Trying It All is the delightful fourth book in The Naked Men series written by author Christi Barth. Every story has been excellent. Don't assume, as I did, that Naked Men is all about sex, because it's not. The characters are fantastic and the storyline is clever and interesting. Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group-Loveswept for the advance copy.

The Naked Men are back in Riley's book. When Riley met Summer the buttoned up man with plans and alternative plans, met the girl who lives for today and spontaneity, they didn't like each other and could flay one another with just words. The problem is that their friends are going to be getting married so they have to find common ground. Easier said than done.

When Summer and Riley meet, every time is like a verbal sparing match. That is until Riley picks her up to save her from getting hit by a cyclist and kisses her. Now, things are confusing.

The guys and girls are taking a trip and Riley goes to Summer's to try and call a truce even if for only the weekend, so they don't make the others uncomfortable. But what happens when he gets there is not what he planned on happening.

The trip goes really well and Summer starts to see Riley in a new light but that may not be enough.

Riley is happy with how the trip went but when the guys start teasing him he starts to push them away from that topic. No way could he and Summer be together, she is too reckless. Except maybe not. She did get him out of his comfort zone.

As the book goes along we find out more about Riley and Summer and the reason they are the way they are. That they have feelings for one another. But will it be enough to change for each other or are they clinging to their fears to strongly to let go?

I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is an interesting, well-written story, especially the backstories of the two main characters. I had a hard time, however, connecting with either of the characters, and I didn't really feel their chemistry. Perhaps it was because I had not read the previous books in the series. I definitely felt like I was missing out by not having read the earlier books. I like the author's writing style enough that I want to now read the other books, and maybe I'll feel a greater connection to some of the other characters. I'm particularly eager to read Chloe's story, as I really liked that character in this book. I would recommend this book to other readers; I have no doubt that plenty of readers will connect with these characters just fine and will enjoy the book.

Still a great premise for the series. Overall not my favorite of the set. Nice to see all the rest of the gang but I wasn't as invested in this couple. Great writing but the story was somewhat predictable and the characters did not endear me to their love.

Love the Naked Men series. Full of heat, emotion and wonderful characters. You don't need to read in order, but you'll want to read them all.