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How far can you fall for someone until you have to call it love?
4.5 stars!
“Even if you lose love, it’s never really gone. It stays in you forever. The risks of love are always worth it.”
Going into a Karina Halle book I always know one thing for sure, that she’s going to rip me apart with feels. This book lived up to that reputation and had me crying during the prologue!!
Kayla has put a ban on sex in her life, not longer satisfied with random hookups and looking for something more from a relationship. When she meets Lachlan, adopted cousin of Linden and Bram from the previous books, she’s ready to throw her new placed ban up in the air for the hot rugby star. Lachlan on the other hand doesn’t seem at all interested in Kayla. When Bram asks Kayla to do an article on his charity, it requires Kayla to interview Lachlan for the cause.
The first time Kayla interviews Lachlan, it’s a disaster. Luckily he agrees to another one. This time, Kayla and Lachlan get on better, leading to an understanding of each other never felt by them before. From there the two get to know each other, but they have a deadline as Lachlan leaves for his home in Scotland in a matter of weeks.
“Tell me what you want, love,” I tell her, my voice rough with lust. “Tell me what you want and I’ll give you what I have.”
Kayla and Lachlan are probably one of my favorite book couples by Halle. Both characters are misunderstood by their friends and loved ones, and only seen for what they are on the surface. Both long for a deeper connection with another person, but there are several factors holding them back. Lachlan has trauma stemming from his childhood abandonment and time in foster care. Kayla is scared she will never find the love of her life, the kind of love her parents had.
“Kayla…you’re my girl. You’re my beautiful world. And I’m whatever you want me to be, just as long as you know that I have never, ever felt this way about someone in my entire life.” He lowers his face, eyes focused intently on my lips. “I’m losing myself in you. Every day. And it’s the most wonderful, terrifying feeling in the world.
While this book was indeed longer than most of the books this author writes, I couldn’t put it down. I wanted to know more and more about these characters with every page I read. I swear these two people were so perfect for each other despite their differences. Lachlan, oh Lachlan. Talk about a man to swoon over. His compassion for animals alone is enough to give me a lady boner, but on top of that I thought he was an amazing man. His everyday struggle to overcome his demons is admirable, and in return he only wanted to be accepted for who he was by those he loved.
If you are looking for a beautiful emotional read, this book is for you. I highly recommend this book!
“I can see all your cracks and your darkness and your flaws and I fall in love with it all. And I hope you can fall in love with everything that I am, all that lurks in my dark, all that shines in my light. I want you to love every little piece of me, because it all belongs to you.”
“Even if you lose love, it’s never really gone. It stays in you forever. The risks of love are always worth it.”
Going into a Karina Halle book I always know one thing for sure, that she’s going to rip me apart with feels. This book lived up to that reputation and had me crying during the prologue!!
Kayla has put a ban on sex in her life, not longer satisfied with random hookups and looking for something more from a relationship. When she meets Lachlan, adopted cousin of Linden and Bram from the previous books, she’s ready to throw her new placed ban up in the air for the hot rugby star. Lachlan on the other hand doesn’t seem at all interested in Kayla. When Bram asks Kayla to do an article on his charity, it requires Kayla to interview Lachlan for the cause.
The first time Kayla interviews Lachlan, it’s a disaster. Luckily he agrees to another one. This time, Kayla and Lachlan get on better, leading to an understanding of each other never felt by them before. From there the two get to know each other, but they have a deadline as Lachlan leaves for his home in Scotland in a matter of weeks.
“Tell me what you want, love,” I tell her, my voice rough with lust. “Tell me what you want and I’ll give you what I have.”
Kayla and Lachlan are probably one of my favorite book couples by Halle. Both characters are misunderstood by their friends and loved ones, and only seen for what they are on the surface. Both long for a deeper connection with another person, but there are several factors holding them back. Lachlan has trauma stemming from his childhood abandonment and time in foster care. Kayla is scared she will never find the love of her life, the kind of love her parents had.
“Kayla…you’re my girl. You’re my beautiful world. And I’m whatever you want me to be, just as long as you know that I have never, ever felt this way about someone in my entire life.” He lowers his face, eyes focused intently on my lips. “I’m losing myself in you. Every day. And it’s the most wonderful, terrifying feeling in the world.
While this book was indeed longer than most of the books this author writes, I couldn’t put it down. I wanted to know more and more about these characters with every page I read. I swear these two people were so perfect for each other despite their differences. Lachlan, oh Lachlan. Talk about a man to swoon over. His compassion for animals alone is enough to give me a lady boner, but on top of that I thought he was an amazing man. His everyday struggle to overcome his demons is admirable, and in return he only wanted to be accepted for who he was by those he loved.
If you are looking for a beautiful emotional read, this book is for you. I highly recommend this book!
“I can see all your cracks and your darkness and your flaws and I fall in love with it all. And I hope you can fall in love with everything that I am, all that lurks in my dark, all that shines in my light. I want you to love every little piece of me, because it all belongs to you.”
Random things I picked up while listening to this book.
1. If you are going to get a narrator (or 2) to read your book, and that book has an accent, in this case Scottish, please make sure that they both research the accent 1st before attempting it!!
If this is difficult then don't use them, or call Robert Petkoff for some lessons on how to do it properly!!
2. Here in the UK kids do not have an "allowance" we call it Pocket Money, we also do not have Gatorade so it would be difficult to pick one up from the local shop!!
3. Slang words should not be used if you do not know what they mean, while talking to the barman in Scotland it was mentioned that the rugby team were playing the "Dogs Bollocks" since Lauchlain left, this means they were actually playing BETTER not worse, "Dogs Bollocks" means great/brilliant/excellent, e.g. This sandwich is the dogs bollocks, or we went to watch a film (not movie) last night and it was the dogs bollocks.
4. You absolutely CAN NOT pick up a random dog in the USA and fly them over to the UK and expect to be able to just take them home with you, why?? HELLO RABIES! !!
If you bring an animal from overseas, (especially dogs) to the UK they go into quarantine for 6 OR 7 MONTHS before they are allowed into the country.
Here endeth my lesson, I shall climb off of my box of soap!
The moral of the story ..........research research research!!
1. If you are going to get a narrator (or 2) to read your book, and that book has an accent, in this case Scottish, please make sure that they both research the accent 1st before attempting it!!
If this is difficult then don't use them, or call Robert Petkoff for some lessons on how to do it properly!!
2. Here in the UK kids do not have an "allowance" we call it Pocket Money, we also do not have Gatorade so it would be difficult to pick one up from the local shop!!
3. Slang words should not be used if you do not know what they mean, while talking to the barman in Scotland it was mentioned that the rugby team were playing the "Dogs Bollocks" since Lauchlain left, this means they were actually playing BETTER not worse, "Dogs Bollocks" means great/brilliant/excellent, e.g. This sandwich is the dogs bollocks, or we went to watch a film (not movie) last night and it was the dogs bollocks.
4. You absolutely CAN NOT pick up a random dog in the USA and fly them over to the UK and expect to be able to just take them home with you, why?? HELLO RABIES! !!
If you bring an animal from overseas, (especially dogs) to the UK they go into quarantine for 6 OR 7 MONTHS before they are allowed into the country.
Here endeth my lesson, I shall climb off of my box of soap!
The moral of the story ..........research research research!!
5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Excellent - Highly Recommended
4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - A good, solid read
3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ - An okay read
2 ⭐️⭐️ - Meh
1 ⭐️ - Not my cup of tea
4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - A good, solid read
3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ - An okay read
2 ⭐️⭐️ - Meh
1 ⭐️ - Not my cup of tea
I don't think this book was given even a brief editing eyeball. So much switching between past and present, so many words that were contextually wrong (taught vs taut...I mean, come on). This was an issue with another book of hers that I read, but I was mostly willing to overlook it because I liked the storyline.
Here, the story itself was pretty dramatic and overwrought, so the errors were much more glaring.
Here, the story itself was pretty dramatic and overwrought, so the errors were much more glaring.
While I'm normally not one for angst, I think that when it is done in a certain way in stories, I can appreciate its presence. It was executed fairly well in THE PLAY, and I had a lot of feels as I read Kayla and Lachlan's story! I definitely enjoyed it, even when I was getting emotional.
I loved this book from the tough, emotion-provoking prologue, to the last sentence, on the last page. Lachlan and Kayla's story was much more than your average contemporary read. It was deep, emotional and steamy with such an engaging story. When I read the blurb, Scottish rugby player in San Fran, I just thought, sign me up but it far exceeded my expectations, even with the love I have for a number of Karina Halle's books.
Lachlan is a quiet hulk of a man, visiting his cousins in San Francisco whilst a tendon injury heals. Kayla notices him immediately and can't help be transfixed by him, his size, his looks, his silence. Kayla manages the impossible through an interview, she draws him out little by little, from monosyllabic to dialogue. Lachlan only has a few weeks before his return to his rugby team in Edinburgh and they slowly develop a connection. Kayla's inner dialogue and her quips during their early connection, made me laugh numerous times.
"I'm a smitten f*****g kitten. And I'm starting to think it's more than just in a physical way."
There is nothing cliche about this book, Lachlan's past and his and Kayla's relationship. This read felt fresh and real. This is the best of Karina Halle's contemporary books in my opinion. She has shown her talent in writing a book that packs the most emotional of punches but light and funny in other moments. The Play is now on my 'Favourites 2015' shelf and I am buying this to be signed by Karina Halle in Edinburgh next year, how wonderfully appropriate.
Reviewed for Jo&IsaLoveBooks Blog.
Lachlan is a quiet hulk of a man, visiting his cousins in San Francisco whilst a tendon injury heals. Kayla notices him immediately and can't help be transfixed by him, his size, his looks, his silence. Kayla manages the impossible through an interview, she draws him out little by little, from monosyllabic to dialogue. Lachlan only has a few weeks before his return to his rugby team in Edinburgh and they slowly develop a connection. Kayla's inner dialogue and her quips during their early connection, made me laugh numerous times.
"I'm a smitten f*****g kitten. And I'm starting to think it's more than just in a physical way."
There is nothing cliche about this book, Lachlan's past and his and Kayla's relationship. This read felt fresh and real. This is the best of Karina Halle's contemporary books in my opinion. She has shown her talent in writing a book that packs the most emotional of punches but light and funny in other moments. The Play is now on my 'Favourites 2015' shelf and I am buying this to be signed by Karina Halle in Edinburgh next year, how wonderfully appropriate.
Reviewed for Jo&IsaLoveBooks Blog.
This was a lot darker than I anticipated. Our characters deal with issues of abandonment, addiction, and guilt. I shed more than my fair share of tears. Beware, this is a long journey for our MCs. They have a lot of work to do on themselves before they can commit to each other. The McGregor men are as irresistible as ever. Lachlan is a great addition to the Scottish crew. I loved the moments of bromance, and wished there was more of that (maybe we will get more in a book for Brigs?). Halle did a good job of developing these characters, because I was not really a Kayla fan, but I was allowed to spend a lot of time in her head, and really got to know her on a deeper level.
Random things I picked up while listening to this book.
1. If you are going to get a narrator (or 2) to read your book, and that book has an accent, in this case Scottish, please make sure that they both research the accent 1st before attempting it!!
If this is difficult then don't use them, or call Robert Petkoff for some lessons on how to do it properly!!
2. Here in the UK kids do not have an "allowance" we call it Pocket Money, we also do not have Gatorade so it would be difficult to pick one up from the local shop!!
3. Slang words should not be used if you do not know what they mean, while talking to the barman in Scotland it was mentioned that the rugby team were playing the "Dogs Bollocks" since Lauchlain left, this means they were actually playing BETTER not worse, "Dogs Bollocks" means great/brilliant/excellent, e.g. This sandwich is the dogs bollocks, or we went to watch a film (not movie) last night and it was the dogs bollocks.
4. You absolutely CAN NOT pick up a random dog in the USA and fly them over to the UK and expect to be able to just take them home with you, why?? HELLO RABIES! !!
If you bring an animal from overseas, (especially dogs) to the UK they go into quarantine for 6 OR 7 MONTHS before they are allowed into the country.
Here endeth my lesson, I shall climb off of my box of soap!
The moral of the story ..........research research research!!
1. If you are going to get a narrator (or 2) to read your book, and that book has an accent, in this case Scottish, please make sure that they both research the accent 1st before attempting it!!
If this is difficult then don't use them, or call Robert Petkoff for some lessons on how to do it properly!!
2. Here in the UK kids do not have an "allowance" we call it Pocket Money, we also do not have Gatorade so it would be difficult to pick one up from the local shop!!
3. Slang words should not be used if you do not know what they mean, while talking to the barman in Scotland it was mentioned that the rugby team were playing the "Dogs Bollocks" since Lauchlain left, this means they were actually playing BETTER not worse, "Dogs Bollocks" means great/brilliant/excellent, e.g. This sandwich is the dogs bollocks, or we went to watch a film (not movie) last night and it was the dogs bollocks.
4. You absolutely CAN NOT pick up a random dog in the USA and fly them over to the UK and expect to be able to just take them home with you, why?? HELLO RABIES! !!
If you bring an animal from overseas, (especially dogs) to the UK they go into quarantine for 6 OR 7 MONTHS before they are allowed into the country.
Here endeth my lesson, I shall climb off of my box of soap!
The moral of the story ..........research research research!!
