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Get one-clicking I Flipping Love You right now! Seriously, it’s a perfect beach read!
✓ Fantastic, smart, sexy AF characters
✓ Snarky, fun, witty banter
✓ Captivating story—one that will keep you guessing
✓ A full swoon HEA
This is all that you’ll find and so much more in this book! I loved the relationship between Rian and Pierce. Loved how the brought out the best (and sometimes the worst) in each other. I adored how their romance blossomed from antagonism to somewhat liking each other to outright love.
Their relationship as not quick and easy. They both had some demons to slay—some truths to reveal. But in the end it was perfect. And I’m hoping for so much more in this terrific Shacking Up series.
Rian Sutter has been on her own with her twin sister Marley since they were eighteen. They've built themselves up from almost nothing, and have been making a decent living these past few years selling real estate in the Hampton's. They've started with selling houses, but their dream is to flip houses. The real money is in flipping, and will bring them to their end goal. Their lives are on track as they are finally close to affording their own flip when a situation threatens to derail the path their on.
Rian has a run in with a sexy suit named Pierce Whitfield. This man has that privileged, wealthy look about him, and is gorgeous. He becomes a thorn in Rian's side, and then suddenly she can't seem to shake him as he continues to show up everywhere she turns.
Pierce Whitfield is a lawyer from Manhattan that is spending the summer in the Hampton's with his brother buying & renovating houses. They buy, renovate, and rent beach homes. He has worked in the family business, but feels ready for a change. He loves to create & fix things, and work with his hands.
After a chance encounter with a stunning feisty woman named Rian, he relentlessly pursues her. They have insane chemistry and he wants the chance to get to know her and explore their connection.
Rian feels such a strong pull to Pierce, and decides to spend more time with him. She figures things will stay casual since he's only there for the summer. He will be a great, temporary, fun distraction. They really hit it off and have a wonderful time together. She enjoys his company in and out of the bedroom, and finds him absolutely intoxicating. Then things get competitive, and she finds herself tangled up between business & pleasure. She wasn't supposed to get attached to him, but suddenly she finds herself invested in him. With their expiration date fast approaching she's not sure how she'll walk away from this sweet sexy man who's stolen her heart. She's become emotionally involved & is terrified by how much she feels for him. Will she share the secrets she holds close and take a chance on love?
I adored this book! It was an easy five stars for me. This story is part of the Shacking Up world, and Pierce is Amalie's big brother from Hooking Up. This book has one of the best meet cute scenes I've ever read. I enjoyed it so much, and thought it was hilarious. Pierce & Rian are both working in the Hampton's in real estate, and vying for the same properties while at the same time enjoying something new with one another. It's steamy, fun, full of banter, and a fantastic read! I loved everything about it!
I loved this book so much that I preordered it for my library. All of the hype on Instagram and Goodreads is entirely accurate. This book is full of romance, humor, intrigue, and sexiness. I just could not stop reading and I am so glad that I read Helena Hunting. I have gotten more of her books and can't wait to read them! Amazing character with heart!
****ARC received from NetGalley for an honest review**** This was a light, humorous romance book reminiscent of Alice Clayton's Wallbanger. I love sibling books and to have two pairs interacting made my day. I found myself laughing out loud at the high-jinks of Rian (with an I) and Pierce. Marley and Law also had me snickering. Rian and Pierce were definitely meant to be together as evidenced by all their unplanned run-ins... HEA. Highly recommend this book.
I would like to thank Netgalley and St. Martin's Paperbacks for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I absolutely love this author. Her humor just keeps me coming back for more. I loved this series and especially this book. It’s a fun, sexy and just a great read.
I love chance meeting books and how Pierce and Rian kept getting thrown together. Pierce is instantly attracted to Rian and stops at nothing to get her to go out with him. Rian is trying to stay from the “HOT” guys that seem to be dating fails and date more sensible guys. I love the fun banter between the two main characters. The chemistry is amazing – not only do they feel it but so does everyone else in their vicinity.
If you are looking for a fun, fast, sexy, easy going read I would definitely pick this up.
This is between 2.5 and 3 stars for me, but I’m going to be generous and 3. I didn’t quite feel the chemistry that everyone in the book kept mentioning between the two Rian and Pierce. They have a hate to love relationship with plenty of bickering. I did like how they talked through their problems even if Rian tended to run initially. It was a fun book to escape into for a while. This was my first Helena Hunting novel and I've had my eye on her other series for a while so I think I will give those a shot.
I recevied an ARC of this book from author in exchange for my honest review.
I must admit, that I am happy that I read prequels beforehand, but it really is not strictly necessary to read them.
I love all the connections that you made between the characters. I was wondering how they are connected.
The story is beautiful like all of Helena's stories are. It is wonderful how these characters meet. I love their first meetings. Usually tgey are really funny. This one was no exception.
I love Pierce - he is rich but he would rather get his hands dirty, than be the spoiled rich guy. He sees something and he wants it. And Rian - well she is something else. Ofcourse at first she doesn't want to admit it to herself that there is chemistry between them.
You have to read this book. It is everything and more.
I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from the publisher and am voluntarily reviewing it. Rian Sutter grew up with a silver spoon until it was yanked from her mouth by her despicable parents at 18. Her sister and Rian scratch tooth and nail to get back with their head above water and beyond. When her somewhat flakey twin sister does a hit and runs a few days prior on a Tesla owned by a devilishly handsome millionaire Pierce Whitfield. Pierce corners Rian in the grocery store thinking she is her sister and sparks fly from the first snarky remark. Pierce finally realizes they are two different people and cannot wait to get Rian alone to discuss terms of the restitution for the damage done by her sister. Rian is just trying to secure a property to flip to help them catapult forward and this puts a dent in her savings as well as her heart. Pierce is a lawyer who wants to get his hands dirty but wants to make his father happy. I loved this stand-alone book in the shacking up series! I hope the next book is between Rian's sister and Pierce's brother. I could not put it down and did not want it to end what a great story!
Rian Sutter had a normal afternoon. She was strolling down her local grocery when all the sudden she is confronted by a man. A hot man. An angry, hot man. And he is demanding that she owes him money. The problem?? She’s never seen this man before in her life.
Rian now has a much different life than what she grew up with. After her family’s fall from grace, she and her twin, Marley, now have different identities and worked hard to make names for themselves. Slowly but surely, Rian and Marley have created a successful Real Estate business and have flipped houses in the Hamptons (aka, expensive AF). However, conflicts of interest arise when her business crosses paths with Angry, Hot Man. Pierce Whitfield.
The major themes in this story are family. Family pasts, family obligations, family businesses, etc. In Rian and Marley’s case, it’s a sense of how to escape toxic family and the past and make your own new family. Pierce also has a strong family past that comes with expectations that are smothering.
Family is important, but it doesn’t mean that it has to define you.
I love Helena Hunting. I love everything about her sense of humor and the situations she puts her whack a doodle characters in. This is the ultimate beach read of 2018. Pick it up now to read whether it’s on a Tahitian beach, or if you only have your feet dipped in a kiddie pool in your backyard. Once you crack it open, things get a little steamy...
This book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Rian was managing ok with her absent parents and her twin until someone found out his dad was embezzling money and denounced him.
Her parents then fled the country taking all their money but 10 000 dollars with them and leaving their two daughters to fight for themselves. Rian and Marley were barely eighteen.
She’s now doing ok though. She got into real estate with her sister and it’s working pretty good.
She then meets Pierce in a grocery store and he thinks she’s her twin whom the week before hit his car and took off. He confronts her but realized he is mistaken pretty quickly.
The two of them are instantly attracted to each other though Rian fights it for a while…
I really enjoyed this book. It wasn’t perfect by any mean but the story was really well written. I seriously loved the main characters and I was captivated by the plot, Rian’s work as much as the romance tbh.
The secondary characters were great too and I hope the ones who don’t yet have books will.
Honestly, all the characters were really well developed and had depth, so the relationships did too.
Helena Hunting’s books seem to always do the trick. They’re great, entertaining, feel-good, fast reads.
6 hearts
I’m a newish fan of Helena's and I have to say, I will be reading every book she writes from now until the end of time. Her writing is fresh, witty and addicting. Her characters are strong, funny, smart and sexy! I know it's not nice to have favorites, but Pierce just skyrocketed himself into my top ten favorite heroes. Ever. That's right. EVER! He's the perfect mix of cocky, pushy, smart, romantic, sexy, silly, determined, giving and dirty. A case of mistaken identity turns into Pierce wanting to see more of the stranger he just met. He's not going to let her smart mouth, or her constant No's deter him. There's just something about Rian that intrigues him and he's not walking away easily. Good thing fate is on his side, because they keep running into each other. And Rian is caving. She can't keep saying no. She can't deny the connection they have. She doesn’t want to have it because she thinks she has him pegged. But every time she sees him, he surprises her with his actions. With his words. He turns out to be everything she never knew she always wanted. They may look like they come from different worlds, but fate isn't going to be deterred. Once Pierce gets a taste of the sassy Rian, all bets are off. He quickly proves he's not just another rich jerk. He has a gooey center and a romantic heart. Rian has major trust issues, but she can't help fall for the incredibly sexy man who won't take no for an answer. Will Rian learn to trust Pierce before it's too late? Will Pierce continue to be the perfect man? I flipping loved this book so much! Pierce is everything. Everything! He wasn't afraid to go after what he wants. Express his feelings. Share his thoughts and dreams. It was such a great change of pace from the usual "I'm an alpha male and I can't tell you how I feel" bs! I couldn't get enough of him! Even in some questionable clothing choices! Overall, I absolutely loved it. It's one of my favorite books of the year. I laughed, cried, had to fan myself, laughed some more and just felt hopeful about love! If I had time I would start reading it all over again just to enjoy it a second time!
"Do you have any idea how sexy that is?"
"You think it's sexy that I can do math in my head?"
"Yes. You're gorgeous, outspoken, and intelligent. It's a hard-on-inducing trifecta."
"I'm a little stupid over. You."
"Same."
"I can do push-ups on top of you later if you want."
"While you're naked?"
"Is there any other way?"
Every book in the Shacking Up series is better than the one before it!!
Pierce and Rian, with an i, are hilarious. Pierce is all the swoon with a big dash of arrogance thrown in and Rian is confident, smart, and the perfect opponent for Pierce. From their very first meeting through every verbal battle, I was laughing hysterically, even having to put the kindle down to compose myself so I continue reading. While this book is packed with humor, there is some definite angst in the backstories of both Rian and Pierce. Add in the heat and this book has absolutely everything!! HH never disappoints!
*This is my voluntary review of an advanced reader copy*
Absolutely fantastic read! This book is a little gem of a romance novel with the delightful Helena Hunting factor, her special brand of irresistible humor and her endearing characters. The plot was pretty amazing, with witty dialogue, laugh-out-loud funny scenes and a few lines of suspense twisted into a beautiful romance.
The twin sisters Rian and Marley are real estate agents in the Hamptons. The sisters are shrewd and always on the lookout for new profit-making opportunities. They intend to move in the direction of the flipping business, their ultimate goal is to buy back their family mansion. They work hard for everything they have. They have had a privileged upbringing, but were orphaned at 18. Their parents left them with a mountain of debts and a family name tainted by financial scandal. They are a great team and I enjoyed their sisterly bantering.
Pierce is Amalie’s older brother. He is a partner at a New York law firm because that’s what his family expected of him. And yet, hands-on has always been his area of expertise. He enjoys the renovation side of the summer real estate business he shares with his brother in the Hamptons.
The relationship between Rian and Pierce is brilliantly done, the sexual chemistry just sizzles between them right from the start, and the author does a superb job of making us see beneath the surface of each of her characters. Their verbal sparring is downright hilarious, the interactions between them are a joy to read. Rian is outspoken, smart and a little wounded, she is terrified of getting emotionally involved. Pierce is relaxed, easygoing, confident and comforting. Watching them come together as a couple was sweet and romantic.
I loved not just the slow burn romance between Rian and Pierce but also the characters’ strong family ties : Rian and her twin sister, Marley, Pierce and his siblings, Lawson and Amalie.
It is a good thing when you leave a book smiling and feeling happy, and Helena Hunting has certainly hit the nail on the head with that sentiment in this series.
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Fast-paced, crazy sexy, witty, lots of feels, and laugh out loud funny - that's I Flipping Love You in a nutshell. Helena Hunting has a writing style that doesn't just tell you a story, it pulls you in and lets you feel the triumphs and disappointments right along with the characters. Speaking of characters, this one is packed full of interesting, quirky personalities. When even the secondary characters have stand out moments and dialogue that sticks with you, the author has done her job and done it well.
Pierce and Rian have terrific chemistry and the way he handles Rian's sass is absolutely perfect. Their relationship starts as more of an arrangement than anything romantic and grows from there. And their journey to romance is absolutely panty-melting hot.
To sum it up, this third Shacking Up standalone is everything a good RomCom should be. We get lovable characters, scorching heat, hilarity, and some silly all blended wonderfully into a storyline that is not only engaging, but prevalent in today's fixer-upper, do it yourself society.
Ahhh!! I flipping loved it ♥.
I Flipping Love You is the third book in the Shacking Up Series by Helena Hunting and one of my favorites so far.
I Flipping Love You opened up with a comical situation that hooked me from page one. Rian & Pierce were a pair of characters that went to places in my heart, where I wasn't expecting them to go. I fell so hard for these two.
This was a light and heartfelt romance, with Hunting's brand of humor and a fulfilling dose of steam that kept me flipping the pages. Overall a feel-good story that left me with a smile on my face. I'm looking forward to more books in the series!
If romcoms are your thing, then this book is for you.
So much fun, so much depth in one fantastic romance!
Rian and her sister are rebuilding their lives after the scandal created by their parents, and they’re determined to distance themselves from the ghosts of their past. Pierce is taking some time off from the career his father chose for him, trying to decide just how to establish the career he wants for himself.
When their paths cross, it’s absolutely hilarious with an explosive undercurrent of sizzling chemistry. They continue to run into each other as they both are involved in the hot real estate market – buying, renting, flipping, and selling homes – sometimes right out from under each other. Pierce’s dogged pursuit of Rian is endearing, while her resistance to his charms is understandable, yet understandably short-lived.
Their relationship solidifies as they get closer to uncovering each other’s hidden family ties, leading to a gripping and heartwarming HEA with one of the best epilogues ever. This story was engrossing all the way through, a page-turner with the heart and soul of a legendary love story. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book through NetGalley.
Helena Hunting has done it again. This book is FLIPPING amazing.
This book is exactly what we love from Helena Hunting. It's chock full of charm and humor and witty banter and a heroine we love and want to be BFF's with and a hero we want to claim as our own.
We start off with an intense face-off in a grocery store, when Pierce encounters who he believes is the woman who hit his beloved car. He couldn't be more wrong, but you'll find out why he was adamant that she was the one. The sparks fly immediately despite the accusations being thrown around.
Rian is awesome! I just love her! She's fun and funny and witty and charming. She's trying to get her life back together after some unfortunate circumstances in her past. She's trying to get an important piece of her childhood back. In the process, she runs into Pierce multiple times. Even though she tries to resist his charm, because she has had bad experiences with guys like him, she finds herself keeping company with him quite often.
Pierce is just plain amazing. He's successful, despite doing something he's not passionate about. We're lucky enough to see him in is true element, green speedo and all. ;) He's funny and flirty and soooooooooooo charming and dang sexy and I just adore him.
Pierce and Rian's journey is a wee-bit of an up and down ride, but it's perfect. The push and pull. The way they gravitate toward one another. The chemistry is on-point. How they try to sabotage each other, but in a fun way. I just love them together.
We get to see a few characters from Helena's previous books from this universe. I almost had a heartattack thinking she was going to smear my one true love's reputation in this particular book. But, thankfully, she did not. LOL!!!
This book is extremely well written with engaging characters and a fun and refreshing plotline. This can absolutely be read as a standalone, and I'd highly recommend reading it ASAP. You should also read Shacking Up and Hooking Up, both from the same universe, because they are equally amazing!
3.5 stars- I went back and forth on how to rate I Flipping Love you, because I went back and forth on this book. Considering that my interest significantly fizzled in the latter part of the book, I ended up rounding down. When I started I Flipping Love You, I thought it had so much promise- a great premise plus the humor of Miss Hunting. In many ways it came through, but it failed to hold my attention all the way and I wasn't eager to pick up my e-reader at every available opportunity.
The characters in I Flipping Love You were pretty well balanced and likable. However, I was never quite invested in their individual stories or them as a couple. And though I understood the why for Rian's hangups, she'd often frustrate me, especially when she reacted without any sort of communication or discussion. The romance between Rian and Pierce was cute and sexy, and I thought they were a good match. I liked their meet-cute and thought the way they came together over real estate was different. Unfortunately, both were a little wishy washy with the relationship at times, refusing to talk about their feelings and future and it led to a lot of undo angst in my eyes. Happily, the way it came together in the end was satisfying, especially because both were more open with each other. Humor wise it was in par with many of this author's books, I wasn't cracking up, but I smiled a lot even if it was occasionally with a little eye roll. Ultimately, I'd consider I Flipping Love You a cute romance that was entertaining at times but a bit forgettable.
Another sexy, smoldering book from the talented Helena Hunting. Rian Sutter and her twin sister, Marley, are real-estate agents looking to flip some beachfront property so they can earn enough to purchase the ramshackle Mission Mansion and turn it into a B&B. But coincidentally, Pierce and his brother Lawson are also doing the same beachfront flipping in the same area as the Sutter sisters. I really enjoyed the back and forth of these two lovers. They had many tiffs but still couldn’t keep their hands off each other with Rian always afraid Pierce would find out the family secret.
This is a perfect beach read. Not much angst but loads of steam and humor.
I Flipping Love You, by Helena Hunting, is one of those books that manages to touch your heart, keeps you engaged, and be a little bit funny all at the same time.
Rian and Marley are twins real estate agents with a hidden past. Confronted by an angry Pierce, a bewildered Rian figures out that it’s a case of mistaken identity and the games begin.
Pierce is an uber-wealthy, but unhappy patent lawyer who is currently “on sabbatical” after a mistake on a patent that may risk everything for him. Spending time in the Hamptons while contemplating his future, he is couch surfing with his brother Lawson, and renovating houses. Right now, Pierce is living his dream. Afraid to admit it to his family, he has the job working with his hands that he’s always wanted, and he has enough money in his bank account. If only he weren’t afraid to admit this to his father.
Rian senses danger in Pierce and doesn’t want to fall for him. But good sense doesn’t always win, and things get complicated. Summer in the Hamptons is always a good time but will Rian’s dream of returning to the family home where she and Marley were raised come between a life with Pierce?
Of course, these two end up striking up more than a friendship along the way.
Helena Hunting created a story with characters who were so easy to fall in love with and make you want to get to know. Rian and Pierce definitely had a ‘fire and ice’ type of relationship from the beginning. I loved Pierce’s sense of humor and patience with Rian, and how feisty Rian could be at times. I hope there will be an upcoming story with Marley and Lawson.