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caseroo7's review
5.0
Review originally posted at Ramblings From This Chick
I have to admit that when I started Consensual, I was hoping for the best but didn't really know what to expect. This is my first book by Livia Jamerlan and I had really nothing to go on besides the cover and blurb. I have to say though that this book was so much better than I had hoped for! I was invested right away and couldn't put it down! I can't believe that I had no idea who Livia Jamerlan was before, but I will definitely be keeping an eye out for books from her in the future. I will warn you that Consensual is a part of a series and each book ends with a cliffhanger, so you do need to read these in order. Luckily book two is already out, and book three releases soon as well.
Having overcome a horrible childhood with the help of her older sister, Braelynn Wolf focuses on her school and her future. When she wins a prestigious internship, she goes out with friends to celebrate and ends up meeting the sexy Peyton Haas. Though there is an instant attraction between them, things quickly get complicated when Braelynn finds out that Peyton is a defense attorney on a current case she is working on. But Peyton and Braelynn find themselves unable to stay away from one another, and soon they are lying to those around them to hide their relationship. Will Peyton and Braelynn be able to keep their relationship secret until their case is over, or will it ruin her future career in the process?
I really liked both Peyton and Braelynn. Peyton was sexy and alpha, and he didn't take no for an answer. He was cocky at times, and there were things that he would do or say that were infuriating. But he was also really great and had these moments that were so sweet and caring. I could just how unusual it was for him to want more from a woman than a single night, so it was kind of nice to see him struggle a bit with his new feelings. Livia Jamerlan did a great job showing how hard he was falling for Braelynn, and I loved it all. Braelynn was strong and independent, and I loved that she was a fighter. She didn't give up on what she believed in and I was so glad that she was able to take a painful past and want to do more for others. I liked seeing her let Peyton in though, and I was glad that she didn't make things easy on him. She made him work for it, and it was nice to see a heroine that could submit when she wanted but wasn't a complete doormat. These two were beyond hot, and the chemistry between them was off the charts! But I really liked seeing them build an emotional connection as well.
Overall, I really loved this book. It took me completely by surprise, and left me wanting more. I loved Peyton and Braelynn, but I loved the other characters as well. I really enjoyed Braelynn's friends, and I cannot wait to see more of all these characters throughout the rest of the series. I know that there are so many books out there and that a lot of people tend to stay away from cliffhangers if they can. But I am so glad that I read this book, and even though I hate waiting I really don't mind this time. Livia Jamerlan has written an excellent story here, and I honestly cannot wait to find out what happens next. If you like sexy romance with alpha heroes and strong heroines, I would definitely recommend giving this book a shot. I will absolutely be reading Coherent as soon as I can, and I am look forward to seeing what Livia Jamerlan comes up with in the future.
**Review Copy Provided by Book Empire Promotions**
I have to admit that when I started Consensual, I was hoping for the best but didn't really know what to expect. This is my first book by Livia Jamerlan and I had really nothing to go on besides the cover and blurb. I have to say though that this book was so much better than I had hoped for! I was invested right away and couldn't put it down! I can't believe that I had no idea who Livia Jamerlan was before, but I will definitely be keeping an eye out for books from her in the future. I will warn you that Consensual is a part of a series and each book ends with a cliffhanger, so you do need to read these in order. Luckily book two is already out, and book three releases soon as well.
Having overcome a horrible childhood with the help of her older sister, Braelynn Wolf focuses on her school and her future. When she wins a prestigious internship, she goes out with friends to celebrate and ends up meeting the sexy Peyton Haas. Though there is an instant attraction between them, things quickly get complicated when Braelynn finds out that Peyton is a defense attorney on a current case she is working on. But Peyton and Braelynn find themselves unable to stay away from one another, and soon they are lying to those around them to hide their relationship. Will Peyton and Braelynn be able to keep their relationship secret until their case is over, or will it ruin her future career in the process?
I really liked both Peyton and Braelynn. Peyton was sexy and alpha, and he didn't take no for an answer. He was cocky at times, and there were things that he would do or say that were infuriating. But he was also really great and had these moments that were so sweet and caring. I could just how unusual it was for him to want more from a woman than a single night, so it was kind of nice to see him struggle a bit with his new feelings. Livia Jamerlan did a great job showing how hard he was falling for Braelynn, and I loved it all. Braelynn was strong and independent, and I loved that she was a fighter. She didn't give up on what she believed in and I was so glad that she was able to take a painful past and want to do more for others. I liked seeing her let Peyton in though, and I was glad that she didn't make things easy on him. She made him work for it, and it was nice to see a heroine that could submit when she wanted but wasn't a complete doormat. These two were beyond hot, and the chemistry between them was off the charts! But I really liked seeing them build an emotional connection as well.
Overall, I really loved this book. It took me completely by surprise, and left me wanting more. I loved Peyton and Braelynn, but I loved the other characters as well. I really enjoyed Braelynn's friends, and I cannot wait to see more of all these characters throughout the rest of the series. I know that there are so many books out there and that a lot of people tend to stay away from cliffhangers if they can. But I am so glad that I read this book, and even though I hate waiting I really don't mind this time. Livia Jamerlan has written an excellent story here, and I honestly cannot wait to find out what happens next. If you like sexy romance with alpha heroes and strong heroines, I would definitely recommend giving this book a shot. I will absolutely be reading Coherent as soon as I can, and I am look forward to seeing what Livia Jamerlan comes up with in the future.
**Review Copy Provided by Book Empire Promotions**
bfdbookblog's review
4.0
i really liked the story line...not the same old romance story!
i could totally relate to braelynn - doing anything she could to make her dreams happen and taking care of herself.
loved peyton...he was so sweet and truly wanted to be with her. he wasn't like the typical male lead we so often read about. i kept waiting for him to mess around on her or do something behind her back and he never did.
i absolutely loved the chemistry between them. scorching hot!
the supporting cast is so likeable you want to read more about them too! especially gus!
while the ending wasn't a cliffhanger it definitely ends leaving you needing the 2nd book right now.
i could totally relate to braelynn - doing anything she could to make her dreams happen and taking care of herself.
loved peyton...he was so sweet and truly wanted to be with her. he wasn't like the typical male lead we so often read about. i kept waiting for him to mess around on her or do something behind her back and he never did.
i absolutely loved the chemistry between them. scorching hot!
the supporting cast is so likeable you want to read more about them too! especially gus!
while the ending wasn't a cliffhanger it definitely ends leaving you needing the 2nd book right now.
lita2013's review
5.0
Highs and lows, twists and turns, never a dull moment here!
This was such an intense and quick read. There was so much to get out in this story. Something gone wrong, something to figure out or understand. Even something going terribly right.
Braelynn 'Lynn' grew up in one of the worse way a chid could ever grow up in. However, having a tragic past did not hinder her in pursuing a career where she puts those same type of bad monsters from her past behind bars. Celebrating on her getting an internship, she meets this jerk. This arrogant dolt that riles her as well as make her want him as much as she wants to throttle him have of the time. Little does she knoe that after leaving him high and dry, she will come face to face with him sooner than she'd like. It's inevitable, really.
Lynn was such a strong female character. Very admirble in her personal life as well as in her work ethic. Her love life, though, was a different story. It consumed her in a way, overwhelmed her even. Enough to where she thought it best to keep to herselff and not listen to reason, leaving her health to sink low in the process. More so, the reason was concerning her internship, then it became something totally different. The job began to consume her too. It was her against the world by the end of things. Regardless, the struggle was real, and it could have happened to anyone within any line of work, so I am not suprised things turned out the way they did for Lynn. Every storm runs out of rain. This one just started to get cloudy.
Peyton Haas. BAM. Such a character. He had a will power of his own. Didn't take no for an answer. Ugh, this man is a dream come true. I'm so jealous!
Lynn's sister, Loren was such a strongholdd. She pushed Lynn, and Lynn watching her endure such wickedness for her sake mootivated her to better herself and to help others in the same type of siituation.
Gus and Kennedy were such good friends. The truth may hurt, but honesty is better than lies. What friends fight and don't make up?
Devon is delusional and fucked up. I don't know how she is still Peyton's sister, Spencer's bestfriend.
Overall, I had an amazing time on this crazy emotional rollercoaster ride of a story.
This was such an intense and quick read. There was so much to get out in this story. Something gone wrong, something to figure out or understand. Even something going terribly right.
Braelynn 'Lynn' grew up in one of the worse way a chid could ever grow up in. However, having a tragic past did not hinder her in pursuing a career where she puts those same type of bad monsters from her past behind bars. Celebrating on her getting an internship, she meets this jerk. This arrogant dolt that riles her as well as make her want him as much as she wants to throttle him have of the time. Little does she knoe that after leaving him high and dry, she will come face to face with him sooner than she'd like. It's inevitable, really.
Lynn was such a strong female character. Very admirble in her personal life as well as in her work ethic. Her love life, though, was a different story. It consumed her in a way, overwhelmed her even. Enough to where she thought it best to keep to herselff and not listen to reason, leaving her health to sink low in the process. More so, the reason was concerning her internship, then it became something totally different. The job began to consume her too. It was her against the world by the end of things. Regardless, the struggle was real, and it could have happened to anyone within any line of work, so I am not suprised things turned out the way they did for Lynn. Every storm runs out of rain. This one just started to get cloudy.
Peyton Haas. BAM. Such a character. He had a will power of his own. Didn't take no for an answer. Ugh, this man is a dream come true. I'm so jealous!
Lynn's sister, Loren was such a strongholdd. She pushed Lynn, and Lynn watching her endure such wickedness for her sake mootivated her to better herself and to help others in the same type of siituation.
Gus and Kennedy were such good friends. The truth may hurt, but honesty is better than lies. What friends fight and don't make up?
Devon is delusional and fucked up. I don't know how she is still Peyton's sister, Spencer's bestfriend.
Overall, I had an amazing time on this crazy emotional rollercoaster ride of a story.
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