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Real (Real, #1)

Katy Evans

Start date: September 1, 2018

Finish date: September 30, 2018

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May 23, 2013 Sarah Darlington rated it it was amazing

Shelves: new-adult-favorites, new-adult

Ugh! I hate that cover.
But I loved the book! I don't think I've ever read a more alpha male/sex-rolling-off-the-skin type of a character! Remy was perfect! And the first 60% of the this novel was like a slow burning foreplay. I absolutely loved it! The story wasn't just steamy foreplay though...it was very sweet and loving at it's core. I guarantee you will love this one! The whole bipolar aspect was probably a little off from real-life, but I enjoyed it.

Bottom line: Read it now! ...more

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Jul 19, 2013 Cheeyee rated it really liked it

Shelves: fiction, romance, 2013, new-adult

Review At: I Read, I Think, I Share

Review Date: 21 July 2013

Review URL: http://littlemermybooks.blogspot.com/2013/07/real-real-raw-ripped-1-by-katy-evans.html

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When I first started reading this book, honestly I don't know what should I expect from it. As the author seems like can't stop to emphasize how hot how sexy Remy is, and how Brooke get turned on even by just looking at him. And yet, Remy refused to bed her, again and again despite the sexual tension between two of them. But as the ...more

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Sep 28, 2013 T rated it it was amazing

I love Remy & Brooke! (Rooke? Bremy?) Their story is heartbreakingly and bone-crunchingly and soul crushingly sweet. Somehow reminds me of a modern Beauty and the Beast, if Beauty were a former Olympian-wannabe-turned-rehab-agent and Beast were an undeground fighter.

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Jul 10, 2013 Emily McGee rated it it was amazing

Shelves: romance, alpha, new-adult, bad-boy

Oh boy, Real has got to be one of the best books of the year.

Yes, I'm late to the Remy party, but I'm here and and I could not be more excited! This book was intense, fun and heart-wrenching. Remington "Riptide" Tate is not like everyone else, he cannot control his anger or mood swings, and most of those who see his darker side fear him. Enter Brooke. She cannot help but be drawn to this enigmatic guy. For their own reasons neither Brooke nor Remy will give into their passion at first. Don't fre Oh boy, Real has got to be one of the best books of the year.

Yes, I'm late to the Remy party, but I'm here and and I could not be more excited! This book was intense, fun and heart-wrenching. Remington "Riptide" Tate is not like everyone else, he cannot control his anger or mood swings, and most of those who see his darker side fear him. Enter Brooke. She cannot help but be drawn to this enigmatic guy. For their own reasons neither Brooke nor Remy will give into their passion at first. Don't fret though, it was not one of those frustrating cat and mouse chases. Yes, they have their ups and downs, which their passion fuels, but it is all worth the wait. Their journey was so enthralling, I couldn't predict what anyone was going to do, but I could not wait to find out!

"Because I hate what he does to me. I hate that I want him like this, I hate that I feel so volatile, I want to tear his eyes out and then go cry about it."
~Brooke

Remy has finally found someone he can trust, that won't hurt him, and that truly understands and loves him without question. Brooke has had a rough go after graduating college, but Remy fixes her unemployment problem. Before Brooke even starts to work with Remy he has become so much more than her employer. Remy and Brooke have this instant connection, and hold great protectiveness for each other. Finally, we see a story where the woman is just as, if not more, fiercely protective of her man. She even goes to the lengths of protecting him from those he has known for years. They share their secrets with one another, and refuse to let anyone in their bubble. Brooke provides a security for Remy and saves him from himself and others unlike anyone else in his life... but she also evokes those darkest feelings and urges that she has to save him from. Their relationship is a lot of give and take, and Brooke has to force him to see reason more than once. They don't just connect on an emotional level, their time between the sheets is HOT! There were quite a few time where I had put my ereader down and control my blushing. Brooke and Remy have found equals in each other and I am so excited to see where their journey leads them.

"I want you to be my fucking REAL."
~Remy

The circumstances behind Real are very intriguing. It is rare that we see an author take on, what some might call a stigma such as the one discussed in Real, and it is done beautifully no less. It was not just a gloss over point, Katy Evans digs deep behind the why and how with Remy and still writes a very captivating story that I loved. She conveys such raw emotions it will make your heart ache... in a good way :) These characters made me feel their pain and happiness and by the end I was completely invested in their lives. I am so thrilled this will be an ongoing series and we will see more of Remy and Brooke!
*Note: Target's paperback version has a bonus scene that you don't want to miss!*

Happy Reading!

*Orgiginally posted on samebookdifferentreview.blogspot.com* ...more

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Jul 08, 2013 Doris rated it it was amazing

This is the first book of Katy Evans that I have read and I must say it was really good. Not many books will keep my attention to the point once I start it I don't want to stop and that is what this book did. There are parts that are a bit raw but overall the plot and characters were excellent. ...more

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Apr 25, 2013 Clara rated it it was amazing

Shelves: erotic-romance

best read in a long time. loved it!

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Dec 09, 2013 Kim rated it really liked it

Wasn't sure what I was going to find as I opened the pages of this book. Yes, I'm behind as this has been out for a while, but I gotta say, Katy Evans is one of my new faves.
There was angst and all the classic stuff one finds in a romance, but she also gave her male lead a vulnerability that isn't the norm. And to give such a tough guy such a hill to climb, Wow...well done.
I am looking forward to more from this series. ...more

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