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celaena007's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
bookishnerdyandcurious's review against another edition
5.0
I accidentally stumbled upon the prequel ([b: Friends With BANG-i-fits|47902260|Friends With BANG-i-fits|Lili Valente|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1566720145l/47902260._SX50_.jpg|73056086]) for this book as an audio extra on the [b: Hitched|23150730|Hitched (Hitched #1)|Alex Lux|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1431883792l/23150730._SY75_.jpg|42698414] audiobook and fell in love with the novella about these two friends who start to realize their relationship is changing, but ultimately do what's best for them at the time. I was so gutted when it ended, not just because I love me a good HEA (that novella was definitely a HFN), but because I wanted more. The end hinted at an event that would take place three years later... but I had no clue that meant there was a book coming out. If I had stopped to think about it, I might have looked it up, heh. When this book came up in my Kindle recommendations, I clicked to look at it because it's a Lili Valente book - and aside from that one book that was put in time out for 4 weeks (it eventually was fine), Lili has never let me down. She's that one-click author for me - I don't care if something is available in KU, I want to own it. (This is not available in KU, but it's a good example.) Reading the blurb, I realized that this was the follow-up to the novella I haven't been able to get out of my head and immediately preordered it!
Kirby and Colin have been friends since high school. Kirby has grown up to become a popular horror author with a fan following of a series that she's just ended and some of those fans are. Not. Happy. Colin is the lead singer of a rock band and he's suffering from some serious writers block. His band has got to put out their third album and he can't come up with anything. No inspiration at all. In a drunken night hanging out at Kirby's place he decides that he needs to be celibate to write... but that he should have one last bang-filled week before he buckles down. Kirby admits that she hasn't been with anyone since her last relationship ended months before and they drunkenly decide that they're going to Vegas to change their relationship to friends who bang. The problem? They both have been harboring feelings for each other for years - will the friends who bang situation work? Especially when Colin's ex shows up at the hotel, determined to hook him again? When Kirby goes missing, will Colin admit his feelings about her to everyone? Will Kirby admit hers toward Colin?
Yes, those are a lot of questions, but there are others that have to do with plot points that I'm not willing to ask...
Technically, while you don't have to read/listen to Friends with BANG-i-fits before reading The Bangover, it does help. There are a few throwbacks to it and it sets the story of Kirby and Colin. If you couldn't tell, I LOVED this book. Like total heart-eyes emoji love. Ratings-wise, this definitely clocks in at a hard R: the sex is amazingly hot (as you might expect from these friends who have been in love with each other for years) - but it's not the total plot.
After I preordered this book, I saw that the next book, Bang Theory was also available to preorder... and I did. The next book features Kirby's little sister and the drummer of Colin's band - and a couple of small hints were dropped in this one about their relationship. So excited!
Kirby and Colin have been friends since high school. Kirby has grown up to become a popular horror author with a fan following of a series that she's just ended and some of those fans are. Not. Happy. Colin is the lead singer of a rock band and he's suffering from some serious writers block. His band has got to put out their third album and he can't come up with anything. No inspiration at all. In a drunken night hanging out at Kirby's place he decides that he needs to be celibate to write... but that he should have one last bang-filled week before he buckles down. Kirby admits that she hasn't been with anyone since her last relationship ended months before and they drunkenly decide that they're going to Vegas to change their relationship to friends who bang. The problem? They both have been harboring feelings for each other for years - will the friends who bang situation work? Especially when Colin's ex shows up at the hotel, determined to hook him again? When Kirby goes missing, will Colin admit his feelings about her to everyone? Will Kirby admit hers toward Colin?
Yes, those are a lot of questions, but there are others that have to do with plot points that I'm not willing to ask...
Technically, while you don't have to read/listen to Friends with BANG-i-fits before reading The Bangover, it does help. There are a few throwbacks to it and it sets the story of Kirby and Colin. If you couldn't tell, I LOVED this book. Like total heart-eyes emoji love. Ratings-wise, this definitely clocks in at a hard R: the sex is amazingly hot (as you might expect from these friends who have been in love with each other for years) - but it's not the total plot.
After I preordered this book, I saw that the next book, Bang Theory was also available to preorder... and I did. The next book features Kirby's little sister and the drummer of Colin's band - and a couple of small hints were dropped in this one about their relationship. So excited!
laneylegz's review
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Kirby (author) & Colin (rock star) have been best friends for 15 years & decide to test out friends with bang a fits since they are both single. A wild weekend in Vegas cements them together further with wild sex, adventure, & a life and death situation. Breezy, fun fast read and the characters were engaging along with supporting cast of the little sister and band mates. Great story with their years of friendship seguing into the next step of sex and exploring that side of each other. I will continue this series
djl456's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
mrsbsbooks's review
5.0
**My thanks to the author for providing me with a free copy for an honest review**
This book is SO damn funny and is a friends to lovers story with such a comedy of errors along with a little mystery thrown in.
Kirby otherwise known as Larry to her best friend Colin is a horror writer and agrees to go to Vegas with her friend in order to help him get over his writers block before he abstains from sex until he can write a new album for his band. However their drunken discussion leads to a reality that both of them cannot imagine.
After a drunken kiss with Kirby, Colin sees his friend in a new light. In Vegas a run into his ex-girlfriend has him chasing around Vegas with Kirby in tow, however when they finally seal their friends with benefits, bad things start to happen and poor Colin has to fight to find Kirby.
I really enjoyed this book and the connection that the pair have together was brilliant. I also really loved the addition of Kirby's cat Murder who certainly added something to the story. I am really hoping that we get other books for the rest of the members of the band along with Kirby's sister Bridget.
This book is SO damn funny and is a friends to lovers story with such a comedy of errors along with a little mystery thrown in.
Kirby otherwise known as Larry to her best friend Colin is a horror writer and agrees to go to Vegas with her friend in order to help him get over his writers block before he abstains from sex until he can write a new album for his band. However their drunken discussion leads to a reality that both of them cannot imagine.
After a drunken kiss with Kirby, Colin sees his friend in a new light. In Vegas a run into his ex-girlfriend has him chasing around Vegas with Kirby in tow, however when they finally seal their friends with benefits, bad things start to happen and poor Colin has to fight to find Kirby.
I really enjoyed this book and the connection that the pair have together was brilliant. I also really loved the addition of Kirby's cat Murder who certainly added something to the story. I am really hoping that we get other books for the rest of the members of the band along with Kirby's sister Bridget.
lisa_me's review
5.0
Colin is a rock star and Kirby is a best-selling author in the horror genre. They've been best friends since high school, secretly attracted to each other. But they've never done anything about it...until now. They drunkenly decide to go to Vegas for a week of sex, then go back to being friends.
From here, the story is a little different than the blurb. Yes, there's an evil ex. But Kirby is also receiving threats from someone, and Colin and Kirby are being stalked. They don't get to have their week of fun. The book turns into a romantic suspense.
***
I loved this book. I loved Colin and Kirby, and I'm a sucker for rock stars who can afford anything and get recognized wherever they go. And Colin is one of the good guys--he's not into drugs and women. He's from a small town and in love with his best friend. Kirby is an angel with a twisted creativity.
There's a lot of humor, but there's also suspense.
I have a book hangover from this one.
From here, the story is a little different than the blurb. Yes, there's an evil ex. But Kirby is also receiving threats from someone, and Colin and Kirby are being stalked. They don't get to have their week of fun. The book turns into a romantic suspense.
***
I loved this book. I loved Colin and Kirby, and I'm a sucker for rock stars who can afford anything and get recognized wherever they go. And Colin is one of the good guys--he's not into drugs and women. He's from a small town and in love with his best friend. Kirby is an angel with a twisted creativity.
There's a lot of humor, but there's also suspense.
I have a book hangover from this one.
javalenciaph's review against another edition
5.0
Note: An ARC was provided by the author via Give Me Books Promotions.
From the second I started reading the first few words of the opening chapter, I was hooked on to all things Kirby and Colin! I loved the friendship that these two shared because it was open and honest--save for Kirby's teeny, tiny secret crush on her bestie--and it had depth to it. While the story is mostly humorous, there's a pinch of angst to it as well, courtesy of Kirby's back story, but otherwise, there are a whole lot of shenanigans that these two get into, whether intentionally or not! One of my favorite things about this book was the fact that these two didn't shy away from the fact that they happened to enjoy sex in general and that they especially couldn't get enough of each other once they jumped over that first hurdle, aka jumped each other's bones in Vegas. Yes, there's the whole ex situation to contend with, but kudos to Lili Valente for not taking the usual route, instead choosing to add a whodunit aspect to the story as well. There's A LOT to Kirby that I related to, and I loved that she was her own person and didn't require Colin's love to validate who she was but relished it once they both realized what their feelings were. I'd also like to make special mention of Murder, who reminded me of my Ollie, although I'm not sure how much that cat would appreciate being compared to a dog. And oh yes, I absolutely need more from this book world (i.e. books for Bridget and Shepherd and maybe Theodora with Cutter, please!). Five stars for The Bangover. ♥
From the second I started reading the first few words of the opening chapter, I was hooked on to all things Kirby and Colin! I loved the friendship that these two shared because it was open and honest--save for Kirby's teeny, tiny secret crush on her bestie--and it had depth to it. While the story is mostly humorous, there's a pinch of angst to it as well, courtesy of Kirby's back story, but otherwise, there are a whole lot of shenanigans that these two get into, whether intentionally or not! One of my favorite things about this book was the fact that these two didn't shy away from the fact that they happened to enjoy sex in general and that they especially couldn't get enough of each other once they jumped over that first hurdle, aka jumped each other's bones in Vegas. Yes, there's the whole ex situation to contend with, but kudos to Lili Valente for not taking the usual route, instead choosing to add a whodunit aspect to the story as well. There's A LOT to Kirby that I related to, and I loved that she was her own person and didn't require Colin's love to validate who she was but relished it once they both realized what their feelings were. I'd also like to make special mention of Murder, who reminded me of my Ollie, although I'm not sure how much that cat would appreciate being compared to a dog. And oh yes, I absolutely need more from this book world (i.e. books for Bridget and Shepherd and maybe Theodora with Cutter, please!). Five stars for The Bangover. ♥
libraryshifter's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Confinement and Stalking
rihoward's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
I really was looking forward to this book. I was expecting this book to be more of a romcom than anything else. Interestingly, it wasn't. There was humor there but there was also some mystery.
I loved certain parts of this but struggled with a large portion of the book. The over the top dramatics, trying to keep track of some of the crazy, and the unusual main character names (Every time I read the name Larry for the girl it took me out of the story), made it difficult for me to stay focused. This makes me sad because I have thoroughly enjoyed this author in her collaborations in the past.
Even though this was not my favorite, I still appreciate this author and will look for more of her work in the future.
I really was looking forward to this book. I was expecting this book to be more of a romcom than anything else. Interestingly, it wasn't. There was humor there but there was also some mystery.
I loved certain parts of this but struggled with a large portion of the book. The over the top dramatics, trying to keep track of some of the crazy, and the unusual main character names (Every time I read the name Larry for the girl it took me out of the story), made it difficult for me to stay focused. This makes me sad because I have thoroughly enjoyed this author in her collaborations in the past.
Even though this was not my favorite, I still appreciate this author and will look for more of her work in the future.