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Blurb
Fake it ‘til you make it has been the motto I live by since my mother died.
I’m also doing a really bad job at the making it part.
The night we met, I was at my lowest.
But you gave me a reason to feel happy again.
For the first time in over a year, I feel optimistic.
You and I? We’re the same.
Don’t form attachments. Follow the rules. Don’t dream of a future.
Too bad our hearts wouldn’t listen.
And this storm we’re going through?
The one that threatens to rip us apart?
It doesn’t care that I’m falling for you.
Falling For You is a different kind of brother’s best friend romance and is as emotional as it is sizzling.
Review
4 stars!
This is such a beautiful story! A sweet, sexy, functional, angst-free romance that had me smiling, swooning and sighing happily. Rex and Chloe’s love story is just gorgeous, and I loved it!
This is the second book in the All For You series. You can read it as a standalone, but be aware that there is some significant character crossover and this book contains spoilers for the first book, Gone For You.
Rex is an IT geek who also works as a bartender with Ethan (hero from book #1) and is known for his ease with women. His reputation as a bit of a player is well known, and he has no interest in a relationship, but he’s a sweet guy with a huge heart, and when he spies a gorgeous woman in his bar who is clearly having a hard time, he is instantly drawn to her and can’t help but try to help her.
Chloe is reeling from the loss of her beloved mother, who was her best friend and biggest support. She’s having a really bad time and is struggling with life when Rex comes into her world. Bright and bold, he is there for her even though she’s practically a complete stranger, and though she is understandably wary of him – especially given his reputation – she can’t help but fall under his spell.
OMG, I love these two together so much! Neither of them are looking for a relationship, and they’re both a little unsure of what’s happening between them. They just know they feel something for each other and they openly and honestly follow their hearts without any angst or drama, and I love that!
“You…you…”
“Me? Me, what? I’m the best kisser you’ve ever had? Can’t wait to have sex with me? Can’t wait for me to date you and woo you and make you realize how fucking incredible I think you are?”
Gulp.
“Yes.”
They are so sweet together, and every little moment between them means so much. Whether they’re just talking, gently touching, spending time together and being playful, or their spine-tinglingly amazing kisses, you can feel the emotion behind it and the connection that is forming, and I just loved it! And Rex… *dreamy sigh*. The man is a dream, and you cannot help but fall for him. He’s smart, funny, and so damn sweet. He puts himself out there for Chloe, working to gain her trust, support her and be there for her, and he holds nothing back, and I loved watching them fall so hard for each other.
“You’ve made me realize what I was missing. Before you, I was going through the motions day to day but not really living. I know this is new and we still have a lot to learn about each other, but for the first time in a long time, I want to try.”
“You do?”
“Yes. You feeling anything like that?”
“I am.”
The sexual tension is great, adding a great intensity to the relationship that they are building, and the sexy time is really hot with lots of feels and a great reflection of their growing feelings for each other.
“I want you, for a lot longer than a brief fling. I see the potential for forever here, don’t you?”
But life is full of surprises, and they have some big ones coming their way. It puts them to the test in ways they never expected, and I loved watching them deal with it all.
The story ends in a great place with a swoony epilogue that left me with a big, cheesy grin on my face. I loved this book and am really excited for Owen’s story coming up next!
4 stars.
An Advanced Reader Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
All For You
Standalones
Gone For You (#1) (Ethan & Olivia)
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Falling For You (#2) (Rex & Chloe)
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Staying For You (#3) (Owen & Cami)
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About the Author
From the Ground Up was Jennifer’s first published novel and now that she was bitten by the writing bug, has no intention of ever stopping. Jennifer makes her home in small town Iowa with her high school sweetheart, three beautiful, hilarious and amazing kids, one crazy Jack Russell terrier. This is where her love for all things reading, baking, and cooking happen. Jennifer’s family enjoys camping, boating, and spending time outside as much as possible. You’ll be her best friend if you can make her laugh and follow up with asking her what to read next. When she’s not writing, you can find her cheering the loudest at her kids’ sporting events (read as: embarrassing them), sipping coffee or iced tea out of a mason jar with her Kindle in her lap or binging on Netflix.
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