Real (Real, #1) in Buddy Read Zone

Apr 08, 2013 Jen rated it it was amazing

Shelves: erotic-romance, kindle-own, favorites, april-reads

"Not my screw-up. My real."

This book was more than just a great read..it was AN EXPERIENCE! I have been sitting here wondering what the magic formula is for an "epic" book, and the biggest answer that I came up with is: Real has that magic. What made me fall in love with the character of Remington "Riptide" Tate was from his animal magnetism, his possesiveness, loyalty, agression, vulnerability, and most of all: he was "Real!" The intensity of this man is off the charts!! What woman would not w "Not my screw-up. My real."

This book was more than just a great read..it was AN EXPERIENCE! I have been sitting here wondering what the magic formula is for an "epic" book, and the biggest answer that I came up with is: Real has that magic. What made me fall in love with the character of Remington "Riptide" Tate was from his animal magnetism, his possesiveness, loyalty, agression, vulnerability, and most of all: he was "Real!" The intensity of this man is off the charts!! What woman would not want a man to look at her as if the sun shines and sets on her, and with every part of his being needs her to be by his side. With every ounce of Remy's soul he has found a home with-in Brooke, and will protect her with every breath in his body. He says it best when he tells her:

"Protecting you is my privilege. I will protect you and anything that YOU value as if it were mine."

Katy Evans has introduced me to a character that I will never forget, and a man that is not only hard to beat in the ring; but as far as "Book Beaus" go...he is unbeatable as well. The sexual tension in this book was un-freaking-believable..there are no words as to how worked up I was!! By the time Brooke and Remy "did the deed," the butterflies in my stomach were fluttering like crazy, and I swear if a car drove into my house I wouldn't have even noticed. I have never read such and intense sex scene before..EVER!! Katy Evans has such a powerful way with words and I wish I could do her justice by how great I think she is. I was so absorbed into this book, that when it came to the end I wanted to start back at the beginning and read it again! Truthfully, I will miss Remy and Brooke..they are trapped into my heart for good and their story is one that I will treasure for many years to come. This book has touched me in ways that I never thought a book would. My hat goes of to Katy Evans, and I applaud you for writing such a wonderful story. Truly my words don't even do justice to how great it is..but one thing is for sure: Remy and Brooke will live on in my heart for all time!!
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Apr 09, 2013 Anna rated it it was amazing

Shelves: drop-everything-when-book-is-here, must-ado-this-debut, sexy-fighters

I loved this book !!!!!!

This is not going to be a review. This is going to be an ode of Faith and Devotion to Remy :

It goes like this .......

You. Rocked.My.World
let me rephrase that

You rocked my FUCKING world !!!!

*begin state of spontaneous combustion ....

The way you expressed how you felt through songs......the way you made book-bats swarm in full-body blushes.......the way you made sexual tension a phenomenal state of existence.....the way I heard birds chirping in the Forrest in a land far ...more

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Apr 09, 2013 Karen rated it liked it

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This was a difficult book for me to review. I think my opinion on this one is definitely in the minority, but you can't help how you react to a book. It either excites your soul or it turns you away. And I'm sorry to say that this one did not excite my soul.

Honestly, the plot itself had merit. And I think could have been much more interesting told from a different angle. For example, if it had been told in Remy's POV instead of Brooke's, I think I would have had a totally diffe [image error]

This was a difficult book for me to review. I think my opinion on this one is definitely in the minority, but you can't help how you react to a book. It either excites your soul or it turns you away. And I'm sorry to say that this one did not excite my soul.

Honestly, the plot itself had merit. And I think could have been much more interesting told from a different angle. For example, if it had been told in Remy's POV instead of Brooke's, I think I would have had a totally different response. But I have to admit that being in Brooke's head... was TORTURE for me. This has to be the horniest woman on the planet. I mean really!!!! We get it!!!!! The guy gets you hot... but the constant overly exaggerated descriptive rantings about how her body was reacting to him... even down to the cellular level... I just wanted to shoot myself after a while. I mean how many of you actually describe your own skin as "creamy white." And if I had to read the words "liquid heat" and "clenching womb" one more time I was going to go bat shit crazy!!!!

That said, I have to mention Remington Tate. Now he was a very intriguing character for me. Even though he was quite lacking on the dialogue, you could really see that he had a lot more going on in his head that he wanted to share. I loved his tortured past, and his bipolar flaws.. very interesting character indeed. I would have LOVED to hear this story from his point of view. I know he was almost animalistic in his alpha behavior, but honestly, I think a lot of that was just how our dramatic "Brooke" viewed him. Yes he was possessive, yes he was aggressive and dominant. He also liked to "scent" and "lick" a lot...but then again... that was Brooke's description. I also liked the way he searched his music for ways to express his feelings. There was definitely a complicated soul underneath all of that muscle. I would have definitely like to explore that angle a bit more.

I can't say I completely disliked the book... because I really did like the storyline. But I'm begging the author... if you write a sequel..please do it from Remy's POV!!!! The epilogue was blissfully pleasant to read in comparison to Brooke's horny rantings!!!!

I'm sadly only giving this one 2.5 stars :(
1 star for Brooke
4 stars for Remy!!

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Apr 02, 2013 Mistress rated it really liked it

I REALly liked this book! I was hooked from 2%. This story was so steamy that I had a hard time concentrating on anything else. Real was intense, full of heat, sweetness, and major drama. I LOVED Remy in all his outlandish ways. I really enjoyed the dynamic between Brooke and Remy. His protective, loving ways melted me and his dominate, possessive ways made me hot. I loved that the epilogue was written in Remy's POV; it really let me get inside his head and understand all that is him. I have fou ...more

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Apr 10, 2013 Brandi rated it it was ok · review of another edition

I get that I am in the minority here, but I just did not connect with this story or the characters. Having witnessed bipolar disorder personally, I felt the depiction portrayed in this story was not very accurate, but that is my opinion. That said I know a lot of people enjoyed this one, to each their own. If you loved it, that is awesome, it just was not my cup of tea :) Maybe something is wrong with me. lol.

This is the book everyone is raving about?

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Apr 17, 2013 ✝✝ Ⓓaisy ❣ ✝✝ rated it it was amazing

AMAZIN---GGGGGGGG

Remy reminded me of Travis. No right words can explain how hot Remy was. He is beautifully broken boy and he is oozed with hotness! I'm just a sucker for the bad boys :) what can I say?

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I loved Real. Remy is alpha - protective and jealous in his way. Brooke is strong, and caring. There is a lot of wanting and sexual tension before they finally get it on -but only once Remy reveals what's been holding him back. But there is still a twist that keeps the story going. It g ...more

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Apr 13, 2013 Amaryllis rated it it was amazing

Shelves: genre_contemporary, sinfully-hot, favorites, best-of-the-best, my-dream-men, hero_alpha

OMG, I LOVED THIS ONE SOOOOO MUCH!!!

Reading this book was 100% ENJOYMENT!!!
(fangirling and swooning included, of course, those are like requirements for amazing experience)

To sum up, you go through a lot of this

a lot of this

(there is just so much LOVE going on in this book...*happy sigh*)
and of course, a lot of that

Oh, one more thing: Remington deserves an award for Best Book Boyfriend. ...more

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Apr 10, 2013 Tamara Hook Me Up Book Blog rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favourites

This book had been generating a lot of interest so I was really interested to see what all the fuss was about. I was also intrigued when I read reviews that said the main character, Remy, found it hard to express himself so he used music to communicate with Brooke.
This book had me from the very beginning. It’s one of those books that you can’t wait to get home to – in fact I was annoyed that I had to put it down to go out! The writer has a way with words and is able to really make you feel the r ...more

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Mar 31, 2013 Michelle [Helen Geek] rated it really liked it

Shelves: new-adult-na, 4-star, tbr-kindle, sports, tm_challenge_2013_in_2013, ntm_author_2013, were-pub-d-in-2013-i-read

04/20/2013 --

Overall Rating = 4 Stars
Book Cover / Book Blurb = 5 / 4 = 4.5 Stars
Writer’s Voice = 3 Stars
Character Development = 4 Stars
Story Appreciation = 3.5 Stars
Worth the Chili = 5 Stars [$3.99 on Amazon]

**This review may have spoilers mixed throughout**

Knock me over with a stick. I really was surprised I liked this book as much as I did. Hmmm ...

As I think through my puzzlement, I have a few things that stood out for me I'll share:
1 -- Remy/Remington. He was so tough. So strong. But, so fr ...more

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Apr 24, 2013 Ria rated it really liked it

Shelves: absolute-favorites, blog-review, zcomp-2013-ebook-challenge, zcomp-2013-na-reading-challenge, arc

Eeeeeeeep!!! Okay, NOW.THAT. was a ride! Wow, Intense PASSIONATE... RAW... Remy is like this powerful tornado of OMG that will have you turning the pages feeling, Feeling, FEELING!! I just got book slapped like the world was moving all around me, but I was FROZEN...Cocooned in Remy and what’s her face! Lol, JK I loved Brooke... I really do. She is perfect for Mr. Remy. This book is intense like, no joke Ms. Evans, seriously will shock you into this whirlwind of ups downs and dramatic all arounds ...more

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Apr 12, 2013 Denise Smithson rated it it was amazing

Wish I could give it 10 stars! I am absolutely in love with this book and with Remy! I love how Katy tackles a difficult subject but keeps it very REAL! I am definitely looking forward to the next book and more of Remy and Brooke.

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Mar 29, 2013 Dawn Hickman rated it really liked it

Shelves: lendable

Wow! Couldn't put this one down. Where can I get an MMA fighter? Whoa! This was not your usual story line and I found it to be refreshing. I did think a subject matter could have been better addressed. I don't want to give away the twist in the story. But over all I really enjoyed this book. The hotness factor was well over 5! ...more

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Apr 13, 2013 Tokies rated it really liked it · review of another edition

wow.. this is emotional gang rape. i feel used and sticky wow. oddly enough good times.. i still kinda dont like the end (view spoiler) ...more

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Nov 16, 2013 Tahsin rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favourite

it was adorable!!! more later

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Aug 06, 2013 Rebecca rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Wow it started off wow and than just got better Remington oh my god and Brooke so sweet you could tell there was something there but to find out you need to read it as I won't spoil it for I will say sweet, hot, bad, sad, gorgeous and beautiful and again hot!!!!!
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