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alwaysreadingreview's review
This is Book #3 in the Hermosa Beach series. I loved this book. Ben and Remmy were perfect for one another. They were two lost souls with broken hearts. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
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I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.
Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!
Read more from this author? Yes!
Happy Reading!
Melissa
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I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.
Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!
Read more from this author? Yes!
Happy Reading!
Melissa
rotellareads's review
4.0
I'll be the first to admit I didn't care for Remmy's character in the previous books of this series. She was selfish and manipulative. She cared only about herself and her own needs/desires. But, I trusted this author enough to give this book a try. I am SO glad I did! Jillian completely turned my opinion around about the heroine and made me feel something deep for her. I came to understand why she was the way she was. Why her personality rubbed me the wrong way. Why she struggled to care for others as much as she cared for herself. It all finally made sense.
Ben was quite a mysterious character, only giving us small glimpses of his personality. He was guarded and calculating. When he propositioned Remmy to marry, I laughed out loud. It was so out of the blue. But I was willing to wait it out and learn why he felt marrying a stranger who was with child was a smart move. The secrets and deceit that Ben held throughout the book made me really irritated with him and started to ruin my hopes of a HEA. But again, I trusted that the author would steer me to the outcome I was desperate for. All his planning and plotting led Ben down a road he'd never thought he'd travel. "I never could have planned for you."
Marriage of convenience is one of my favorite tropes because you're on the edge of your seat just waiting for the real feelings to develop and smack the characters upside the head. That is exactly what happened in this book. It was a tantalizing slow burn. But the wait was worth it! The path these characters took was winding and bumpy. Nothing was easy for either of them due to their privileged upbringings, family drama, haunting pasts and uncertain futures. Their willingness to travel the unknown together was what made this story so captivating. Regardless of who was on their side, they always had each other.
I laughed, I snickered, I gasped... this book had me feeling so many different emotions. A captivating story from beginning to end.
*** This book took you on a ride through some pretty tragic and heartbreaking content. There were very triggering topics that many readers may have a hard time getting through. But this story was so well written and maneuvered those hard subjects very carefully and with compassion.
Ben was quite a mysterious character, only giving us small glimpses of his personality. He was guarded and calculating. When he propositioned Remmy to marry, I laughed out loud. It was so out of the blue. But I was willing to wait it out and learn why he felt marrying a stranger who was with child was a smart move. The secrets and deceit that Ben held throughout the book made me really irritated with him and started to ruin my hopes of a HEA. But again, I trusted that the author would steer me to the outcome I was desperate for. All his planning and plotting led Ben down a road he'd never thought he'd travel. "I never could have planned for you."
Marriage of convenience is one of my favorite tropes because you're on the edge of your seat just waiting for the real feelings to develop and smack the characters upside the head. That is exactly what happened in this book. It was a tantalizing slow burn. But the wait was worth it! The path these characters took was winding and bumpy. Nothing was easy for either of them due to their privileged upbringings, family drama, haunting pasts and uncertain futures. Their willingness to travel the unknown together was what made this story so captivating. Regardless of who was on their side, they always had each other.
I laughed, I snickered, I gasped... this book had me feeling so many different emotions. A captivating story from beginning to end.
*** This book took you on a ride through some pretty tragic and heartbreaking content. There were very triggering topics that many readers may have a hard time getting through. But this story was so well written and maneuvered those hard subjects very carefully and with compassion.
briewhale's review
5.0
Picking up “Give My Everything,” I was instantly filled with the same warm, happy feelings that I had reading the first two books. It was like seeing a best friend after too much time apart, but knowing that nothing has changed between you. Like the rest of the series, the beach setting is vivid. The characters are complex and see a lot of development. And not just the main characters either.
I didn’t want to like Remmy. She didn’t seem like anyone I would want to be friends with. But her life isn’t what it seems from the outside. When you get to know her, she is strong, resilient, independent, and brave. Yet she’s also insecure at times. She worries about her family’s opinions of her. But she is a force to be reckoned with. So it takes a strong man to be enough for her.
Ben is nowhere near perfect. But he gives Remmy an unlimited supply of what she needs most in her life: unconditional support. He is willing to be there for her, even before they get close. As they fall for each other, Ben’s support and trustworthiness is invaluable. I love how he is willing to go to bat for Remmy against anyone who stands against her.
I adore this book because it is so real, and the emotions so raw, that you become a part of it. Fake relationships are my very favorite romance trope anyway, but “Give My Everything “ really kicked it up a notch. It doesn’t shy away from difficult or messy emotions. It blends them seamlessly with steamy love scenes, true love, and complicated family bonds. This book/series is the whole package.
I didn’t want to like Remmy. She didn’t seem like anyone I would want to be friends with. But her life isn’t what it seems from the outside. When you get to know her, she is strong, resilient, independent, and brave. Yet she’s also insecure at times. She worries about her family’s opinions of her. But she is a force to be reckoned with. So it takes a strong man to be enough for her.
Ben is nowhere near perfect. But he gives Remmy an unlimited supply of what she needs most in her life: unconditional support. He is willing to be there for her, even before they get close. As they fall for each other, Ben’s support and trustworthiness is invaluable. I love how he is willing to go to bat for Remmy against anyone who stands against her.
I adore this book because it is so real, and the emotions so raw, that you become a part of it. Fake relationships are my very favorite romance trope anyway, but “Give My Everything “ really kicked it up a notch. It doesn’t shy away from difficult or messy emotions. It blends them seamlessly with steamy love scenes, true love, and complicated family bonds. This book/series is the whole package.
gwensreading's review
5.0
I received an ARC from the author and I am happy to give my honest review.
I am a huge fan of Jillian Liota. Her books are full of depth with interesting characters that make you feel. Give My Everything is the perfect example of this.
Remmy feels like she's on the outside. She dated Lucas, hero from the previous book, for several years and after cheating on him numerous times they opened their relationship. She came back to town at the end of the previous book and announced her pregnancy. They decided to end their relationship and Remmy started to work through what her life would be like as a single mom.
Ben is out for revenge. His father is a complete bastard and he decides that marrying will help his plan to get back at his dad. He learns that Remmy's back in town and in a spot of trouble so he proposes a marriage of convenience. She takes some convincing but they move onto their ruse.
I'll be honest. I was worried about this book. I didn't really like either Ben or Remmy in previous books. Ben was cold and I didn't feel that Remmy treated Lucas right. I wanted to know more about what happened to Remmy. We were given hints in the previous book and my heart sank with Jillian's content/trigger warning (which I SO appreciate in books!) Remmy has been raped twice and uses sex as a way to have control in her life. My heart ached for her. There were so many poignant moments like her confrontation with her mother and Ben standing up for her that made me feel so deeply. This girl has been slotted into a role and she just wants to be in control of her life. Haven't we all felt that way?
Ben and Remmy may not have originally looked like they belonged together. Seeing how they care for each other, trust one another, and create a life together was exactly the story I needed to read. This book is a comfort that bad things can happen but in the end it is our choice to enjoy life, whatever comes our way.
I am a huge fan of Jillian Liota. Her books are full of depth with interesting characters that make you feel. Give My Everything is the perfect example of this.
Remmy feels like she's on the outside. She dated Lucas, hero from the previous book, for several years and after cheating on him numerous times they opened their relationship. She came back to town at the end of the previous book and announced her pregnancy. They decided to end their relationship and Remmy started to work through what her life would be like as a single mom.
Ben is out for revenge. His father is a complete bastard and he decides that marrying will help his plan to get back at his dad. He learns that Remmy's back in town and in a spot of trouble so he proposes a marriage of convenience. She takes some convincing but they move onto their ruse.
I'll be honest. I was worried about this book. I didn't really like either Ben or Remmy in previous books. Ben was cold and I didn't feel that Remmy treated Lucas right. I wanted to know more about what happened to Remmy. We were given hints in the previous book and my heart sank with Jillian's content/trigger warning (which I SO appreciate in books!) Remmy has been raped twice and uses sex as a way to have control in her life. My heart ached for her. There were so many poignant moments like her confrontation with her mother and Ben standing up for her that made me feel so deeply. This girl has been slotted into a role and she just wants to be in control of her life. Haven't we all felt that way?
Ben and Remmy may not have originally looked like they belonged together. Seeing how they care for each other, trust one another, and create a life together was exactly the story I needed to read. This book is a comfort that bad things can happen but in the end it is our choice to enjoy life, whatever comes our way.
neshaisabookworms_book_review's review
5.0
5 ⭐️‘s
This is a book that takes you on a journey of self discovery, growth, and makes you fall in love with the characters!
I was very lucky to secure a spot on Jillian’s ARC Team and this is my first ARC of hers that I’ve read and reviewed. This is actually the first book I’ve read of hers; I met her at a book signing 5 months ago, fell in love with her awesome personality and I bought a few books. Now I’m smacking myself in the face for not having read them sooner! She’s downright amazeballs!
Remmy and Ben start out not even really acquaintances who agree to a pretty crazy plan.
Remmy has had a lot of life thrown at her and she’s been through hell and back! Ben is the responsible one who everyone relies on and is struggling to come back from a huge mistake he made years ago. Together they rebuild each other’s shattered pieces.
Their story is emotional; like all the emotions, you’ll laugh, cry, scream, want to smack someone in the face, and get all hot and bothered from all the steam!
Jillian weaves a story together like nobody’s business! I love a good long read, and this one was amazing! I couldn’t put it down. I literally read all 500 some odd pages in less than 24 hours; took a few breaks to eat and walk the dog.
If you’re new to Jillian and are looking for a book to start with and love a long read. This one is for you!!!
This is a book that takes you on a journey of self discovery, growth, and makes you fall in love with the characters!
I was very lucky to secure a spot on Jillian’s ARC Team and this is my first ARC of hers that I’ve read and reviewed. This is actually the first book I’ve read of hers; I met her at a book signing 5 months ago, fell in love with her awesome personality and I bought a few books. Now I’m smacking myself in the face for not having read them sooner! She’s downright amazeballs!
Remmy and Ben start out not even really acquaintances who agree to a pretty crazy plan.
Remmy has had a lot of life thrown at her and she’s been through hell and back! Ben is the responsible one who everyone relies on and is struggling to come back from a huge mistake he made years ago. Together they rebuild each other’s shattered pieces.
Their story is emotional; like all the emotions, you’ll laugh, cry, scream, want to smack someone in the face, and get all hot and bothered from all the steam!
Jillian weaves a story together like nobody’s business! I love a good long read, and this one was amazing! I couldn’t put it down. I literally read all 500 some odd pages in less than 24 hours; took a few breaks to eat and walk the dog.
If you’re new to Jillian and are looking for a book to start with and love a long read. This one is for you!!!
fsmeurinne's review
4.0
I got this book and it's the first for me from Jillian Liota, it's part of a series but I read it as a standalone. Remy's history with Lucas comes from a previous book, this is her story with Ben, where both get together after a marriage proposal to help them both. The emotional side of the story was real, the fake relationship turning into something more is one of my favorites and I think the author did a great job with this story, I wished I would've known the story before this one but nevertheless I enjoyed it.
jenicasalazar_2003's review
4.0
Give My Everything (Hermosa Beach #3)
by: Jillian Liota
"I'm going to show you my everything to see if you're really willing to stick around." I was floored by the consistency in this story, the flow of this story and the utter I-want-to-keep-turning-the-page of this story! This story begins with Remmy Wallace and Ben Calloway meeting to determine how they can help each other. Each of them having a personal agenda, each of them looking for an out to a heavy situation. What they didn't plan on was falling for each other in the hardest, most pure way possible. I was pulled heavily into this story and Remmy and Ben have the best chemistry that left me breathless. True to its genre, I was connected to the romance that blossomed between Remmy and Ben and loved when Ben approaches Remmy's father with a very important life proposition. With little to no grammatical errors, spelling or otherwise, I wholeheartedly give this page-turner 4 out of 5 stars. Everyone who finds steamy romance stories a good read should definitely read this one.
by: Jillian Liota
"I'm going to show you my everything to see if you're really willing to stick around." I was floored by the consistency in this story, the flow of this story and the utter I-want-to-keep-turning-the-page of this story! This story begins with Remmy Wallace and Ben Calloway meeting to determine how they can help each other. Each of them having a personal agenda, each of them looking for an out to a heavy situation. What they didn't plan on was falling for each other in the hardest, most pure way possible. I was pulled heavily into this story and Remmy and Ben have the best chemistry that left me breathless. True to its genre, I was connected to the romance that blossomed between Remmy and Ben and loved when Ben approaches Remmy's father with a very important life proposition. With little to no grammatical errors, spelling or otherwise, I wholeheartedly give this page-turner 4 out of 5 stars. Everyone who finds steamy romance stories a good read should definitely read this one.
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