One small town boy, one girl who wants more, one roll in the hay...
Hooking up with your high school crush is a bad idea, a really bad idea. It was only supposed to be one night, one brief departure from my real life, but nothing ever works out exactly the way you plan.
Colton Waters was everything from my past that didn't fit into my present, so why did he have to show up at my college and pledge the one frat I couldn't avoid?
Because nothing is ever meant to happen just once. At least not the life changing things that mean the difference between falling apart and falling in love.
IT ALL STARTED WITH A ROLL IN THE HAY –
Mallory hooked up with her high school
crush, who was a year younger than her and who happens to be the younger
brother of her ex-boyfriend who left her heart shattered in gazillion pieces. It
was supposedly a no-string, uncomplicated, just-for-fun sex. Or so she thought.
WHY DOES EVERYTHING HAVE TO BE SO COMPLICATED WITH YOU?
ARGGGGH. A little bit frustrated on
Mallory. INDEED, why it has to be COMPLICATED?! She likes him, he likes her –
so what if he’s one of the pledges of
a fraternity her sorority always encounter? So what if he’s a freshman? So what
if he’s a farm boy? The attraction was very much palpable in every pages, the
re-enactment of the barn-scene is very much anticipated, and even the people
around them notices.
AND TANNER -
I hate watching her with Tanner, trying
to like him in order to fit in with the rest of the group. I didn’t like Tanner
primarily, not just because he stands in the way between these two lovebirds,
but there was already something wrong about this guy.
WHY ARE YOU SO EMBARRASSED ABOUT COLT?
HE WAS FOREVER IN LOVE WITH HER.
He may be younger than her (by three
months!!!) – but he’s sexy, HOT, SWEET, and thoughtful. He’s very determined to
have her without really being pushy or annoying. He was really patient, and a
good sport. She may shove him away, but he keeps on coming back to her. I was
hoping she’d realize he’s a keeper before he changes his mind about her.
IF SHE DOESN’T WANT HIM – I’d have COLT
anytime of the day. Her friends already had an inclination and they didn’t even
care about it – so why should she?
HAS ANYONE EVER TOLD YOU HOW JUDGMENTAL AND HARD YOU ARE ON
PEOPLE?
I wasn’t really a fan of Mallory at
first, nor at the middle. Trust me, it was difficult to like her. I can’t
fathom why she was embarrassed by Colt and had to pretend about stuffs. It took
a while before I warmed up to her character. She has trust and daddy issues –
and don’t get me starting about her dad… I was happy about the change in her
character, just when I was about to lose all hope with her – she realizes
things, and does things I never thought she’d think or do. It was a relief that
she had redeemed herself big time by the near -end of the novel. I really didn’t
want to hate her for THAT long.
I love her friends – they are an amazing
bunch. They were patient with her, and they support her – not really with her
decisions, but more of what was good for her.
TO END.
Patience is a virtue. Colt waited, and
he was (including me) was greatly rewarded. There were some people who tried to
hinder their HEA, but both of them were already invested in it. Mallory was
wise enough to hold on to the best thing that happened to her.
I enjoyed reading this novel by Alyssa
Rose Ivy – with all the interesting characters, great plot and surprising turn
of events, no wonder I finished it in one sitting.
Sometimes,
to be happy, you need NOT TO CARE about what other people think about you, as
long as you’re happy and you’re not making anyone miserable, why not do it?
★ARC Copy was given in exchange for an honest review.★
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Colt wrapped an arm around my waist and pulled me closer. “No. I’d rather bother you.”
There was something kind of sexy about the motion, something more confident than his usual goofy flirting. His hand felt nice resting on my hip, so I let it stay. Was this really the same Colt? Since when did his touch have that kind of effect on me? “When did you get back to town?”
“About two hours ago.”
“You didn’t wait long to come out.” I took a big sip of the drink. It was starting to taste a lot better.
“I took time for a shower.”
“That was thoughtful of you.”
“Planning on getting close to me tonight?” He watched me intently.
“Maybe.” The flirtatious word flew out of my mouth without me realizing it. The alcohol and that smile of his was making me forget where I was. “Sorry.”
“Why are you sorry?” He moved his hand, turning me and wrapping his other arm around me so my body was pressed against his.
“Colton…”
“Mallory…”
I laughed. “What are you doing?”
“What am I doing? You’re the one telling me you might be getting close to me tonight.” His hand slid down slightly, settling below my hip. His touch felt so good.
“Your birthday passed, right? You’re nineteen now?”
He laughed that deep, throaty laugh of his. “I’m going to take it as a good sign that you’re checking to make sure I’m old enough.”
“I’m not supposed to be into younger guys.”
“I’m three months younger than you. I can’t help that my parents held me back a grade.” He leaned back against an old oak tree, pulling me along with him. The motion had me leaning into his chest.
“You’ve gotten hotter.” I couldn’t believe I’d said the words out loud. I also couldn’t believe I was thinking about Colton that way again.
He laughed once more. “So have you, although I wouldn’t have thought it was possible.”
I took another sip of my drink. “When did you get this cute?”
“Are you implying you haven’t been ready to jump me for the last five years?”
“I’ve never thought about it before tonight.” The words weren’t exactly true, but I hadn’t thought about it in a while.
“But you are thinking about it now?” He grinned, moving his hands even lower so they cradled my ass.
“Maybe.” His hands sent a thrill through me, reminding me of just how long it had been since a guy had touched me that way.
“That’s the second maybe you’ve given me. How am I supposed to make that into a yes?” He took the bottle from my hand and dropped it down on the ground next to his empty cup. The remaining liquid seeped out onto the dirt.
“I don’t know. It’s your job to figure that out.” I ran my now free hand down his chest. It was firmer and more muscular than I expected.
“My job, huh? I like the sound of that.” His lips tickled my ear. “I like the sound of anything involving you.” He took my hand and led me further into the grouping of trees. It wasn’t a dense forest or anything, but I knew he was looking for privacy. I didn’t object when he gently leaned me back into another tree.
I closed my eyes, ready to feel his lips and hands on my body. I was horrible at knowing what to do in those situations. I needed the guy to take control.
His lips brushed against mine as he rested his hand on my stomach. He slipped a few fingers underneath my shirt. “Am I earning a yes, or do I have more work to do?” he whispered with his lips right next to mine.
“You have more work.” I kept my eyes closed, taking in a breath as his hand moved further up my shirt.
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Alyssa Rose Ivy is a New Adult and Young Adult author who loves to weave stories with romance and a southern setting. Although raised in the New York area, she fell in love with the South after moving to New Orleans for college. After years as a perpetual student, she turned back to her creative side and decided to write. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and two young children, and she can usually be found with a cup of coffee in her hand.
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