323 reviews for:

Hard Sell

Lauren Layne

3.84 AVERAGE


4.5 omg this is my first lauren layne book that i really really liked ohmygoodness finally!!!

what the fudge their chemistry was just,,, off the charts ??!!?! mygoodness *fans self*

likes:
-when sabrina and matt call each other their last names awee
-when sabrina called matt, matthew that’s cute my man
-long time frenemies to lovers x fake dating trope awee :((
-omg matt’s blonde what the fudge :))
-i did not expect a softie!Matt like what the fudge :((( (matt may be my favorite hero of lauren layne bc i dont have issues w him and hes such an interesting character so its easy to connect w him)
-brunette x blonde is my aesthetic lol
-omg the epilogue :((( what the fudge it’s so soft :(((
-the fitting room scene was just cute and aaaahHhHhHH
-some domestic parts when theyre not even officially together yet thats so soft for me u guys :((
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folkloriac's review

4.0

mattsabrina you will always be famous

After seeing pictures of him partying in a famous newspaper, Matt gets an ultimatum from his bosses: get a girlfriend or lose his job. He needed someone who wouldn't get attached to him and Sabrina Cross was the perfect choice, if something was impossible it was the fact that she would fall for him, or so he thought.

So LL really wrote an enemies to lovers with fake dating and although I'm not the biggest fake dating fan I absolutely loved this one because of their banter, Matt and Sabrina were always each other's neck but the chemistry was there. I loved their development, it was so good, every scene of them just talking was enough to make me root for them.

Sabrina is my new best girl, I'm obsessed with her, she's such a strong and smart character who always knows everything, she didn't let her past define her and her personality was one of the best??? I'M PROPOSING.

As for Matt, I liked him and loved how funny he was, easy to deal with but I was pretty sure he would fall first and then he just couldn't say he loved her back like??? Not what I was expecting, but okay.. he's still a good guy who brings cookies for Sabrina's dog.

I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH it's one of the best by Lauren Layne, I think I finally have another fav LL couple to compete with juliemitchell my beloveds.
emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Loveable characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

"You. I’ve always wanted you. That much I’ve known for a long time, but what I didn’t know until this week was that I loved you. I love you, Sabrina. Please, for the love of God, tell me it’s not too late.”''

I don't know what's wrong with me and second chance romance but I always can't get into them.
Well technically, this is not really a second chance romance but at the same time, it's kind of is.
There is history between them and an elephant in the room to address.

It definitely screams predictability and I was kind of bored with this one.
From the first book of the series, I wasn't too interested in Matt and Sabrina's characters.
Sure, they were fun in the first book but as a side character.

I am more excited for the last book!

"Love.

It’s a word I’ve never really given much thought to, partially because I didn’t think it was for me. But mostly because . . .

I’ve been terrified. Still am, to be honest. But if anyone’s worth it, she is."

I was so excited for this book! In the last book Sabrina and Matt has such amazing chemistry and I knew I was going to love this one. This book didn’t disappoint it was sexy, fun, packed with charming dialogue. I am obsessed with this series and the works Lauren Layne creates. I’ll be honest there was nothing special about this book the storyline is pretty typical. However, I really loved these characters and I truly connected with their story. I highly recommend this book if you like the hate to love (more like frenemies), fun banter, and a group of characters you’ll fall in love with. In reality I give this book 3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️. Adore this series!

4.5 stars
I love angst so much and I definitely got it reading this book.
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jesbruno's review

4.0

I love this series. I was looking forward to this story since Hard Asset because I just needed to know what was going on with these two. Hard Sell is everything I wanted Matt and Sabrina story to be. Between the funny bantering and the HOT sexual chemistry, Matt and Sabrina are perfect together. Yes, there were some mistakes made on both sides at the beginning of their somewhat past relationship. There were some slow parts but that usually comes when you are trying to the past about a couple.
This group of co-worker/friends are hilarious together, but I think that is mostly Kennedy. I can’t wait to see where and how Kate and Kenndy finally come together.
lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Loved it!
emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes