything I wanted and nothing I expected.
I really loved this story and can’t wait to see what happens next.
I really loved this story and can’t wait to see what happens next.
February 11, 2021
4 ⭐'s
Langley's Dad has asked her to be in her (evil) stepsister's wedding and not only that but the groom just happens to be her first love. So, in order to appear as though she isn't pathetic, she strikes up a deal with a guy she meets in a bar, Iker.
Iker's been supporting his younger brother and grandmother so Langley's deal is a godsend when his brother's college scholarship falls through. He thinks this will be easy money, he just doesn't expect to fall for Langley.
And Langley is surprised by all her feelings for Iker as well. He's like nothing she's ever been around (rich girl/poor boy plot) and he brings out the best in her. She's able to stand her own through all the wedding fiascos.
Then, things become physical and that takes the relationship to a whole other level. However, there is something that Iker hasn't told Langley and it blows everything out of the water.
Be ready for book two, Boy in Luv.
Langley's Dad has asked her to be in her (evil) stepsister's wedding and not only that but the groom just happens to be her first love. So, in order to appear as though she isn't pathetic, she strikes up a deal with a guy she meets in a bar, Iker.
Iker's been supporting his younger brother and grandmother so Langley's deal is a godsend when his brother's college scholarship falls through. He thinks this will be easy money, he just doesn't expect to fall for Langley.
And Langley is surprised by all her feelings for Iker as well. He's like nothing she's ever been around (rich girl/poor boy plot) and he brings out the best in her. She's able to stand her own through all the wedding fiascos.
Then, things become physical and that takes the relationship to a whole other level. However, there is something that Iker hasn't told Langley and it blows everything out of the water.
Be ready for book two, Boy in Luv.
October 30, 2019
4.5 Stars / 4 Steam Fans
Langley needed a date for her evil step-sister's wedding events but she couldn't use just anyone, no she had to find someone that would annoy the piss out her step-sister. So Langley visits an unsavory bar to hire someone and when her first target turns out to be a dud the one that saves her isn't. Iker is trying to take care of his family and when he overhears Langley's offer he takes up her cause. This is a fake dating story that turns into a self-worth and discovery story. I was emotionally connected by the end and I love that the military aspect of the story is handled with care and with accuracy thanks to Rebecca Yarros. I was happy that I received the second book at the same time so I didn't have to wait to find out what happened with Iker and Langley.
This specific video review will be included in the October 2019 wrap-up.
For other video book reviews check out my YouTube Channel: Steph's Romance Book Talk.
Langley needed a date for her evil step-sister's wedding events but she couldn't use just anyone, no she had to find someone that would annoy the piss out her step-sister. So Langley visits an unsavory bar to hire someone and when her first target turns out to be a dud the one that saves her isn't. Iker is trying to take care of his family and when he overhears Langley's offer he takes up her cause. This is a fake dating story that turns into a self-worth and discovery story. I was emotionally connected by the end and I love that the military aspect of the story is handled with care and with accuracy thanks to Rebecca Yarros. I was happy that I received the second book at the same time so I didn't have to wait to find out what happened with Iker and Langley.
This specific video review will be included in the October 2019 wrap-up.
For other video book reviews check out my YouTube Channel: Steph's Romance Book Talk.
August 2, 2021
❐ Overall Rating 3¾⭐ | Narration 😁 = Very Good
❐ Girl in Luv Rating = 4 | Boy in Luv Rating = 3½
❐ Narrated by J.F. Harding & Sofia Willingham
❐ Listening Length: 4H 58M/5H 3M
❐ Spoiler Free Thoughts on In Luv Duet
❐ Contemporary Romance
❐ Fake Date/Sort of Insta-Love
❐ Cover 💙Love💙
I feel like this was split up into two books just so they could call one of the books Girl in Luv and the other Boy in Luv because it was cute.
For me, it was cute, bringing into play the fake date trope, just not enough cute to warrant two books.
I enjoyed the first book a little more since it had more story and less sex. Essentially, I believe this would have been better as one book and at least two fewer sex scenes.
🅒🅐🅦🅟🅘🅛🅔 7.79/6.71/❿
🅒haracters ￫ 8/7.5
🅐tmosphere ￫ 7.5/6
🅦riting ￫ 8.5/7.5
🅟lot ￫ 7.5/7
🅘ntrigue ￫ 7/6
🅛ogic ￫ 8/7
🅔njoyment ￫ 8/6
❐ Girl in Luv Rating = 4 | Boy in Luv Rating = 3½
❐ Narrated by J.F. Harding & Sofia Willingham
❐ Listening Length: 4H 58M/5H 3M
❐ Spoiler Free Thoughts on In Luv Duet
❐ Contemporary Romance
❐ Fake Date/Sort of Insta-Love
❐ Cover 💙Love💙
I feel like this was split up into two books just so they could call one of the books Girl in Luv and the other Boy in Luv because it was cute.
For me, it was cute, bringing into play the fake date trope, just not enough cute to warrant two books.
I enjoyed the first book a little more since it had more story and less sex. Essentially, I believe this would have been better as one book and at least two fewer sex scenes.
🅒🅐🅦🅟🅘🅛🅔 7.79/6.71/❿
🅒haracters ￫ 8/7.5
🅐tmosphere ￫ 7.5/6
🅦riting ￫ 8.5/7.5
🅟lot ￫ 7.5/7
🅘ntrigue ￫ 7/6
🅛ogic ￫ 8/7
🅔njoyment ￫ 8/6
October 25, 2019
4.5 stars
Girl in Luv is the latest release by Jay Crownover and new to me author Rebecca Yarros. It's basically a story about a girl Langley in desperate need of a date to a wedding from Hell and Iker a soldier who desperately needs money for his younger brother. I really enjoyed this story so much. Langley and Iker are total opposites but they work so well together. Langley is a doormat and she knows it. While she wants to change she doesn't because of her love for her dad. I love how Iker stood up for her and showed her how much she is worth. Their chemistry is hot but unfortunately Iker has a secret that ends book 1 in heartbreak. I'm so excited there is no wait for book 2.
Girl in Luv is the latest release by Jay Crownover and new to me author Rebecca Yarros. It's basically a story about a girl Langley in desperate need of a date to a wedding from Hell and Iker a soldier who desperately needs money for his younger brother. I really enjoyed this story so much. Langley and Iker are total opposites but they work so well together. Langley is a doormat and she knows it. While she wants to change she doesn't because of her love for her dad. I love how Iker stood up for her and showed her how much she is worth. Their chemistry is hot but unfortunately Iker has a secret that ends book 1 in heartbreak. I'm so excited there is no wait for book 2.
December 2, 2019
Swoon!
Yes I’m swooning over a book. I feel like I haven’t done that in awhile. This book was everything. I’m kicking myself for not reading it sooner. Both characters were lovable and amazing! Can’t wait to see what happens in part two!
Yes I’m swooning over a book. I feel like I haven’t done that in awhile. This book was everything. I’m kicking myself for not reading it sooner. Both characters were lovable and amazing! Can’t wait to see what happens in part two!
October 31, 2019
3,5 stars
December 27, 2021
3,5 Estrellas.
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