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Rebellious

Kristy Marie (Goodreads Author)

4.75 · Rating details · 24 ratings · 18 reviews

A love controlled by guilt, contained by rules… One summer will change everything.

No kissing.

No cuddling.

No blah, blah, blah.

He wrote the rules onto our skin—every ink stroke tragically smeared by the lines we’d crossed.

He claimed it was the only way we could be together—the only way we wouldn’t destroy our families.

But there was an exception to his rules—one he never ...more

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Feb 22, 2021 Jessica ❥Chatterbooks Book Blog❥ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: new-adult, romance

Fuck You, Kristy Marie!!! How dare you make me cry like this?! My child was concerned about me! I probably won't breathe right for the rest of the night. Thank you very much!

The last 40 percent of the book is like one jab to the heart after another! If you've read the Commander in Briefs series, be prepared, because there's no way you won't FEEL this one!

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Mar 24, 2021 ❥ KAT ❥ Kitty Kats Crazy About Books marked it as to-read

I'm seeing this author pop up everywhere, never read anything by her previously but maybe I need to change that by reading this.... ...more

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Feb 17, 2021 Keri Loves Books rated it it was amazing

They Didn’t Need Luck...Fate Was On Their Side

A beautiful, all-consuming love that spans a lifetime. You will be totally smitten with Aspen and Bennett. Her sass and his alpha male broodiness will capture you from the first page. Love that cannot be denied no matter how hard he tries. These two are the definition of soul mates.

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Feb 20, 2021 Sarah rated it it was amazing

*COMING April 30th*

NOTE: This is a second generation story. It CAN be read as a complete standalone. This is also one of those books where my review will never do it justice. JUST READ THIS BOOK.

5 Exceptions to the Rules STARS

What do you do when a book is over but you still click the kindle hoping more words appear? Nothing. Stare into space, wishing you could wipe it all and start again.

I didn’t realize how much I missed this crew of characters. The home and love Kristy Marie has created with *COMING April 30th*

NOTE: This is a second generation story. It CAN be read as a complete standalone. This is also one of those books where my review will never do it justice. JUST READ THIS BOOK.

5 Exceptions to the Rules STARS

What do you do when a book is over but you still click the kindle hoping more words appear? Nothing. Stare into space, wishing you could wipe it all and start again.

I didn’t realize how much I missed this crew of characters. The home and love Kristy Marie has created with this world and this group of fictional people is unlike few I have ever read. And while I know this is a fake world with made-up characters, it doesn’t change the love that is felt on each page. These characters epitomize the idea of family and home, and Kristy writes them in such a way that the reader can feel that love, acceptance, and forgiveness between them all, the familial and romantic. It radiates from each word and action. She also throws in a healthy does of hilarity and shenanigans to counteract the high angst of this one, and I devoured every single moment, word, and page of this book.

Rebellious follows Bennett and Aspen. Aspen is so much her father and mother - all his shenanigan-loving spirit and her heart and compassion. She has all their best parts. Bennett had that Jameson brood down pat, but his motivations throughout this book broke my heart and make him so lovable. I would have forgiven him anything. ANYTHING.

The angst in this book is high. I didn’t know if my heart could take it. It felt at times that she was putting it through a wood chipper. The heartbreak, the longing, the need they have for each other is a tangible entity that permeated each page, and it is what ultimately creates some of the most gut-wrenching scenes I’ve read in some time. The reasons for holding back broke my heart. Seeing how it breaks them to hold on but also refusing to let go is crippling. Kristy Marie has never made me hate and love a summer so much. And that marker? I swear I never loved and loathed and object in my life. I truly felt like I lived each moment with them, all the highs and lows.

Even though the lows hurt, the highs are worth it. Seeing Bennett and Aspen free, seeing the family of kids as well as adults come through time and again for each other, and seeing that HEA I didn’t even know I needed made my heart flutter. That ending. My heart almost burst out of my chest with glee. And all I could say at the end was more. Give me more please. I never want to leave this world or this family.

Rebellious is tied as my favorite Kristy Marie book (I won’t choose between Hayes and Bennett. I shall keep them both). It is a ride. It is a story filled with hurt and healing. It is one of the best books I’ve read of 2021. It’s a must read. Write that down in permanent marker.

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Feb 17, 2021 Ri rated it it was amazing

Since the very first time that I discovered this author, I knew that there was something magical about her. There was just something so extraordinary about the way that she not only crafted a story but about how she created authentic and real characters. With each book, that she published, her writing style got better and better (not sure how that was possible because it was some of the best I had read) and her stories took on even more meaning. This book was a testament to that. I say it with e Since the very first time that I discovered this author, I knew that there was something magical about her. There was just something so extraordinary about the way that she not only crafted a story but about how she created authentic and real characters. With each book, that she published, her writing style got better and better (not sure how that was possible because it was some of the best I had read) and her stories took on even more meaning. This book was a testament to that. I say it with every book but, this book, hands down is my favorite and the best that this author has ever written.

Aspen and Bennet made their first appearance in IOU and from that small scene, I knew I needed more. This continued in Subscriber Wars. However, nothing, and I mean nothing, could have prepared me for these one-of-a-kind characters. These characters were complex as well as dynamic. Their relationship is everything one should and shouldn't want. When I say that, I mean the love that they shared and also the hell they went through trying to keep those feelings away because in their minds(really Just Bennett's mind and Aspen agreed out of loyalty to Bennett) it was what needed to be done, even if that meant that they could never be.

There is a playfulness to these characters and their unusual relationship. There is no mistaking that these two are soul mates. Even with the established rules that Bennett creates, the love shines through. Even in humourous moments, I felt the angst and heartbreak of not being able to act on those feelings.

Aspen knew how to play the rules, which I can only imagine would be hard, when one's heart is on the line. She was her father's daughter, even with enough of her mother, Anniston in her, Theo managed to shine the brightest. She is resilient. quick with the witty comebacks, and stubbornness. I wanted to be her friend. She knew what and who she wanted and traversed the line of pushing Bennett out of his comfort zone as well as knew how to not cross it to have an adverse effect.

Bennett... Good sweet holiest of titfires. This beautiful gentle giant of a man. So much love and heart in him. He is grumpy and gruff, but he is also one of the best heroes that this author has ever created. His reasons for his selfless actions of creating rules in order to keep them protected just about broke my heart. I never questioned the love that he had for Aspen and visa versa. I even understand why he created the rules. Some scars run deep because the smallest of experiences shape the mind, especially, at a young age.

Together, these two were the stuff of legends. There is humor, there is depth, there is chemistry out the whazoo, and there is an abundance of love. Watching them try to stick to the rules while teetering on the edge of crossing a line kept me riveted to the pages of this book. There were a couple of scenes that were hands down the hottest that I have read (Just wait until you get to a certain shower scene or beach scene), and hands down had one, if not the BEST kiss I have ever read, and trust me when I say that I have read a lot of kisses so that says something.

The secondary characters were amazing. Some from the previous Commander books, and some with the second generation kids that will be getting books in the future. There were heartwarming moments that brought tears to my eyes, moments that explained the connection of not only the family but Aspen and Bennett in particular, and moments that foreshadowed some of what could possibly come in the future.

Again, I seem to have continued my tradition of rambling like a shiny squirrel when it comes to this author. My old literature professors would be shaking their heads at me... Basically, I could keep spewing all the amazing things about every aspect of this book and still not do it justice. This book is an example of why I read romance. It not only is an escape but gives the hidden message that love truly can conquer any obstacle if it was meant to be. And trust me when I say, Aspen and Bennett were meant to be. This book is going in my all-time favorites vault and most assuredly has made my best of 2021. Kudos to this author for, again, knocking this out of the park. ...more

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Feb 25, 2021 Lager Lefse Book Blog rated it it was amazing

FULL RTC!!! Kristy Marie...Tissues. Tissues, girl, you know how many I went through and I would gladly do it all over again!! Gah, it was one emotional feel after another!! 😭😭😭
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I am going to preface this by saying, you are never going to be ready enough for this book. Consequently, I do not know if my review will do Rebellious and Kristy justice, but I am sure going to try. After having some time to think about this book (and re-read some spots), my senti ...more

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Aspen & Bennett's story is EVERYTHING! It's an amazing read...perfect ...more

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Feb 17, 2021 Sarah rated it it was amazing

Shelves: beta-read, proofread

What do you do when you've finished one of your most anticipated reads and your emotions are all over the place? K Marie has done it once again and made me laugh and cry, and want to move right in with this family who found each other by life's circumstances. This "family" is made up of several families chosen by friendship and camaraderie, not by blood. Their bond is one that remains to be rivaled by any other book world I have read, and the added younger generation has added even more passion, What do you do when you've finished one of your most anticipated reads and your emotions are all over the place? K Marie has done it once again and made me laugh and cry, and want to move right in with this family who found each other by life's circumstances. This "family" is made up of several families chosen by friendship and camaraderie, not by blood. Their bond is one that remains to be rivaled by any other book world I have read, and the added younger generation has added even more passion, fun, laughs and love between them all and has started the Legacies series with a bang.

From the first scene that Aspen Von Bremen and Bennett Jameson hit the pages of IOU I was doing a standing ovation for these children of the beloved Theo & Anniston Von Bremen and Cade & Breck Jameson. Bennett & Aspen hold so many traits of their parents, yet each have their own unique qualities that make them their own. Bennett is the younger version of his broody dad, Cade; while Aspen is both competitive like her father and sassy like her mom. But what makes them so different is that both Bennett & Aspen wear their emotions on their sleeve. Whereas the older generation had walls and hard ridges to break down, this younger crew has been softened by witnessing their parents and family's love and compassion.

I LOVED every connection between Bennett & Aspen from the flashbacks to their childhood to teen years to every interaction in which Aspen loved pushing all of Bennett's buttons. Their love is one that is rare - it started from when they were too young to even understand it, and was fated from the start. Even though they are surrounded by loving and supportive parents, siblings and friends, these two navigate a rough road to each other because of Bennett's compulsive need to protect his father and their families' friendships. He is absolutely loyal to a fault, selfless, and OH SO swoony with his "yes sir" and southern boy charm. When he lets his guard down with Aspen, you will sigh and fan yourself over this possessive and passionate man. I loved every moment that they joked, ribbed each other, ganged up on their siblings, bonded with the other's parents - but especially when they let themselves just love the other without any "rules".

Aspen's determination combined with her feisty spirit, passionate heart, and unwavering love for Bennett all surge her forward to never give up hope for the man she loves. Every move she made, every joke she played on him and every rule of his that she followed (or broke) led her further down the path to a love that could break her heart. But she never gave up - she gave him her all, and I admired her for putting her heart on the line over and over again. I could FEEL her love for him through the pages and I shed many tears not only for her, but for Bennett as well.

K Marie combines her witty humor with an emotional storyline and beloved characters from CiB to create an unforgettable love story. Theo Von Bremen is a scene stealer more than once and I loved every second of him and Cade; and both Fenn VB and Drew Jameson have stories to tell that I am more than ready for!! I'm SO thankful that this author decided to write a 2nd generation for this CiB crew and cannot wait for what's to come! Well done once again K Marie!! ...more

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Mar 29, 2021 Alley Ciz rated it it was amazing

My very first Kristy Marie book was IOU. I read it, loved it, and forced Kristy into being my friend because her writing is everything my romance junkie heart loves. In IOU you very very briefly meet Aspen and Bennett from Rebellious and I was like "Oh my god I need their story ASAP". They I went on what any good romance lover does and binged ALL of Kristy's books and got to know the first gen of the CIB and was even more like "I NEED THEIR BOOK! I NEED THEIR BOOK! I NEED THEIR BOOK!"

So what hap ...more

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Mar 04, 2021 PP's Bookshelf rated it it was amazing

You think you are ready for Rebellious.
You think you are so ready for Bennett and
Aspen.
Newsflash : You are not.

Because I was not ready for this onslaught of angst.
Because I was not ready for Kristy Marie killing me with the sweetest slow burn and cruelest emotional torture.

I was not ready for the adorable nuclear bomb names Aspen. With her beautiful heart. With her soul's bright light. With her endless unconditional love for Bennett. For seeing her in the strongest yet most vulnerable state. ...more

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Feb 17, 2021 SCBookAddict rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2021-favorites, favorites

Kristy Marie did a phenomenal job with Rebellious! So much so that I didn't want the story to be over and I'm kind of sad it is.

This story is beautifully told. There is humor, there are tears, there's heartbreak and there is SO MUCH ANGST.

I laughed, I cried, I sobbed, and I laughed while I cried. But let me say the tears are worth it because this story is golden!

A definite 2021 favorite read and an all-time favorite!

Full review to come! ...more

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Feb 18, 2021 Aundi Living That Book Life rated it it was amazing

Shelves: alphahole, book-boyfriends, friends-to-lovers, must-read-2021, rom-com

5 Breaking the Rules Stars

Since the moment I started reading books by Kristy I knew that she was going to be a one-click author for me, and this story right here is the epitome of why. This book is full of angsty deliciousness mixed with Kristy’s unique brand of humor and heart that she puts into every story. Bennett and Aspen have quickly become one of my favorite couples by her, bringing tears to my eyes and a happiness to my soul in way’s that only Kristy can.

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Feb 20, 2021 Candece rated it it was amazing

This book was EVERYTHING, I have been waiting for and more. It was funny, heartfelt, and fantastically written. The characters were so sassy and strong willed. This book was a complete page turner from start to finish. Theo is and will forever be my favorite and he did NOT disappoint in this book either. Aspen true to form is his daughter and so much like him. I love her story with Bennett. I feel like I could live in their world forever. ❤️❤️❤️

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Feb 26, 2021 Stital rated it it was amazing

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Ok, so I'll start with the various three-word combinations:
I Loved It.
You Slayed Me.
I Ugly-Cried.
This Was EVERYTHING.

Kristy, you have the most annoying ability to get under my skin and shatter my heart with your words. You make me FEEL so damn much that bystanders were worried about my uncontrollable sobbing while reading. I haven’t cried that much since Gorgeous, you owe me a year worth of tissues, you evil genius. I also blame you for the severe book hangover I'm currently experiencing.

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OMG! I can't freaking wait! I know it's going to be a good read! 🥰❤😘 ...more

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Mar 15, 2021 KayDee rated it it was amazing

Still obsessed with Theo.

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Have you ever cried while reading a prologue of a book before? Neither have I... until now. In fact, I’m not a big crier with books... usually. In fact, I’ve only fallen apart while reading a book, twice in my life... until now... So, when Kristy Marie hits me with a gut punch in the prologue, I was shocked. And unbeknownst to me, said gut punch would set me upon a roller coaster ride of such intense emotion that I still—even a month later—cannot adequately express my feelings.

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Kristy Marie is an Amazon top 30 bestselling author who loves writing witty heroines and temperamental heroes. She is also a six-pack of abs biggest fan. When Kristy isn't writing, she's being a total dude and screaming at the TV while watching baseball. Go Braves!

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