Crush (Crash, #3) in End of the Series Reading Challenge

Dec 22, 2012 Jannat Bhat rated it it was amazing

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" I'll always come back, Luce. No matter how many rip-roaring fights we have and no matter how many miscommunications we have. I'll always come back because you're where I belong."

It's decided. Jude & Lucy have a special place in my heart forever! <3

I loved, let me repeat LOVED this book!The main thing that I loved about this book was that Jude and Lucy dealt with all of their problems, and they were so much determined and determined to keep their relationship strong.

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Oct 19, 2012 Aman rated it liked it

3.5 stars

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I love Jude! I love Jude! I LOVE JUDE! He has grown so much throughout this series--from an orphan troublemaker/ sorta criminal to a very successful and sort out NFL player whose earning in millions--I couldn't be more happier. And his temper has improved tremendously, I don't remember him fighting in Crush at all, he did made some threats but no punches. Great job! On top of that, he showed his romantic side in this installment, the one where he is extremely 3.5 stars

Reviewed @ Enticed by Books

I love Jude! I love Jude! I LOVE JUDE! He has grown so much throughout this series--from an orphan troublemaker/ sorta criminal to a very successful and sort out NFL player whose earning in millions--I couldn't be more happier. And his temper has improved tremendously, I don't remember him fighting in Crush at all, he did made some threats but no punches. Great job! On top of that, he showed his romantic side in this installment, the one where he is extremely charming and lovable, patient and persuasive, but still one sexy beast with an alpha nature, and I love that he never changed that. Jude was simply perfect!

Lucy, not so much. The only problem I had throughout this series was Lucy's immature nature. I would consider her a too-stupid-to-live heroine and she hasn't changed at all. Not even one bit! She made me so frustrated throughout Crush with her ridiculous and senseless decision. She has learned NOTHING and there were times where I really wanted to bitch-slap her. Jude has been drafted by NFL (hallelujah!) across country but all Lucy could do was criticize on him spending too much money and complain about him changing too fast and not being his old self. The guy just earned millions and he's spending it on his girlfriend and their future, and Lucy wouldn't shut up about it. At times I wonder what Jude sees in her, I was fed up with Lucy's all independent woman and I-could-handle-my-problems facade. I really didn't like her and even that HEA epilogue didn't sway my opinion.

Some of the things I loved in Crush, besides Jude, was little Jude. Oh.My.God! He was adorable and a hell hound but a sweet one at that. He was present for the major part of the story and I loved his scenes. Then there was Holly and Thomas and India (all of them, I adore) and apparently India's brother, who was a complete & utter douche. I still don't know why he was needed except for being the reason for some major drama. Though I love how Lucy treated him in the end, it was well awaited and meant to be (ha!).

Overall, Crush, as other books in this series, was highly entertaining and addicting. It is not my favorite--that title goes to Clash--still, I enjoyed reading the end/beginning of Jude & Lucy's relationship. Nicolle Williams did a great job bringing Jude's character to life and giving him the American Dream that he deserved. Though I really wish that some of the other plot's would've been explored more, like what happened to your-father-killed-my-brother storyline and how is Jude with Lucy's parents, does he get along with them? Are they on the same page? There were a lot of unanswered questions that I was hoping would be tied up in Crush, but alas they weren't. I feel like this is not the end of Jude & Lucy's story, and it did have a very cute epilogue, but I wasn't really satisfied with it.

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OMGGGG!!! Can't wait to read more JUDE
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