The Vincent Boys (The Vincent Boys, #1) in The Indie Bookshelf

Jun 06, 2012 Madison rated it really liked it

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The Vincent Boys was my first experience with Abbi Glines. Only a few pages in, I knew it wouldn’t be the last. I was hooked almost immediately to Ms. Glines’ refreshing writing and smokin’ hot portrayal of bad boy, Beau Vincent.

The story begins with Ashton Gray, preacher’s daughter/town good girl/Sawyer Vincent’s girlfriend, giving Beau and his incredibly drunk girlfriend a ride home one night. Sawyer is out of town for the summer, and she knows that’ Read this and other reviews at Madison Says.

The Vincent Boys was my first experience with Abbi Glines. Only a few pages in, I knew it wouldn’t be the last. I was hooked almost immediately to Ms. Glines’ refreshing writing and smokin’ hot portrayal of bad boy, Beau Vincent.

The story begins with Ashton Gray, preacher’s daughter/town good girl/Sawyer Vincent’s girlfriend, giving Beau and his incredibly drunk girlfriend a ride home one night. Sawyer is out of town for the summer, and she knows that’s what he’d want her to do. And she’s always trying to do right by Sawyer. As kids, Ashton and Beau were thick as thieves. They got into all sorts of trouble together, and Sawyer was always there to bail them out…one summer that changed. Ashton became Sawyer’s girlfriend, and instantly the dynamic was different between all of them. Ashton wanted to be the good girl that Sawyer thought she was – no matter how bad she wanted to let her bad side show sometimes – the side Beau understood and loved.

After giving Beau a ride home that night, he and Ashton see no reason they can’t try to be friends again. Well, that reason becomes very apparent when they both realize there’s more to their relationship. They both know it’s wrong – Sawyer is like a brother to Beau, and Ashton does love him, but she doesn’t get that same feeling with him that she does with Beau – the feeling of being wanted.

There are so many great things about this book – the biggest – Beau Vincent and his sexiness. The way he describes his interactions and internal monologue with Ashton is so hot. Ms. Glines sure does know how to write sex. Also great is the aspect of the love triangle. I love a love triangle, especially when there’s no clear villain. While Sawyer may not have the passion for Ashton, he’s still a good guy. In fact, he and Beau are polar opposites – he’s the respectful, good boy that comes from money, and Beau’s the trailer park living, mouthy, bad boy. Their common denominator: they both love Ashton Gray.

The story is written from alternating POV between Ashton and Beau and that makes for a great read. You get to see both sides of the story – her struggles with doing what’s right when her head is telling her one thing and her heart and BODY are telling her another…and his just all around sexiness. I give this book 4.5 stars and recommend it to anyone looking for a great YA read. There’s plenty of steam to keep ya interested, and there’s also the added aspect of a little plot twist in there between Sawyer and Beau, which is definitely a game-changer and makes the story that much more interesting! If you haven’t read this yet, get on it! You won’t be disappointed! I mean, look at the cover; it’s great before you even crack that baby open!

Stand out quotes:

Ashton to Beau:
"I’m not always good. I try really hard to be good. I want to be worthy of Sawyer, I really do, but it’s like there is this other me inside that is trying to get out. I fight it, but I’m not good at it all the time. Sawyer has to keep me in line."

Ashton to Beau:
"But just once I’d like to know what it feels like to do more than just kiss. To be touched…maybe to know what the thrill of sneaking out of my house feels like or how it feels to be wanted by someone so desperately they can’t help themselves when they kiss me. Maybe, to just feel desirable."

Beau to Ashton:
"Ash, I’m trying real hard to be good. Good isn’t my thing, but Sawyer’s important to me. Please remember I’ve got my limits and you studying my mouth like you want a taste is pushing me dangerously close to the edge of those limits."
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Mar 16, 2012 Hazel *Craves the Angst Reviews* rated it really liked it

Shelves: drama, contemporary-romance, romance, young-adult

Just did a reread of this and LOVED it just as much this time as I did the first. Beau is so yummy! *swoon*
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Holy cow - who doesn't want a Beau in their life, especially such a gallant and intense one while so young?!? This read was pretty great. I instantly fell in love with both Vincent boys for different reasons, much like the heroin of this story. Childhood best friend, Beau, Ashton and Sawyer have grown up from playful adolescents to complicated teenagers with hormones. One good boy, one b ...more

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Feb 20, 2012 Shannon rated it it was amazing

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This was the first book I've read by Abbi Glines. It was on my recommendation list on my Kindle because I had read Jamie McGuire's book. If you liked Jamie's book you are going to love this one! I was so intrigued just by reading the summary. I am a sucker for young adult romances, and boy did this one deliver. My emotions were on a roller coaster ride along with the characters. When their heart ached, so did mine. When they were sad, I shed a tear. The characters are so likeable, and the story ...more

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Jun 19, 2012 Jennifer rated it it was amazing

The Vincent Boys was absolutely lovely. It really played with my emotions on how Ash should respond to the problems put in front of her. Such a bitter sweet love story. Was really heard to tear away from. I was completely thrilled to have been able to read this book. It was fantastic!

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