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Down to You (The Bad Boys #1)
   by: M. Leighton

Publication Date: Sept. 21, 2012
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Age Group: New Adult
Source: Purchased from B&N
Page Count: 215 pages
Order Links: Amazon | B&N
My Rating: 4.5/5 stars

Well ladies and gentlemen- why in the world did I wait so long to pick up this sexy goodness? Someone answer that question for me! Seriously- I DEVOURED this book! It took me no time to read at all! I love Michelle's writing style- it flows so incredibly well and was such a fast read for me! I was seriously unhappy when I had to stop reading and go to bed and then work today. I snuck some reading time in on my lunch period!

We have one heck of a love triangle, folks! Cash and Nash Davenport, sexy, good looking twins, but different in every way have both caught Olivia Townsend's eye. The problem? Nash is dating Olivia's cousin Marissa. Nash knows Olivia is off limits, but he can't help the fact that he's drawn to her and he can't stop thinking about her. Olivia is different in Marissa in so many ways- besides physically (Marissa is tall, blonde, and thin; where Olivia is shorter, curvier, and has dark hair). Olivia has a sweetness and vulnerability to her that both men are attracted to. Marissa, on the other hand, is a bitch. I really didn't care for her in this book. She talks down to Olivia and doesn't treat her cousin with respect at all. Why Nash is even with her is quite the mystery!

I really liked Olivia. She was a really sweet character and I hated that she felt so torn between these two men. Nash is the ultimate good guy- yet is unavailable. Cash, while available, is the epitome of a bad boy. And Olivia is done with bad boys. After having her heart broken in the past and as tempted as she is by Cash's seductive nature, she knows Nash is the type of guy she wants to be with. I felt bad for Cash to be honest. Olivia has him pegged from the get-go and while she isn't wrong- she knows he'll break her heart and he has admitted to wanting a casual thing with her, she really struggles with giving him a chance. However, there is a lot more to Cash than meets the eye- he may be the ultimate bad boy, but there is actually a lot more depth to him than you would believe.

Michelle killed me with the plot twist in the book. I had NO idea it was coming and when it did, I was floored! And then I realized it completely made sense! Genius, Michelle, genius! I can't say anymore than that, as I really don't want to spoil anything, but WOW!

And of course, let's not forget the steam factor! WHEW! Michelle really knows how to write some sexy scenes! Olivia has a shy side and watching these guys bring her out of her shell and show her just how beautiful she is was awesome. Girl has two sexy twins vying for her attention- if that isn't a self-esteem booster, I don't know what is!

If you are not a fan of love triangles, I still challenge you to pick this one up. It will definitely leaving your head spinning wondering WTF just happened!






Up To Me (The Bad Boys #2)
   by: M. Leighton

Publication Date: Jan. 4, 2013
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Age Group: New Adult/ Adult
Source: Purchased
Page Count: 289 pages
Order Links: Amazon | B&N
My Rating: 4.5/5 stars




If I thought Down To You was hot, then Up to Me is a freaking inferno. And if I didn't love Cash Davenport before, now I am absolutely GONE for him. Up to Me picks right up where Down to You leaves off. We get a ton of action in this book as the shit really starts to hit the fan for Cash and Olivia.

We found out in the first book that Cash's father is currently in jail for a murder he himself did not commit. Cash is in possession of some important documents the men who did commit the murder want and plan on doing whatever is necessary to get them. Including putting Olivia in danger. Cash hasn't come right out and admitted he's in love with her- but actions speak louder than words. He would give anything to make sure she is safe and that nothing happens to her. There is one point in the book where Cash is completely torn up about the fact that he needs her so much. He never wanted to be one of those guys dependent on a woman and now he finds Olivia is all he can think about and without her he just isn't whole. Sigh- Cash is certainly a dreamboat that will have your insides melting!

Olivia on the other hand, while she knows she's in love with Cash, is fighting an internal battle over him. She knows she wants him, to be with him- but she has these doubts that keep pushing their way to the surface. She's still so caught up with obsessing over the fact that he's a bad boy and will hurt her in the end. In this book she really must learn to place her trust in Cash, that he won't be that clichéd bad boy. Olivia wants truth in all things and wants to be kept in the loop. She doesn't want to be in the dark regarding the dangers surrounding her and Cash and I can't really say I blame her.

We do have the addition of a few more characters in this book. Gavin, is Cash's part time bar owner, and best friend. I really liked Gavin- he's sexy and fun and willing to do whatever he needs to in order to help his friend out. There is also another huge character that makes an appearance and while I'm trying to keep this spoiler free- you're head is going to spin when you meet them! I felt Michelle did a great job of making this work and I can't wait to read the final book in the series to see where she takes this development.