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Sprung Like Spring #5
Pride and White Trashing
Pride makes you do some really stupid things sometimes…
When I was in high school, I had a goal. I was going to graduate, find a respectable job and finally ask Cameron Walden on a date. Call it a five year plan if you will, but in the end I screwed it all up over a prideful bet, and not only lost my chance at being with him romantically, I lost him as a friend as well, and every interaction we had after that was strained. After that day so many years ago, I gave up trying to be anything other than what I was, and I gave up on trying to find anyone I might care for in that way. Over a decade later, he's my neighbor in business, and I can't seem to stay away. Our interactions are fun if a bit frustrating, and every single one leaves me craving even more of his attention. But how can I expect to win Cam's affection when I'm really no different now than I was in high school, and I haven't managed to shed my family legacy in the least. I'm still white trash, and my profession isn't quite the type that makes someone want to take you home to their parents.
I've always been defensively standoffish with people. Anyone who was close to me, knew that wasn't my true nature, but as anyone would guess, it was hard to get close to me. Neil Smith had been one of those few people I'd let close when I was younger, but that all changed one day while sitting around at lunch. It took some years to get over the betrayal I felt when I heard my friend agreeing to a bet to ask me out just to feed his pride and ego. We still see each other from time to time, and each encounter is filled with the two of us trying to one-up the other. I can't help but feel a thrill at the possibility of seeing him again and again and going head to head with the beautiful man. The problem comes when I catch myself feeling protective and possessive of the man, especially when I keep catching glimpses of the vulnerability I know he doesn't often show anyone else. A surprise visit in the middle of the night, and a slip of the tongue makes me doubt all the things I thought I knew, and the feelings I've been guarding myself against become harder and harder to ignore. The truth is, I never got over Neil Smith, and it doesn't look like I ever will.
When I was in high school, I had a goal. I was going to graduate, find a respectable job and finally ask Cameron Walden on a date. Call it a five year plan if you will, but in the end I screwed it all up over a prideful bet, and not only lost my chance at being with him romantically, I lost him as a friend as well, and every interaction we had after that was strained. After that day so many years ago, I gave up trying to be anything other than what I was, and I gave up on trying to find anyone I might care for in that way. Over a decade later, he's my neighbor in business, and I can't seem to stay away. Our interactions are fun if a bit frustrating, and every single one leaves me craving even more of his attention. But how can I expect to win Cam's affection when I'm really no different now than I was in high school, and I haven't managed to shed my family legacy in the least. I'm still white trash, and my profession isn't quite the type that makes someone want to take you home to their parents.
I've always been defensively standoffish with people. Anyone who was close to me, knew that wasn't my true nature, but as anyone would guess, it was hard to get close to me. Neil Smith had been one of those few people I'd let close when I was younger, but that all changed one day while sitting around at lunch. It took some years to get over the betrayal I felt when I heard my friend agreeing to a bet to ask me out just to feed his pride and ego. We still see each other from time to time, and each encounter is filled with the two of us trying to one-up the other. I can't help but feel a thrill at the possibility of seeing him again and again and going head to head with the beautiful man. The problem comes when I catch myself feeling protective and possessive of the man, especially when I keep catching glimpses of the vulnerability I know he doesn't often show anyone else. A surprise visit in the middle of the night, and a slip of the tongue makes me doubt all the things I thought I knew, and the feelings I've been guarding myself against become harder and harder to ignore. The truth is, I never got over Neil Smith, and it doesn't look like I ever will.
134 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 4, 2020
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April 12, 2020
Eh, I didn't like this one very much. Enemies to lovers is not really my thing but I was hoping that it was a bit lighthearted. Both Neil and Cam got on my nerves. There's miscommunication and the way they talk to each other even when they get together is not my thing either....still rocking the "hate you, love you" vibe I'm not a fan of. And Neil kind of turned into a whiny bitch. Oh well, hopefully future books are better.
May 21, 2021
Reading this was cathartic for me, I'm not sure if it's because I had my Damien Rice playlist on when I started the book but... it just set the tone of it and took me all the way back to when I used to feel inadequate, when I didn't accept my truth and my worth. So I was a goner from the Prologue and my review is probably biased.
Neil:
The big Alpha teddy bear who you can't help falling in love with.
I get that some people may think that Neil was too whiny, I definitely get where he's coming from thinking your not enough for the one you love is a hard habit to break through. But the novel was too short and we didn't get enough room to see him grow or other sides of him.
Cam:
-The Ice King- I loved his character and how snarky he was and how thorny he would get the more he got the *feels* it was amusing to see.
I understand why he reacted like that when they hooked up and ended up hurting Neil. Again I think we needed more pages to really get to know them let 'em shine through and not feel so one dimensional.
I don't follow the series so I don't know how the other books went... Nevertheless I loved this one and it got me thinking of the one that got away and I took long warm shower just processing all the feelings.
So thank you J.D. Light for this wonderful book.
Neil:
The big Alpha teddy bear who you can't help falling in love with.
I get that some people may think that Neil was too whiny, I definitely get where he's coming from thinking your not enough for the one you love is a hard habit to break through. But the novel was too short and we didn't get enough room to see him grow or other sides of him.
Cam:
-The Ice King- I loved his character and how snarky he was and how thorny he would get the more he got the *feels* it was amusing to see.
I understand why he reacted like that when they hooked up and ended up hurting Neil. Again I think we needed more pages to really get to know them let 'em shine through and not feel so one dimensional.
I don't follow the series so I don't know how the other books went... Nevertheless I loved this one and it got me thinking of the one that got away and I took long warm shower just processing all the feelings.
So thank you J.D. Light for this wonderful book.
May 5, 2020
3.5 Stars.
I liked Neil and Cameron well enough, but the opening and closing bits were just overdone with the cheese factor. The family gatherings seem to be a requirement for the series, but I am seriously sick of Riker. I hated his story, hate his popping up in this just to say something hateful about Cam being in love and I really want to only give this 3 stars because I'm starting to hate Riker that much. He was only in this for a blink, but the author went and drew attention to him so I could probably rant about him until I reached the character limit for this review. Seriously, stop returning to the lodge and making me rethink how much I actually like all these stories.
I liked Neil and Cameron well enough, but the opening and closing bits were just overdone with the cheese factor. The family gatherings seem to be a requirement for the series, but I am seriously sick of Riker. I hated his story, hate his popping up in this just to say something hateful about Cam being in love and I really want to only give this 3 stars because I'm starting to hate Riker that much. He was only in this for a blink, but the author went and drew attention to him so I could probably rant about him until I reached the character limit for this review. Seriously, stop returning to the lodge and making me rethink how much I actually like all these stories.
July 19, 2021
Friends to enemies to more
Years ago Cam and Neil were friends however a bad idea made them no longer friends. For years They didn't actually talk and then Cam got a bar beside Neil And things started changing after Cam's birthday. They were flirting more and doing other sexual things as well then it got to where they both wanted more because couldn't deal with not really together. They can't play with each other and not have package deal.
I was annoyed at some of the the things that were done but they fixed that before the end. Was nice hot sex scenes. I just wasn't crazy about how they stopped being friends start with so knocked off a star for that and facial hair. Can't wait to read more these.
Years ago Cam and Neil were friends however a bad idea made them no longer friends. For years They didn't actually talk and then Cam got a bar beside Neil And things started changing after Cam's birthday. They were flirting more and doing other sexual things as well then it got to where they both wanted more because couldn't deal with not really together. They can't play with each other and not have package deal.
I was annoyed at some of the the things that were done but they fixed that before the end. Was nice hot sex scenes. I just wasn't crazy about how they stopped being friends start with so knocked off a star for that and facial hair. Can't wait to read more these.
August 4, 2022
Cam is actually my favorite
No one does snarky, kinda mean but also sweet, robot characters like j.d light. Cam and Neil's story was sad but also adorable and even though the editing makes me want to hurl I love it. My heart broke for both of them when they were intentionally trying to hurt the others feelings but the way they pulled it together was the best. Love it, loved this, love it all.
No one does snarky, kinda mean but also sweet, robot characters like j.d light. Cam and Neil's story was sad but also adorable and even though the editing makes me want to hurl I love it. My heart broke for both of them when they were intentionally trying to hurt the others feelings but the way they pulled it together was the best. Love it, loved this, love it all.
April 7, 2020
One of Light's funny romances
Like many of Light's stories, the MC's have known each other a long time. They aren't really enemies. It's more that they have crushes on each other and try to keep each other's attention by arguing. The conflict is that they're both so bad at talking about their feelings.
Like many of Light's stories, the MC's have known each other a long time. They aren't really enemies. It's more that they have crushes on each other and try to keep each other's attention by arguing. The conflict is that they're both so bad at talking about their feelings.
April 25, 2020
Cam and Neil!
Cam and Neil brought out all the longing feelings in this series. While still lighthearted and funny like the previous books, these men had a longing to be with each other even through their enemy years. Neil absolutely stole my heart. I loved this happily ever after for these men.
Cam and Neil brought out all the longing feelings in this series. While still lighthearted and funny like the previous books, these men had a longing to be with each other even through their enemy years. Neil absolutely stole my heart. I loved this happily ever after for these men.
May 1, 2020
I didn’t like how Cam kept saying “we were hurting each other” even though he was the one who hurt Neil because he wasn’t willing to share his feelings and then rejected Neil. I love their chemistry and the way they were around each. Neil being vulnerable was so adorable and Cam trying not to be vulnerable but doing it for Neil showed just how much Cam loved him.
June 10, 2020
hilarious
this was really good... and hilarious. needs another edit though- nothing major... just random letters that weren't taken out and quotations in the wrong place which can be confusing. i still highly recommend this for a good laugh and a couple steamy hot scenes in omegaverse.
this was really good... and hilarious. needs another edit though- nothing major... just random letters that weren't taken out and quotations in the wrong place which can be confusing. i still highly recommend this for a good laugh and a couple steamy hot scenes in omegaverse.
April 6, 2020
❤️❤️❤️
I love this series! It’s short, sweet mpreg with just a little angst. The whole family is great but I just love Cam’s snark! It was great that he let bygones be bygones so he could be with Neil. I can’t wait to read more!
I love this series! It’s short, sweet mpreg with just a little angst. The whole family is great but I just love Cam’s snark! It was great that he let bygones be bygones so he could be with Neil. I can’t wait to read more!
April 6, 2020
Cam and Neil story
This was a great story about how high school could mess up your crush and last years. Wasted years. Neil messed up and lost Cam but it was great how they were able to find their way back to each other and find love.
This was a great story about how high school could mess up your crush and last years. Wasted years. Neil messed up and lost Cam but it was great how they were able to find their way back to each other and find love.
May 20, 2020
Enjoying this
A quick frienemies to lovers story that so sappy it’s disgusting (according to Cam). I am enjoying this fluffy no angst series where people from the same misfit family fall for their person, it’s the perfect antidote to the current times.
A quick frienemies to lovers story that so sappy it’s disgusting (according to Cam). I am enjoying this fluffy no angst series where people from the same misfit family fall for their person, it’s the perfect antidote to the current times.
June 16, 2020
Still loving this series and still laughing 😂
Omg, Cam is even worse than Archer, lol. Poor Neil couldn't get it right until Cam told him to. But they were meant to be, lol!! Love this series. On to the next book.
Omg, Cam is even worse than Archer, lol. Poor Neil couldn't get it right until Cam told him to. But they were meant to be, lol!! Love this series. On to the next book.
August 30, 2020
Pride and White Trashing is the fifth book in the Sprung Like Spring series by JD Light. It is a Frenemies to Lovers story with an mpreg thrown in. Sweet, fun, with steamy connections and hilarious moments.
November 3, 2020
Back to three stars because editing
I find these books fun and funny, but the editing is just atrocious. Not going to stop me from reading the rest of the series, but these are just bite sized snippets of romances, not actual romances. Good enough for today, though.
I find these books fun and funny, but the editing is just atrocious. Not going to stop me from reading the rest of the series, but these are just bite sized snippets of romances, not actual romances. Good enough for today, though.
September 23, 2021
So this is JD Light's take on frenemies. Seriously funny. Cam and Neil make a good pairing. Their dialog is snappy (and snippy). Like her Chosen books and her other series, you get a peek at whose book is next.
Said it before and gonna say it again. Lite, fluffy and fun.
Said it before and gonna say it again. Lite, fluffy and fun.
April 6, 2020
Yes, the story was cute... yes, Cam and Neil are adorable... but, the mistakes... the errors... the missing quotation marks? *headdesk* ;p
April 6, 2020
good story. Didn't move as quickly as the previous books, but with the problems the MC's had that's understandable.
April 10, 2020
Awwww
That was cute. Cam is not someone you want to mess with. Poor Neil if he had just stood up for himself. He could have had Cam in high school.
That was cute. Cam is not someone you want to mess with. Poor Neil if he had just stood up for himself. He could have had Cam in high school.
May 1, 2020
3.25 stars
May 27, 2020
Cute enough, but it ends abruptly, which I think is a hallmark of this series.
June 3, 2020
Love
Ugh, this author gets me every time. No one does short, sweet, sexy and hilarious like her. I definitely reccomend.
Ugh, this author gets me every time. No one does short, sweet, sexy and hilarious like her. I definitely reccomend.
June 7, 2020
This book made me laugh so much. How could 2 people be silly in not realizing their feeling for each for so many years and not even comunicating with each other
September 2, 2020
Totally shocked at how much I got the feels with this one. Neil was such a good character!!! Sweet. And the ultimate unrequited love story.
October 15, 2020
Excellent
I’m so loving this series. This made me laugh a lot and that to me is very important in a book.
I’m so loving this series. This made me laugh a lot and that to me is very important in a book.
January 26, 2021
Another hit
I thoroughly enjoyed this installment in the Spring Like Spring series. The characters were funny and their relationship was heartwarming.
I thoroughly enjoyed this installment in the Spring Like Spring series. The characters were funny and their relationship was heartwarming.
November 18, 2021
Lost a star for the absolute lack of an ending. What the heck? Otherwise, I loved the book. Cam’s snark was epic. Neil was just clueless and adorable.
February 23, 2022
OMG!!!
These two are too funny. And that ending…priceless. Darn near fell off my bed laughing so hard. I hope we see more of them. Neil fits right in with Cam’s family.
These two are too funny. And that ending…priceless. Darn near fell off my bed laughing so hard. I hope we see more of them. Neil fits right in with Cam’s family.
June 8, 2022
great
These books never fail to put a smile on my face I love them all this one was great I enjoyed the frenemies aspect
These books never fail to put a smile on my face I love them all this one was great I enjoyed the frenemies aspect
February 10, 2021
Second time around
I originally had rated this 3 stars. I can't recall why I gave this rating. Upon reading it again, I changed it to 4 stars. I don't feel like these guys are truly frenemies but they aren't as close as they were once upon a time. Once they put it all out there, it was easy for them to fall for each other. Cam really resonated with me. Maybe it's egotistical but I loved his personality. Neil was adorable and I liked that the alpha as the big softy in the relationship.
I originally had rated this 3 stars. I can't recall why I gave this rating. Upon reading it again, I changed it to 4 stars. I don't feel like these guys are truly frenemies but they aren't as close as they were once upon a time. Once they put it all out there, it was easy for them to fall for each other. Cam really resonated with me. Maybe it's egotistical but I loved his personality. Neil was adorable and I liked that the alpha as the big softy in the relationship.
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