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alwaysbooking's review against another edition
4.0
This book was like one big sweet sigh… it was everything you would hope a friends to friends in love would be. Of course, their relationship wasn’t without it’s struggles, but I really, really liked how all their friends backed them up no matter what stage of the relationship they were in. It kind of made me want to go back and re-read Gabby and Ethan’s book while simultaneously wanting to jump forward and read Jessica and Mark’s story.
Emma was beyond sweet and wanting to step way out of her comfort zone and I love that her friends backed her up on it. I really enjoyed that Emma was an outdoorsy kind of gal, as I can relate to that very much. She likes to dig in the dirt and doesn’t mind hiking in the wilderness. Her wild side wasn’t to wild she just wanted to step out of her comfort zone, and she wanted someone to back her up someone who had already been wild once. I liked that Ryan and she had a history, and that they seemed to be more a like than they thought.
Ryan as a character was a little harder for me to connect to, maybe because he was tad bit stubborn. He did not want to let go of that promise that he made Emma’s brother way back when. I feel like any logical male would’ve been like well that was when we were teenagers now, we are men it’s different. I can see though how the author was putting it to the aspect of him struggling with her going for being like a kid sister to a grown woman. Ryan’s surprise visitor (no spoilers) that comes into his life in the beginning of the book was a great turn of events. I loved that dynamic and how the whole Haven friend’s group just took that person in.
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Emma was beyond sweet and wanting to step way out of her comfort zone and I love that her friends backed her up on it. I really enjoyed that Emma was an outdoorsy kind of gal, as I can relate to that very much. She likes to dig in the dirt and doesn’t mind hiking in the wilderness. Her wild side wasn’t to wild she just wanted to step out of her comfort zone, and she wanted someone to back her up someone who had already been wild once. I liked that Ryan and she had a history, and that they seemed to be more a like than they thought.
Ryan as a character was a little harder for me to connect to, maybe because he was tad bit stubborn. He did not want to let go of that promise that he made Emma’s brother way back when. I feel like any logical male would’ve been like well that was when we were teenagers now, we are men it’s different. I can see though how the author was putting it to the aspect of him struggling with her going for being like a kid sister to a grown woman. Ryan’s surprise visitor (no spoilers) that comes into his life in the beginning of the book was a great turn of events. I loved that dynamic and how the whole Haven friend’s group just took that person in.
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beastreader's review against another edition
4.0
Wow, this book is H-O-T. Well the chemistry between Emma and Ryan is hot. It was building and building that if Emma did not make a more on Ryan soon I was going to (well in my head). It sure did not take Emma long to turn from the good, boring girl to the wild woman. Before Ryan; Emma was so boring that she was dumped (ouch). Ryan did hold up his end of the deal with Emma's late brother to watch over her. Although, I have to admit that if it was not for Ryan, Emma probably would have still been the good girl. Not that there is anything wrong with good girls as I am one. No matter where Ryan or Emma were, they could heat up a room.
The other characters in this book were good. They did not have as strong of roles but they sure were not in the story for just fillers. The last third of the story is when things really got real. This is also when I saw the more emotional side of Ryan. Calling all romance fans, you have to check this book out.
The other characters in this book were good. They did not have as strong of roles but they sure were not in the story for just fillers. The last third of the story is when things really got real. This is also when I saw the more emotional side of Ryan. Calling all romance fans, you have to check this book out.
nellesnightstand1's review against another edition
4.0
A good girl wants a ride on the wild side. Her late brother's best friend has been her crush forever. Due to a bet gone wrong, he's chosen to be the guy who helps her bring out her wild side. Oh but there is a time limit put on their "non-relationship", which fails spectacularly as they both fall hard for each other.
Loved this one!!
Loved this one!!
nellesnightstand's review against another edition
4.0
A good girl wants a ride on the wild side. Her late brother's best friend has been her crush forever. Due to a bet gone wrong, he's chosen to be the guy who helps her bring out her wild side. Oh but there is a time limit put on their "non-relationship", which fails spectacularly as they both fall hard for each other.
Loved this one!!
Loved this one!!
sasha2599's review against another edition
4.0
I was so excited to read book 2 in the Risking It All series! I adored the first two books (.5 and 1) but I LOVED this one even more. Maybe it's because I really related to good girl Emma? She reminded me so much of myself! Ryan was such an appealing character and I totally got Emma's attraction to him. I enjoyed them together- both had sad family histories, and it was nice to see them commiserate and get closer, as well as spend time with the group of friends they both consider family. I am looking forward the the next book in the series, Can't Forget You, where we will get Jess and Mark's story.
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this title.*
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this title.*
rankkaapina's review against another edition
2.0
I didn't finish this one. I wanted to give it one more shot, because again the story sounded promising, but I just don't like that it's all about sex. So, I will give up.
whiskeyinthejar's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Emma is tired of being the good girl, she wants to take a walk on the wild side for once. When a dare has her flirting with a childhood friend, she may get more than she bargained for.
Ryan has had a strict hands-off policy with his friend's little sister, especially after his friend died. When she kisses him though, a door he has tried to keep shut is flung wide open.
Emma and Ryan are about to find out that being bad has never felt so good.
Second in the Risking It All series, we find ourselves back in the small town of Haven. This time it is Emma and Ryan's turn for romance. Both characters are extremely likable. Emma is feeling lost in her life and wanting a change. She's always had a crush on her brother's friend Ryan but he only saw her as a kid. While it is brought up more than once, I thought a couple flashbacks to her and her brother could have added an emotional punch. We learn he died in Afghanistan and hear how Emma misses him, but I missed seeing their relationship. The same could be said about flashbacks showing Ryan and Emma's brother as friends. I'm glad it wasn't dwelled on too long about Ryan feeling guilty about dating his friend's sister, it would have felt like drawn out angst.
The small town flavor that showed up in the first continues here with a circle of friends showcased that you know are just waiting in the wings for their own stories. The motorcycle rides Ryan takes Emma on also gave a great sense of scenery and location that helped place me in the story. Ryan's half-brother drama helped to give his character different layers but the brother's character never journeyed too far from young adult angst. In fact, while this was a nice, pretty calm story, excitement and wow factor are missing. In an over flush small town contemporary romance market, none of these character stand out, we've all read them before. While this is definitely comparable to a Jill Shalvis series, I would say the heat factor is ramped up a bit.
Emma is looking to shake things up in her sex life and while they don't do anything considered left of center kinky, they do get it on, frequently. Ryan and Emma's chemistry and steam did a great job of providing some spark to the story. Unfortunately, the lack of excitement or differentness made this read more of the mundane variety for me. However, if you like small town stories, a nice main couple, and want more heat in your contemporaries without crossing over into erotica, you'll want to read this. The next in the series will feature a second chance romance where unresolved issues and a wounded warrior will be the stars.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Emma is tired of being the good girl, she wants to take a walk on the wild side for once. When a dare has her flirting with a childhood friend, she may get more than she bargained for.
Ryan has had a strict hands-off policy with his friend's little sister, especially after his friend died. When she kisses him though, a door he has tried to keep shut is flung wide open.
Emma and Ryan are about to find out that being bad has never felt so good.
Second in the Risking It All series, we find ourselves back in the small town of Haven. This time it is Emma and Ryan's turn for romance. Both characters are extremely likable. Emma is feeling lost in her life and wanting a change. She's always had a crush on her brother's friend Ryan but he only saw her as a kid. While it is brought up more than once, I thought a couple flashbacks to her and her brother could have added an emotional punch. We learn he died in Afghanistan and hear how Emma misses him, but I missed seeing their relationship. The same could be said about flashbacks showing Ryan and Emma's brother as friends. I'm glad it wasn't dwelled on too long about Ryan feeling guilty about dating his friend's sister, it would have felt like drawn out angst.
The small town flavor that showed up in the first continues here with a circle of friends showcased that you know are just waiting in the wings for their own stories. The motorcycle rides Ryan takes Emma on also gave a great sense of scenery and location that helped place me in the story. Ryan's half-brother drama helped to give his character different layers but the brother's character never journeyed too far from young adult angst. In fact, while this was a nice, pretty calm story, excitement and wow factor are missing. In an over flush small town contemporary romance market, none of these character stand out, we've all read them before. While this is definitely comparable to a Jill Shalvis series, I would say the heat factor is ramped up a bit.
Emma is looking to shake things up in her sex life and while they don't do anything considered left of center kinky, they do get it on, frequently. Ryan and Emma's chemistry and steam did a great job of providing some spark to the story. Unfortunately, the lack of excitement or differentness made this read more of the mundane variety for me. However, if you like small town stories, a nice main couple, and want more heat in your contemporaries without crossing over into erotica, you'll want to read this. The next in the series will feature a second chance romance where unresolved issues and a wounded warrior will be the stars.
saschadarlington's review against another edition
3.0
3 1/2
Last year I was fortunate enough to read and review both of the first entries in the Risking It All series Rock with You and Run to You by Rachel Lacey. For this reader, Lacey really hit all of the right notes, combining involved love stories in a small town with lots of interesting and fun background characters.
Crazy for You started out great with the main character Emma Rush deciding that when she’s dumped by a boring man for being too boring that she needs to make some changes and she takes up the dare suggested by the other girls on girl’s night. As happens, the dare goes a little south and Emma is thrust into the company of Ryan Blake, the guy who was her brother’s best friend and whom she has been crushing on forever.
read more: https://saschadarlington.me/2017/03/29/crazy-for-you-review-book-tour-excerpt-qa-and-giveaway/
Last year I was fortunate enough to read and review both of the first entries in the Risking It All series Rock with You and Run to You by Rachel Lacey. For this reader, Lacey really hit all of the right notes, combining involved love stories in a small town with lots of interesting and fun background characters.
Crazy for You started out great with the main character Emma Rush deciding that when she’s dumped by a boring man for being too boring that she needs to make some changes and she takes up the dare suggested by the other girls on girl’s night. As happens, the dare goes a little south and Emma is thrust into the company of Ryan Blake, the guy who was her brother’s best friend and whom she has been crushing on forever.
read more: https://saschadarlington.me/2017/03/29/crazy-for-you-review-book-tour-excerpt-qa-and-giveaway/
xakyr's review against another edition
4.0
I thought I knew what I was getting into with this story, but it wound up with several twists in it! I loved Emma and Ryan's chemistry, but hated Ryan's insistence that he shouldn't get involved with Emma because of his promises to her brother. I also didn't care for how Emma kept thinking that she needed to have a walk on the wild side to gain confidence. Seemed like she had plenty of confidence to me! All things considered, this was a quick and engaging read, and I can't wait for the next book in the series!