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bookloverchelle's review
4.0
I accidentally skipped over book 2 in this series but had no problem jumping back in to the series, it read very well as a stand alone. Mac had tried hard to leave Crystal Lake, and the abuse at the hands of his father, far behind him. But with some of his closest friends still in town and the opportunity for designing a new development he can't seem to stay away. Spending the summer with his sexy one night stand, Lily, doesn't hurt either. Lily has done a great job of keeping herself separate from her feelings but something about Mac is making her fall. With family baggage bringing them both down, can they work past to find a HEA? Really fun, steamy story with some great secondary characters. Sad to see the end of the series back I can't wait to circle back and read book 2 now. Great read!
nighteyes82's review
3.0
it was ok a 2.5 stars
the issues and some secondary character are just thrown in there without a proper exit (lily's sister).
the issues and some secondary character are just thrown in there without a proper exit (lily's sister).
blodeuedd's review
3.0
Mac and Lily gets their story here, and the last one of the Bad Boys are caught.
Mac has demons a plenty. He grew up in a abusive household and thinks he will end up like his dad.
Lily grew up rich in a well known family. Her sister screwed her over, her brother died.
So two people with issues who think they can just start a fling and walk away. But you can't walk away when you start falling in love.
Mac did say something effed up that made me mad. But I forgave him cos those demons in his head like messed with him.
A romance that builds and a passion that stays.
Mac has demons a plenty. He grew up in a abusive household and thinks he will end up like his dad.
Lily grew up rich in a well known family. Her sister screwed her over, her brother died.
So two people with issues who think they can just start a fling and walk away. But you can't walk away when you start falling in love.
Mac did say something effed up that made me mad. But I forgave him cos those demons in his head like messed with him.
A romance that builds and a passion that stays.
shannon_cocktailsandbooks's review
3.0
Mac Draper stays as far away from his home town as much as he can. Having come back for Memorial Day weekend to visit his mother, the trip dredges up memories about his childhood and abusive drunk of a father. Thinking his visit will have him drowning in bad memories, Mac gets a pleasant surprise when he stumbles upon Lily St. Clare at a barbecue.
Mac hadn’t seen Lily since she disappeared from his bed after a night of passion, leaving him with a wrong phone number and the desire for more of her. Mac and Lily embark on a steamy no-strings-attached fling but wind up in trouble when the couple’s feelings for each other develop into something stronger. Can Mac and Lily think about a future together or will Mac’s belief that he’s just like his father ruin his chances at something more?
The synopsis is what attracted me to the story but I just couldn’t get into it. The story was well-written but it couldn’t keep my interest. I’m not sure if it’s because I haven’t read the previous books in the series or if it was the lack of chemistry between Mac and Lily. I love small town books, but I couldn’t relate to the characters and wasn’t able to enjoy the story as much as I’d have liked to. While I wasn’t able to get into the story, it won’t deter me from trying other books from the author.
Reviewed by Elizabeth for Cocktails and Books
Mac hadn’t seen Lily since she disappeared from his bed after a night of passion, leaving him with a wrong phone number and the desire for more of her. Mac and Lily embark on a steamy no-strings-attached fling but wind up in trouble when the couple’s feelings for each other develop into something stronger. Can Mac and Lily think about a future together or will Mac’s belief that he’s just like his father ruin his chances at something more?
The synopsis is what attracted me to the story but I just couldn’t get into it. The story was well-written but it couldn’t keep my interest. I’m not sure if it’s because I haven’t read the previous books in the series or if it was the lack of chemistry between Mac and Lily. I love small town books, but I couldn’t relate to the characters and wasn’t able to enjoy the story as much as I’d have liked to. While I wasn’t able to get into the story, it won’t deter me from trying other books from the author.
Reviewed by Elizabeth for Cocktails and Books
kbranfield's review
4.0
4.5 stars.
The Day He Kissed Her is the third installment of the Juliana Stone's captivating Bad Boys of Crystal Lake series. In this outing, the last of the bad boys finds love and in the process, he finally makes peace with his turbulent and dysfunctional past.
There is absolutely nothing that can bring Mac Draper back to Crystal Lake for more than a fleeting visit. Or so he thinks until a scorching one night stand with Lily St. Clare. Months after their anonymous New Year's Eve hook up, Mac and Lily are reunited but with Mac's feet firmly planted in New York and Lily entrenched in Crystal Lake, is there any future for this emotionally damaged couple?
Lily and Mac are both carrying some heavy emotional baggage but Mac is, by far, the one with the most serious issues. Mac left Crystal Lake and his troubled childhood behind years earlier but the scars from his past certainly influence his present. He has a successful career and although he shies away long term commitments, he has a very active social life. Mac is confused (and dismayed) by his all consuming desire for Lily, who is NOTHING like the women he usually dates.
Lily's family is wealthy but that has not shielded her from the pain of loss and betrayal. With the her friend Jake's help, she has finally recovered from the death of her brother and she has distanced herself from her troubled family. Lily loves the tranquility she has found in Crystal Lake and in fact, she is on the verge of making her stay permanent when she unexpectedly runs into Mac.
Mac is almost relentless in his pursuit of Lily and while she is determined to resist him, their attraction is too powerful to ignore. They agree to a no strings summer fling and they are soon involved in a blistering hot and delectably steamy love affair. It does not take long for their relationship to become quite messy with emotions that neither one expected but it is Mac's unanticipated encounter with his past that threatens their future.
The Day He Kissed Her is an emotional and passionate novel that is fast-paced and compelling. Mac and Lily are vibrant and richly developed protagonists with believable flaws and imperfections. Juliana Stone does not gloss over Mac's demons and the resolution of his part of the storyline is realistic. Another enchanting installment in the Bad Boys of Crystal Lake series that old and new fans are sure to love.
The Day He Kissed Her is the third installment of the Juliana Stone's captivating Bad Boys of Crystal Lake series. In this outing, the last of the bad boys finds love and in the process, he finally makes peace with his turbulent and dysfunctional past.
There is absolutely nothing that can bring Mac Draper back to Crystal Lake for more than a fleeting visit. Or so he thinks until a scorching one night stand with Lily St. Clare. Months after their anonymous New Year's Eve hook up, Mac and Lily are reunited but with Mac's feet firmly planted in New York and Lily entrenched in Crystal Lake, is there any future for this emotionally damaged couple?
Lily and Mac are both carrying some heavy emotional baggage but Mac is, by far, the one with the most serious issues. Mac left Crystal Lake and his troubled childhood behind years earlier but the scars from his past certainly influence his present. He has a successful career and although he shies away long term commitments, he has a very active social life. Mac is confused (and dismayed) by his all consuming desire for Lily, who is NOTHING like the women he usually dates.
Lily's family is wealthy but that has not shielded her from the pain of loss and betrayal. With the her friend Jake's help, she has finally recovered from the death of her brother and she has distanced herself from her troubled family. Lily loves the tranquility she has found in Crystal Lake and in fact, she is on the verge of making her stay permanent when she unexpectedly runs into Mac.
Mac is almost relentless in his pursuit of Lily and while she is determined to resist him, their attraction is too powerful to ignore. They agree to a no strings summer fling and they are soon involved in a blistering hot and delectably steamy love affair. It does not take long for their relationship to become quite messy with emotions that neither one expected but it is Mac's unanticipated encounter with his past that threatens their future.
The Day He Kissed Her is an emotional and passionate novel that is fast-paced and compelling. Mac and Lily are vibrant and richly developed protagonists with believable flaws and imperfections. Juliana Stone does not gloss over Mac's demons and the resolution of his part of the storyline is realistic. Another enchanting installment in the Bad Boys of Crystal Lake series that old and new fans are sure to love.
booklovinmamas's review
5.0
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Juliana Stone kept me turning the pages in this book, and I was so glad that Mac and Lily got their happily ever after. They deserved it! I give this book 5 full moons and highly recommend it to contemporary romance readers out there.
I do recommend you read the prior books first before diving into this book. You will miss out on the other Bad Boys of Crystal Lake happily ever after. (You don’t want to skip out on their stories) =) Juliana keeps us up to date on other characters in The Day He Kissed Her. I always love reading about what is going on after their books.
Books in the series in order – The Summer He Came Home (Book One) and The Christmas He Loved Her (Book Two)
Juliana Stone kept me turning the pages in this book, and I was so glad that Mac and Lily got their happily ever after. They deserved it! I give this book 5 full moons and highly recommend it to contemporary romance readers out there.
I do recommend you read the prior books first before diving into this book. You will miss out on the other Bad Boys of Crystal Lake happily ever after. (You don’t want to skip out on their stories) =) Juliana keeps us up to date on other characters in The Day He Kissed Her. I always love reading about what is going on after their books.
Books in the series in order – The Summer He Came Home (Book One) and The Christmas He Loved Her (Book Two)
jonetta's review
4.0
Quick Summary
Lily St. Clare had a one-night-stand with a gorgeous but anonymous man she met in a cab as she was leaving a pub on New Years Eve. Now, six months later she's facing that man who turns out to be her good friend's best friend, Mac Draper, after he returned home for the first time since that night.
So, what's the conflict?
Neither Lily or Mac want to be in ANY relationship, with good reasons. Mac's sort of a man whore and Lily is terrified by how attracted she is to this man. He's ready for the chase because...he's Mac. She's not playing hard to get...it's real for her. But, their coming together is just inevitable.
Then, what about the romance?
I LOVED their romance. It was honest, real and sizzling while both tried to convince themselves they weren't getting deeply involved with each other. Mac's family history is still his present and he's afraid it will haunt his future so why commit. Lily's family background is equally dysfunctional, just different issues. In spite of all of this, they created something pretty special.
Anything else?
This story put a spotlight on domestic violence and it was chilling, adding to the frankness and honesty of this story. It was sometimes hard to digest and it provided insight on the residual effect of it on all of those involved, including friends and neighbors.
Bottom line
The last book ended with Mac and Lily's one-night-stand so I was really anticipating their story. There were no disappointments here as I enjoyed all aspects of this story, most especially how well crafted Mac and Lily were as characters and their wonderful relationship. I don't know if this is the last book in the series (I really hope not) but I really want to see more of these characters and those around them. I loved the story and Mac and Lily. It was worthy of them both.
(I received an ARC from NetGalley)
Lily St. Clare had a one-night-stand with a gorgeous but anonymous man she met in a cab as she was leaving a pub on New Years Eve. Now, six months later she's facing that man who turns out to be her good friend's best friend, Mac Draper, after he returned home for the first time since that night.
So, what's the conflict?
Neither Lily or Mac want to be in ANY relationship, with good reasons. Mac's sort of a man whore and Lily is terrified by how attracted she is to this man. He's ready for the chase because...he's Mac. She's not playing hard to get...it's real for her. But, their coming together is just inevitable.
Then, what about the romance?
I LOVED their romance. It was honest, real and sizzling while both tried to convince themselves they weren't getting deeply involved with each other. Mac's family history is still his present and he's afraid it will haunt his future so why commit. Lily's family background is equally dysfunctional, just different issues. In spite of all of this, they created something pretty special.
Anything else?
This story put a spotlight on domestic violence and it was chilling, adding to the frankness and honesty of this story. It was sometimes hard to digest and it provided insight on the residual effect of it on all of those involved, including friends and neighbors.
Bottom line
The last book ended with Mac and Lily's one-night-stand so I was really anticipating their story. There were no disappointments here as I enjoyed all aspects of this story, most especially how well crafted Mac and Lily were as characters and their wonderful relationship. I don't know if this is the last book in the series (I really hope not) but I really want to see more of these characters and those around them. I loved the story and Mac and Lily. It was worthy of them both.
(I received an ARC from NetGalley)