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nellesnightstand's review
4.0
Totes enjoyed this one! Billy has issues, serious ones but he's trying to overcome them and Shay is still recovering as well. I loved their first meeting! That Shayna!! LOL Loved her! A strong heroine and a supportive, yet alpha hero!
I'm really enjoying this Warrior Fight Club Series!
I'm really enjoying this Warrior Fight Club Series!
mawmom's review
5.0
Another fantastic book in Laura Kaye's latest series Warrior Fight Club. Fighting for What's His follows Shay and Billy as they work through a whole lot of survivor's guilt and sister of my best friend issues. Shay is spunky and insightful and Billy has come a long way in dealing with his issues but still is working on nightmares and blaming himself. Fantastic love story.
mimireadsromance's review
4.0
Fighting For What's His was a fun play on the roommates to lovers trope! Add in the fact that Billy, our hero, is the best friend of Shayna's older brother and I just knew their romance was going to be rife with tension. That tension played out beautifully, balanced by the couple's easy camaraderie and fun wordplay. I enjoyed the banter as Billy & Shayna forged a supportive friendship, helping each other to face not just day to day issues, but the deeply buried guilt they each harbored. I have to say, Shayna stole the show in this book. She is an amazing heroine and I loved everything about her! She's intelligent, funny as all get out, and not afraid to speak up for what she wants. If only all women were as comfortable in their own skin!
Of course, the rest of the crew from the fight club made appearances, which left me so ready for the next book in the series! My one "issue", which is the reason I didn't give this book five stars, is that Billy still seemed sort of lost at the end of the book. I know it was left at him seeking more help to deal with his demons, but I'd have loved for him to have found a little happiness in his career the way that Shayna was able to. Hopefully we'll see that resolved in future books.
Of course, the rest of the crew from the fight club made appearances, which left me so ready for the next book in the series! My one "issue", which is the reason I didn't give this book five stars, is that Billy still seemed sort of lost at the end of the book. I know it was left at him seeking more help to deal with his demons, but I'd have loved for him to have found a little happiness in his career the way that Shayna was able to. Hopefully we'll see that resolved in future books.
canadianbookaddict's review
5.0
I have very much enjoyed this book. It is well written and it did make me smile and also sad and at one point angry but it is all good because I loved the book so much .
I couldn't stop reading this book and now I want to get my hands on the next book because I can't get enough of this series.
I am giving this 5 out of 5.
I couldn't stop reading this book and now I want to get my hands on the next book because I can't get enough of this series.
I am giving this 5 out of 5.
ladysadiereads's review
2.0
Honestly just like one conversation could have fixed most of this book. The emotional damage and growth could have been so much better but depending on a literal explosion to move things along with 8 minutes left in the book is better I guess. I did love the funny moments - but won’t be continuing the rest of the series.
honey1382's review against another edition
4.0
I love seeing the struggle of not just the veterans, but their (would-be) other half's. Excited to get the next 2 in the series!
melissasfandomworld's review against another edition
5.0
first thoughts that sprang to mind with after finishing this book;
- UNPUTDOWNABLE
- BEAUTIFUL
- ENGAGING
- FUNNY
- ADDICTIVE
- LAURA KAYE AT HER BEST, YET AGAIN (I seriously haven't read a single book I didn't fall in love with and this one is no exception)
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Most of you might know by now how insanely in love I am with Laura Kaye's books so you can imaaaagine how I must've felt when I received my e-arc of this book on the Kindle yesterday! Seriously; I feel so very honored to be a part of her review-team for this year. That's an experience I'll always treasure. So thanks to Laura and Franci, I was able to read this e-arc, which I received in exchange for me leaving an honest review.
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Let's talk some more about this book then!
I was so so so excited to read this book and at the same time, that always makes me a bit scared beforehand as well. Scared it won't be AS good as you're hoping for. But there's just no disappointing me when it comes to Laura's writing like I was proven yet again by reading this book. This second book in the Warrior Fight Club series has stolen my heart, YET AGAIN, there's no other way to put it. I'm lost in the best way possible. Where I fell in love with Noah and Kristina's book, this second book sunk its claws in me as well, down to my core. This book is a phenomenal follow-up on Fighting for Everything and made me feel all the feels,. I laughed, I ached, I cried, I loved. There wasn't a single thing I didn't love about this book so let me tell you more about it.
Our main characters are mesmerizing and interesting and loveable. Laura's characters aren't flawless and that makes them so realistic, so relatable and so extremely loveable. Both of our main characters are struggling with their pasts, both in a similar but also a completely different way. And it's written down so beautifully I think; their struggles but especially the part when they start opening up to one another. I had no problem whatsoever of losing myself to these characters and their story. Special note: Shayne's swearing IS THE BEST THING EVER!! And it's so endearing seeing how Billy picks up on this and starts doing it himself as well, sigh. Laugh out Loud moments guaranteed!!
I love the fact that Laura is so good at writing down not only a good romance and engrossing story-lines but that she's so good at writing down such well-developed characters. And I mean, every single thing about them; the emotional, the physical and what I'm in awe of the most; the psychological part of their characters. It's all so emotional and palpable and it gets you thinking and feeling so much at the same time.
And not only the main characters are what make this book such a great read. It was sooo good to read about the 'old gang' again, all of the characters we got to meet in the first book in the series but also some new to us characters whom I came to care for so much as well! Laura makes you fall in love with all of her characters, main and minor ones and it makes me so greedy for more books. I seriously just finished this one and it left me craving more this instant. - thankfully at least 2 more books are planned in the series, yay.
The romance starts out as a bit of a forbidden one because Billy wants to maintain his distance since Shayne is his buddy's 'little sister' and he promised to help her out. He struggles with wanting her and at the same time feeling like he isn't good enough for her - that's the PTSD part speaking, him thinking about Why he survived the war and a lot of his buddy didn't.
But their connection and chemistry isn't to be ignored because holy canoly, do these two explode in the most beautiful of fireworks when they're together! I loooved how they first kind of built their relationship by being friends. This made for a great base of a building romance. Their banter is so much fun to read about, and I had to laugh out loud on several occasions. The humor is such a great addition and in perfect balance, to the romance and emotions you come across throughout the book. And as always, the hotness level is off-the-charts-HOT, sigh.. Laura always knows how to write a perfectly developed combination of chemistry/romance developing/sex.
I've been a fan for years now and every time there's a new series being released by this author, I'm in wonder. In wonder of the fact that she makes me fall even more in love with her writing. She keeps upping herself with every new book/series and that's just unbelievably magical I think. the Warrior Fight Club is definitely on top of my all-time favorites list already. Fighting for Everything already made sure of that and having Fighting for what's His added to the series now as well, makes sure it has an unmovable spot on top of that list.
Fighting for what's his is a perfect blend of that really beautiful and addictive writing that only Laura can pull off, a truly mesmerizing story and the most realistic, relatable and loveable 'tortured' characters. Combine this with Laura's talent of writing the most beautifully well developed romances, her knack for writing the Best HOT as F*ck sexy scenes and we have another WINNER! Another Laura Kaye book that shook my foundation in the best way possible. Another story and new characters I came to love so fiercely.
It's for the fact that I HAD TO GET SOME SLEEP at some point in the middle of the night - I seriously can't function the day after without at least a decent amount of sleeping hours and I have a kid to take care of, so yeah, lol - otherwise I'd finished it in one sitting. UNPUTDOWNABLE! I cannot wait to read more of this author in general but this series has made its way into the core of my existence. I am so hooked on these books. It's needless to say I'd recommend reading this book, this series and every Laura Kaye book in general, right?!
- UNPUTDOWNABLE
- BEAUTIFUL
- ENGAGING
- FUNNY
- ADDICTIVE
- LAURA KAYE AT HER BEST, YET AGAIN (I seriously haven't read a single book I didn't fall in love with and this one is no exception)
---
Most of you might know by now how insanely in love I am with Laura Kaye's books so you can imaaaagine how I must've felt when I received my e-arc of this book on the Kindle yesterday! Seriously; I feel so very honored to be a part of her review-team for this year. That's an experience I'll always treasure. So thanks to Laura and Franci, I was able to read this e-arc, which I received in exchange for me leaving an honest review.
---
Let's talk some more about this book then!
I was so so so excited to read this book and at the same time, that always makes me a bit scared beforehand as well. Scared it won't be AS good as you're hoping for. But there's just no disappointing me when it comes to Laura's writing like I was proven yet again by reading this book. This second book in the Warrior Fight Club series has stolen my heart, YET AGAIN, there's no other way to put it. I'm lost in the best way possible. Where I fell in love with Noah and Kristina's book, this second book sunk its claws in me as well, down to my core. This book is a phenomenal follow-up on Fighting for Everything and made me feel all the feels,. I laughed, I ached, I cried, I loved. There wasn't a single thing I didn't love about this book so let me tell you more about it.
Gun at the ready, he made for the bathroom, his free hand reaching the knob.
The door swung open on its own.
"Freeze!" he bit out.
Four things happened pretty much at the same time.
The woman screamed, jumped backward into the door, slamming it against the wall behind her, and dropped a pile of clothing to the floor.
And then the towel she wore around her chest came unknotted and swung open, baring every inch of her.
"Jesus fucknugget, Billy!" the woman screeched.
Our main characters are mesmerizing and interesting and loveable. Laura's characters aren't flawless and that makes them so realistic, so relatable and so extremely loveable. Both of our main characters are struggling with their pasts, both in a similar but also a completely different way. And it's written down so beautifully I think; their struggles but especially the part when they start opening up to one another. I had no problem whatsoever of losing myself to these characters and their story. Special note: Shayne's swearing IS THE BEST THING EVER!! And it's so endearing seeing how Billy picks up on this and starts doing it himself as well, sigh. Laugh out Loud moments guaranteed!!
He inhaled a deep breath meant to calm, but it was a mistake. A big one. Because he got a lungful of peaches and sweetness that was all Shayna.
Shayna who was Ryan's kid sister. Except...nope.
Not one goddamn thing about the woman standing next to him belonged to a kid. And he would know since he'd seen nearly the whole beautiful package.
"Hi," he said. "Welcome to DC. Sorry I nearly shot you."
I love the fact that Laura is so good at writing down not only a good romance and engrossing story-lines but that she's so good at writing down such well-developed characters. And I mean, every single thing about them; the emotional, the physical and what I'm in awe of the most; the psychological part of their characters. It's all so emotional and palpable and it gets you thinking and feeling so much at the same time.
"I was a fucking handful when I was growing up."
Shayna grinned. "Oh, so you're not a handful anymore?"
He gave her the strangest look, and then burst into a speechless guffaw.
Heat absolutely flooded Shay's face. OH.MY.GOD. Did she seriously just asked him if he was a handful?
"That's not what I meant!"
Grinning like a shithead, he turned the blender on high. One hand on his hip and the other on the blender, he yelled, "What? I can't hear you!"
"You are a total ballbag, Billy Parrish!"
And not only the main characters are what make this book such a great read. It was sooo good to read about the 'old gang' again, all of the characters we got to meet in the first book in the series but also some new to us characters whom I came to care for so much as well! Laura makes you fall in love with all of her characters, main and minor ones and it makes me so greedy for more books. I seriously just finished this one and it left me craving more this instant. - thankfully at least 2 more books are planned in the series, yay.
The romance starts out as a bit of a forbidden one because Billy wants to maintain his distance since Shayne is his buddy's 'little sister' and he promised to help her out. He struggles with wanting her and at the same time feeling like he isn't good enough for her - that's the PTSD part speaking, him thinking about Why he survived the war and a lot of his buddy didn't.
Why did I survive that shit when so many others didn't? He'd asked himself that so many times over the past three years...
He'd seen Noah and Kristina together, and it was crystal clear that they were a match of the happily-ever-after kind. And Billy was happy that so many things had turned around for the younger man- Noah had fought for it and deserved it. But it was still a sucker punch to realize you might never find that for yourself
But their connection and chemistry isn't to be ignored because holy canoly, do these two explode in the most beautiful of fireworks when they're together! I loooved how they first kind of built their relationship by being friends. This made for a great base of a building romance. Their banter is so much fun to read about, and I had to laugh out loud on several occasions. The humor is such a great addition and in perfect balance, to the romance and emotions you come across throughout the book. And as always, the hotness level is off-the-charts-HOT, sigh.. Laura always knows how to write a perfectly developed combination of chemistry/romance developing/sex.
He was enjoying spending time with her. She was funny and made him laugh and she was just... really easy to be with. Having her around this weekend had made him realize just how much he was usually alone. And that it was actually nice to have some company around his place. It wasn't going too far to say that he'd had more fun with her setting up her room than he'd ever had in this house since he'd moved in. Doing a whole lot of nothing special. And that was all due to Shayna
I've been a fan for years now and every time there's a new series being released by this author, I'm in wonder. In wonder of the fact that she makes me fall even more in love with her writing. She keeps upping herself with every new book/series and that's just unbelievably magical I think. the Warrior Fight Club is definitely on top of my all-time favorites list already. Fighting for Everything already made sure of that and having Fighting for what's His added to the series now as well, makes sure it has an unmovable spot on top of that list.
Fighting for what's his is a perfect blend of that really beautiful and addictive writing that only Laura can pull off, a truly mesmerizing story and the most realistic, relatable and loveable 'tortured' characters. Combine this with Laura's talent of writing the most beautifully well developed romances, her knack for writing the Best HOT as F*ck sexy scenes and we have another WINNER! Another Laura Kaye book that shook my foundation in the best way possible. Another story and new characters I came to love so fiercely.
The next thing Shayna knew, Billy grasped and pushed her against the wall behind the door. He kissed her full on the mouth. It only took her brain the beat of one second to realize he'd given her exactly what she wanted and to kiss him back. And dear God, the way this man kissed. Like he'd been starving for it. His hands were holding her face and his body was pinning her to the wall and his tongue was tasting her mouth like he was desperate for her. "You can touch me, damnit," he gritted out around the edge of a kiss. She buried her fingers in his hair, and he groaned.
It's for the fact that I HAD TO GET SOME SLEEP at some point in the middle of the night - I seriously can't function the day after without at least a decent amount of sleeping hours and I have a kid to take care of, so yeah, lol - otherwise I'd finished it in one sitting. UNPUTDOWNABLE! I cannot wait to read more of this author in general but this series has made its way into the core of my existence. I am so hooked on these books. It's needless to say I'd recommend reading this book, this series and every Laura Kaye book in general, right?!
mags_louise's review against another edition
4.0
4.25⭐
Fighting for What's His was an extremely enjoyable story. That not only had great characters, heart and sweetness. But it was completely absorbing and engaging to read, and I couldn't put it down. Which is why I really can't wait to read more from this series in the future and would happily recommend this story to others.
Fighting for What's His was an extremely enjoyable story. That not only had great characters, heart and sweetness. But it was completely absorbing and engaging to read, and I couldn't put it down. Which is why I really can't wait to read more from this series in the future and would happily recommend this story to others.
janineassis's review
4.0
I feel in love with Laura’s books when I read the first book in her Hard Ink series. I was really happy when I saw she was writing another military series. The first book was amazing and I had great expectations for this one. I’m happy to say it exceeded my expectations. It was a well balanced story, going deep in the emotional well and keeping you waiting for everything to happens. If you like books with strong heroines, protective men and so hot that it can melt your kindle, give this series a try. I’ll not regret it.