Great story! Is a story of redemption and love over time and ages. I enjoy reading it, laugh a lot with Avery and Lucas wars and altercations. They are a perfect .
Thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for the ARC.
Another 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ book for Rachel Van Dyken

This story was OK. It wasn't wonderful, but it wasn't horrible. It had its moments of good, and its moment's of bad. There were a couple of major sticking points for me that kept me from becoming truly involved with this story.

To begin with, Lucas comes across as much older than Avery. So much so that even he alludes to the fact that when last he saw her he kept commenting on how she was only 17. Then why, when they reconnect years later does he often act like a teenager? I expected immaturity from Avery to an extent, but Lucas should have known better. And he definitely should have not kept putting off the important conversations they needed to have, and yes, perhaps he should have thought with his "big head" and not slept with her in the first place until they had clearly defined how they felt.

I also found it very, very, hard to believe that their families were not only ok with what happened, but thrilled about it. Sure, I can understand his family being happy that he is settling down and with a girl they know and like, but speaking as a mother myself, I cannot understand how her family more or less welcomes him with open arms. Sure date my oldest daughter, become engaged to her, be found drunk in bed with my middle child, and now you tell me you're with my youngest?
I would have been more ok with Lucas' story if he had not been "keeping it in the family".

And seriously? Avery felt absolutely NO "ick" factor at sleeping with a man that had also slept with her sister? Speaking of an "ick" factor, you know he has a different girl every day of the week, you've even met some of them. And yet, the only mention of a condom being used is the first time you sleep with someone? Real smart there.

HOWEVER.

I did very much enjoy the banter between Lucas and Avery. It was obvious by the way he was able to get under her skin, and she his, so easily that they had a pre-existing friendship. I also found some of their jokes to literally make me laugh out loud. It was also nice to get a bit of an insight into the mind of a "cheater", the how and the why if you will, of what makes them what they are.

Overall, I am sure this story may still appeal to those who enjoy a different take on the romantic comedy.

DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review. This has not affected my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own.

Where do I start?
I 100% throughly enjoyed this book. Rachel should be named queen of Romantic comedy. Because she does an outstanding job each time. I laughed so hard at times that tears ran down my face. This book shout get 10 stars

3.5 stars

I'll admit, when I first saw the title, I was a bit nervous. I'm not a fan of cheating books at all. But as I was reading I realized that this had nothing that would make me stop reading.

Cheater was funny, but not over the top, and rather sweet. It's more of a frenemies to lovers type of book and I really did get a kick out of it. The banter between these two was my favorite part.

If you're looking for a break from all the angst and crazy emotional reads, then I recommend picking this book up.

Cheater is one of those books people are probably either going to love or hate. It's title alone is a testament to what's to come in this romance. But don't write Cheater off simply because cheating is a turnoff for you. It's one of those stories that can't quite be judged by that trigger.

Lucas Thorne has come to terms with the fact that he's a cheater. To avoid making the horrible mistake he made ruining his own wedding, he's come up with a system that works for him to avoid hurting yet another unsuspecting woman. Things are going great until his ex-fiancée's younger sister turns out to be his newest employee. Being around Avery again reminds Lucas of what once was and what might possibly could be.

I have to admit that when I first started Cheater I was a lot turned off by Lucas Thorne and his hoard of women. Imagining my hero with a bunch of women isn't exactly something I like to do. There were little sparks of hope for Lucas Thorne, though; so I kept reading. I'm happy I did because there were so many pieces to the Lucas Thorne puzzle that were revealed that reshaped the way I saw him. I didn't find him to be the perfect hero, but one that was ultimately good underneath all of his flaws.

Avery was a little shocking to me. I didn't really get her attraction to Lucas at first. I expected the hate and rudeness she doled out, but wasn't ready for that to morph into something completely opposite. I had to keep reminding me that people fall in love with the siblings' exes all the time.

What made me end up falling in love with Lucas and Avery's relationship was the way their separate and combined histories were shared piece by piece. Once I had the whole picture, it was easy to see how perfect they were for each other. I loved how their relationship ended up playing out and every little bit of craziness that happened along the way.

I've always enjoyed Rachel Van Dyken's books, but I have to give her extra props for making fall in love with a cheater. If that doesn't prove what a talented writer she is, I don't know what would. I can't wait to read the next book in this series. I can only imagine how Rachel Van Dyken is going to redeem the next cheater.

I've enjoyed several Rachel Van Dyken books; they're fun reads filled with steamy romance and big personalities.

Cheater is pretty much the same, but I didn't find it nearly as engaging as other Van Dyken books. There is some ick to the story line that some readers will find (and have found, according to other reviews) hard to get over, namely that the love interest was once engaged to the Avery's oldest sister until he was found in a compromising position with the middle sister the night before the wedding. Whoooops.

Fast forward about 4 years later when broke college grad Avery lands an internship at the same place Lucas works. She's his new assistant. She's also responsible for keeping up with his "other calendar," which is where he sets up his dates with his girl-of-the-day, i.e. Molly for Monday, Tabitha for Tuesday (not really, there are actually two on Tuesday, but he doesn't go so far as to call it Twofer Tuesday). This set up is pretty gross, even though each girl knows about all the other girls and they're all fine with it. (Of course Avery thinks it's disgusting.)

The story takes a turn when Lucas's sister mistakenly comes to the conclusion that Lucas and Avery are together. Suddenly their families think they're in a relationship and both are hesitant to set the record straight, for a variety of reasons. Hilarity and make-out scenes ensue (well, you can be the judge of the hilarity).

And, of course, Lucas has had a thing for Avery since she was 17 (and he was 27...another possible ick factor). They fight, they kiss, they fight some more. The back and forth between the two of them is kind of fun.

I did find some of the plot points of Cheater a little over the top and I had some difficulty getting over them. There's a family dinner that's just completely bonkers. Some of the side characters felt flat, as well, such as literally every single sister.

This was a fast read and I liked Avery, even though she seemed pretty young. And, as it turns out, she is young--she's a young woman trying to find her way in the world, build her career, and get over being in love with her sister's ex-fiancé. I didn't particularly like that ex-fiancé as much and he definitely did not seem like a 32-year-old.

If a friend came to me interested in a Rachel Van Dyken book, I would not recommend he or she start with this one.

It took me about half way through to really get into Cheater. I just couldn't really get attached to the characters at first. It has a good storyline but I really just couldn't connect. I will purchase the book once it's released and do a reread. I love Rachel's other books and I was disappointed in myself haha for not getting into it. Maybe the second go around my mind will delve into it better! Thanks.

From the blurb, I thought I would be okay, but I ended up being so much better than okay. I loved Lucas from the start, and Avery was no pushover. They both had issues from the past to overcome, although they weren't all what you'd expect. The side characters ranged from awesome to evil, and that was kind of perfect, too!
This was a funny, sexy, and undeniably sweet read I'd recommend for anyone who loves a good fight for an HEA!

I really enjoyed this book. I've seen a lot of negative reviews due to the title...so once the book is live, I'll need to get some reviews started! I hope there are more books in this series!

3.5 STARS

Cheater really goes against everything I typically look for in a book. I like a deep, thought-provoking storyline. Cheater is light and fluffy. I prefer believability, even in my fiction. Cheater is pretty over the top. I'm not typically into rom-com unless I'm REALLY in the mood for it, which is rare. Cheater is silly, the antics and humorous jabs are relentless.

And yet, I couldn't put it down.

As I read, I kept saying to myself, "this is so not my thing." "This is so over the top, unbelievable." "This is just silly."

But something kept me riveted. Underneath the too-crazy-to-be-believed antics, and the outlandish, convoluted storyline, there is a romantic connection between two characters that can't be denied. I had to know where it would go. I had to know what happened so long ago that made Lucas Thorne a cheater. I had to see that cheater redeem himself. I had to see THIS girl knock THIS guy right on his butt.

Rachel Van Dyken is a seriously smart writer, an incredibly clever storyteller. I'll admit that the antics were, at times, more silly than funny. And there was so much happening that bordered on ridiculous, I caught myself shaking my head over the fact that I was still reading considering this book truly goes against everything I typically enjoy. But that speaks volumes about what RVD does here with this book. I was hooked. I never considered not reading it. From the very first page I knew I had to know where this book would go.

The story really had me with the title. I don't avoid cheating in books, not because I condone cheating or necessarily enjoy it, but because heartbreak and betrayal make my heart hurt and that's something I do want in every book I read. I like to feel. I need it. But this take on cheating is a bit different. This book offers up enough angst and heart tugs to appease a reader like me, but it's also light and fluffy enough to appease the readers that would typically avoid a cheater like the plague. This plot is refreshing and fun but it has a seriousness to it that creeps through the humor in just the right way, adding emotional depth without making it too heavy. Essentially, it has all the right ingredients for a really great rom com.

This book had some seriously hilarious Laugh Out Loud moments. And there were also times where I grew a bit tired of Avery and Lucas avoiding the serious conversations that needed to be had by kidding around and constantly hiding behind poorly timed jokes. Some of that was too over the top for me. But that's MY hang up. I'm the girl that doesn't read a ton of rom com. So I get it. You have to check your hang ups at the door with this one. You have to be fully prepared for OTT antics. If you're not prepared like I wasn't, well, Rachel Van Dyken will probably lure you in anyway. And you'll enjoy this story. And she'll make you laugh. And feel all ooey gooey. And you'll be glad you stepped out of the box. Because this story is really adorable. It was not at all what I was expecting. I laughed, I was angered, I swooned, I was entertained.

Lucas Thorn is a cheater. Avery Black still has not forgiven him for cheating on her big sister. When Avery gets a paid internship, she has no idea she's going to come face to face with the man she hates.

I will admit that I had reservations about reading this book because of the title. I'm not a fan of books about cheating at all. However, this is not your typical cheating book. I actually ended up loving this book and the chance to learn about Lucas's past.

As usual, Rachel did a knock out job with his book. Told from dual POVs, it was interesting to learn about Lucas and Avery's past. From the interaction between Lucas and his parents to the chemistry between Lucas and Avery, you really can't go wrong with Cheater.

“This is my story. You will hate it. You will hate me.”

^^^^I thought that was secret porn code for “you will love it and splooge yourself all over everywhere,” but it turns out he kind of wasn’t lying. But what do I know???? I suck turtle.s

The story here is of Lucas Thorn and Avery Black (yay for actual human names!!!!). Lucas and Avery go way back . . . all the way to when they were kids and Lucas was childhood sweethearts and eventually engaged to her sister. A disastrous case of mistaken identity found Lucas en flagrante with yet another sister thus making with a cease and desist of the nuptials and Lucas labeled as he who shall not be named among the members of the Black family. Fastforward several years and Avery discovering her new boss is . . . you guessed it. Lucas. The new Lucas has a different girl for every day of the week in order to make sure he’s never caught “cheating” again – but can all that change when the truth of what actually happened so many years ago finally comes out?

I’ve mentioned before I absolutely adore Rachel Van Dyken. She is an autoclick for me whenever a new release comes out and she writes the best stories. Good characters, so much chemistry, not icky smexytimes. I REALLY appreciated what she tried to do here by writing something fresh rather than following the formula of using one of the handful of tired tropes most porny writers choose. And Lucas and Avery where amazing together. Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut, I just couldn’t get over the used to be engaged to her sister part. I don’t think the family would have ever been able to get over it either. Not to mention the age difference back-in-the-day was kind of at the statutory level so that raised the ol’ hinky meter a bit too. For all of those reasons I just can’t let myself give this more than 3 Stars. I wasn’t offended by anything – it just didn’t work for me and seemed way too unrealistic. I guess I really channeled my inner Ron 2.0 on this one. Someone call the fun police.

ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you, NetGalley!

In “Cheater”, on the night before his wedding, Lucas Thorn got drunk and “cheated” on his fiancée, putting an end to his engagement. But his act went beyond just destroying his relationship - it tore apart two families and the girl he could not stop thinking about (his fiancée’s little sister) would not even talk to him. So to make himself feel better he decides to take cheating to the next level.

It seems to be working for him until Avery Black (the little sister) walks back into his life, as his very desperate for a job intern. What happens next is a whirlwind of hilarious banter between two people who are trying to stay in the present but cannot forget the past.

There are some great scenes with the parents of both Lucas and Avery that will make you laugh out loud as we meet them and some additional secondary characters. This is not my first Rachel Van Dyken series so I know Book #2 will be just as entertaining.

I received a copy of this book through Net Galley for an honest review.

I don't know what to say about this book. Basically, I don't read books that revolves around cheating or anything that deals with it but I want to give this a try because this one sounded very intriguing and it was also written by one of my favorite contemporary author Rachel Van Dyken. Honestly, It's a book that you either hate it or love it. Although, there are lot of things that I felt wrong in this book, I still can't help but enjoy it! It was quite an hilarious read with hot romance and crazy family drama. Lucas and Avery are hilarious characters who made this book even more entertaining to read.

Lucas Thorn wasn't born as a cheater but it all changes when he finds himself in a complicated situation just before his wedding that destroys all his reputation forever. Currently, Lucas works as a VP in a company called Grant Learning that helps assigning tutors to the kids in schools. Now Lucas days are filled with different lady friend for every night of the week except for sunday's that are only reserved for his sister. But suddenly, his past catches up with him when Lucas ex-fiance's little sister joins his company as an intern. After getting thrown out from her last job, Avery is desperately looking for a job and Grant's Learning is her only last hope. When Avery finds out that her new boss is none other than Lucas Thorn who has cheated on her older sister Kayla and also destroyed her family, she wanted to make his life as difficult as possible. Although Avery hates Lucas, she's always been attracted to him and now working with him triggers her unresolved feelings that she always kept hidden from him.

I liked Avery! She's a strong female lead who is sweet, adorable and independent. When she was in high school, her tomboyish and nerdy personality made her feel like an outsider among her beautiful older sisters who are quite opposite to her. Lucas thorn is a handsome manhwore who has commitment issues. At the beginning, I hated his weird lifestyle that really disgusted me but I'm glad that at-least he was honest with every girl. When Lucas starts to redeem himself, his karma comes back and bites him in the ass and trust me, he totally deserved that. After I was finished with the book, I hate him less but it doesn't mean I like him either. Lucas and Avery has intense attraction towards each other but they try pretty hard to deny their attraction. At start, I felt very wrong with their relationship but when It was finally revealed what really happened four years ago, I started to root for them. I loved the banters between them and also the romance which was sexy and hot as hell. As for the secondary characters, I loved Lucas's hilarious Mom and also Lucas and Avery's BF's Thatch and Austin who are as much fun as the main characters and I really can't wait to read to their story.

The plot was interesting and engaging! Even though some parts are predictable, I totally enjoyed every part in it. The sisters thing definitely made this book so fucked up that some readers might feel uncomfortable but I wasn't bothered with it that much. Lucas's mom was a fun character who has brought lots of humor to the plot. The pacing was okay except for a few parts that felt dragged. I always love the witty writing style of RVD and she did it again with this book. I'm glad the book was told in dual POV which provided deep insight into the characters.

Overall, I liked it! It was fun and sexy contemporary read filled with humor, drama and hot romance. The next story is going to be about Thatch and Austin and I'll definitely look forward to it

Another fun read from RVD which, despite its unfortunate theme, was highly entertaining!

I, inadvertently, read some of the reviews before starting this book and when I saw some negative ones, I wondered what had happened to RVD’s writing. Had she decided to take her style and flair for the slightly disjointed but extremely funny writing in another direction or had she morphed into another writer altogether? I’m pleased to say neither occurred, I found this story as rewarding her all of her others, yes I know, despite the title and theme of the book.

Ok, so the anti-cheaters are going to run a mile from this story but it will be their loss. Whilst the form of cheating addressed in this book is not secretive or carried out to the detriment of others, although, it could be said that the girls in question are slightly stupid in their wish to be nothing more than a one-day thing but still, this is a story to be savoured.

The cheater in question is Lucas Thorn. He’s a playboy extraordinaire but you need to appreciate what made him become the man he is today because that’s where the beauty of the story lies. In essence, he grew up knowing three sisters, he was due to marry one, had misplaced feelings for another and ended up in an unfortunate situation with the third - on the night before his wedding! You could say that he deserves everything that came to him when he broke his fiancee’s heart but in some respects, he did do the honourable thing and remained true to himself.

Nowadays, as mentioned above, he’s more than playing the field. He had his regular girls who are all attributed to a day of the week, except Sunday which is God’s day, and also his sister’s. When one girl leaves her position, she is quickly, and easily, replaced. Life appears good for Lucas, although some would question his ethics here, that is until his ex-fiancee’s sister, yes the one he grew up enamoured by, starts working in his office, as his secretary. Avery Black is his new nemesis. When she realises just why different woman visit his office, she finds his whole act atrocious and more than lets him know her feelings on the matter. Avery is extremely feisty and, despite her young age, is more than ready to tackle Lucas Thorn.

Lucas immediately finds that his feelings for Avery have never dimmed and despite finding her infuriating, he also reawakens his need to protect her and as a result, Avery ends up sleeping in his apartment, albeit in the spare bedroom, only to be found there by Lucas’s sister. With an opportunity to cause mayhem within her reach, and feeling slightly mischievous, she starts a chain of events which creates all sorts of problems for Lucas. When she realises that her actions are starting to impact on her as well, the fun really commences and the duo find themselves facing more and more dilemmas which escalate at an alarming, but very comical, pace.

From engagement parties to gynaecological appointments, this is one book which will keep you on the edge of your seat, laughing hysterically and at the same time, hoping that Lucas and Avery can find a way towards their own brand of HEA in a safe and adult manner.

This ebook was kindly provided by the author via Netgalley prior to release date in return for an honest and unbiased review.

These two were made for each other! They were meant to be, just them and no one else. No matter how many others try and take a taste. Everyone thinks Lucas is a cheater but can he still be a good guy? Could there be more to the story? You see, Lucas just needs a special incentive, and that is what Avery is. Loved the banter and how they talk to each other. It is creative. And he knows just which buttons to push and which ones to use. She doesn't stand a chance! Wait till you read her love for food and you'll get my meaning. This is a very entertaining and creative read.

This book had me hooked from the first chapter! I devoured the story and couldn't put it down! I fell in love with the characters and believed in them wholeheartedly. Avery and Lucas were so genuine and stayed true to character throughout the whole story. The dialogue was so flirty, playful, and funny! I was swooning along with Avery! I was wanting to apply to be Saturday! Lucas' love for Avery was so encompassing and their love story was beautiful. They went through a lot but you know what they say, let it go and it comes back to you, it's yours.

Can Rachel Van Dyken write a bad book? I don't think so!! Every book I have read by her has been amazing. I highly recommend this, as well as any of her other books.

A laugh out loud, lighthearted, swoony romance about a cheater who doesn’t… cheat?

Everyone thought Lucas Thorn had everything he could possibly want. A winning personality and good looks to go with it, a great career and the perfect fiancée. Why would he jeopardize his seemingly picture perfect life by getting stinking drunk and waking up in his fiancée’s sister’s room? Everyone though it was obvious: he was just too good to be true. Ignoring the pain of that night, he embraced the label and became a cheater, multiple dater. Everyone knows the rules, one girl for each day of the week. That way no one gets hurt, right?

Avery Black doesn’t see it that way and isn’t afraid to let Lucas know. Forced to work for the man she once hero worshiped, was her best friend and her sister’s fiancée she can barely tolerate him. But he holds her work review hostage and needs her to fake a relationship with her for the sake of his parents. Can they ignore the kernel of the deeper than friendship connection that previously existed and intense attraction?

I’ve heard that laughter is a great form of therapy and I’m all for having a good laugh as often as possible and Rachel Van Dyken provides a real treat with this story that is silly and kind of childish that you can’t help but laugh combined with sweet sexiness.

Without giving too much away I’ll try to assuage concerns about the book’s title and the hero’s label. Lucas had realized that he was in love with the wrong woman. His fiancée youngest sister. On the eve of their wedding he makes a big mistake and rather than risk hurting anyone else he decides to adopt a no strings attached approach to relationships.

This gets very complicated when four years later Avery starts working for him and gets even more convoluted when they try to hide his nonstandard relationship style from his parents. All sorts of wackiness ensues and I just couldn’t stop laughing because by his own admission, Lucas’ parents are certifiable, just like Avery and himself, both of whom I found endearing.

Avery is strong with a sharp tongue and totally adorable. Behind his sometimes crude mouth and arrogance he’s charming and caring, honest and absolutely redeemable. Their banter is quick, witty and yes sometimes silly, and the romance between Avery and Lucas is an interesting mix of cheeky and swoony. And in the words of the notorious Lucas Thorn: I laughed and cried (from laughter) and in the end I understood.

Cheater is book #1 in the Curious Liaisons series by Rachel Van Dyken. It is a standalone contemporary romance. Told from both points of view and has a happy ending.

This book was a pretty quick and easy read. It flowed so easily and kept me so interested that I wanted to know what was going to happen next. Lucas Thorn is a cheater. He has a different woman every day of the week. One day a blast from his past comes to work for him as his personal assistant. Avery is the little sister of his ex fiancé, that he cheated on. She holds a little anger towards him and hates the person he's become. They are constantly bickering at one another, but at the same time they are very attracted to each other. Their bickering is pretty amusing. His parents are hilarious. I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to see what's next in this series,